The Birdcage on Baggholme Road is a friendly, cosy Lincoln pub hosting a monthly music open mic plus the monthly "Uncaged" spoken-word and comedy night — sign up with the host on the night.
Baggholme Road · Every 1st Wednesday of the month · Free
The Birdcage (Uncaged) Open Mic
Baggholme Road's wednesday open mic. 8-min slots.
Open mic at a glance The Birdcage (Uncaged) · Lincoln
Wednesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
22 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
8 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 22 June 2026
The Birdcage (Uncaged) Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start19:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length8 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesPoetry · Comedy · Spoken_word
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Birdcage (Uncaged)54 Baggholme Road
Baggholme Road
Lincoln LN2 5BQ
Baggholme Road, Lincoln — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Poetry, Comedy, Spoken_word welcome
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About The Birdcage (Uncaged)
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Wednesday of the month in Baggholme Road, Lincoln
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
8-minute slots
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Lincoln open mic directory
The Night
Uncaged is a monthly spoken-word and comedy open mic at The Birdcage, Lincoln (first Wednesday) — poetry, short stories and stand-up, 5–8 minute slots, sign up 7–8pm.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Birdcage (Uncaged)’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Kick-off
22:30Venue closes
Every 1st Wednesday of the month 8-min slots Free entry
Find The Birdcage (Uncaged)
54 Baggholme Road, Baggholme Road, Lincoln LN2 5BQ
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Lincoln live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lincoln open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
8 minutes per act — typically 2 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Lincoln mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
54 Baggholme Road, Baggholme Road, Lincoln LN2 5BQ.
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