Cat In The Wall is a culture bar and cafe at 4 The Stonebow in the heart of York, opened to serve live performances alongside its cocktails. It's a cosy, dog-friendly spot with low lighting, comfortable seating and a well-regarded cocktail list crafted by attentive staff. Wednesdays come alive with open mic performances, and solo gig nights keep the live-music calendar fresh through the week. Open from mid-afternoon, later into the night Wednesday to Saturday.
York · Every Wednesday · Free
Cat In The Wall Open Mic
York open mic at Cat In The Wall — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Cat In The Wall · York
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
09 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 9 August 2026
Cat In The Wall Open Mic — Quick Facts
York open mic at Cat In The Wall — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Cat In The Wall4 The Stonebow
York YO1 7NY
York — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Cat In The Wall
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in York
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the York open mic directory
The Night
Cat in the Wall runs a friendly open mic every Wednesday from 8pm, hosted by Joshua Pulleyn — all kinds of acts and abilities are encouraged, with a free drink for performers. It's a cosy, well-loved cocktail bar on The Stonebow in central York, a calm little escape from the bustle. A drum kit and other bits are provided, so just turn up and get on the list.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Cat In The Wall’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Cat In The Wall
4 The Stonebow, York YO1 7NY
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the York live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other York open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most York mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
4 The Stonebow, York YO1 7NY.
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