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Stamford Arts Centre

Stamford Arts Centre in Stamford hosts a spoken-word open mic on the last Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Venue at a glance Stamford Arts Centre · Stamford
c. 166
Capacity
standingmedium
1 night
Live music
Wedper week
19:30
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Poetry
Books
originals+3 more
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Last updated: 9 September 2026

Stamford Arts Centre — Quick Facts

Stamford Arts Centre in Stamford hosts a spoken-word open mic on the last Wednesday at 7.30pm.

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Capacityc. 166 standing
Live nightsWed
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street
St Mary's Street, town centre
Stamford PE9 2DL

Genres

Poetry
Spoken word
Folk
Classical

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About Stamford Arts Centre

Stamford Arts Centre is a grassroots music venue in St Mary's Street, town centre, Stamford with a standing capacity of approximately 166. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Stamford Arts Centre books Poetry, Spoken word, Folk, Classical acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Stamford venue directory.

Stamford ‌​‌​‍Arts Centre is a multi-arts venue in an 18th century building on St Mary's Street in the centre of Stamford, run by South Kesteven District Council. It has a 166-seat theatre and cinema, a ballroom used for concerts and dances, a gallery with a bar, and a foyer coffee shop. The monthly Pint of Poetry open mic has run in the Ballroom since 2012 and is the home of the Stamford Poet Laureate final.

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27 St Mary's Street, St Mary's Street, town centre, Stamford, PE9 2DL

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Stamford Arts Centre is #9 of 17 Peterborough venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Stamford venue directory.
Stamford Arts Centre books Poetry, Spoken word, Folk, Classical. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Stamford Arts Centre has a standing capacity of approximately 166, classed as a medium venue. See all Stamford venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Stamford Arts Centre hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Stamford Open Mic Finder.
27 St Mary's Street, St Mary's Street, town centre, Stamford, PE9 2DL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Stamford venues nearby.
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