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About The Drill Hall
The Drill Hall is a grassroots music venue in Free School Lane, Lincoln with a standing capacity of approximately 200. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Drill Hall books Comedy, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Pop, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Lincoln venue directory.
The Drill Hall — now branded simply The Drill — is a not-for-profit arts centre on Free School Lane in Lincoln city centre, hosting over 400 performances a year across live music, theatre, comedy and community events. The building dates from 1890, originally a military training hall. Standing capacity is around 200 with 360 seated, and the Armoury Cafe Bar pairs food with regular music. A PA system and in-house sound engineer are provided. Upcoming 2026 bookings include Reef and the Red Herring Comedy Club. Located at Free School Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EY.
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Free School Lane, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EY
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The Drill Hall books Comedy, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Pop, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Drill Hall has a standing capacity of approximately 200 (360 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all Lincoln venues for size comparisons.
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Free School Lane, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Lincoln venues nearby.
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