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Open Mind

Arts bar with open mic sessions, DJs and a gallery

Capacity to be confirmed, house PA. Acoustic, Singer-songwriter.

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Penrith Playhouse Spinners Arms The John Peel Theatre

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Checked 6 Aug 2026

At a glance, Open Mind in Carlisle is summed up below. It books acoustic and singer-songwriter acts. There is an in-house PA. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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In detail

Live music	Varies
TodayClosed	12:00–02:00Opens in 4h 23m 53s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Acoustic · Singer-songwriter

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Before you book Open Mind, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books acoustic and singer-songwriter acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Contact venue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	AcousticSinger-songwriter

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	6 Aug 2026
Checked against	Music directory

03 — Find Open Mind

Carlisle

Getting there

Open Mind is at 75 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 19 rooms in our Carlisle venue directory.

75 English Street,
Carlisle CA3 8LQ

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The nearest station is Carlisle (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micOpen mic night20:00 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 6 of 7

Open Mind publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	12:00–02:00
Tue	Closed
Wed	12:00–02:00
Thu	12:00–02:00
FriToday	12:00–02:00
Sat	12:00–02:00
Sun	12:00–02:00

06 — What's on stage

2 provided · 5 TBC

Open Mind has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

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

07 — About

Carlisle

About Open Mind

This is the background on Open Mind, from the venue and its listings. It books acoustic and singer-songwriter acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

Open Mind is a grassroots music venue in Carlisle. It books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter.

Listing notes

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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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Open Mind on GigXchange is its open mic. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Carlisle gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

Open mic night - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Carlisle gig directory.

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09 — Carlisle league

Next 30 days

The Carlisle league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

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Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

01	Old Fire Station Carlisle	13 gigs
02	The Brickyard	11 gigs
03	The Source	4 gigs
04	Venue, Dumfries	2 gigs
05	Easterbrook Hall up4	1 gig
06	Hawick Town Hall down1	1 gig
07	The Lodge Arts Collective down1	1 gig
08	Drovers Rest	0 gigs
09	Open Mind This venue up1	0 gigs
10	Penrith Playhouse New	0 gigs

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Q: What genres does Open Mind book?

Open Mind books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Arts bar with open mic sessions, DJs and a gallery

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Capacity: Varies
Live music: 12:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Acoustic
Books: Verified
Directory status

Nearby venues Penrith Playhouse Spinners Arms The John Peel Theatre The Kirkgate Centre All Carlisle ›

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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 12:00–02:00
Tue Closed
Wed 12:00–02:00
Thu 12:00–02:00
FriToday 12:00–02:00
Sat 12:00–02:00
Sun 12:00–02:00

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Open Mind — Quick Facts

Arts bar with open mic sessions, DJs and a gallery. Here are the key facts on Open Mind at a glance. It books acoustic and singer-songwriter acts.

Venue status Last verified 06 Aug 2026

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Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Today12:00–02:00Opens in 4h 23m 53s

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Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

BacklinePAPA + micsOpen Mind provides a PA system and 1 vocal mic — check the rest with the venue.

BooksAcoustic+1 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Open Mind this week

Mon 12:00–02:00

Tue Closed

Wed 12:00–02:00

Thu 12:00–02:00

Fri· today 12:00–02:00

Sat 12:00–02:00

Sun 12:00–02:00

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Inside Open Mind

Open Mind has an in-house PA for visiting acts. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

1 vocal micProvided

In-house engineerTBC

About Open Mind

Open Mind is a grassroots music venue in Carlisle. Open Mind provides a PA system and 1 vocal mic — check the rest with the venue.

Open Mind books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter acts. This listing is part of the Carlisle venue directory.

Listing notes

What to know

There are no fixed live nights listed for Open Mind - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Its listed genres start with acoustic. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Open Mind hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.

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Find Open Mind

Open Mind is at 75 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 19 rooms in our Carlisle venue directory.

Address75 English Street

AreaCarlisle

PostcodeCA3 8LQ

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Getting there

The nearest station is Carlisle (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Open Mind in Carlisle; CA3 8LQ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Carlisle this week.

More Carlisle venues

Penrith Playhouse, Spinners Arms, The John Peel Theatre and The Kirkgate Centre

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

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The Carlisle League

Open Mind is #9 of 19 Carlisle venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 – Old Fire Station Carlisle 13 gigs
#2 – The Brickyard 11 gigs
#3 – The Source 4 gigs
#4 – Venue, Dumfries 2 gigs
#5 ▲4 Easterbrook Hall 1 gig
#6 ▼1 Hawick Town Hall 1 gig
#7 ▼1 The Lodge Arts Collective 1 gig
#8 – Drovers Rest 0 gigs
#9 ▲1 Open Mind This venue 0 gigs
#10 NEW Penrith Playhouse 0 gigs

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What equipment does Open Mind provide?

Open Mind provides a PA system and 1 vocal mic — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Carlisle venue directory.

What genres does Open Mind book?

Open Mind books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Open Mind?

Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Open Mind has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

What is the capacity of Open Mind?

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Does Open Mind have open mic nights?

Yes — Open Mind hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Open Mind?

75 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Carlisle venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Open Mind?

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.

What's the nearest station to Open Mind?

The nearest station is Carlisle (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CA3 8LQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact Open Mind?

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Venues Near Open Mind

16 other venues are close to Open Mind in Carlisle. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.

More live music venues: Penrith Playhouse, Spinners Arms, The John Peel Theatre and 7 more - each with its own page of size, kit and nights where we have them.

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Open Mind in brief. Open Mind in Carlisle is a live music room that books acoustic and singer-songwriter. It also hosts an open mic. Nearby rooms: Penrith Playhouse, Spinners Arms and The John Peel Theatre - or browse the full Carlisle venue directory.

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We list 19 grassroots music venues in Carlisle. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

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More rooms near Open Mind: The Brickyard, The Crafty Baa, The Drunken Duck, The Lodge Arts Collective, The Pocket Cafe Bar, The Sands Centre, The Source, Upfront Arts, Venue, Dumfries, Easterbrook Hall, Hawick Town Hall and Old Fire Station Carlisle.

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Open Mind — Quick Facts

Open Mind this week

Inside Open Mind

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What's On at Open Mind

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