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Blue Boar

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

Historic Castlegate pub with Friday acoustic, Saturday bands and a Sunday open mic.

Venue at a glance Blue Boar · York

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2 nights

Live music

Fri · Satper week

20:00

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PA + micsgear

Acoustic

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originals+1 more

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Blue Boar — Quick Facts

Historic Castlegate pub with Friday acoustic, Saturday bands and a Sunday open mic.

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Live nightsFri, Sat

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Blue Boar 5 Castlegate
York
York YO1 9RN

Genres

Acoustic

Folk

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About Blue Boar

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

Blue Boar books Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the York venue directory.

The ‌‌‍Blue Boar is a historic pub at 5 Castlegate in the heart of York — once voted VisitYork's best pub — with a quaint, atmospheric basement room of comfy sofas that hosts most of its live music and events, plus acts playing upstairs and music piped through from the cellar. Live performance is a near-nightly fixture across the weekend: live acoustic music every Friday, live bands every Saturday evening from 8pm, and an open mic night from 4pm every Sunday, with a free pint thrown in for every performer. With its in-house PA, the leaning is towards acoustic, folk and singer-songwriter sets in an intimate, characterful setting. As always, it's worth checking ahead, as listings can change.

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5 Castlegate, York, York, YO1 9RN

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What equipment does Blue Boar provide?

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

What genres does Blue Boar book?

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

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Does Blue Boar have open mic nights?

Yes — Blue Boar hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the York Open Mic Finder.

Where is Blue Boar?

5 Castlegate, York, York, YO1 9RN. See the map below for directions. Browse more York venues nearby.

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