Trillians Rock Bar is Newcastle's dedicated rock and metal venue — a cellar bar tucked beneath Princess Square in the heart of the city (NE1 8ER), directly opposite the central library. It sits at the heart of the North East's rock and metal community and runs live bands several times a week, with a gig calendar spanning rock, metal, punk, hardcore, reggae, glam and beyond, mixing rising UK acts, international tour stops and crowd-pleasing tribute nights. The underground room pairs a no-frills bar with a punchy sound system that flatters everything from classic rock to extreme metal, hosting both original bands and covers acts — many shows are free entry, with some ticketed specials. A genuine institution of the city's heavy-music scene.
Newcastle · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Trillians Open Mic
Princess Square's wednesday-night free open mic at Trillians — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Wed 4 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
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Checked 27 Sep 2026Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
6 photos02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | trilliansnewcastle.co.uk |
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
04 — Find Trillians
Princess SquareGetting there
Newcastle NE1 8ER
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Princess Square, NewcastleAbout the night
Trillians Rock Bar runs an Acoustic Open Mic Night every Wednesday in its cellar bar tucked away in Princess Square, opposite Newcastle's main library. It's the city's home of rock, metal, punk and everything heavy — so this is a refreshingly stripped-back, acoustic counterpoint in a properly characterful underground room. To book a slot, contact the bar (trillians@gmx.com / 07710 095238). A great, unpretentious spot to try out new material.
Trillians Rock Bar is Newcastle's dedicated rock and metal venue — a cellar bar tucked beneath Princess Square in the heart of the city (NE1 8ER), directly opposite the central library. It sits at the heart of the North East's rock and metal community and runs live bands several times a week, with a gig calendar spanning rock, metal, punk, hardcore, reggae, glam and beyond, mixing rising UK acts, international tour stops and crowd-pleasing tribute nights. The underground room pairs a no-frills bar with a punchy sound system that flatters everything from classic rock to extreme metal, hosting both original bands and covers acts — many shows are free entry, with some ticketed specials. A genuine institution of the city's heavy-music scene.
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Trillians Open Mic
Princess Square's wednesday-night free open mic at Trillians — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
Trillians Open Mic — Quick Facts
Princess Square's wednesday-night free open mic at Trillians — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 15 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
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About This Open Mic
Trillians Rock Bar runs an Acoustic Open Mic Night every Wednesday in its cellar bar tucked away in Princess Square, opposite Newcastle's main library. It's the city's home of rock, metal, punk and everything heavy — so this is a refreshingly stripped-back, acoustic counterpoint in a properly characterful underground room. To book a slot, contact the bar (trillians@gmx.com / 07710 095238). A great, unpretentious spot to try out new material.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Trillians’s Wednesday night runs.
Every Wednesday
Wed 4 Nov · Wed 11 Nov · Wed 18 Nov
Trillians provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 15 minutes.
Find Trillians
3 Princess Square, Newcastle NE1 8ER
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Trillians in Princess Square, Newcastle; NE1 8ER is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Trillians provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Trillians open mic in brief. The Trillians open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 15 minutes. Coming back with a full band? Trillians’ venue page has its kit and capacity listed. The open mics near Newcastle are listed by day, for another night this week.
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