Every Wednesday in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Stoke-on-Trent open mic directory
Newcastle-under-Lyme · Every Wednesday · Free
The Jug Open Mic
Stoke-on-Trent open mic at The Jug — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Jug · Stoke-on-Trent
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 19 Jun 2026
The Jug Open Mic — Quick Facts
Stoke-on-Trent open mic at The Jug — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Jug41 Bridge St, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Stoke-on-Trent ST5 2RY
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent — 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 Jug is a warm, welcoming independent pub on Bridge Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme (Stoke-on-Trent), with locally brewed beer and live music four times a week. Its open mic — the 'Jug Acoustic Showcase' — runs every Wednesday, free to all, with a complimentary drink for anyone who performs and a genuinely friendly atmosphere where every performer is welcome. Beyond Wednesdays there's karaoke on Thursdays, live bands Friday and Saturday, and jazz every other Sunday.
About The Jug
The Jug at 41 Bridge Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme (ST5 2RY) is a warm, welcoming town-centre pub with live music four nights a week and the largest beer garden in town. The weekly line-up runs Wednesday open mic — all performers welcome, free entry and complimentary drinks for that night's players — Thursday karaoke, live bands Friday and Saturday, and jazz every other Sunday alongside a Sunday-night quiz. Great cask ales on tap and a resident street-food chef (The Deliciousist) round out a venue popular with both locals and students. Note: address_city is recorded as Stoke (city_slug stoke); the pub is actually in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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 Stoke-on-Trent live music scene.
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41 Bridge St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent ST5 2RY
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Stoke-on-Trent's The Jug open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Stoke-on-Trent open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Stoke-on-Trent mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
41 Bridge St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent ST5 2RY.
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