The Joiners Arms is a classic back-street pub tucked among the Victorian terraces just off Lincoln's West Parade, a five-minute walk from the city centre. It is a real-ale local pouring a rotating choice of five cask ales alongside more than 150 gins, with two open fires, a rear beer garden and Lincoln's only bar-billiards table. The music calendar is busier than the frontage suggests: a fortnightly open mic on alternate Saturdays from 9pm, Lincoln Folk Club meeting fortnightly on Wednesdays, a monthly Saturday afternoon acoustic jam session, and occasional Friday and Saturday music nights alongside the Tuesday quiz. An unpretentious, community-minded spot for grassroots performers.
Lincoln · Every other Saturday · Free
The Joiners Arms Open Mic
Victoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HU's saturday open mic.
Kick-off 21:00. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Oct 202621:00
Kick-off
Saturdays
sign-up on the nightSaturdays
| Night | Every other Saturday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Oct 2026 |
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03 — The night
Every other SaturdayHow the night runs
Every other Saturday
Check the date before you goRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Joiners Arms
Victoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HUGetting there
Victoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HU, Lincoln
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
Victoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HU, LincolnAbout the night
The Joiners Arms is a classic back-street community pub among Lincoln's Victorian terraces on Victoria Street, with two open fires and four rotating real ales from small UK breweries. It runs an open mic night on alternate Saturdays, starting around 9pm, sitting alongside its Tuesday quiz and traditional Irish music sessions. Free to enter and walk-up, it's a cosy, characterful spot for a fortnightly turn at the mic.
The Joiners Arms is a classic back-street pub tucked among the Victorian terraces just off Lincoln's West Parade, a five-minute walk from the city centre. It is a real-ale local pouring a rotating choice of five cask ales alongside more than 150 gins, with two open fires, a rear beer garden and Lincoln's only bar-billiards table. The music calendar is busier than the frontage suggests: a fortnightly open mic on alternate Saturdays from 9pm, Lincoln Folk Club meeting fortnightly on Wednesdays, a monthly Saturday afternoon acoustic jam session, and occasional Friday and Saturday music nights alongside the Tuesday quiz. An unpretentious, community-minded spot for grassroots performers.
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Victoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HU · Every other Saturday
The Joiners Arms Open Mic
Victoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HU's saturday open mic.
- Saturday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 7 Oct
- Last verified
- Free
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Joiners Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Joiners Arms Open Mic runs on Saturdays (fortnightly) at The Joiners Arms in Lincoln, starting at 21:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 7 Oct 2026
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The night Every other Saturday
The night starts at 21:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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NightSaturdayEvery other Saturday
Starts21:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Joiners Arms is a classic back-street community pub among Lincoln's Victorian terraces on Victoria Street, with two open fires and four rotating real ales from small UK breweries. It runs an open mic night on alternate Saturdays, starting around 9pm, sitting alongside its Tuesday quiz and traditional Irish music sessions. Free to enter and walk-up, it's a cosy, characterful spot for a fortnightly turn at the mic.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Joiners Arms’s Saturday night runs.
Kick-off21:00Every other Saturday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Saturday
Getting there
Victoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HU, Lincoln - the map is below.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Joiners Arms
Victoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HU, Lincoln
AreaVictoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HU, Lincoln
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Getting there
The Joiners Arms is in Victoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HU, Lincoln. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Saturday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people ask before turning up at Lincoln's The Joiners Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lincoln open mic nights for alternatives.
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The Joiners Arms is in Victoria Street, West Parade, LN1 1HU, Lincoln. Get directions, or see the other Lincoln open mics.
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