Abbey Lane Theatre is the small home theatre of Armagh Theatre Group, an amateur drama group founded in 1966. Built in 1991 and seating 55, it sits off Linenhall Street, between Scotch Street and Dobbin Street, in the heart of Armagh city. Alongside the group's own plays and its Mini Plays festival, it hosts a monthly Folk Club with an open mic section for musicians, singers, poets and storytellers.
Armagh · Every last Friday of the month · £10.00
Abbey Lane Theatre Open Mic
Armagh's friday open mic. 5-min slots.
Next night: Fri 27 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. 5-minute slots. £10.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Every last Friday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | 5 min |
| Entry | £10.00 |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Spoken word artists |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every last Friday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off· 5-minute slots
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Abbey Lane Theatre
ArmaghGetting there
Abbey Lane,
Armagh BT61 7DW
Armagh BT61 7DW
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
ArmaghAbout the night
Folk Club @ Abbey Lane is Armagh Theatre Group's monthly night in their own small theatre, held on the last Friday of the month with a guest artist and an open mic section for musicians, singers, poets and storytellers. Doors open around 7.30-7.45pm and the evening starts about 8pm; it is BYOB with a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink, and entry was GBP 10 at the door in 2026 (GBP 5 for the July 2026 John Hewitt International Summer School open mic). Open mic slots are 5 minutes.
Abbey Lane Theatre is the small home theatre of Armagh Theatre Group, an amateur drama group founded in 1966. Built in 1991 and seating 55, it sits off Linenhall Street, between Scotch Street and Dobbin Street, in the heart of Armagh city. Alongside the group's own plays and its Mini Plays festival, it hosts a monthly Folk Club with an open mic section for musicians, singers, poets and storytellers.
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Armagh · Every last Friday of the month · £10.00
Abbey Lane Theatre Open Mic
Armagh's friday open mic. 5-min slots.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
- Listed since
- 4 Nov
- Last verified
- £10.00
- Entry
- 5 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Abbey Lane Theatre Open Mic — Quick Facts
Abbey Lane Theatre Open Mic runs on the last Friday of the month at Abbey Lane Theatre in Armagh, 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 4 Nov 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Abbey Lane Theatre’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 5 minutes.
Next nightFri 27 Nov · 20:00Starts in 14d 12h 22m
Entry£10.00
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Spoken word artists
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightFridayEvery last Friday of the monthNext: Fri 27 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
Slots5minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Folk Club @ Abbey Lane is Armagh Theatre Group's monthly night in their own small theatre, held on the last Friday of the month with a guest artist and an open mic section for musicians, singers, poets and storytellers. Doors open around 7.30-7.45pm and the evening starts about 8pm; it is BYOB with a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink, and entry was GBP 10 at the door in 2026 (GBP 5 for the July 2026 John Hewitt International Summer School open mic). Open mic slots are 5 minutes.
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 Abbey Lane Theatre’s Friday night runs.
Next nightFri 27 Nov · 20:00Starts in 14d 12h 22m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every last Friday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
Slots5minutes each
How often
Every last Friday of the month
Coming up
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First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 5 minutes.
Find Abbey Lane Theatre
Abbey Lane, Armagh BT61 7DW
AddressAbbey Lane
AreaArmagh
PostcodeBT61 7DW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
Abbey Lane Theatre is in Armagh — use BT61 7DW for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is £10.00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Armagh's Abbey Lane Theatre open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Armagh open mic nights for alternatives.
Abbey Lane Theatre has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
5 minutes per act — typically 1 songs solo.
Entry is £10.00. For free alternatives, filter the directory.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Abbey Lane, Armagh BT61 7DW.
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Abbey Lane Theatre open mic in brief. The Abbey Lane Theatre open mic runs every last Friday of the month from 20:00 (£10.00 entry); slots run about 5 minutes. Abbey Lane Theatre’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Armagh are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at Abbey Lane Theatre
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