Lincoln Central Library sits on Free School Lane in the city centre and runs community events alongside its lending service. The Write Note is a free monthly acoustic music and poetry session held there on the first Saturday of the month from noon to 2pm, open to any acoustic performer and to listeners, with names taken on a flip chart on the day. The session dates back to 2007 and is currently hosted by Les Brown; confidence is marked low because the host's own website is no longer resolving, so only the Fizgig guide could be checked.
Lincoln · Every 1st Saturday of the month · No fee listed
Lincoln Central Library Open Mic
City Centre's saturday open mic.
Next night: Sat 5 Dec. Kick-off 12:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202612:00
Kick-off
Saturdays
sign-up on the nightSaturdays
| Night | Every 1st Saturday 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
4 photosPhotos: Google
147
page views on GigXchange. Is it your night?
0 members voted to bring the venue onto GigXchange02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
0
Member votes
votes to get this venue on GigXchange
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
Help keep this trueOne tap
Is this night still on?
No sign-up. We review corrections within 7 days.
03 — The night
Every 1st Saturday of the monthHow the night runs
12:00
Kick-off
SaturdaysRunning order
12:00 Kick-off
15:00 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Lincoln Central Library
City CentreGetting there
Free School Lane,
City Centre, Lincoln LN2 1EZ
City Centre, Lincoln LN2 1EZ
The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
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
City Centre, LincolnAbout the night
Runs on the first Saturday of the month, from 12:00. Lincoln Central Library sits on Free School Lane in the city centre and runs community events alongside its lending service. The Write Note is a free monthly acoustic music and poetry session held there on the first Saturday of the month from noon to 2pm, open to any acoustic performer and to listeners, with names taken on a flip chart on the day. The session dates back to 2007 and is currently hosted by Les Brown; confidence is marked low because the host's own website is no longer resolving, so only the Fizgig guide could be checked.
Lincoln Central Library sits on Free School Lane in the city centre and runs community events alongside its lending service. The Write Note is a free monthly acoustic music and poetry session held there on the first Saturday of the month from noon to 2pm, open to any acoustic performer and to listeners, with names taken on a flip chart on the day. The session dates back to 2007 and is currently hosted by Les Brown; confidence is marked low because the host's own website is no longer resolving, so only the Fizgig guide could be checked.
Played here before?One tap
How was the night?
One tap. It tells the next act what to expect.
Run this room?
This night - and this page - is yours.
What you get | 01 | Correct the day, time and sign-up |
| 02 | Edit your profile and photos |
| 03 | Receive artist enquiries |
| 04 | Update backline and capacity |
City Centre · Every 1st Saturday of the month
Lincoln Central Library Open Mic
City Centre's saturday open mic. Starts at 12:00.
- Saturday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 16 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- —
- Sign-up time
- Community
- Listing status
Run a Lincoln open mic? List it free — reviewed before it goes live
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Lincoln Central Library Open Mic — Quick Facts
Lincoln Central Library Open Mic runs on the 1st Saturday of the month at Lincoln Central Library in Lincoln, starting at 12:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 16 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 12:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightSat 5 Dec · 12:00Starts in 22d 04h 20m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know. We review corrections within 7 days.
NightSaturdayEvery 1st Saturday of the monthNext: Sat 5 Dec
Starts12:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
What’s on in Lincoln this week — or see what’s on across the UK.
About This Open Mic
Runs on the first Saturday of the month, from 12:00. Lincoln Central Library sits on Free School Lane in the city centre and runs community events alongside its lending service. The Write Note is a free monthly acoustic music and poetry session held there on the first Saturday of the month from noon to 2pm, open to any acoustic performer and to listeners, with names taken on a flip chart on the day. The session dates back to 2007 and is currently hosted by Les Brown; confidence is marked low because the host's own website is no longer resolving, so only the Fizgig guide could be checked.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Lincoln Central Library’s Saturday night runs.
Next nightSat 5 Dec · 12:00Starts in 22d 04h 20m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off12:00Every 1st Saturday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 1st Saturday of the month
Coming up
Sat 5 Dec · Sat 2 Jan · Sat 6 Feb
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Lincoln Central Library
Free School Lane, City Centre, Lincoln LN2 1EZ
AddressFree School Lane
AreaCity Centre, Lincoln
PostcodeLN2 1EZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Lincoln Central Library in City Centre, Lincoln; LN2 1EZ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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 Saturday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
The scene Live music in Lincolnthe venues, the gigs and where it happensGet gigs How to get gigs in Lincolnpay, venues that book, how to pitchBands Find a band in Lincolnacts to book or play alongsideGigs Upcoming gigs in Lincolnevery listing, sorted by dateArtists Browse artist profilesfind acts to play or collaborate withOpen mics UK Open Mic Finderfree stage time, night by night
What should you charge for paid gigs? Most open mic musicians are ready sooner than they think — try the Rate Calculator for live UK rates by role, city and venue size. Part of the Lincoln live music scene.
Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Lincoln's Lincoln Central Library open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lincoln open mic nights for alternatives.
Lincoln Central Library 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 Lincoln Central Library'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.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Free School Lane, City Centre, Lincoln LN2 1EZ.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Lincoln regulars across the Lincoln open mic scene. Lincoln open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LN2 1EZ. (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 Lincoln open mics.
Venues Near Lincoln Central Library
No other gigs are listed at Lincoln Central Library in the GigXchange directory yet — these are the rooms around it, their size, kit and live nights.
08 — Keep up with Lincoln
One email a week. Gigs near you.
Keep up with Lincoln
One email a week with live music near you. Free, and it keeps grassroots rooms full.
Help keep grassroots venues open in Lincoln
—A UK venue stops hosting live music every 5 days — and turning up is what keeps a room open. Get a free weekly email of gigs in Lincoln. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy.
See what’s on in Lincoln over the next four weeks →
Lincoln Central Library open mic in brief. The Lincoln Central Library open mic runs every 1st Saturday of the month from 12:00 (no fee listed). Lincoln Central Library’s venue page has 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.
Booking or playing in Lincoln? The GX Index publishes what UK gigs actually pay, by city, band size and venue type, and the GX Index reports set out the methodology and the sample behind every figure. Both are free to read and free to cite.
Keep exploring: the UK gig directory for what's coming up, the venue directory for rooms that book live music, the open mic finder for recurring stage time, and what's on across the UK this week. The blog covers pricing, contracts and getting booked, and about GigXchange explains who runs it and why. Something not right on this page? Tell us — or start on the home page.
09 — More Lincoln open mics
All ›Looking for paid gigs, not open mics? See Lincoln gigs or check the going rate.
10 — Venues near Lincoln Central Library
All ›More rooms near Lincoln Central Library: Engine Shed, Glory Holes, Magna Carta, Newark Town Hall, Organ Grinder, STACK Lincoln, The Birdcage, The Blue Room Lincoln, The Dog & Bone, The Drill Hall and The Joiners Arms.
Run Lincoln Central Library?
Free to join. No subscription. 5% only if you want the deposit protected.
Run an open mic in Lincoln?
Add yours to the directory free. 2-minute submission, reviewed before it goes live.