The Old Department Store is a restored historic building on Cirencester's Market Place, run as a community-focused social enterprise. It houses The Long Table, a cafe and bar serving coffee, cakes and pay-as-you-can meals, alongside workspace and community rooms. The building hosts live music, open mic nights and community events through the year. It sits right in the centre of town, a short walk from the parish church and the main car parks.
Cirencester · Every 3rd Thursday of the month · No fee listed
The Old Department Store Open Mic
Cirencester's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 6 Nov 202619:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every 3rd 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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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 3rd Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
21:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Old Department Store
CirencesterGetting there
29-35 Market Place,
Cirencester GL7 2NX
Cirencester GL7 2NX
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
The Long Table open mic runs on the third Thursday of every month, 7pm to 9pm, at The Old Department Store on Cirencester Market Place. No booking needed, just turn up, and an acoustic guitar is available to borrow. The Long Table is the community cafe and social enterprise based inside the building.
The Old Department Store is a restored historic building on Cirencester's Market Place, run as a community-focused social enterprise. It houses The Long Table, a cafe and bar serving coffee, cakes and pay-as-you-can meals, alongside workspace and community rooms. The building hosts live music, open mic nights and community events through the year. It sits right in the centre of town, a short walk from the parish church and the main car parks.
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Cirencester · Every 3rd Thursday of the month
The Old Department Store Open Mic
Cirencester's thursday open mic. Starts at 19:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 6 Nov
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Old Department Store Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Old Department Store Open Mic runs on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Old Department Store in Cirencester, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 6 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 19:00, finishing about 21:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:00Starts in 6d 11h 21m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery 3rd Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:00until 21:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Long Table open mic runs on the third Thursday of every month, 7pm to 9pm, at The Old Department Store on Cirencester Market Place. No booking needed, just turn up, and an acoustic guitar is available to borrow. The Long Table is the community cafe and social enterprise based inside the building.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Old Department Store’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:00Starts in 6d 11h 21m
Kick-off19:00Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Music ends21:00Last act finishes
How often
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 17 Dec · Thu 21 Jan
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Old Department Store
29-35 Market Place, Cirencester GL7 2NX
Address29-35 Market Place
AreaCirencester
PostcodeGL7 2NX
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. The Old Department Store is in Cirencester — use GL7 2NX for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Three Cups Inn, The Carpenters Arms, The Village Inn and The Bear Inn
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 21:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cirencester open mic nights for alternatives.
The Old Department Store has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Old Department Store's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Cirencester open mics.
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29-35 Market Place, Cirencester GL7 2NX.
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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 2NX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Cirencester open mics.
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