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.
Gloucester · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
Gloucester GL1 2NF
The nearest station is Gloucester (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
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.
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.
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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.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 27 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Cavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cavern Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Cavern in Gloucester, 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.
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there 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.
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About This Open Mic
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.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How The Cavern’s Wednesday night runs.
Every Wednesday
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
The Cavern provides a PA system, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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 The Cavern
56 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NF
The nearest station is Gloucester (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Cavern is in Gloucester — use GL1 2NF for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Cavern provides a PA system, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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The Cavern open mic in brief. The Cavern open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Cavern’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Gloucester are listed by day.
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More rooms near The Cavern: Green Dragon, The Bowbridge Arms, The Queen Victoria, The Star Inn, Warehouse 4 (Gloucester Brewery), Woolpack Inn, Cafe René, Dursley Town Hall, Guildhall Gloucester, St Laurence: Stroud Centre For Peace And The Arts and Stroud Brewery.
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