Stamford Arts Centre is a multi-arts venue in an 18th century building on St Mary's Street in the centre of Stamford, run by South Kesteven District Council. It has a 166-seat theatre and cinema, a ballroom used for concerts and dances, a gallery with a bar, and a foyer coffee shop. The monthly Pint of Poetry open mic has run in the Ballroom since 2012 and is the home of the Stamford Poet Laureate final.
Stamford · Every last Wednesday of the month · Free
Stamford Arts Centre Open Mic
A spoken-word open mic on the last Wednesday at 7.30pm at Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford.
Next night: Wed 25 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every last Wednesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 166 standing |
| Performer types | Poets · Spoken word artists |
| Website | stamfordartscentre.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every last Wednesday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Stamford Arts Centre
St Mary's Street, town centreGetting there
27 St Mary's Street,
St Mary's Street, town centre, Stamford PE9 2DL
St Mary's Street, town centre, Stamford PE9 2DL
The nearest station is Stamford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
St Mary's Street, town centre, StamfordAbout the night
Pint of Poetry, the last Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm in the Ballroom, free entry, running since 2012. Put your name down to read on arrival, no need to book. Season listed 30 September 2026 to 28 April 2027.
Stamford Arts Centre is a multi-arts venue in an 18th century building on St Mary's Street in the centre of Stamford, run by South Kesteven District Council. It has a 166-seat theatre and cinema, a ballroom used for concerts and dances, a gallery with a bar, and a foyer coffee shop. The monthly Pint of Poetry open mic has run in the Ballroom since 2012 and is the home of the Stamford Poet Laureate final.
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St Mary's Street, town centre · Every last Wednesday of the month
Stamford Arts Centre Open Mic
A spoken-word open mic on the last Wednesday at 7.30pm at Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- Free
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Stamford Arts Centre Open Mic — Quick Facts
Stamford Arts Centre Open Mic runs on the last Wednesday of the month at Stamford Arts Centre in Stamford, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 9 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Stamford Arts Centre’s venue page →
Music starts around 19:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 25 Nov · 19:30Starts in 12d 11h 49m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 166 standing
Who playsPoets · Spoken word artists
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitestamfordartscentre.com
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NightWednesdayEvery last Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 25 Nov
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Pint of Poetry, the last Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm in the Ballroom, free entry, running since 2012. Put your name down to read on arrival, no need to book. Season listed 30 September 2026 to 28 April 2027.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Stamford Arts Centre’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 25 Nov · 19:30Starts in 12d 11h 49m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:30Every last Wednesday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every last Wednesday of the month
Coming up
Wed 25 Nov · Wed 30 Dec · Wed 27 Jan
Kit
Stamford Arts Centre provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street, St Mary's Street, town centre, Stamford PE9 2DL
Address27 St Mary's Street
AreaSt Mary's Street, town centre, Stamford
PostcodePE9 2DL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Stamford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Stamford Arts Centre in St Mary's Street, town centre, Stamford; PE9 2DL 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 Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Stamford Arts Centre provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Stamford open mic nights for alternatives.
Stamford Arts Centre provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes, entry to Stamford Arts Centre's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Stamford open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
27 St Mary's Street, St Mary's Street, town centre, Stamford PE9 2DL.
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The nearest station is Stamford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PE9 2DL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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