The Jolly Brewer is a much-loved live music bar at 27 Broadgate in Lincoln city centre (LN2 5AQ), with a striking interior of wall art, comfy cinema chairs and a big garden. A genuine grassroots room, it hosts a free open mic every Wednesday at 8:30pm and live music every Saturday night, with a programme that leans into soul, reggae, R&B and folk and welcomes both original songwriters and cover acts. Real ale, a friendly crowd and a packed events calendar (open mic, quizzes, poetry and more) make it one of Lincoln's key small stages.
Lincoln · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Jolly Brewer Open Mic
Lincoln's Wednesday-night free folk open mic at 27 Broadgate, LN2 5AQ — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Nov 202620:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 80 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thejollybrewerlincoln.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
23:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Jolly Brewer
City CentreGetting there
27 Broadgate,
City Centre, Lincoln LN2 5AQ
City Centre, Lincoln LN2 5AQ
The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
5 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
City Centre, LincolnAbout the night
The Jolly Brewer is a Lincoln real-ale music pub, and Wednesday is its jam night and open mic — the venue's own site simply bills it as "WEDNESDAYS JAM NIGHT" for "Musicians, bands and music lovers".
What's provided
A full backline. In the pub's own words: "Full backline provided including amps / drum kit and cymbals" — so bands, duos and solo artists can turn up without hauling gear. PA and two vocal mics on top.
Sign-up process
Walk in and put your name down, or message the pub in advance — they actively invite "band / solo artists / duo" to get in touch before the night.
The venue
Broadgate, Lincoln, a few minutes' walk from Lincoln Rail. Real ale, 18+, capacity c. 80. Live music also runs on Saturday nights.
The Jolly Brewer is a much-loved live music bar at 27 Broadgate in Lincoln city centre (LN2 5AQ), with a striking interior of wall art, comfy cinema chairs and a big garden. A genuine grassroots room, it hosts a free open mic every Wednesday at 8:30pm and live music every Saturday night, with a programme that leans into soul, reggae, R&B and folk and welcomes both original songwriters and cover acts. Real ale, a friendly crowd and a packed events calendar (open mic, quizzes, poetry and more) make it one of Lincoln's key small stages.
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City Centre · Every Wednesday
The Jolly Brewer Open Mic
Lincoln's Wednesday-night free folk open mic at 27 Broadgate, LN2 5AQ — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 13 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Jolly Brewer Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Jolly Brewer Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Jolly Brewer in Lincoln, starting at 20:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 13 Nov 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Jolly Brewer’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:30 and runs to about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 12 acts. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:30Starts in 5d 12h 53m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 80 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethejollybrewerlincoln.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:30until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Jolly Brewer is a Lincoln real-ale music pub, and Wednesday is its jam night and open mic — the venue's own site simply bills it as "WEDNESDAYS JAM NIGHT" for "Musicians, bands and music lovers".
What's provided
A full backline. In the pub's own words: "Full backline provided including amps / drum kit and cymbals" — so bands, duos and solo artists can turn up without hauling gear. PA and two vocal mics on top.
Sign-up process
Walk in and put your name down, or message the pub in advance — they actively invite "band / solo artists / duo" to get in touch before the night.
The venue
Broadgate, Lincoln, a few minutes' walk from Lincoln Rail. Real ale, 18+, capacity c. 80. Live music also runs on Saturday nights.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Jolly Brewer’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:30Starts in 5d 12h 53m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Wednesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Jolly Brewer provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp; bring your own keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find The Jolly Brewer
27 Broadgate, City Centre, Lincoln LN2 5AQ
Address27 Broadgate
AreaCity Centre, Lincoln
PostcodeLN2 5AQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Jolly Brewer is in City Centre, Lincoln — use LN2 5AQ 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
The Strait and Narrow, Magna Carta, The Engine Shed and The Komodo
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lincoln open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Jolly Brewer's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Lincoln open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
27 Broadgate, City Centre, Lincoln LN2 5AQ.
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The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LN2 5AQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Lincoln open mics.
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The Jolly Brewer open mic in brief. The Jolly Brewer open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Jolly Brewer’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Lincoln are listed by day, for another night this week.
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