Every Tuesday in Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, Middlesbrough
Kicks off at 19:00
Entry £3.00
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Middlesbrough open mic directory
Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF · Monthly on Tuesdays · £3.00
The Burlam Bear Open Mic
Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Burlam Bear · Middlesbrough
Tuesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
£3.00
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
The Burlam Bear Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:00
Sign-up
Slot length–
Entry£3.00
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry · Spoken-word
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Burlam BearUnit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF
Middlesbrough
Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, Middlesbrough — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Sign-up via online
Host: in-house team
Highlights
£3.00 entry
Sign-up via online
Music, Poetry, Spoken-word welcome
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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 Burlam Bear, a micropub on Roseberry Court in west Middlesbrough, hosts WYW Tees' monthly open mic on a Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. It's an inclusive, themed series welcoming music, poetry and spoken word from both experienced performers and complete first-timers — the organisers' line is simply 'bring your best work, or just yourself.' Entry is a small charge (typically a few pounds) and the relaxed format makes it a supportive place to try new material.
About The Burlam Bear
The Burlam Bear is a live music venue in Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, Middlesbrough, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Burlam Bear provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is £3.00 and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Middlesbrough live music scene.
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Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, Middlesbrough
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Middlesbrough's The Burlam Bear open mic.
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BYO PA, mics and instruments.
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Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, Middlesbrough.
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