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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Habit
The Habit is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, York with a standing capacity of approximately 150. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Habit books Acoustic, Country, Americana, Covers, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the York venue directory.
The Habit is a cafe bar at 40 Goodramgate on York's oldest residential street (YO1 7LF) — the name nods to the building's history as a home for local monks, with the structure dating to at least the 16th century. Bands and singers take the mic five nights a week: an open mic on Wednesday (8pm to midnight), a regular country/Americana night on Thursday, and rotating guest artists on Friday and Saturday from 9pm. It has built a strong reputation for live music and actively supports local artists, both musicians and painters. Around 150 capacity with a house PA and guitar amp, welcoming originals and covers across acoustic, country, Americana and singer-songwriter sets.
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Find The Habit
4 Goodramgate, City Centre, York, YO1 7LQ
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Open mics and upcoming gigs at this venue — or browse the wider York venue directory.
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYWed
Open Mic — Wednesdays
York
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Common Questions
Seven things people ask about booking The Habit.
PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter York venues by backline.
The Habit books Acoustic, Country, Americana, Covers, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view The Habit’s booking contact, fee range, and submission process. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
The Habit has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all York venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Habit hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the York Open Mic Finder.
4 Goodramgate, City Centre, York, YO1 7LQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more York venues nearby.
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