Lendal Cellars is a characterful Greene King pub set in an atmospheric converted underground cellar at 26 Lendal in the heart of York (YO1 8AA). Well-loved by locals and tourists alike, it serves cask ales and traditional pub food, and runs as one of Greene King's 'Live at your Local' music pubs — expect live bands playing indie, jazz, funk and rock, acoustic nights, open mics, DJ throwback and vinyl nights, and the resident Blueskies 'IrRegULar FrIdAyS' music series. A solid grassroots stage with a PA, open to both original and covers acts.
York · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Lendal Cellars Open Mic
York open mic at Lendal Cellars — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 17 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | greeneking.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Facebook page |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Lendal Cellars
YorkGetting there
26 Lendal,
York YO1 8AA
York YO1 8AA
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
YorkAbout the night
Lendal Cellars is a cracking cellar-bar on Lendal near St Helen's Square, and on Thursdays from around 8pm it runs "Cellar Sessions" — a properly kitted-out weekly jam night and open mic hosted by Jimbo, Presh and Joe. The big draw is the backline: a full drum kit, bass and guitar amps, acoustic and electric guitars, piano/keys, percussion, mics and monitors are all provided, so you can turn up empty-handed and still play. Capacity is over 200, the vibe is collaborative rather than competitive, and anyone is welcome to jump up.
Lendal Cellars is a characterful Greene King pub set in an atmospheric converted underground cellar at 26 Lendal in the heart of York (YO1 8AA). Well-loved by locals and tourists alike, it serves cask ales and traditional pub food, and runs as one of Greene King's 'Live at your Local' music pubs — expect live bands playing indie, jazz, funk and rock, acoustic nights, open mics, DJ throwback and vinyl nights, and the resident Blueskies 'IrRegULar FrIdAyS' music series. A solid grassroots stage with a PA, open to both original and covers acts.
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York · Every Thursday
Lendal Cellars Open Mic
York open mic at Lendal Cellars — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 17 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Lendal Cellars Open Mic — Quick Facts
Lendal Cellars Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Lendal Cellars in York, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 17 Aug 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 14m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitegreeneking.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Lendal Cellars is a cracking cellar-bar on Lendal near St Helen's Square, and on Thursdays from around 8pm it runs "Cellar Sessions" — a properly kitted-out weekly jam night and open mic hosted by Jimbo, Presh and Joe. The big draw is the backline: a full drum kit, bass and guitar amps, acoustic and electric guitars, piano/keys, percussion, mics and monitors are all provided, so you can turn up empty-handed and still play. Capacity is over 200, the vibe is collaborative rather than competitive, and anyone is welcome to jump up.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardProvided
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Lendal Cellars’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 14m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Lendal Cellars provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Lendal Cellars
26 Lendal, York YO1 8AA
Address26 Lendal
AreaYork
PostcodeYO1 8AA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Lendal Cellars in York; YO1 8AA 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 Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
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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.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Lendal Cellars's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse York open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
26 Lendal, York YO1 8AA.
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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 8AA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other York open mics.
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