STACK Newcastle is a leisure and entertainment hub on Pilgrim Street, set inside the restored Grade II-listed Worswick Chambers across three floors with an outdoor terrace and courtyard. Alongside eight independent street-food traders and eight bars, its outdoor stage and big screen host live music seven days a week — local solo artists, bands, open-stage nights, karaoke and themed events — all with free entry. It's also home to Sideshow, the North East's first circus-themed competitive socialising space. A high-footfall, genuinely all-week grassroots stage in the heart of Newcastle welcoming originals and covers across mixed genres.
Newcastle · Every Monday · No fee listed
STACK Newcastle Open Mic
Newcastle open mic at STACK Newcastle — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Mon 2 Nov. Kick-off 18:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Monday |
| 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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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Poets |
| Website | stackleisure.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
18:30
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
18:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
21:00 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find STACK Newcastle
Pilgrim StGetting there
Worswick Chambers, Pilgrim St,
Newcastle NE1 6QF
Newcastle NE1 6QF
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
Pilgrim St, NewcastleAbout the night
STACK Newcastle runs Sofa Sessions, a weekly open-mic hosted by Molly Mackay in the restored Worswick Chambers on Pilgrim Street. It's a relaxed open-stage night welcoming shower singers, seasoned performers and everything in between — bring music, comedy, poetry or whatever you've got. Entry is free and the night runs Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 9pm. STACK reopened on Pilgrim Street in late 2025 as a leisure and social hub spread over three floors with an outdoor terrace.
STACK Newcastle is a leisure and entertainment hub on Pilgrim Street, set inside the restored Grade II-listed Worswick Chambers across three floors with an outdoor terrace and courtyard. Alongside eight independent street-food traders and eight bars, its outdoor stage and big screen host live music seven days a week — local solo artists, bands, open-stage nights, karaoke and themed events — all with free entry. It's also home to Sideshow, the North East's first circus-themed competitive socialising space. A high-footfall, genuinely all-week grassroots stage in the heart of Newcastle welcoming originals and covers across mixed genres.
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Pilgrim St · Every Monday
STACK Newcastle Open Mic
Newcastle open mic at STACK Newcastle — 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 STACK Newcastle · Newcastle
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
01 Sept
Last verified
No fee
Entry
12 min
Slot length
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Last updated: 1 September 2026
STACK Newcastle Open Mic — Quick Facts
Newcastle open mic at STACK Newcastle — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 2 Nov
Starts18:30until 21:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
The night starts at 18:30 and runs to about 21:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 12 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightMon 2 Nov · 18:30Starts in 1d 16h 39m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Comedians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitestackleisure.com
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About This Open Mic
STACK Newcastle runs Sofa Sessions, a weekly open-mic hosted by Molly Mackay in the restored Worswick Chambers on Pilgrim Street. It's a relaxed open-stage night welcoming shower singers, seasoned performers and everything in between — bring music, comedy, poetry or whatever you've got. Entry is free and the night runs Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 9pm. STACK reopened on Pilgrim Street in late 2025 as a leisure and social hub spread over three floors with an outdoor terrace.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, 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 STACK Newcastle’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 2 Nov · 18:30Starts in 1d 16h 39m
Kick-off18:30Every Monday
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends21:00Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 2 Nov · Mon 9 Nov · Mon 16 Nov
Kit
STACK Newcastle provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find STACK Newcastle
Worswick Chambers, Pilgrim St, Newcastle NE1 6QF
AddressWorswick Chambers, Pilgrim St
AreaPilgrim St, Newcastle
PostcodeNE1 6QF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find STACK Newcastle in Pilgrim St, Newcastle; NE1 6QF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 21:00. STACK Newcastle provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newcastle open mic nights for alternatives.
STACK Newcastle provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for STACK Newcastle'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.
Worswick Chambers, Pilgrim St, Newcastle NE1 6QF.
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The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NE1 6QF. (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 - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Newcastle open mics.
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