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Spiral City

Q: What genres does Spiral City book?

Spiral City books Folk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Art Deco Barnsley arcade bar hosting the Barnsley Folk Club open mic

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week. Folk, Acoustic - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 26 Aug 2026

Here is Spiral City in Barnsley at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and acoustic acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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In detail

Live music	1 night a week
TodayClosed	12:00–22:00Closed for today
Backline	TBC
Books	Folk · Acoustic

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Everything about Spiral City that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and acoustic acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Wed
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Outdoor stage	No
Originals	Yes
Genres	FolkAcoustic
Website	spiralcity.co.uk

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	26 Aug 2026
Checked against	Music directory

03 — Find Spiral City

Barnsley

Getting there

You will find Spiral City at 26-30 The Arcade, Barnsley, S70 2QL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 94 rooms in our Sheffield venue directory.

26-30 The Arcade,
Barnsley S70 2QL

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The nearest station is Barnsley (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery other Wednesday20:00 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 6 of 7

Spiral City publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	Closed
Tue	12:00–22:00
WedToday	12:00–22:00
Thu	12:00–22:30
Fri	11:00–00:00
Sat	11:00–00:00
Sun	12:00–21:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at Spiral City is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	TBC
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

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About Spiral City

Here is the story of Spiral City in Barnsley so far. It books folk and acoustic acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

Spiral City is a grassroots music venue in Barnsley. It books Folk, Acoustic; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

Spiral ‌‌‍City is a split-level bar in Barnsley Victorian Arcade, opened in November 2021 and fitted out in Art Deco style with a dark tiled floor and light wood fittings. It pours three rotating handpulled local beers alongside seven keg lines, cans and bottles. The owners are a comic book artist and a pin-up art specialist, and their artwork is displayed throughout the bar. Barnsley Folk Club runs an open folk session here on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 8pm.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Spiral City on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every other Wednesday - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Sheffield gig directory.

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Next 30 days

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Spiral City

Art Deco Barnsley arcade bar hosting the Barnsley Folk Club open mic

Venue at a glance Spiral City · Barnsley

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1 night

Live music

Wedper week

12:00

Open today

until 22:00hours

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Backline

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Folk

Books

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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon Closed
Tue 12:00–22:00
WedLiveToday 12:00–22:00
Thu 12:00–22:30
Fri 11:00–00:00
Sat 11:00–00:00
Sun 12:00–21:00

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Spiral City — Quick Facts

Art Deco Barnsley arcade bar hosting the Barnsley Folk Club open mic. Here are the key facts on Spiral City at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.

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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music1night a weekWed · from 20:00

BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked

BooksFolk+1 moreOriginals and covers

Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Today12:00–22:00Closed for today

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websitespiralcity.co.uk

Opening times

Spiral City this week

Mon Closed

Tue 12:00–22:00

Wed· today 12:00–22:00 Live music

Thu 12:00–22:30

Fri 11:00–00:00

Sat 11:00–00:00

Sun 12:00–21:00

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at Spiral City is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system · TBC

Drum kit · TBC

Guitar amp · TBC

Bass amp · TBC

Keys / keyboard · TBC

Vocal mics · TBC

In-house engineer · TBC

About Spiral City

Spiral City is a grassroots music venue in Barnsley. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

Spiral City books Folk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Sheffield venue directory.

Listing notes
Spiral ‌‌‍City is a split-level bar in Barnsley Victorian Arcade, opened in November 2021 and fitted out in Art Deco style with a dark tiled floor and light wood fittings. It pours three rotating handpulled local beers alongside seven keg lines, cans and bottles. The owners are a comic book artist and a pin-up art specialist, and their artwork is displayed throughout the bar. Barnsley Folk Club runs an open folk session here on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 8pm.

Playing Spiral City: what to know

Spiral City usually has live music on Wed, starting around 20:00. Folk is the first genre on its list. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. Spiral City isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Sheffield and what local gigs pay.

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Find Spiral City

You will find Spiral City at 26-30 The Arcade, Barnsley, S70 2QL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 94 rooms in our Sheffield venue directory.

Address26-30 The Arcade

AreaBarnsley

PostcodeS70 2QL

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Getting there

The nearest station is Barnsley (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Spiral City is in Barnsley — use S70 2QL for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Sheffield this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Sheffield this weekend.

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The Sheffield League

Spiral City is #57 of 94 Sheffield venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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#7 ▼2 Network 3 gigs
#8 ▼1 Soho Social 3 gigs
#9 – The Cutlers Arms 3 gigs
#10 ▼4 Arundel Emporium 2 gigs

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What equipment does Spiral City provide?

Spiral City has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Sheffield venue directory.

What genres does Spiral City book?

Spiral City books Folk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Spiral City?

Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Spiral City has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

What is the capacity of Spiral City?

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Does Spiral City have open mic nights?

Yes — Spiral City hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Spiral City?

26-30 The Arcade, Barnsley, S70 2QL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Sheffield venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Spiral City?

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What's the nearest station to Spiral City?

The nearest station is Barnsley (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is S70 2QL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Spiral City in brief. Spiral City is a live music room in Barnsley that books folk and acoustic. The live music is mostly on Wednesdays, usually from 20:00. There’s also an open mic (every other Wednesday). Rooms nearby include Stein Haus, The Botanist and The Harley; the Sheffield venue directory has the rest.

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Spiral City

At a glance

01 — Inside the room

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find Spiral City

Getting there

04 — Booking

Want to play here?

05 — Opening times

06 — What's on stage

07 — About

About Spiral City

08 — What's on

09 — Sheffield league

Spiral City

Spiral City — Quick Facts

Spiral City this week

Booking Information

What's on Stage

About Spiral City

Playing Spiral City: what to know

Find Spiral City

What's On at Spiral City

The Sheffield League

Common Questions

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

Venues Near Spiral City

11 — Keep up with Sheffield

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