Dusk in York offers a welcoming space for both original acts and cover performances, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere. With a solid PA system and a mixed genre policy, it’s a go-to spot for emerging artists to showcase their talents. Regular open mic nights encourage local musicians to connect and share their music in an intimate setting.
York · Every Sunday · Free
Dusk Open Mic
York open mic at Dusk — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Dusk · York
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
10 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 10 August 2026
Dusk Open Mic — Quick Facts
York open mic at Dusk — 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
DaySunday
Start22:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Dusk
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in York
Kicks off at 22:00, 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
Dusk, a laid-back independent cafe-bar down New Street just off Coney Street, hosts 'Busk @ Dusk' — a late-night open mic every Sunday from 10pm through to the small hours. It's a relaxed, walk-in friendly session in a proper indie York institution, with 2-for-1 cocktail deals and New York-style pizza on the side. The venue's own site confirms live music and open mic nights are a fixture of Dusk by night. A good shout if you want a Sunday stage after everywhere else has wound down.
Getting there
8 New St, York YO1 8RA.
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 Dusk’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
22:00Kick-off
02:00Venue closes
Every Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Dusk
8 New St, York YO1 8RA
Planning Your Sunday 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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Seven things people ask before turning up at York's Dusk open mic.
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.
8 New St, York YO1 8RA.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and York regulars across the York open mic scene. York open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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