Blues Underground (also trading as Blues & Bourbon) is an American-style basement dive bar at 28b Nelson Street in central Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1 5AN). It is a dedicated live-music room with a steady diet of blues, roots and rock 'n' roll, hosting regular free-entry gigs from local and touring acts. The intimate underground space has a PA and welcomes both original performers and covers, making it a characterful grassroots stage in the heart of the city's nightlife.
Newcastle · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Blues Underground Open Mic
Newcastle open mic at Blues Underground — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 4 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
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sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
02:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Blues Underground
NewcastleGetting there
28b Nelson St,
Newcastle NE1 5AN
Newcastle NE1 5AN
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
NewcastleAbout the night
Blues Underground is a basement blues bar on Nelson Street in Newcastle city centre — formerly Blues & Bourbon — where live music and proper drinks take centre stage, no frills attached. It runs live music every night alongside its open mic nights, in a room intimate enough that the stage is right on top of you. Expect a solid whisky and beer list and a crowd of local players.
Getting there
28b Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AN.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Blues Underground (also trading as Blues & Bourbon) is an American-style basement dive bar at 28b Nelson Street in central Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1 5AN). It is a dedicated live-music room with a steady diet of blues, roots and rock 'n' roll, hosting regular free-entry gigs from local and touring acts. The intimate underground space has a PA and welcomes both original performers and covers, making it a characterful grassroots stage in the heart of the city's nightlife.
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Newcastle · Every Wednesday
Blues Underground Open Mic
Newcastle open mic at Blues Underground — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Blues Underground · Newcastle
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
08 Aug
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No fee
Entry
12 min
Slot length
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Last updated: 8 August 2026
Blues Underground Open Mic — Quick Facts
Newcastle open mic at Blues Underground — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 4 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 4 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 18h 12m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
Blues Underground is a basement blues bar on Nelson Street in Newcastle city centre — formerly Blues & Bourbon — where live music and proper drinks take centre stage, no frills attached. It runs live music every night alongside its open mic nights, in a room intimate enough that the stage is right on top of you. Expect a solid whisky and beer list and a crowd of local players.
Getting there
28b Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AN.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Blues Underground’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 4 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 18h 12m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes02:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 4 Nov · Wed 11 Nov · Wed 18 Nov
Kit
Blues Underground provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Blues Underground
28b Nelson St, Newcastle NE1 5AN
Address28b Nelson St
AreaNewcastle
PostcodeNE1 5AN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Blues Underground in Newcastle; NE1 5AN is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Blues Underground provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 things people want to know before Newcastle's Blues Underground open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newcastle open mic nights for alternatives.
Blues Underground provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Blues Underground's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Newcastle open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
28b Nelson St, Newcastle NE1 5AN.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Newcastle regulars across the Newcastle open mic scene. Newcastle open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NE1 5AN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Newcastle open mics.
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Blues Underground open mic in brief. The Blues Underground open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Blues Underground’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Newcastle are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near Blues Underground
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