Filthy's Open Mic — Quick Facts
City Centre's tuesday-night free open mic at **Filthy's** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 9:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Filthy's
City Centre
Newcastle
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
Filthy's runs an open mic every Tuesday in City Centre, Newcastle, starting at 10pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for late start · since 2015. It's one of Newcastle's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.thecourieronline.co.uk/a-guide-to-open-mic-nights-in-newcastle/).
Sign-up opens at 9:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. Full backline is set up: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, and an in-house sound engineer at the desk. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 9:30pm at the venue. Popular tuesdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Newcastle open-mic crowds are warm and loud-applauding — Geordie audiences want you to do well. Full bands are welcome and the backline is set up for it — most weeks see a mix of solo songwriters, duos and 4-piece bands. The "Late start · since 2015" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
Find Filthy's
City Centre, Newcastle