Station East is Gateshead's quirkiest real-ale bar — the first pub opened by Hadrian Border Brewery — tucked into the 'Railway Quarter' by the Tyne and High-Level Bridges, with natural stonework and railway arches giving it an unpretentious industrial feel. It's grown into one of the best cultural venues on the south bank of the Tyne, with regular live music ranging from folk to contemporary, plus crafts, poetry and fairs, and a Tuesday quiz at 7pm. Live music runs on various evenings (check the chalkboard). A characterful, community-minded grassroots room on Hills Street suited to folk and acoustic acts.
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Station East Open Mic
Gateshead's tba open mic.
Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
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| Sign-up | Walk-in |
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| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians |
| Host | Mwelwa Chilekwa |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
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04 — Find Station East
GatesheadGetting there
Gateshead, Newcastle
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
Gateshead, NewcastleAbout the night
Station East is a characterful Hadrian Border Brewery pub set in the historic railway arches on Hills Street, Gateshead (NE8 2AS), just over the river from Newcastle, with a cosy main bar, a mezzanine and an atmospheric back room. Its 'Pure Class' open mic is a pop-up rather than a fixed weekly fixture: a warm, anything-goes night hosted by regional performer and published poet Mwelwa Chilekwa that welcomes poets, comedians, storytellers and musicians, newcomers and seasoned acts alike.
Its most recent outing was the Pure Class Open Mic Show at The Late Shows on Saturday 9 May 2026, 6pm to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm). Keep an eye on the venue's socials for the next date.
Station East is Gateshead's quirkiest real-ale bar — the first pub opened by Hadrian Border Brewery — tucked into the 'Railway Quarter' by the Tyne and High-Level Bridges, with natural stonework and railway arches giving it an unpretentious industrial feel. It's grown into one of the best cultural venues on the south bank of the Tyne, with regular live music ranging from folk to contemporary, plus crafts, poetry and fairs, and a Tuesday quiz at 7pm. Live music runs on various evenings (check the chalkboard). A characterful, community-minded grassroots room on Hills Street suited to folk and acoustic acts.
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Station East Open Mic
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May 2026
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Station East Open Mic — Quick Facts
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AgeAll ages
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Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians
BacklinePA provided
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HostMwelwa Chilekwa
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About This Open Mic
Station East is a characterful Hadrian Border Brewery pub set in the historic railway arches on Hills Street, Gateshead (NE8 2AS), just over the river from Newcastle, with a cosy main bar, a mezzanine and an atmospheric back room. Its 'Pure Class' open mic is a pop-up rather than a fixed weekly fixture: a warm, anything-goes night hosted by regional performer and published poet Mwelwa Chilekwa that welcomes poets, comedians, storytellers and musicians, newcomers and seasoned acts alike.
Its most recent outing was the Pure Class Open Mic Show at The Late Shows on Saturday 9 May 2026, 6pm to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm). Keep an eye on the venue's socials for the next date.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, 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 Station East’s TBA night runs.
This night is irregular
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find Station East
Gateshead, Newcastle
AreaGateshead, Newcastle
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Getting there
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Planning Your TBA Night
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