The Fulford Arms is one of York's best-loved independent grassroots music venues, a 150-capacity room hosting over 260 gigs a year across rock, punk, indie, metal and alternative bills — both touring acts and emerging local talent. Doors generally open at 7.30pm, and the pub pours hand-pulled real ale, bottled beers, wines and spirits, with outdoor seating for 100-plus and a preference for card payment. A genuine cornerstone of the York live scene with a packed, year-round programme.
York · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Fulford Arms Open Mic
York's Tuesday-night free open mic at 121 Fulford Road, YO10 4EX — long-running music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open mics Managed by the venueUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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0 members voted to bring the venue onto GigXchange02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts | Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thefulfordarms.com |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Fulford Arms
FulfordGetting there
121 Fulford Road,
York YO10 4EX
York YO10 4EX
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Fulford, YorkAbout the night
The Fulford Arms is York's primary independent music venue — paid bills most nights, Tuesday open mic. Full backline.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
121 Fulford Road, YO10 4EX. 15 minutes' walk from York Rail. Buses 11, 36 stop on Fulford Road.
The venue
Pub with dedicated music room. 18+. Capacity c. 150.
The Fulford Arms is one of York's best-loved independent grassroots music venues, a 150-capacity room hosting over 260 gigs a year across rock, punk, indie, metal and alternative bills — both touring acts and emerging local talent. Doors generally open at 7.30pm, and the pub pours hand-pulled real ale, bottled beers, wines and spirits, with outdoor seating for 100-plus and a preference for card payment. A genuine cornerstone of the York live scene with a packed, year-round programme.
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Fulford · Every Tuesday
The Fulford Arms Open Mic
York's Tuesday-night free open mic at 121 Fulford Road, YO10 4EX — long-running music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 4 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Fulford Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Fulford Arms Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Fulford Arms 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 4 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night Every Tuesday
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 20m
Age18+
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
Websitethefulfordarms.com
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Fulford Arms is York's primary independent music venue — paid bills most nights, Tuesday open mic. Full backline.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
121 Fulford Road, YO10 4EX. 15 minutes' walk from York Rail. Buses 11, 36 stop on Fulford Road.
The venue
Pub with dedicated music room. 18+. Capacity c. 150.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Fulford Arms’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Fulford Arms provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Fulford Arms
121 Fulford Road, York YO10 4EX
Address121 Fulford Road
AreaFulford, York
PostcodeYO10 4EX
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Fulford Arms is in Fulford, York — use YO10 4EX for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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 Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Fulford Arms'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.
121 Fulford Road, York YO10 4EX.
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 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is YO10 4EX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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the north
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- Entry—
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10 — What's on at The Fulford Arms
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Fleetwood Mac - "Landslide" support by Daisy SummersFriday, 4 December 2026
the northTuesday, 8 December 2026
Joy Diversion - The Ultimate Joy Division Tribute - with supportFriday, 19 February 2027
Lizzie and the BansheesThursday, 22 April 2027
True Order- The No1 tribute to New Order return to YorkSaturday, 9 October 2027Fleetwood Mac - "Landslide" support by Daisy SummersFriday, 4 December 2026the northTuesday, 8 December 2026Joy Diversion - The Ultimate Joy Division Tribute - with supportFriday, 19 February 2027Lizzie and the BansheesThursday, 22 April 2027True Order- The No1 tribute to New Order return to YorkSaturday, 9 October 2027Rooms near The Fulford Arms: Bishopthorpe Sports And Social Club, Black Swan Folk Club, Blue Boar, Brass Castle Brewery Taphouse, Cat In The Wall, Dusk, Eagle & Child, Evil Eye, FortyFive Vinyl Cafe, Fulfordgate Club And Institute, Golden Ball and Grand Opera House, York.
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