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The Red Lion

Grassroots music venue in York

Venue at a glance The Red Lion · York
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Capacity
standinggrassroots
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Live music
flexibleper week
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Start time
doorsnightly
PA
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PA + micsgear
Mixed
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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Red Lion — Quick Facts

Grassroots music venue in York

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OriginalsYes
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The Red Lion 2 Merchantgate
York
York YO1 9TU

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

About The Red Lion

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

This listing is part of the York venue directory.

The ‌​‌​‍Red Lion is a historic 13th-century timber-framed pub tucked away on Merchantgate in York, with roaring open fires and original wooden beams. It frequently hosts live music in its atmospheric sunken yard, where musicians perform in the evenings, and it has a long-running open mic tradition welcoming solo acoustic acts, acoustic bands, spoken word, comedy and magic at a mellow, intimate volume. A characterful little spot for grass-roots performers in the city centre.

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2 Merchantgate, York, York, YO1 9TU

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What's On at The Red Lion

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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
EVERYTue
Open Mic — Tuesdays
York
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic

Common Questions

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter York venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most York grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for The Red Lion. Browse the York Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
2 Merchantgate, York, York, YO1 9TU. See the map below for directions. Browse more York venues nearby.
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