The Cavern is a quirky, one-of-a-kind alcohol-free coffee shop and live-music venue at 56 Westgate Street, Gloucester (GL1 2NF), round the corner from the cathedral. Opened in 2015 as an alcohol-free youth venue, it gives the young people of Gloucester a safe space to build community, and has since grown its programme to include board-game nights, creative-writing nights, open-mic sessions and live-music nights. Run by KFT Seekers, it doubles as a social-good hub — offering work-experience to vulnerable and disadvantaged people and, since 2016, an out-of-hours mental-health drop-in. Open Monday–Saturday 10am–11pm (and active most nights of the week), its open-mic and live nights welcome local musicians playing both originals and covers, supported by an in-house PA.
The Cavern Open Mic
Gloucester open mic at The Cavern — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Cavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
Gloucester open mic at The Cavern — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Cavern56 Westgate St
Gloucester GL1 2NF
Gloucester — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
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About The Cavern
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Cavern is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Gloucester. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
56 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NF.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How The Cavern’s Wednesday night runs.
Find The Cavern
56 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NF
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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 Gloucester live music scene.
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