Every Thursday in Newcastle
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Newcastle · Every Thursday · Free
Old George Inn Open Mic
Newcastle's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Old George Inn · Newcastle
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Old George Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Old George InnNewcastle
Newcastle — 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
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music 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
The Old George Inn on Old George Yard, off the Cloth Market (NE1 1EZ), is Newcastle's oldest pub — dating to 1582 — and still does live music and DJs at weekends. Its old open mic appears to have stopped, though: the last confirmed listing is around four years out of date. We've left the open-mic details off until a current night can be verified.
About Old George Inn
The Old George Inn is Newcastle's oldest pub, dating from 1582 and tucked just off the Cloth Market near the Bigg Market — an iconic city-centre landmark once frequented by King Charles I. Now part of the Social Pub & Kitchen group, it serves sourdough pizzas and craft beer seven days a week and leans hard into weekend entertainment: Friday and Saturday nights bring live music and DJs to the outdoor courtyard, where the party atmosphere runs late. There's also a free-to-hire function room for private events and the full sports package on the screens. A historic, characterful pub that gives covers and party acts a lively weekend courtyard stage.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Newcastle live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Newcastle's Old George Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newcastle open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Newcastle mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Newcastle regulars across the Newcastle open mic scene. Newcastle open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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