The Hole in the Wall is a busy Marston's pub at 10 High Petergate in York (YO1 7EH), sitting just 50 metres from York Minster beside one of the gates to the old city. It's a lively, traditional pub with a wide range of cask ales and an extensive pub-food menu, and it leans hard into live music — hosting live acts on Tuesday and Sunday evenings, with performances kicking off around 9pm. A Thursday-night quiz fills out the week. The atmosphere gets genuinely buzzing on music and quiz nights, and the central, tourist-heavy location keeps a steady crowd. A solid, accessible spot for solo acts and covers bands on York's pub circuit.
York · Monthly on Wednesdays · No fee listed
Hole In The Wall Open Mic
York open mic at Hole In The Wall — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Nov 202620:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Monthly on Wednesdays |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Website | holeinthewallyork.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Monthly on WednesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Wednesdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Hole In The Wall
YorkGetting there
High Petergate,
York YO1 7EH
York YO1 7EH
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
YorkAbout the night
The Hole in the Wall is a traditional red-brick pub on High Petergate, a stone's throw from York Minster, and it hosts a monthly open mic on the third Wednesday at 8:30pm. Expect a warm, ale-house atmosphere and a friendly local crowd up for a sing — alongside its other live-music evenings and Thursday quiz. Pop in, have a word with the bar, and get on the list. It's a cosy, characterful spot to play right in the heart of the old city.
The Hole in the Wall is a busy Marston's pub at 10 High Petergate in York (YO1 7EH), sitting just 50 metres from York Minster beside one of the gates to the old city. It's a lively, traditional pub with a wide range of cask ales and an extensive pub-food menu, and it leans hard into live music — hosting live acts on Tuesday and Sunday evenings, with performances kicking off around 9pm. A Thursday-night quiz fills out the week. The atmosphere gets genuinely buzzing on music and quiz nights, and the central, tourist-heavy location keeps a steady crowd. A solid, accessible spot for solo acts and covers bands on York's pub circuit.
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York · Monthly on Wednesdays
Hole In The Wall Open Mic
York open mic at Hole In The Wall — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
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- Apr 2026
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- No fee
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Hole In The Wall Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hole In The Wall Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (monthly) at Hole In The Wall in York, starting at 20:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 13 Nov 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:30. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
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Websiteholeinthewallyork.co.uk
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Starts20:30start time
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About This Open Mic
The Hole in the Wall is a traditional red-brick pub on High Petergate, a stone's throw from York Minster, and it hosts a monthly open mic on the third Wednesday at 8:30pm. Expect a warm, ale-house atmosphere and a friendly local crowd up for a sing — alongside its other live-music evenings and Thursday quiz. Pop in, have a word with the bar, and get on the list. It's a cosy, characterful spot to play right in the heart of the old city.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Hole In The Wall’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off20:30Monthly on Wednesdays
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Wednesdays
Getting there
York, YO1 7EH - the map is below.
Kit
Hole In The Wall provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Hole In The Wall
High Petergate, York YO1 7EH
AddressHigh Petergate
AreaYork
PostcodeYO1 7EH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Hole In The Wall in York; YO1 7EH is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Milton Rooms (Studio Bar), The Hop York, Dusk and Golden Ball
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Hole In The Wall provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Hole In The Wall provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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High Petergate, York YO1 7EH.
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The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is YO1 7EH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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