Ye Olde John O'Gaunt at 53 Market Street is a much-loved live-music pub in central Lancaster, housed in a handsome Victorian building dating from 1871 with a solid wood serving bar, a dedicated stage area and pubby decor throughout. It has run free live music every night of the week for many years, with well-attended open mic nights on Sundays and Mondays that are welcoming and encourage participation from all. The pub pours an extensive selection of real ales and spirits. Open 11am-11pm Monday to Saturday and 11am-10pm Sunday, with a house PA — both originals and covers welcome.
Lancaster · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt Open Mic
Lancaster open mic at Ye Olde John O'Gaunt — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 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 1 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Ye Olde John O'Gaunt
City CentreGetting there
53 Market St,
City Centre, Lancaster LA1 1JG
City Centre, Lancaster LA1 1JG
The nearest station is Lancaster (rail station), about 5 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
City Centre, LancasterAbout the night
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt on Market Street is one of central Lancaster's best-known live-music pubs, with something on most nights of the week - live music across the weekend, midweek gigs, and an open mic on Sunday evenings.
It is a small traditional room rather than a dedicated music venue, which is exactly why the open mic works: a close, attentive crowd, a PA and vocal mic provided, and a steady mix of regulars and first-timers. Bring your own instrument.
Getting there
53 Market St, Lancaster LA1 1JG, a couple of minutes from the Market Square.
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt at 53 Market Street is a much-loved live-music pub in central Lancaster, housed in a handsome Victorian building dating from 1871 with a solid wood serving bar, a dedicated stage area and pubby decor throughout. It has run free live music every night of the week for many years, with well-attended open mic nights on Sundays and Mondays that are welcoming and encourage participation from all. The pub pours an extensive selection of real ales and spirits. Open 11am-11pm Monday to Saturday and 11am-10pm Sunday, with a house PA — both originals and covers welcome.
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City Centre · Every Sunday
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt Open Mic
Lancaster open mic at Ye Olde John O'Gaunt — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 1 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt Open Mic — Quick Facts
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt Open Mic runs on Sundays at Ye Olde John O'Gaunt 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 1 Oct 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Ye Olde John O'Gaunt’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt on Market Street is one of central Lancaster's best-known live-music pubs, with something on most nights of the week - live music across the weekend, midweek gigs, and an open mic on Sunday evenings.
It is a small traditional room rather than a dedicated music venue, which is exactly why the open mic works: a close, attentive crowd, a PA and vocal mic provided, and a steady mix of regulars and first-timers. Bring your own instrument.
Getting there
53 Market St, Lancaster LA1 1JG, a couple of minutes from the Market Square.
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 Ye Olde John O'Gaunt’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 22m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt provides a PA system — 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 Ye Olde John O'Gaunt
53 Market St, City Centre, Lancaster LA1 1JG
Address53 Market St
AreaCity Centre, Lancaster
PostcodeLA1 1JG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lancaster (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Ye Olde John O'Gaunt in City Centre, Lancaster; LA1 1JG 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 Sunday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Ye Olde John O'Gaunt provides a PA system — 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 Lancaster open mic nights for alternatives.
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Ye Olde John O'Gaunt'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.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
53 Market St, City Centre, Lancaster LA1 1JG.
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The nearest station is Lancaster (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LA1 1JG. (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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