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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
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Fenton
The Fenton is a grassroots music venue in University, Leeds with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
The Fenton is an independently owned pub on the edge of Leeds city centre, on Woodhouse Lane (161, LS2 3ED) in the university quarter. It runs an open-mic / jam night where all are welcome — open-mic spots and full-band spots both available, with PA and backline provided and house bass and electric guitars on hand for performers (and free sweets for everyone who plays). It also hosts trivia nights through the week and occasional gigs in its upstairs room, with a large selection of locally sourced craft ales and cider, classic English fare, bar games and a beer garden with picnic tables.
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Find The Fenton
161 Woodhouse Lane, University, Leeds, LS2 3ED
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
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FreePA
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
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FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
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FreePA
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
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FreePA
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
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EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYMon
Open Mic — Mondays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePAFull backline
View open mic
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
Leeds
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask about booking The Fenton.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Leeds venues and filter by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Leeds grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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The Fenton has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Leeds venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Fenton hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Leeds Open Mic Finder.
161 Woodhouse Lane, University, Leeds, LS2 3ED. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leeds venues nearby.
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