Every Thursday in Middlesbrough
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Middlesbrough open mic directory
Middlesbrough · Every Thursday · Free
Twisted Lip Open Mic
Middlesbrough open mic at Twisted Lip — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Twisted Lip · Middlesbrough
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
Twisted Lip Open Mic — Quick Facts
Middlesbrough open mic at Twisted Lip — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Twisted Lip11-13 Baker St
Middlesbrough TS1 2LF
Middlesbrough — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Twisted Lip is a Sherlock-themed pub on Baker Street, Middlesbrough (11-13 Baker Street, TS1 2LF), and its open mic is something of an institution — running every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm, hosted by Nicholas Chapman, and going strong for over a decade. Every Thursday the bar fills with acoustics, rhythm and vocals from any artist who fancies a turn. Welcoming, well-established and free to take part — just bring your songs.
About Twisted Lip
The Twisted Lip is a quirky craft-beer and live-music bar at 11–13 Baker Street, in the heart of Middlesbrough's cultural quarter (TS1 2LF). A firm favourite with locals since it opened in 2014, it does things a little differently — a carefully curated range of real ales, craft beers, ciders and fine spirits alongside a regular music programme. Its long-running, prestigious Thursday open mic night has been a fixture for years (celebrating its fifth year back in 2019) and remains the venue's live-music anchor, drawing acoustic, rock, indie and covers players from across Teesside onto its in-house PA. A characterful, tucked-away grassroots hideaway with a loyal following.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Middlesbrough live music scene.
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11-13 Baker St, Middlesbrough TS1 2LF
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Middlesbrough's Twisted Lip open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Middlesbrough open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Middlesbrough mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
11-13 Baker St, Middlesbrough TS1 2LF.
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