Newton Aycliffe Navy Club is a members club on Bluebell Way in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, with a clean and comfortable concert room and reasonably priced drinks. It is home to the long running Candlelite Music Club every Wednesday, which provides a performance area, lighting and a PA with a sound engineer. Any musical taste is encouraged on open mic nights and average attendance is around 50, with more on monthly guest nights. The room is wheelchair accessible.
Newton Aycliffe · Every Wednesday · £2.00
Newton Aycliffe Navy Club Open Mic
An open mic every Wednesday at 7.15pm at Newton Aycliffe Navy Club, Newton Aycliffe.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:15. £2.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Sept 202619:15
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | £2.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | navyclubaycliffe.co.uk |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
19:15
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:15 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Newton Aycliffe Navy Club
Bluebell WayGetting there
Bluebell Way,
Newton Aycliffe DL5 7PW
Newton Aycliffe DL5 7PW
The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Bluebell Way, Newton AycliffeAbout the night
Candlelite Music Club, every Wednesday from 7.15pm. Open mic on non guest weeks, with a guest act roughly once a month at a higher ticket price, no guest nights in August. Admission 2 pounds on open mic nights with a weekly raffle. Folk Roundabout lists open mic for 9 and 23 September 2026, Newton News reported the club's 17 June 2026 guest night. Contacts Margaret 01325 319857, Diane 07756 298453.
Newton Aycliffe Navy Club is a members club on Bluebell Way in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, with a clean and comfortable concert room and reasonably priced drinks. It is home to the long running Candlelite Music Club every Wednesday, which provides a performance area, lighting and a PA with a sound engineer. Any musical taste is encouraged on open mic nights and average attendance is around 50, with more on monthly guest nights. The room is wheelchair accessible.
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Bluebell Way · Every Wednesday · £2.00
Newton Aycliffe Navy Club Open Mic
An open mic every Wednesday at 7.15pm at Newton Aycliffe Navy Club, Newton Aycliffe.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
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- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- £2.00
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Newton Aycliffe Navy Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
Newton Aycliffe Navy Club Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Newton Aycliffe Navy Club in Newton Aycliffe, starting at 19:15. An open mic every Wednesday at 7.15pm at Newton Aycliffe Navy Club, Newton Aycliffe. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 9 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 19:15. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:15Starts in 5d 11h 33m
Entry£2.00
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitenavyclubaycliffe.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts19:15start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Candlelite Music Club, every Wednesday from 7.15pm. Open mic on non guest weeks, with a guest act roughly once a month at a higher ticket price, no guest nights in August. Admission 2 pounds on open mic nights with a weekly raffle. Folk Roundabout lists open mic for 9 and 23 September 2026, Newton News reported the club's 17 June 2026 guest night. Contacts Margaret 01325 319857, Diane 07756 298453.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Newton Aycliffe Navy Club’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:15Starts in 5d 11h 33m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:15Every Wednesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Newton Aycliffe Navy Club provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Newton Aycliffe Navy Club
Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7PW
AddressBluebell Way
AreaBluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe
PostcodeDL5 7PW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find Newton Aycliffe Navy Club in Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe; DL5 7PW is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is £2.00. Newton Aycliffe Navy Club provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newton Aycliffe open mic nights for alternatives.
Newton Aycliffe Navy Club provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Entry is £2.00. For free alternatives, filter the directory.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7PW.
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The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DL5 7PW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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