The Venue sits on Albert Road in Colne and is the town's go-to room for live music and DJs. CAMRA describes it as a modern open-plan bar with regular live music and big screen sports, and alongside the stage there is a games area with pinball, mini football, darts and pool plus a 150-inch screen for Sky and TNT. The open mic runs every Thursday night and is a properly incentivised one: the best act of the night takes a 50 pound drinks voucher or 25 pounds cash, every performer gets a free drink, and strong turns are offered a paid gig. It is the sort of grassroots room where a first-ever open mic slot can turn into a booking, which makes it a useful first stop for artists working the Pendle and east Lancashire circuit.
Accrington · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Venue Open Mic
Weekly open mic night in Colne with full backline provided and free entry.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed, sign-up from 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
time tbc · sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Thursdays · time tbcRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Venue
AccringtonGetting there
105 Albert Rd,
Accrington BB8 0BS
Accrington BB8 0BS
The nearest station is Colne (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
5 provided · 2 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
AccringtonAbout the night
The Venue in Colne hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This lively bar and restaurant is a popular spot for live music.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night by speaking to the host.
Getting there
105 Albert Rd, BB8 0BS.
The venue
A bar and restaurant with a dedicated stage for live music. 18+ policy likely for evening events. Full PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, and drums are provided.
The Venue sits on Albert Road in Colne and is the town's go-to room for live music and DJs. CAMRA describes it as a modern open-plan bar with regular live music and big screen sports, and alongside the stage there is a games area with pinball, mini football, darts and pool plus a 150-inch screen for Sky and TNT. The open mic runs every Thursday night and is a properly incentivised one: the best act of the night takes a 50 pound drinks voucher or 25 pounds cash, every performer gets a free drink, and strong turns are offered a paid gig. It is the sort of grassroots room where a first-ever open mic slot can turn into a booking, which makes it a useful first stop for artists working the Pendle and east Lancashire circuit.
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Accrington · Every Thursday
The Venue Open Mic
Weekly open mic night in Colne with full backline provided and free entry.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Nov
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 19:30
- Sign-up time
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Venue Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Venue Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Venue in Accrington with sign-up from 19:30. Weekly open mic night in Colne with full backline provided and free entry. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 3 Nov 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitefacebook.com
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
StartsTBCstart timeNot confirmed yet
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Venue in Colne hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This lively bar and restaurant is a popular spot for live music.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night by speaking to the host.
Getting there
105 Albert Rd, BB8 0BS.
The venue
A bar and restaurant with a dedicated stage for live music. 18+ policy likely for evening events. Full PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, and drums are provided.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Venue’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Venue provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Venue
105 Albert Rd, Accrington BB8 0BS
Address105 Albert Rd
AreaAccrington
PostcodeBB8 0BS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Colne (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Venue is in Accrington — use BB8 0BS for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The New Inn, Ale House, Oswaldtwistle Social Club and Imposta Coffee
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Venue provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Accrington open mic nights for alternatives.
The Venue provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Venue's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Accrington open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
105 Albert Rd, Accrington BB8 0BS.
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The nearest station is Colne (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BB8 0BS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Accrington open mics.
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