The Basement is a 100-capacity events space tucked beneath the City Screen Picturehouse cinema in St Martins Courtyard, just off Coney Street in central York. A licensed venue for live music, comedy, spoken word and theatre, it runs regular music nights from emerging bands through to more established acts across various genres, stand-up comedy in an intimate close-up setting (including a monthly Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club), and open-mic nights for local talent. Curated in part with York-based artists' collective Navigators Art, it's a flexible underground room with a PA in place, ten minutes from York's train and bus stations, welcoming both originals and covers.
York · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Basement Open Mic
York open mic at The Basement — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 26 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Basement
St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney StGetting there
City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St,
York YO1 9QL
York YO1 9QL
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
St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, YorkAbout the night
The Basement is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in York. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL.
Photos
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The Basement is a 100-capacity events space tucked beneath the City Screen Picturehouse cinema in St Martins Courtyard, just off Coney Street in central York. A licensed venue for live music, comedy, spoken word and theatre, it runs regular music nights from emerging bands through to more established acts across various genres, stand-up comedy in an intimate close-up setting (including a monthly Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club), and open-mic nights for local talent. Curated in part with York-based artists' collective Navigators Art, it's a flexible underground room with a PA in place, ten minutes from York's train and bus stations, welcoming both originals and covers.
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St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St · Every Wednesday
The Basement Open Mic
York open mic at The Basement — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 26 Aug
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Basement Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Basement Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Basement in York, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 26 Aug 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 23m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Basement is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in York. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Basement’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 23m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Basement 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 The Basement
City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL
AddressCity Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St
AreaSt Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York
PostcodeYO1 9QL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Basement in St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York; YO1 9QL 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. The Basement provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Basement provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL.
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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 9QL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Basement
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