Monday
8pm: Open Mic hosted by Tom Beer, Golden Ball, Cromwell Road, York.
8.30pm: Open Acoustic Session, The Gillygate, Gillygate, York.
9pm: Just Another Open Mic hosted by Just Another Jester, The Golden Fleece, Pavement, York.
Tuesday
Third Tuesday of the month
7pm: Folk & Word Open Mic, The Black Swan Inn, Peasholme Green, York. Access by stairs only.
7.30pm: Traditional Tunes Session, Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York. Tunes only.
8pm: Open Mic hosted by Alistair Lawrence, The Snickleway Inn, Goodramgate, York. House guitar and piano. Free drink for performers.
8pm: Open Mic Night, Silver Spur Saloon Bar, Bridge Street, York. Free pint for three songs.
8pm: Open Blues Jam hosted by Neil Dalton, Black Horse, Monkgate, York.
8.30pm: Something Good Open Mic with Will Dreyfus, Plonkers, Cumberland Street, York.
Wednesday
First Wednesday of the month
7.30pm: Havin’ The Craic Session, The Wendy Shepherd Suite, York Sports Club, Shipton Road, York.
First Wednesday of the month
7.30pm: Open Mic hosted by Matt Sheldon, The Crooked Tap, The Green, Acomb, York.
8pm-11pm: Open Mic, Polymath, Grape Lane, York. Free drink for performers.
8pm: Open Mic hosted by Joshua Pulleyn, Cat in the Wall, The Stonebow, York. Free drink for performers. All kinds of acts and abilities encouraged! Drum kit and other bits available.
8pm: Jazz Jam Night, The Phoenix Inn, George Street, York.
8.30pm: Open Mic with Simon Snaize, The Habit, Goodramgate, York.
8.30pm: Open Mic, Angel on the Green, Bishopthorpe Road, York.
9pm: Jam Night, The Golden Fleece, Pavement, York.
Thursday
October 15, November 19, December 17
7pm: Folk and Word Open Mic, The Artful Dodger, Micklegate, York. Each month a writer and a musician to co-host the evening and bring a guest, then the floor is open to the audience. Sign up from 7pm, on stage from 7.30pm. Access by stairs only, toilets on ground and first floor. Free entry with a purchase from the bar.
October 1, 15 and 29, November 12 and 26, December 10
7pm-10pm: Open Mic hosted by Anthony Rivers Thompson, The Victoria Hotel, Heslington Road, York. Full PA set up, guitar, keyboard and cajon provided, or bring your own instruments. Backing tracks are also provided. Free drink for all performers.
8pm-11pm: Hijinks & Hoedowns hosted by Boss Caine, The Hi Ho Club, King’s Square, York. Guitar provided.
8pm: Open Mic, The Last Drop Inn, Colliergate, York.
8pm: Davey Richmond’s Open Mic, The Three Legged Mare, High Petergate, York. Acoustic guitar provided. Free drink for every performer.
Second Thursday of the month
8pm: Open Mic: The Twig Unplugged hosted by Craig Long, Amy & Rob, Craig Suttle & Mark Collinson, The Green Tree, Beckfield Lane, Acomb, York. Free drink for every performer.
Last Thursday of the month
8pm: Ramshackled Open Mic, The Lord Collingwood, The Green, Upper Poppleton. Free drink for every performer.
8.30pm: Cellar Sessions hosted by Jimbo, Presh and Joe, Lendal Cellars, St Helen’s Square, York. Guitars, bass, piano, percussion, and drum kit provided.
9pm: Open Mic and Jam Session, Kennedy’s Bar & Restaurant, Little Stonegate, York. Guitars, full drum kit, percussion and mics available for use. Free drink for all performers.
9pm: Jam Night, The Edinburgh Arms, Fishergate, York. Anybody is welcome to join in during the night. All music abilities and styles are welcome for a three or four song set.
11pm: The Midnight Slot hosted by That Guy Called Si, The Drawing Board and Bluebox, New Street, York. Guitar, piano, percussion and rockaoke.
Friday
8pm: Traditional Folk Music Session, The Three Legged Mare, High Petergate, York.
First Friday of the month
8pm: Open Mic, Osbaldwick Sports Club, The Leyes, Osbaldwick.
Third Friday of the month
8pm: Open Mic hosted by Ramshackled, The Rec, Baron’s Crescent, Copmanthorpe. Free drink for all performers.
Sunday
October 4
2pm-4pm: Jam Session hosted by Georgette Hilton, Handley Tap, Outgang Lane, Osbaldwick.
4pm: Open Mic, The White Horse, Bootham, York.
7.30pm-10.30pm: Open Mic, The Hop, Fossgate, York.
8pm: Folk Americana Session, Golden Ball, Cromwell Road, York.
11pm: After Hours Late Night Lounge hosted by That Guy Called Si, The Drawing Board and Bluebox, New Street, York. Guitar, piano, percussion and rockaoke.