Every Friday in Town Centre, Wigton
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Wigton open mic directory
Town Centre · Every Friday · Free
The John Peel Theatre Open Mic
Wigton's open mic on the first Friday — named after John Peel.
Open mic at a glance The John Peel Theatre · Wigton
Friday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 13 Jun 2026
The John Peel Theatre Open Mic — Quick Facts
Wigton's open mic on the first Friday — named after John Peel.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity~80 standing
Performer typesMusic · Poetry
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Where
The John Peel TheatreStation Road
Town Centre
Wigton CA7 9AE
Town Centre, Wigton — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
In-house sound engineer
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Poetry welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The John Peel Theatre is Wigton's intimate community theatre — a cosy 90-seat auditorium with a well-stocked bar — and it hosts what's billed as one of the friendliest open-mic sessions in Cumbria on the first Friday of every month. All acts and performances are welcome, there's an excellent in-house sound system, and it's completely free for both performers and audience. A warm, supportive night in a proper little theatre rather than a noisy pub corner. (The club also runs an occasional Zoom open mic for those who can't make it in person.)
About The John Peel Theatre
The John Peel Theatre is a live music venue in Town Centre, Wigton, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The John Peel Theatre provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Wigton live music scene.
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Station Road, Town Centre, Wigton CA7 9AE
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Wigton's The John Peel Theatre open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Wigton open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Wigton mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Station Road, Town Centre, Wigton CA7 9AE.
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