Somewhere Else is a cocktail bar and restaurant at 65 Castle Street in Cirencester, with live music and DJs at weekends. Its upstairs room hosts a monthly unaccompanied traditional song session on the second Thursday.
Cirencester · Every 2nd Thursday of the month · No fee listed
Somewhere Else Open Mic
Cirencester's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 10 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 28 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every 2nd Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 2nd Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Somewhere Else
CirencesterGetting there
65 Castle Street,
Cirencester GL7 1QD
Cirencester GL7 1QD
The nearest station is Kemble (rail station), about 3.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
CirencesterAbout the night
A monthly traditional song session on the second Thursday of each month from 8pm, held in the upstairs room at Somewhere Else on Castle Street, Cirencester. It is an unaccompanied singaround with no instruments, and anyone who enjoys singing or listening to traditional songs is welcome. The room is upstairs, so there is no step-free access. The session has recently moved to this venue.
Somewhere Else is a cocktail bar and restaurant at 65 Castle Street in Cirencester, with live music and DJs at weekends. Its upstairs room hosts a monthly unaccompanied traditional song session on the second Thursday.
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Cirencester · Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Somewhere Else Open Mic
Cirencester's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Oct 2026
- Listed since
- 28 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Somewhere Else Open Mic — Quick Facts
Somewhere Else Open Mic runs on the 2nd Thursday of the month at Somewhere Else in Cirencester, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 28 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 10 Dec · 20:00Starts in 27d 12h 23m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery 2nd Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 10 Dec
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
A monthly traditional song session on the second Thursday of each month from 8pm, held in the upstairs room at Somewhere Else on Castle Street, Cirencester. It is an unaccompanied singaround with no instruments, and anyone who enjoys singing or listening to traditional songs is welcome. The room is upstairs, so there is no step-free access. The session has recently moved to this venue.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Somewhere Else’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 10 Dec · 20:00Starts in 27d 12h 23m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 10 Dec · Thu 14 Jan · Thu 11 Feb
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Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Somewhere Else
65 Castle Street, Cirencester GL7 1QD
Address65 Castle Street
AreaCirencester
PostcodeGL7 1QD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Kemble (rail station), about 3.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Somewhere Else in Cirencester; GL7 1QD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Three Cups Inn, The Carpenters Arms, The Village Inn and The Old Department Store
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cirencester open mic nights for alternatives.
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65 Castle Street, Cirencester GL7 1QD.
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The nearest station is Kemble (rail station), about 3.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is GL7 1QD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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