The Magna Carta is a Marston's pub and restaurant at No 1 Exchequergate, sitting between Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral at the top of Steep Hill. It runs two weekly quizzes alongside regular live music, and a weekly Sunday evening open mic hosted by local musician Dean Foxx. Listed by Fizgig under every Sunday at 7.15pm.
Lincoln · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Magna Carta Open Mic
Cathedral Quarter's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 19:15. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202619:15
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
19:15
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:15 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Magna Carta
Cathedral QuarterGetting there
1 Exchequergate,
Cathedral Quarter, Lincoln LN2 1PZ
Cathedral Quarter, Lincoln LN2 1PZ
The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 15 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
Cathedral Quarter, LincolnAbout the night
Runs weekly on Sundays, from 19:15. The Magna Carta is a Marston's pub and restaurant at No 1 Exchequergate, sitting between Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral at the top of Steep Hill. It runs two weekly quizzes alongside regular live music, and a weekly Sunday evening open mic hosted by local musician Dean Foxx. Listed by Fizgig under every Sunday at 7.15pm.
The Magna Carta is a Marston's pub and restaurant at No 1 Exchequergate, sitting between Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral at the top of Steep Hill. It runs two weekly quizzes alongside regular live music, and a weekly Sunday evening open mic hosted by local musician Dean Foxx. Listed by Fizgig under every Sunday at 7.15pm.
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Cathedral Quarter · Every Sunday
Magna Carta Open Mic
Cathedral Quarter's sunday open mic. Starts at 19:15.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Magna Carta Open Mic — Quick Facts
Magna Carta Open Mic runs on Sundays at Magna Carta in Lincoln, starting at 19:15. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 16 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 19:15. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:15Starts in 2d 11h 35m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts19:15start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Runs weekly on Sundays, from 19:15. The Magna Carta is a Marston's pub and restaurant at No 1 Exchequergate, sitting between Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral at the top of Steep Hill. It runs two weekly quizzes alongside regular live music, and a weekly Sunday evening open mic hosted by local musician Dean Foxx. Listed by Fizgig under every Sunday at 7.15pm.
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 Magna Carta’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:15Starts in 2d 11h 35m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:15Every Sunday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Magna Carta
1 Exchequergate, Cathedral Quarter, Lincoln LN2 1PZ
Address1 Exchequergate
AreaCathedral Quarter, Lincoln
PostcodeLN2 1PZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Magna Carta is in Cathedral Quarter, Lincoln — use LN2 1PZ 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 Sunday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lincoln open mic nights for alternatives.
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1 Exchequergate, Cathedral Quarter, Lincoln LN2 1PZ.
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The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LN2 1PZ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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