The Wobbly Cobbler is a community micropub on Scotforth Road in Lancaster (LA1 4SA), opened in 2020 in a former florist's shop and now an established, dog-friendly local. With a cosy interior, heated outdoor seating and a strong line in cask ales and keg beers from independent breweries, it punches above its size as a grassroots music spot. The headline event for performers is its weekly open mic every Tuesday — a relaxed, welcoming slot night for singer-songwriters and acoustic acts drawing on the venue's PA. A Thursday quiz rounds out the events calendar. Capacity is small (around 80), making for an intimate, friendly room ideal for first gigs and local talent.
Scotforth · Every Tuesday · Free
The Wobbly Cobbler Open Mic
Scotforth's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Wobbly Cobbler · Lancaster
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Wobbly Cobbler Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start18:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Wobbly CobblerScotforth
Lancaster
Scotforth, Lancaster — 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
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Wobbly Cobbler
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Scotforth, Lancaster
Kicks off at 18:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Lancaster open mic directory
The Night
The Wobbly Cobbler is Lancaster's friendly little micropub on Scotforth Road, big on independent cask ales and a warm, convivial crowd. It hosts an open mic on Tuesday evenings — an intimate, low-key session that suits the small, chatty room. Free to play and free to watch; bring your instrument and join in or just settle in with a pint. A proper grass-roots local spot.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Wobbly Cobbler’s Tuesday night runs.
18:00Kick-off
22:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find The Wobbly Cobbler
Scotforth, Lancaster
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Lancaster live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lancaster open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Lancaster mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Scotforth, Lancaster.
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