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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Blue Boar
Blue Boar is a grassroots music venue in York, York. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Blue Boar books Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the York venue directory.
The Blue Boar is a historic pub at 5 Castlegate in the heart of York — once voted VisitYork's best pub — with a quaint, atmospheric basement room of comfy sofas that hosts most of its live music and events, plus acts playing upstairs and music piped through from the cellar. Live performance is a near-nightly fixture across the weekend: live acoustic music every Friday, live bands every Saturday evening from 8pm, and an open mic night from 4pm every Sunday, with a free pint thrown in for every performer. With its in-house PA, the leaning is towards acoustic, folk and singer-songwriter sets in an intimate, characterful setting. As always, it's worth checking ahead, as listings can change.
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Find Blue Boar
5 Castlegate, York, York, YO1 9RN
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Open mics and upcoming gigs at this venue — or browse the wider York venue directory.
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Common Questions
Seven things people ask about booking Blue Boar.
PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter York venues by backline.
Blue Boar books Acoustic, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — Blue Boar hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the York Open Mic Finder.
5 Castlegate, York, York, YO1 9RN. See the map below for directions. Browse more York venues nearby.
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