The Trent House is a much-loved neighbourhood bar at 1-2 Leazes Lane in Newcastle city centre, a stone's throw from St James' Park and the university. Trading since 1861, it is famous for its free world-famous jukebox spinning an eclectic mix of classic rock, jazz, electronica and old soul, with vinyl records lining the walls and a magnificent toastie at the bar. Live music comes via the monthly 'Bound for Glory' night on the last Saturday of every month. There is an upstairs room with a pool table and a nightly 8pm-9pm happy hour. The pub provides a PA, drums and backline for the monthly session.
Newcastle · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Trent House Open Mic
Weekly Sunday Jam Night at The Trent House in Newcastle with full backline provided.
Next night: Sun 1 Nov. Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 19:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Website | pubsnewcastle.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
23:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Trent House
NewcastleGetting there
1-2 Leazes Ln,
Newcastle NE1 4QT
Newcastle NE1 4QT
The nearest station is Haymarket (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
5 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
NewcastleAbout the night
The Trent House in Newcastle upon Tyne hosts a weekly open mic (jam night) on Sunday evenings. The Trent House is a traditional real ale pub known for its live music and friendly atmosphere.
180 minutes. This is a jam night with a fluid structure, allowing musicians to join in.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night by speaking to the host. Walk-in sign-ups are available from 19:00.
Getting there
1-2 Leazes Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4QT.
The venue
Pub. 18+ policy. The venue provides a full backline including PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, and drums. It also features a beer garden and a pool table.
The Trent House is a much-loved neighbourhood bar at 1-2 Leazes Lane in Newcastle city centre, a stone's throw from St James' Park and the university. Trading since 1861, it is famous for its free world-famous jukebox spinning an eclectic mix of classic rock, jazz, electronica and old soul, with vinyl records lining the walls and a magnificent toastie at the bar. Live music comes via the monthly 'Bound for Glory' night on the last Saturday of every month. There is an upstairs room with a pool table and a nightly 8pm-9pm happy hour. The pub provides a PA, drums and backline for the monthly session.
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Newcastle · Every Sunday
The Trent House Open Mic
Weekly Sunday Jam Night at The Trent House in Newcastle with full backline provided.
Open mic at a glance The Trent House · Newcastle
Sunday
Open mic night
May 2026
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22 Oct
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Entry
19:00
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Trent House Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly Sunday Jam Night at The Trent House in Newcastle with full backline provided.
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 1 Nov
Starts19:00start time
Sign-up19:00Walk-in
The night starts at 19:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:00 - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 1 Nov · 19:00Starts in 17h 10m 50s
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitepubsnewcastle.co.uk
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About This Open Mic
The Trent House in Newcastle upon Tyne hosts a weekly open mic (jam night) on Sunday evenings. The Trent House is a traditional real ale pub known for its live music and friendly atmosphere.
180 minutes. This is a jam night with a fluid structure, allowing musicians to join in.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night by speaking to the host. Walk-in sign-ups are available from 19:00.
Getting there
1-2 Leazes Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4QT.
The venue
Pub. 18+ policy. The venue provides a full backline including PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, and drums. It also features a beer garden and a pool table.
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 Trent House’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 1 Nov · 19:00Starts in 17h 10m 50s
Sign-up opens · Kick-off19:00Walk-in on the night
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 1 Nov · Sun 8 Nov · Sun 15 Nov
Kit
The Trent House provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp; bring your own keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:00 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Trent House
1-2 Leazes Ln, Newcastle NE1 4QT
Address1-2 Leazes Ln
AreaNewcastle
PostcodeNE1 4QT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Haymarket (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Trent House in Newcastle; NE1 4QT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. The Trent House provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp; bring your own keys — check the rest with the venue.
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9 questions people ask before going to Newcastle's The Trent House open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newcastle open mic nights for alternatives.
The Trent House provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp; bring your own keys — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Trent House's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Newcastle open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
1-2 Leazes Ln, Newcastle NE1 4QT.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Newcastle regulars across the Newcastle open mic scene. Newcastle open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Haymarket (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NE1 4QT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Newcastle open mics.
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The Trent House open mic in brief. The Trent House open mic runs every Sunday from 19:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:00. The Trent House’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Newcastle are listed by day, for another night this week.
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