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Open Mind

Arts bar with open mic sessions, DJs and a gallery

Venue at a glance Open Mind · Carlisle
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Capacity
standinggrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
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Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Acoustic
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

Open Mind — Quick Facts

Arts bar with open mic sessions, DJs and a gallery

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The Details

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Capacity–
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

Open Mind 75 English Street
Carlisle
Carlisle CA3 8LQ

Genres

Acoustic Singer-songwriter

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
1 vocal mic
In-house engineer

About Open Mind

Open Mind is a grassroots music venue in Carlisle, Carlisle. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Open Mind books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Carlisle venue directory.

Open Mind is a town-centre café and arts bar on English Street in Carlisle, doubling as an art gallery and creative space. It hosts open-mic sessions, live performers and DJs in an intimate, free-entry setting, alongside craft beers, cocktails and board games. A welcoming, arty hub for grassroots music in the city.

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75 English Street, Carlisle, Carlisle, CA3 8LQ

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What's On at Open Mind

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Thu20:00
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Carlisle
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
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FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu20:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Carlisle
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic

Common Questions

Seven things people ask about booking Open Mind.

PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Carlisle venues by backline.
Open Mind books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — Open Mind hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Carlisle Open Mic Finder.
75 English Street, Carlisle, Carlisle, CA3 8LQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Carlisle venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Carlisle vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.

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