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.
Uphill / Castle Square · Every other Thursday · Free
The Victoria Inn Open Mic
Uphill / Castle Square's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Victoria Inn · Lincoln
Thursday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
15 Sept
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 15 September 2026
The Victoria Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Victoria Inn6 Union Road
Uphill / Castle Square
Lincoln LN1 3BJ
Uphill / Castle Square, Lincoln — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Victoria Inn
About This Open Mic
Every other Thursday in Uphill / Castle Square, Lincoln
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Lincoln open mic directory
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.
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 Victoria Inn’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Every other Thursday Free entry
Find The Victoria Inn
6 Union Road, Uphill / Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3BJ
Planning Your Thursday 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.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
6 Union Road, Uphill / Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3BJ.
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