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The Birdcage

Open mic pub in Lincoln

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 2 nights a week.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Checked 22 Jun 2026

Here is The Birdcage in Baggholme Road, Lincoln at a glance. It has live music 2 nights a week. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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grassroots room

In detail

Live music	2 nights a week
TodayClosed	12:00–00:00Opens in 4h 22m 00s
Backline	TBC
Books	Mixed

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Wed, Thu
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Website	birdcagelincoln.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	22 Jun 2026
Checked against	Venue website

03 — Find The Birdcage

Baggholme Road

Getting there

You will find The Birdcage at 54 Baggholme Road, Lincoln, LN2 5BQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 22 rooms in our Lincoln venue directory.

54 Baggholme Road,
Lincoln LN2 5BQ

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The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery 1st Wednesday of the month19:30 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Birdcage 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	14:00–22:00
Tue	12:00–22:00
Wed	12:00–22:30
Thu	12:00–23:00
FriToday	12:00–00:00
Sat	12:00–00:00
Sun	12:00–22:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at The Birdcage is not confirmed yet. 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	TBC
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Baggholme Road, Lincoln

About The Birdcage

Here is the story of The Birdcage in Baggholme Road, Lincoln so far. It has live music 2 nights a week. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

The Birdcage is a grassroots music venue in Baggholme Road, Lincoln.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Birdcage on Baggholme Road is a friendly, cosy Lincoln pub hosting a monthly music open mic plus the monthly "Uncaged" spoken-word and comedy night — sign up with the host on the night.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at The Birdcage on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 2 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every 1st Wednesday of the month - 19:30 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Lincoln gig directory.

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09 — Lincoln league

Next 30 days

The Lincoln 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.

#11

of 22
live rooms

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

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02	DOT Live	1 gig
03	DOT Live Low St Dunham On Trent NG22 0FJ	1 gig
04	Akedo Lincoln up1	0 gigs
05	Glory Holes up1	0 gigs
06	Lincoln Central Library up1	0 gigs
07	Magna Carta up1	0 gigs
08	Newark Town Hall up1	0 gigs
09	Organ Grinder up1	0 gigs
10	STACK Lincoln New	0 gigs

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Baggholme Road · Grassroots

The Birdcage

Open mic pub in Lincoln

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Capacity: 2 nights
Live music: 12:00
Open today: –
Backline: Mixed
Books: Verified
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Nearby venues The Blue Room Lincoln The Dog & Bone The Drill Hall The Joiners Arms All Lincoln ›

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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 14:00–22:00
Tue 12:00–22:00
WedLive 12:00–22:30
ThuLive 12:00–23:00
FriToday 12:00–00:00
Sat 12:00–00:00
Sun 12:00–22:00

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

The Birdcage — Quick Facts

Open mic pub in Lincoln. Here are the key facts on The Birdcage at a glance. It has live music 2 nights a week. They cover its size, live nights, kit, hours and how to get there.

Venue status Last verified 23 Jun 2026

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Verified open

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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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Today12:00–00:00Opens in 4h 22m 00s

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websitebirdcagelincoln.com

SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music2nights a weekWed · Thu · from 20:00

BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked

BooksMixedlive actsGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

The Birdcage this week

Mon 14:00–22:00

Tue 12:00–22:00

Wed 12:00–22:30 Live music

Thu 12:00–23:00 Live music

Fri· today 12:00–00:00

Sat 12:00–00:00

Sun 12:00–22:00

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Inside The Birdcage

The stage kit at The Birdcage is not confirmed yet. It has live music 2 nights a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.

PA systemTBC

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About The Birdcage

The Birdcage is a grassroots music venue in Baggholme Road, Lincoln. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

This listing is part of the Lincoln venue directory.

Listing notes

Live nights

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Nights The Birdcage usually has live music — typical start 20:00

What to know

The Birdcage usually has live music on Wed, Thu, starting around 20:00. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Birdcage isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.

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Find The Birdcage

You will find The Birdcage at 54 Baggholme Road, Lincoln, LN2 5BQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 22 rooms in our Lincoln venue directory.

Address54 Baggholme Road

AreaBaggholme Road, Lincoln

PostcodeLN2 5BQ

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Getting there

The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Birdcage is in Baggholme Road, Lincoln — use LN2 5BQ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Lincoln this week.

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The Lincoln League

The Birdcage is #11 of 22 Lincoln 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 – Engine Shed 4 gigs
#2 – DOT Live 1 gig
#3 – DOT Live Low St Dunham On Trent NG22 0FJ 1 gig
#4 ▲1 Akedo Lincoln 0 gigs
#5 ▲1 Glory Holes 0 gigs
#6 ▲1 Lincoln Central Library 0 gigs
#7 ▲1 Magna Carta 0 gigs
#8 ▲1 Newark Town Hall 0 gigs
#9 ▲1 Organ Grinder 0 gigs
#10 NEW STACK Lincoln 0 gigs

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Common Questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Birdcage. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.

What equipment does The Birdcage provide?

The Birdcage has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Lincoln venue directory.

What genres does The Birdcage book?

Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Lincoln grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.

How do I book a gig at The Birdcage?

Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Birdcage 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 The Birdcage?

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Does The Birdcage have open mic nights?

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

Where is The Birdcage?

54 Baggholme Road, Lincoln, LN2 5BQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Lincoln venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Birdcage?

Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Lincoln 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 The Birdcage?

The nearest station is Lincoln Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LN2 5BQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact The Birdcage?

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Venues Near The Birdcage

16 other venues are close to The Birdcage in Lincoln. 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: The Blue Room Lincoln, The Dog & Bone, The Drill Hall and 9 more - each with its own page of size, kit and nights where we have them.

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The Birdcage in brief. The Birdcage in Baggholme Road, Lincoln, is a live music room. The live nights are most often Wednesdays and Thursdays, usually from 20:00. It hosts an open mic too (every 1st Wednesday of the month). Other rooms nearby: The Blue Room Lincoln, The Dog & Bone and The Drill Hall, or browse the Lincoln venue directory.

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We list 22 grassroots music venues in Lincoln. 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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The Birdcage

The Birdcage — Quick Facts

The Birdcage this week

Inside The Birdcage

Find The Birdcage

What's On at The Birdcage

The Lincoln League

Common Questions

Venues Near The Birdcage

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