The Golden Lion is a traditional historic pub at 33 Moor Lane in central Lancaster (LA1 1QD), famous locally as the spot where the Lancashire witches are said to have had their last drink before execution. It is one of the city's busiest grassroots music rooms, hosting live music several nights a week: Lancaster's longest-running open mic happens every Tuesday, the Lancaster Funk Club lands on Thursdays, and live bands fill out the rest of the week. The bar keeps six local and national cask ales (Cask Marque accredited), has a tuned piano on hand for performers, free Wi-Fi and a decked outdoor area, and is both child- and dog-friendly. Around 90 standing, it welcomes originals and covers across rock, funk, indie and acoustic.
Lancaster · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Golden Lion Open Mic
Lancaster open mic at The Golden Lion — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
00:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Golden Lion
Moor LaneGetting there
33 Moor Ln,
Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QD
Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QD
The nearest station is Lancaster (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Moor Lane, LancasterAbout the night
The Golden Lion is a characterful old city pub on Moor Lane — six cask ales, an open fire in winter, and reputedly the last drinking spot of the Pendle Witches in 1612. Its Tuesday open mic is Lancaster's longest-running, going strong for over a decade, hosted by the very experienced Matt. There's a full backline — drums, bass and guitar amps, an upright piano and two vocal mics always set up — and Matt or other regulars will happily back you on drums, bass or guitar, so even solo singers can sound like a full band.
The Golden Lion is a traditional historic pub at 33 Moor Lane in central Lancaster (LA1 1QD), famous locally as the spot where the Lancashire witches are said to have had their last drink before execution. It is one of the city's busiest grassroots music rooms, hosting live music several nights a week: Lancaster's longest-running open mic happens every Tuesday, the Lancaster Funk Club lands on Thursdays, and live bands fill out the rest of the week. The bar keeps six local and national cask ales (Cask Marque accredited), has a tuned piano on hand for performers, free Wi-Fi and a decked outdoor area, and is both child- and dog-friendly. Around 90 standing, it welcomes originals and covers across rock, funk, indie and acoustic.
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Moor Lane · Every Tuesday
The Golden Lion Open Mic
Lancaster open mic at The Golden Lion — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 4 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Golden Lion Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Golden Lion Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Golden Lion in Lancaster, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Golden Lion’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 20m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Golden Lion is a characterful old city pub on Moor Lane — six cask ales, an open fire in winter, and reputedly the last drinking spot of the Pendle Witches in 1612. Its Tuesday open mic is Lancaster's longest-running, going strong for over a decade, hosted by the very experienced Matt. There's a full backline — drums, bass and guitar amps, an upright piano and two vocal mics always set up — and Matt or other regulars will happily back you on drums, bass or guitar, so even solo singers can sound like a full band.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardProvided
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Golden Lion’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 20m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes00:30The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Golden Lion provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find The Golden Lion
33 Moor Ln, Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QD
Address33 Moor Ln
AreaMoor Lane, Lancaster
PostcodeLA1 1QD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lancaster (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Golden Lion in Moor Lane, Lancaster; LA1 1QD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt, Piel Castle Inn, The Galleon Bar and The Wobbly Cobbler
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lancaster open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Golden Lion's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Lancaster open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
33 Moor Ln, Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QD.
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The nearest station is Lancaster (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LA1 1QD. (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. Browse other Lancaster open mics.
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The Golden Lion open mic in brief. The Golden Lion open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Golden Lion’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Lancaster are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near The Golden Lion
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