Diego's Joint Open Mic

Diego's Joint runs an open mic every Tuesday in Sunderland. The night kicks off around 7pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Sunderland open mic directory.

Diego's Joint in Sunderland hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. Diego's Joint is a lively bar in Sunderland city centre known for its events and relaxed atmosphere.

240 minutes (7:00 PM - 11:00 PM).

Sign-up process

Sign up on the night from 7pm. Walk-in registration at the venue.

Getting there

28 Norfolk St, SR1 1EE.

The venue

Bar. 18+ policy. Full PA provided.

About Diego's Joint

Diego's Joint is one of Sunderland's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.

Planning your Tuesday night

Sign-up opens at 7pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. Note: this is a 18+ venue.

It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.

If Tuesday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Sunderland open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.