Every Thursday in Gateshead
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Gateshead open mic directory
Gateshead · Every Thursday · Free
Cafe Under the Spire Open Mic
Gateshead's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Cafe Under the Spire · Gateshead
Thursday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
22 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 23 Jun 2026
Cafe Under the Spire Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Comedy
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Cafe Under the Spire2 Derwentwater Road
Gateshead NE8 2SH
Gateshead — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Comedy welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Cafe Under the Spire on Derwentwater Road, Gateshead hosts a free weekly open mic — a friendly community arts cafe night welcoming musicians and performers.
About Cafe Under the Spire
Cafe Under the Spire is a community arts cafe in Gateshead hosting a free weekly open mic — a welcoming spot for folk and acoustic performers.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Gateshead live music scene.
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2 Derwentwater Road, Gateshead NE8 2SH
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Gateshead's Cafe Under the Spire open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Gateshead open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Gateshead mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
2 Derwentwater Road, Gateshead NE8 2SH.
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