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The Chemic Tavern

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The Chemic Tavern books Acoustic, Bluegrass, Folk, Irish traditional, Jazz, Open mic, Singer-songwriter, Traditional. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Historic Woodhouse community pub in Leeds with folk sessions, open mic and live music seven nights a week.

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Historic Woodhouse community pub in Leeds with folk sessions, open mic and live music seven nights a week.

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Capacity–

Live nightsThu, Wed

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Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Websitechemictavern.co.uk

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The Chemic Tavern 9 Johnston St, Woodhouse
Woodhouse, Leeds
Leeds LS6 2NG

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Bluegrass

Folk

Irish traditional

Jazz

Open mic

Singer-songwriter

Traditional

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About The Chemic Tavern

The Chemic Tavern is a grassroots music venue in Woodhouse, Leeds, Leeds. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Chemic Tavern books Acoustic, Bluegrass, Folk, Irish traditional, Jazz, Open mic, Singer-songwriter, Traditional acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Leeds venue directory.

The ‌‌‍Chemic Tavern is a historic real-ale pub in the heart of the Woodhouse residential area (9 Johnston Street, LS6 2NG), just over a mile north of Leeds city centre. Established in the early 1840s and named after the nearby Johnston's chemical works, it has endured for nearly two centuries as a community hub for creatives, musicians and locals. Open seven nights a week, its programme includes a folk night, open mic, the Monday Night Quiz and a strong line in traditional sessions — an Old Time Session (4th Sunday, 2pm) covering North American folk derived from bluegrass and country (fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar), and a Scottish Session (1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays, 7–10pm). It also features in the Leeds Jazz Festival. The Tap Room hosts live performances; an in-house PA supports both originals and covers.

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9 Johnston St, Woodhouse, Woodhouse, Leeds, Leeds, LS6 2NG

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Leeds venues by backline.

What genres does The Chemic Tavern book?

The Chemic Tavern books Acoustic, Bluegrass, Folk, Irish traditional, Jazz, Open mic, Singer-songwriter, Traditional. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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Where is The Chemic Tavern?

9 Johnston St, Woodhouse, Woodhouse, Leeds, Leeds, LS6 2NG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leeds venues nearby.

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