The Woolpack in Stanground, Peterborough hosts the R.A.R.E Sounds open mic on the last Friday of each month, with a PA, house guitar and microphones provided so you can travel light.
Peterborough · Every last Friday of the month · No fee listed
The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds) Open Mic
Stanground's friday open mic.
Next night: Fri 27 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Every last Friday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every last Friday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds)
StangroundGetting there
29 North Street,
Stanground, Peterborough PE2 8HR
Stanground, Peterborough PE2 8HR
The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Stanground, PeterboroughAbout the night
R.A.R.E Sounds runs an open mic on the last Friday of each month at The Woolpack in Stanground, Peterborough. PA, house guitar and mics provided.
The Woolpack in Stanground, Peterborough hosts the R.A.R.E Sounds open mic on the last Friday of each month, with a PA, house guitar and microphones provided so you can travel light.
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Stanground · Every last Friday of the month
The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds) Open Mic
Stanground's friday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 3 Oct
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds) Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds) Open Mic runs on the last Friday of the month at The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds) in Peterborough, 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 3 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 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.
Next nightFri 27 Nov · 20:00Starts in 14d 12h 24m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websiteallevents.in
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NightFridayEvery last Friday of the monthNext: Fri 27 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
R.A.R.E Sounds runs an open mic on the last Friday of each month at The Woolpack in Stanground, Peterborough. PA, house guitar and mics provided.
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 The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds)’s Friday night runs.
Next nightFri 27 Nov · 20:00Starts in 14d 12h 24m
Kick-off20:00Every last Friday of the month
Venue closes22:30The listed closing time
How often
Every last Friday of the month
Coming up
Fri 27 Nov · Fri 25 Dec · Fri 29 Jan
Kit
The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds) 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 The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds)
29 North Street, Stanground, Peterborough PE2 8HR
Address29 North Street
AreaStanground, Peterborough
PostcodePE2 8HR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds) is in Stanground, Peterborough — use PE2 8HR 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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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds) 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 Peterborough open mic nights for alternatives.
The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds) provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Woolpack (R.A.R.E Sounds)'s open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Peterborough open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
29 North Street, Stanground, Peterborough PE2 8HR.
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The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PE2 8HR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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