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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Jolly Brewer
The Jolly Brewer is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Lincoln with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Jolly Brewer books Folk, Soul, Reggae, Rnb, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Lincoln venue directory.
The Jolly Brewer is a much-loved live music bar at 27 Broadgate in Lincoln city centre (LN2 5AQ), with a striking interior of wall art, comfy cinema chairs and a big garden. A genuine grassroots room, it hosts a free open mic every Wednesday at 8:30pm and live music every Saturday night, with a programme that leans into soul, reggae, R&B and folk and welcomes both original songwriters and cover acts. Real ale, a friendly crowd and a packed events calendar (open mic, quizzes, poetry and more) make it one of Lincoln's key small stages.
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27 Broadgate, City Centre, Lincoln, LN2 5AQ
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Lincoln venues by backline.
The Jolly Brewer books Folk, Soul, Reggae, Rnb, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Jolly Brewer has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Lincoln venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Jolly Brewer hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Lincoln Open Mic Finder.
27 Broadgate, City Centre, Lincoln, LN2 5AQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Lincoln venues nearby.
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