The Stand Comedy Club Newcastle sits at 31 High Bridge in the city centre, opened on 27 October 2011 as the North East outpost of the Stand group (which began in Edinburgh in 1995). A circa-300-capacity room, it programmes comedy throughout the week, with weekend headline nights that regularly sell out and a steady stream of touring acts and emerging talent. Widely regarded as the North East's premier comedy destination, it's a year-round live-performance venue — primarily stand-up comedy and spoken word rather than band gigs.
Newcastle · Every Wednesday · £5.00
The Stand Comedy Club Open Mic
Newcastle's weekly stand-up comedy open mic for new acts and seasoned pros trying new material.
Next night: Wed 4 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. 5-minute slots. £5.00 entry.
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Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | 5 min |
| Entry | £5.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Comedians |
| Website | thestand.co.uk |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off· 5-minute slots
22:10 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Stand Comedy Club
High BridgeGetting there
31 High Bridge,
Newcastle NE1 1EW
Newcastle NE1 1EW
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
High Bridge, NewcastleAbout the night
Red Raw is The Stand's legendary new-act comedy night, in the club's intimate basement room at 31 High Bridge (NE1 1EW), and it runs every Wednesday in Newcastle. Doors are at 6.30pm and the show runs from 8pm to roughly 10.10pm: up to ten new comedians try out material - some treading the boards for the very first time - with a pro headliner to round off the night, all for c. 5 to 6 pounds. The Stand bills it as its long-running beginner showcase, regarded as one of the best open mic nights in the UK. Slots are in demand, so it's an online application process rather than turn-up-and-sign: places are reserved for newer, less experienced acts who haven't performed on Red Raw before, and successful applicants are usually offered two five-minute slots and can ask for feedback. Worth knowing: applications are closed at the time of writing - the latest window closed on 28 June 2026 - and The Stand reopens them in windows, so check their Red Raw page before planning a set.
The Stand Comedy Club Newcastle sits at 31 High Bridge in the city centre, opened on 27 October 2011 as the North East outpost of the Stand group (which began in Edinburgh in 1995). A circa-300-capacity room, it programmes comedy throughout the week, with weekend headline nights that regularly sell out and a steady stream of touring acts and emerging talent. Widely regarded as the North East's premier comedy destination, it's a year-round live-performance venue — primarily stand-up comedy and spoken word rather than band gigs.
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High Bridge · Every Wednesday · £5.00
The Stand Comedy Club Open Mic
Newcastle's weekly stand-up comedy open mic for new acts and seasoned pros trying new material.
Open mic at a glance The Stand Comedy Club · Newcastle
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
20 Oct
Last verified
£5.00
Entry
5 min
Slot length
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Last updated: 20 October 2026
The Stand Comedy Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
Newcastle's weekly stand-up comedy open mic for new acts and seasoned pros trying new material.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 4 Nov
Starts20:00until 22:10
Sign-upOnlinesign-up
Slots5minutes eachRoom for about 26 acts
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 22:10. Sign-up is online, in advance. Slots run about 5 minutes - room for roughly 26 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 4 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 18h 10m
Entry£5.00
Age18+
Sign-upOnline, in advance
Who playsComedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethestand.co.uk
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About This Open Mic
Red Raw is The Stand's legendary new-act comedy night, in the club's intimate basement room at 31 High Bridge (NE1 1EW), and it runs every Wednesday in Newcastle. Doors are at 6.30pm and the show runs from 8pm to roughly 10.10pm: up to ten new comedians try out material - some treading the boards for the very first time - with a pro headliner to round off the night, all for c. 5 to 6 pounds. The Stand bills it as its long-running beginner showcase, regarded as one of the best open mic nights in the UK. Slots are in demand, so it's an online application process rather than turn-up-and-sign: places are reserved for newer, less experienced acts who haven't performed on Red Raw before, and successful applicants are usually offered two five-minute slots and can ask for feedback. Worth knowing: applications are closed at the time of writing - the latest window closed on 28 June 2026 - and The Stand reopens them in windows, so check their Red Raw page before planning a set.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Stand Comedy Club’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 4 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 18h 10m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends22:10Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots5minutes eachroom for about 26 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 4 Nov · Wed 11 Nov · Wed 18 Nov
Kit
The Stand Comedy Club provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00 with a set that fits 5 minutes.
Find The Stand Comedy Club
31 High Bridge, Newcastle NE1 1EW
Address31 High Bridge
AreaHigh Bridge, Newcastle
PostcodeNE1 1EW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Stand Comedy Club in High Bridge, Newcastle; NE1 1EW is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Wednesday Night
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00. Entry is £5.00. The open mic runs until about 22:10. The Stand Comedy Club provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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The Stand Comedy Club provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
5 minutes per act — typically 1 songs solo.
Entry is £5.00. For free alternatives, filter the directory.
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31 High Bridge, Newcastle NE1 1EW.
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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 1EW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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