Cleethorpes Library on Alexandra Road is run by Lincs Inspire, and alongside its books it hosts Come Let's Hear You Speak, a monthly open mic for the spoken word rather than music.
The night takes place in the library's Albert Room on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7.30pm, in what the library calls "a relaxed, café style setting". It is "a chance for local writers, poets and book lovers to give readings of their own work" or from their favourite literature, so poets, short-story writers and nervous first-time readers are all welcome. Tickets are £3, paid on the door, refreshments are provided, and the event is for ages 16 and over.
If you would like a reading slot, contact the library's events team in advance through the Lincs Inspire listing.
Cleethorpes Library on Alexandra Road is a handsome public library run by Lincs Inspire, a short walk from the seafront in Cleethorpes. Beyond books it programmes a steady run of community events, including a well-regarded spoken word night.
Come Let's Hear You Speak is the library's open mic for spoken word and poetry, held in the Albert Room on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3, paid on the door, and the night is open to ages 16 and over. Readers and first-time performers are actively encouraged.
It is one of the few regular open-mic stages for words rather than music in the Grimsby and Cleethorpes area, and enquiries can go to the library or the event contact by email.
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Cleethorpes Library Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cleethorpes Library Open Mic runs on the 4th Thursday of the month at Cleethorpes Library in Cleethorpes, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Cleethorpes Library on Alexandra Road is a handsome public library run by Lincs Inspire, a short walk from the seafront in Cleethorpes. Beyond books it programmes a steady run of community events, including a well-regarded spoken word night.
Come Let's Hear You Speak is the library's open mic for spoken word and poetry, held in the Albert Room on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3, paid on the door, and the night is open to ages 16 and over. Readers and first-time performers are actively encouraged.
It is one of the few regular open-mic stages for words rather than music in the Grimsby and Cleethorpes area, and enquiries can go to the library or the event contact by email.
More open mic nights in Cleethorpes: The County Hotel, Tin Jug, The Spider's Web and 4 more - each with its night and sign-up where listed.
Cleethorpes Library on Alexandra Road is run by Lincs Inspire, and alongside its books it hosts Come Let's Hear You Speak, a monthly open mic for the spoken word rather than music.
The night takes place in the library's Albert Room on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7.30pm, in what the library calls "a relaxed, café style setting". It is "a chance for local writers, poets and book lovers to give readings of their own work" or from their favourite literature, so poets, short-story writers and nervous first-time readers are all welcome. Tickets are £3, paid on the door, refreshments are provided, and the event is for ages 16 and over.
If you would like a reading slot, contact the library's events team in advance through the Lincs Inspire listing.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
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The Night at a Glance
How Cleethorpes Library’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 26 Nov · 19:30Starts in 13d 11h 51m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:30Every 4th Thursday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 4th Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 26 Nov · Thu 24 Dec · Thu 28 Jan
First time here?
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:30.
The nearest station is Cleethorpes (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Cleethorpes Library in Cleethorpes; DN35 8LG is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Cleethorpes regulars across the Cleethorpes open mic scene. Cleethorpes open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Cleethorpes (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DN35 8LG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Cleethorpes Library open mic in brief. The Cleethorpes Library open mic runs every 4th Thursday of the month from 19:30 (£3.00 entry). Cleethorpes Library’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Cleethorpes are listed by day.
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