The Stand Comedy Club Open Mic

The Stand Comedy Club runs an open mic every Sunday in Newcastle. The night kicks off around 8:30pm. Entry is £5.00. Slots run 5 minutes — roughly 2 songs solo. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Newcastle open mic directory.

The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle hosts a weekly open mic on Sunday evenings. A well-known comedy club and bar, it's a staple for live comedy in the city.

120 minutes (approx) minutes, roughly 15-20 acts at 5 minutes each.

Sign-up process Acts typically sign up by emailing the club in advance. Details are usually found on their website under the 'Red Raw' event listing.

Getting there 31 High Bridge, NE1 1EW. Located in the city centre, easily accessible by public transport.

The venue Comedy club and bar. 18+ policy. Features a dedicated stage, professional sound system, and a well-stocked bar.

About The Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club 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 Sunday night

Slot allocation is decided on the night, so turn up early to put your name down. Note: this is a 18+ venue. Tip: have a 5-minute set ready to go — the host will cut you off when your time's up, so over-running just means you lose your closer.

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 Sunday 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.