The Gregson is a community and arts centre in the Moorgate area of Lancaster, housed in a former school building. It is one of the district main medium-sized performance spaces, with a main hall, the smaller Olive Bar room and a cafe bar. Its programme covers live music, comedy, spoken word, film and community classes. The Wordarium, its inclusive and community-focused poetry open mic, runs monthly on a Wednesday, usually the third of the month, at 7.30pm.
Lancaster · Every 3rd Wednesday of the month · £5.00
The Gregson Open Mic
Moorgate's wednesday open mic. 5-min slots.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. 5-minute slots. £5.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 26 Aug 202619:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | 5 min |
| Entry | £5.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Poets · Spoken word artists |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 3rd Wednesday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off· 5-minute slots
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Gregson
MoorgateGetting there
33-35 Moorgate,
Lancaster LA1 3PY
Lancaster LA1 3PY
The nearest station is Lancaster (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
Moorgate, LancasterAbout the night
The Wordarium is the Gregson's inclusive, supportive and community-focused poetry night, held MONTHLY on a Wednesday, usually the third of the month, from 7.30pm. Entry is 5 GBP and open-floor slots run to around five minutes each, booked ahead by email. The Gregson is a community and arts centre in a former school building in the Moorgate area of Lancaster.
The Gregson is a community and arts centre in the Moorgate area of Lancaster, housed in a former school building. It is one of the district main medium-sized performance spaces, with a main hall, the smaller Olive Bar room and a cafe bar. Its programme covers live music, comedy, spoken word, film and community classes. The Wordarium, its inclusive and community-focused poetry open mic, runs monthly on a Wednesday, usually the third of the month, at 7.30pm.
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Moorgate · Every 3rd Wednesday of the month · £5.00
The Gregson Open Mic
Moorgate's wednesday open mic. 5-min slots.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 26 Aug
- Last verified
- £5.00
- Entry
- 5 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Gregson Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Gregson Open Mic runs on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at The Gregson in Lancaster, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 26 Aug 2026
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The night starts at 19:30. Sign-up is by email, in advance. Slots run about 5 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 53m
Entry£5.00
Sign-upBy email, in advance
Who playsPoets · Spoken word artists
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery 3rd Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upBy emailsign-up
Slots5minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Wordarium is the Gregson's inclusive, supportive and community-focused poetry night, held MONTHLY on a Wednesday, usually the third of the month, from 7.30pm. Entry is 5 GBP and open-floor slots run to around five minutes each, booked ahead by email. The Gregson is a community and arts centre in a former school building in the Moorgate area of Lancaster.
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 The Gregson’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 53m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:30Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
Slots5minutes each
How often
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 16 Dec · Wed 20 Jan
Kit
The Gregson provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:30 with a set that fits 5 minutes.
Find The Gregson
33-35 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY
Address33-35 Moorgate
AreaMoorgate, Lancaster
PostcodeLA1 3PY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lancaster (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Gregson in Moorgate, Lancaster; LA1 3PY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:30. Entry is £5.00. The Gregson provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The nearest station is Lancaster (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LA1 3PY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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FEB
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NOV
25
Robert Vincent
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Mobius Loop | Right To Roam Tour | LANCASTER
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Cillirion 5th Anniversary Tour
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Steely Don live at the Gregson Arts Centre, Lancaster
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10 — What's on at The Gregson
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Steely Don live at the Gregson Arts Centre, LancasterSaturday, 6 February 2027Robert VincentWednesday, 25 November 2026Mobius Loop | Right To Roam Tour | LANCASTERSaturday, 28 November 2026Cillirion 5th Anniversary TourSunday, 29 November 2026Steely Don live at the Gregson Arts Centre, LancasterSaturday, 6 February 2027Rooms near The Gregson: 81 Hoghton Street YMCA Building, Backstage Cleveleys, Birdcage Kendal, Birkers Bar & Grill, Bloomfield Brewhouse, Bootleg Social, Brewery Arts Centre, Central Pier Showbar Blackpool, GinPig, Golden Lion, Gregson Arts & Community Centre and Kanteena.
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