The Trent House Open Mic

The Trent House runs an open mic every Sunday in Newcastle. The night kicks off around 7pm. 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 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.

About The Trent House

The Trent House 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

Sign-up opens at 7pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. 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 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.