The Ostrich Inn is a traditional pub tucked away on North Street, just off Westgate in the heart of Peterborough city centre, and there has been a pub on the site for almost 200 years. It is a serious grassroots music room by pub standards: live music runs up to four evenings most weeks including weekends, alongside regular arts events, and the bills lean rock, indie, blues and acoustic — past and recent acts include Soulscraper, Splitbox, Flesh Tetris, Spoilers (UK) and Prey Drive. Standing capacity is around 100 and a PA is provided. The bar is in the Good Beer Guide and was voted CAMRA City Pub of the Year in 2022, with a changing range of well-kept ales, craft beers, speciality lagers, wines and spirits, plus a sheltered, heated outdoor courtyard.
Peterborough · Every 2nd Thursday of the month · No fee listed
An open mic on the second Thursday at 8pm at The Ostrich Inn, Peterborough.
Next night: Thu 10 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Thursdays
| Night | Every 2nd Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | ostrichinnpeterborough.com |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
City Centre, Peterborough PE1 2RA
The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Ostrich Blues Jam, second Thursday of each month from 8pm, led by Toby Rideout with full backline and PA provided. The pub's own what's-on lists Thur 10th Ostrich Blues Jam 8pm (September 2026) and Thur 8th (October 2026) and states Ostrich Blues Jam - Second Thursday In the Month. The third-Thursday Songwriters Session is a booked line-up, not an open mic.
The Ostrich Inn is a traditional pub tucked away on North Street, just off Westgate in the heart of Peterborough city centre, and there has been a pub on the site for almost 200 years. It is a serious grassroots music room by pub standards: live music runs up to four evenings most weeks including weekends, alongside regular arts events, and the bills lean rock, indie, blues and acoustic — past and recent acts include Soulscraper, Splitbox, Flesh Tetris, Spoilers (UK) and Prey Drive. Standing capacity is around 100 and a PA is provided. The bar is in the Good Beer Guide and was voted CAMRA City Pub of the Year in 2022, with a changing range of well-kept ales, craft beers, speciality lagers, wines and spirits, plus a sheltered, heated outdoor courtyard.
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The Ostrich Inn Open Mic
An open mic on the second Thursday at 8pm at The Ostrich Inn, Peterborough.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- —
- Sign-up time
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Ostrich Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Ostrich Inn Open Mic runs on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Ostrich Inn in Peterborough, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
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About This Open Mic
Ostrich Blues Jam, second Thursday of each month from 8pm, led by Toby Rideout with full backline and PA provided. The pub's own what's-on lists Thur 10th Ostrich Blues Jam 8pm (September 2026) and Thur 8th (October 2026) and states Ostrich Blues Jam - Second Thursday In the Month. The third-Thursday Songwriters Session is a booked line-up, not an open mic.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How The Ostrich Inn’s Thursday night runs.
Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Thu 10 Dec · Thu 14 Jan · Thu 11 Feb
The Ostrich Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Ostrich Inn
17 North Street, City Centre, Peterborough PE1 2RA
The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Ostrich Inn in City Centre, Peterborough; PE1 2RA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Ostrich Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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