Micklegate Social is a corner bar overlooking York's city walls, blending speciality coffee, brunch, ten craft-beer lines and fresh food with a genuine live-music programme. Its basement room — The Den — is a dedicated stage space with brick walls and red neon, hosting frequent gigs (acts such as Vinny Peculiar, Lost Hours and Josh of All Trades) plus a regular jazz session and ticketed events listed on Skiddle, Songkick and See Tickets. Rustic-industrial upstairs, dog-friendly by day and backed by a house PA with two mics, it's one of York's better grassroots rooms for originals and covers.
York · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Micklegate Social Open Mic
Micklegate Social hosts a weekly open mic in York every Wednesday, welcoming all performers with a full PA and free entry.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 14 Oct 202620:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:00Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:00 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Micklegate Social
YorkGetting there
148-150 Micklegate,
York YO1 6JX
York YO1 6JX
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
YorkAbout the night
The Micklegate Social on York's Micklegate runs Social Sessions, a weekly music open mic every Wednesday (except the first Wednesday of the month) from 8:30pm. It's a relaxed, friendly bar a short walk from the railway station, with a full PA on the stage and a crowd that's there for the music. Just turn up and sign up on the night, entry is free. Note there's also a separate pay-what-you-can comedy open mic at the venue on other dates.
Micklegate Social is a corner bar overlooking York's city walls, blending speciality coffee, brunch, ten craft-beer lines and fresh food with a genuine live-music programme. Its basement room — The Den — is a dedicated stage space with brick walls and red neon, hosting frequent gigs (acts such as Vinny Peculiar, Lost Hours and Josh of All Trades) plus a regular jazz session and ticketed events listed on Skiddle, Songkick and See Tickets. Rustic-industrial upstairs, dog-friendly by day and backed by a house PA with two mics, it's one of York's better grassroots rooms for originals and covers.
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York · Every Wednesday
Micklegate Social Open Mic
Micklegate Social hosts a weekly open mic in York every Wednesday, welcoming all performers with a full PA and free entry. Starts at 20:30.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 14 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 19:00
- Sign-up time
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Micklegate Social Open Mic — Quick Facts
Micklegate Social Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Micklegate Social in York, starting at 20:30 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 14 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 20:30. Sign-up is on the night from 19:00 - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:30Starts in 5d 12h 44m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitemicklegatesocial.com
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:30start time
Sign-up19:00Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Micklegate Social on York's Micklegate runs Social Sessions, a weekly music open mic every Wednesday (except the first Wednesday of the month) from 8:30pm. It's a relaxed, friendly bar a short walk from the railway station, with a full PA on the stage and a crowd that's there for the music. Just turn up and sign up on the night, entry is free. Note there's also a separate pay-what-you-can comedy open mic at the venue on other dates.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Micklegate Social’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:30Starts in 5d 12h 44m
Sign-up opens19:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Wednesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Micklegate Social provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:00 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Micklegate Social
148-150 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX
Address148-150 Micklegate
AreaYork
PostcodeYO1 6JX
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Micklegate Social in York; YO1 6JX 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 by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Micklegate Social provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before York's Micklegate Social open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other York open mic nights for alternatives.
Micklegate Social provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Micklegate Social'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.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
148-150 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and York regulars across the York open mic scene. York open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is YO1 6JX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:00, 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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