Cactus Ray's (Cactus Ray's Bar and Graze) is a quirky family-run bar and deli in the Burscough Wharf complex in West Lancashire. It is a live music venue at weekends, supporting local bands, with live music on Saturdays and a weekly open mic on Thursdays. It serves a range of drinks including cocktails, but no cask ale.
Burscough · Every Thursday · Free
Cactus Ray's Open Mic
Burscough Wharf's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. Free entry.
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Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Cactus Ray's
Burscough WharfGetting there
Unit 6, Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Road North,
Burscough Wharf, Burscough L40 5RZ
Burscough Wharf, Burscough L40 5RZ
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
Burscough Wharf, BurscoughAbout the night
A weekly music open mic at Cactus Ray's in the Burscough Wharf complex, every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm. Walk-in sign-up. Free entry.
Cactus Ray's (Cactus Ray's Bar and Graze) is a quirky family-run bar and deli in the Burscough Wharf complex in West Lancashire. It is a live music venue at weekends, supporting local bands, with live music on Saturdays and a weekly open mic on Thursdays. It serves a range of drinks including cocktails, but no cask ale.
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Burscough Wharf · Every Thursday · Free
Cactus Ray's Open Mic
Burscough Wharf's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Cactus Ray's · Burscough
Thursday
Open mic night
Oct 2026
Listed since
13 Oct
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 13 October 2026
Cactus Ray's 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 typesMusicians
Sound engineerTBC
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Where
Cactus Ray'sUnit 6, Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Road North
Burscough Wharf
Burscough L40 5RZ
Burscough Wharf, Burscough — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Musicians welcome
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About Cactus Ray's
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About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Burscough Wharf, Burscough
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 Burscough open mic directory
The Night
A weekly music open mic at Cactus Ray's in the Burscough Wharf complex, every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm. Walk-in sign-up. Free entry.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Cactus Ray's’s Thursday night runs.
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
Free
Entry
Every Thursday · Walk-in on the nightThe night's facts
- How often
- Every Thursday
- Coming up
- Thu 29 Oct · Thu 5 Nov · Thu 12 Nov
- Sign-up
- Walk-in on the night
- Entry
- Free
- Who plays
- Musicians
Last verified 13 Oct 2026 · Music directory
Find Cactus Ray's
Unit 6, Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Road North, Burscough Wharf, Burscough L40 5RZ
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
Part of the Burscough live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Burscough's Cactus Ray's open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Burscough open mic nights for alternatives.
Cactus Ray's has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Burscough mics are free; browse the list.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Unit 6, Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Road North, Burscough Wharf, Burscough L40 5RZ.
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