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The Merchant

Grassroots music venue in Scarborough

Venue at a glance The Merchant · Scarborough
–
Capacity
standinggrassroots
1 night
Live music
Thuper week
–
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Folk
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

The Merchant — Quick Facts

Grassroots music venue in Scarborough

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✓ Verified openLast verified Source: scarborough.co.uk
The Details

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Capacity–
Live nightsThu
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Merchant 27-29 Eastborough
Scarborough
Scarborough YO11 1NG

Genres

Folk Acoustic

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Merchant

The Merchant is a grassroots music venue in Scarborough, Scarborough. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Merchant books Folk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Scarborough venue directory.

The Merchant is a lively Irish bar on Eastborough in Scarborough, a multi-levelled single-room pub with an upstairs function room close to the South beach. It's the home of Scarborough Folk Club and hosts a regular Thursday open-mic night, drawing a diverse range of local singers and musicians. Live music runs throughout the week alongside a celebrated whisky and Guinness selection.

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27-29 Eastborough, Scarborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NG

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What's On at The Merchant

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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
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Scarborough
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Thu20:30
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Scarborough
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
Starts 20:30 · Sign-up 20:00
FreePA
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Thu20:30
Open Mic — Thursdays
Scarborough
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FreePA
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Common Questions

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The Merchant books Folk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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27-29 Eastborough, Scarborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Scarborough venues nearby.
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