Country pub in the hamlet of Monkhill, Burgh-by-Sands, just west of Carlisle near the western end of the Hadrian's Wall Path. Hosts a live folk and acoustic music session of songs and tunes on the first Tuesday of every month from 8pm.
Monkhill, Burgh-by-Sands · Every 1st Tuesday of the month · Free
Drovers Rest Open Mic
Monkhill, Burgh-by-Sands's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Drovers Rest · Carlisle
Tuesday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
19 Aug
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Free
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Last updated: 19 August 2026
Drovers Rest Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Drovers RestMonkhill
Monkhill, Burgh-by-Sands
Carlisle CA5 6DB
Monkhill, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle — 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Drovers Rest
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Tuesday of the month in Monkhill, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Carlisle open mic directory
The Night
Live folk and acoustic music session of songs and tunes on the first Tuesday of every month from 8pm.
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 Drovers Rest’s Tuesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Every 1st Tuesday of the month Free entry
Find Drovers Rest
Monkhill, Monkhill, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle CA5 6DB
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Carlisle open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Monkhill, Monkhill, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle CA5 6DB.
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