The Victoria is a Batemans cask-ale pub at the foot of Lincoln Castle on Union Road, one of the best known real-ale houses in the city and a long-standing uphill live music room. The open mic runs on the first and third Thursday of every month; the Fizgig Lincolnshire sessions guide gives the start time as 8pm on both dates. The pub also hosts an occasional Sunday jam night hosted by Dean Foxx Marshall.
Lincoln · Every other Thursday · No fee listed
The Victoria Inn Open Mic
Uphill / Castle Square's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Nov 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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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 Victoria Inn
Uphill / Castle SquareGetting there
6 Union Road,
Uphill / Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3BJ
Uphill / Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3BJ
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
Uphill / Castle Square, LincolnAbout the night
Runs fortnightly on Thursdays, from 20:00. The Victoria is a Batemans cask-ale pub at the foot of Lincoln Castle on Union Road, one of the best known real-ale houses in the city and a long-standing uphill live music room. The open mic runs on the first and third Thursday of every month; the Fizgig Lincolnshire sessions guide gives the start time as 8pm on both dates. The pub also hosts an occasional Sunday jam night hosted by Dean Foxx Marshall.
The Victoria is a Batemans cask-ale pub at the foot of Lincoln Castle on Union Road, one of the best known real-ale houses in the city and a long-standing uphill live music room. The open mic runs on the first and third Thursday of every month; the Fizgig Lincolnshire sessions guide gives the start time as 8pm on both dates. The pub also hosts an occasional Sunday jam night hosted by Dean Foxx Marshall.
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Uphill / Castle Square · Every other Thursday
The Victoria Inn Open Mic
Uphill / Castle Square's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Thursday
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- Sept 2026
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Victoria Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Victoria Inn Open Mic runs on Thursdays (fortnightly) at The Victoria Inn 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 checked 13 Nov 2026
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Partly verified
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
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NightThursdayEvery other Thursday
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Runs fortnightly on Thursdays, from 20:00. The Victoria is a Batemans cask-ale pub at the foot of Lincoln Castle on Union Road, one of the best known real-ale houses in the city and a long-standing uphill live music room. The open mic runs on the first and third Thursday of every month; the Fizgig Lincolnshire sessions guide gives the start time as 8pm on both dates. The pub also hosts an occasional Sunday jam night hosted by Dean Foxx Marshall.
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 Victoria Inn’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
Uphill / Castle Square, Lincoln, LN1 3BJ - the map is below.
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Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Victoria Inn
6 Union Road, Uphill / Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3BJ
Address6 Union Road
AreaUphill / Castle Square, Lincoln
PostcodeLN1 3BJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Victoria Inn is in Uphill / Castle Square, Lincoln — use LN1 3BJ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Lincoln's The Victoria Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lincoln open mic nights for alternatives.
The Victoria Inn has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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6 Union Road, Uphill / Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3BJ.
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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 LN1 3BJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Victoria Inn
All ›More rooms near The Victoria Inn: Lincoln Central Library, Magna Carta, Newark Town Hall, Organ Grinder, STACK Lincoln, The Birdcage, The Blue Room Lincoln, The Dog & Bone, The Drill Hall, The Joiners Arms and The Jolly Brewer.
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