The Thorn Inn is a pub on St James Road in Church, on the edge of Accrington. It is the current Wednesday home of the Panjenix Acoustic Club open mic, which moved here from the Forts Arms in Clayton-le-Moors.
Accrington · Dates vary · Free
Thorn Inn Open Mic
Church's wednesday open mic.
Kick-off 19:00. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 28 Oct 202619:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Dates vary |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Dates varyHow the night runs
This night is irregular
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Thorn Inn
ChurchGetting there
23 St James Road,
Church, Accrington BB5 4JP
Church, Accrington BB5 4JP
The nearest station is Church & Oswaldtwistle (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Church, AccringtonAbout the night
PAC Open Mic, run by the Panjenix Acoustic Club, on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 11pm at the Thorn Inn on St James Road in Church, Accrington. A PA and sound engineer are provided and entry is free. Recent dates have run roughly fortnightly, so check the club's listings for the next one. The club previously met at the Forts Arms in Clayton-le-Moors.
The Thorn Inn is a pub on St James Road in Church, on the edge of Accrington. It is the current Wednesday home of the Panjenix Acoustic Club open mic, which moved here from the Forts Arms in Clayton-le-Moors.
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Thorn Inn Open Mic
Church's wednesday open mic.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Oct 2026
- Listed since
- 28 Oct
- Last verified
- Free
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Thorn Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Thorn Inn Open Mic runs on dates that vary at Thorn Inn in Accrington, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 28 Oct 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Thorn Inn’s venue page →
Music starts around 19:00, finishing about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightVariesdates vary
Starts19:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
PAC Open Mic, run by the Panjenix Acoustic Club, on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 11pm at the Thorn Inn on St James Road in Church, Accrington. A PA and sound engineer are provided and entry is free. Recent dates have run roughly fortnightly, so check the club's listings for the next one. The club previously met at the Forts Arms in Clayton-le-Moors.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Thorn Inn’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off19:00Dates vary
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
Church, Accrington, BB5 4JP - the map is below.
Kit
Thorn Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Thorn Inn
23 St James Road, Church, Accrington BB5 4JP
Address23 St James Road
AreaChurch, Accrington
PostcodeBB5 4JP
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Church & Oswaldtwistle (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Thorn Inn is in Church, Accrington — use BB5 4JP 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 Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Thorn Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Accrington's Thorn Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Accrington open mic nights for alternatives.
Thorn Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes, entry to Thorn Inn's open mic was free at our last check, 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.
23 St James Road, Church, Accrington BB5 4JP.
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The nearest station is Church & Oswaldtwistle (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BB5 4JP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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