The Dog & Bone is a back-street community local on John Street in the Abbey area of Lincoln, known for real ale, live music on Fridays and themed quiz nights. Fizgig lists its open mic on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 8pm. Secondary listings describe the night as hosted by Gaz Clitheroe with music, comedy, poetry and spoken word all welcome, so the format may be broader than music alone.
Lincoln · Every other Thursday · No fee listed
The Dog & Bone Open Mic
Monks Road / Abbey's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every other Thursday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every other ThursdayHow the night runs
Every other Thursday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Dog & Bone
Monks Road / AbbeyGetting there
10 John Street,
Monks Road / Abbey, Lincoln LN2 5BH
Monks Road / Abbey, Lincoln LN2 5BH
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
Monks Road / Abbey, LincolnAbout the night
Runs fortnightly on Thursdays, from 20:00. The Dog & Bone is a back-street community local on John Street in the Abbey area of Lincoln, known for real ale, live music on Fridays and themed quiz nights. Fizgig lists its open mic on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 8pm. Secondary listings describe the night as hosted by Gaz Clitheroe with music, comedy, poetry and spoken word all welcome, so the format may be broader than music alone.
The Dog & Bone is a back-street community local on John Street in the Abbey area of Lincoln, known for real ale, live music on Fridays and themed quiz nights. Fizgig lists its open mic on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 8pm. Secondary listings describe the night as hosted by Gaz Clitheroe with music, comedy, poetry and spoken word all welcome, so the format may be broader than music alone.
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Monks Road / Abbey · Every other Thursday
The Dog & Bone Open Mic
Monks Road / Abbey's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 16 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Dog & Bone Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Dog & Bone Open Mic runs on Thursdays (fortnightly) at The Dog & Bone in Lincoln, starting at 20:00. 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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Verified active
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Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery other Thursday
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Runs fortnightly on Thursdays, from 20:00. The Dog & Bone is a back-street community local on John Street in the Abbey area of Lincoln, known for real ale, live music on Fridays and themed quiz nights. Fizgig lists its open mic on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 8pm. Secondary listings describe the night as hosted by Gaz Clitheroe with music, comedy, poetry and spoken word all welcome, so the format may be broader than music alone.
The kit 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 The Dog & Bone’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every other Thursday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every other Thursday
Getting there
Monks Road / Abbey, Lincoln, LN2 5BH - the map is below.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Dog & Bone
10 John Street, Monks Road / Abbey, Lincoln LN2 5BH
Address10 John Street
AreaMonks Road / Abbey, Lincoln
PostcodeLN2 5BH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Dog & Bone in Monks Road / Abbey, Lincoln; LN2 5BH 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 Thursday 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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10 John Street, Monks Road / Abbey, Lincoln LN2 5BH.
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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 5BH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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