Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
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In-house engineer
About The Old Department Store
The Old Department Store is a grassroots music venue in Cirencester, Cirencester. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Old Department Store books Acoustic, Folk, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Cirencester venue directory.
The Old Department Store is a restored historic building on Cirencester's Market Place, run as a community-focused social enterprise. It houses The Long Table, a cafe and bar serving coffee, cakes and pay-as-you-can meals, alongside workspace and community rooms. The building hosts live music, open mic nights and community events through the year. It sits right in the centre of town, a short walk from the parish church and the main car parks.
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The Old Department Store books Acoustic, Folk, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Old Department Store hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Cirencester Open Mic Finder.
29-35 Market Place, Cirencester, Cirencester, GL7 2NX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cirencester venues nearby.
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