Library @ the Lightbox is Barnsley's central library at 1 The Glass Works, a bright, modern community space in the heart of town (formerly Barnsley Central Library). Open Monday to Saturday and free to enter, it hosts cultural events including Get It Loud In Libraries live-music sessions and free LIVEwire Poetry showcases, whose open mics offer a handful of pre-booked and on-the-night slots for poetry, spoken word and music in any language.
Barnsley · Monthly on Tuesdays · No fee listed
Library @ the Lightbox Open Mic
The Lightbox's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off 18:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Oct 202618:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Monthly on Tuesdays |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Poets · Spoken word artists · Musicians |
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03 — The night
Monthly on TuesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Tuesdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
18:00 Kick-off
19:30 Last songs
04 — Find Library @ the Lightbox
The LightboxGetting there
The Lightbox, Barnsley S70 1GW
The nearest station is Barnsley (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
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
The Lightbox, BarnsleyAbout the night
Free community open mic night at the Library @ the Lightbox in Barnsley for poetry, spoken word and music in any language; sign up on the night or just come to watch.
Library @ the Lightbox is Barnsley's central library at 1 The Glass Works, a bright, modern community space in the heart of town (formerly Barnsley Central Library). Open Monday to Saturday and free to enter, it hosts cultural events including Get It Loud In Libraries live-music sessions and free LIVEwire Poetry showcases, whose open mics offer a handful of pre-booked and on-the-night slots for poetry, spoken word and music in any language.
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The Lightbox · Monthly on Tuesdays
Library @ the Lightbox Open Mic
The Lightbox's tuesday open mic. Starts at 18:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 1 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Library @ the Lightbox Open Mic — Quick Facts
Library @ the Lightbox Open Mic runs on Tuesdays (monthly) at Library @ the Lightbox in Barnsley, starting at 18:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 1 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 18:00, finishing about 19:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsPoets · Spoken word artists · Musicians
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightTuesdayMonthly on Tuesdays
Starts18:00until 19:30
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Free community open mic night at the Library @ the Lightbox in Barnsley for poetry, spoken word and music in any language; sign up on the night or just come to watch.
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 Library @ the Lightbox’s Tuesday night runs.
Kick-off18:00Monthly on Tuesdays
Music ends19:30Last act finishes
How often
Monthly on Tuesdays
Getting there
The Lightbox, Barnsley, S70 1GW - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Library @ the Lightbox
The Lightbox, Barnsley S70 1GW
AreaThe Lightbox, Barnsley
PostcodeS70 1GW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Barnsley (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Library @ the Lightbox is in The Lightbox, Barnsley — use S70 1GW 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 Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 19:30. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Barnsley's Library @ the Lightbox open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Barnsley open mic nights for alternatives.
Library @ the Lightbox has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Library @ the Lightbox's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Barnsley open mics.
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Library @ the Lightbox is in The Lightbox, Barnsley S70 1GW. Get directions, or see the other Sheffield open mics.
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The nearest station is Barnsley (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is S70 1GW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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