The Drunken Duck Open Mic

The Drunken Duck runs an open mic every Tuesday in Newcastle. The night kicks off around 8pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Newcastle open mic directory.

The Drunken Duck in Durham hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This traditional pub offers a lively atmosphere for local talent.

Sign-up process

Sign-up is typically walk-in on the night.

Getting there

91-91a Claypath, Durham DH1 1RG. Located in the heart of Durham city centre.

The venue

A traditional pub and bar. The open mic is generally 18+. Expect a standard pub setup for performers.

About The Drunken Duck

The Drunken Duck is one of Newcastle's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.

Planning your Tuesday night

Slot allocation is decided on the night, so turn up early to put your name down. Note: this is a 18+ venue.

It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.

If Tuesday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Newcastle open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.