O'Connells is a town-centre Irish-influenced pub on Bedford Street in Middlesbrough, recently refurbished under new management. Live music is a big part of the appeal, with regular live bands plus weekend open-mic nights and karaoke, alongside a function room for private hire. A relaxed, sociable spot for live music and sport in the heart of town.
29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL · Every Saturday · Free
O'Connells Open Mic
29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL's saturday open mic.
Open mic at a glance O'Connells · Middlesbrough
Saturday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
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17 Jul
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Free
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Last updated: 17 July 2026
O'Connells Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySaturday
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
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EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
O'Connells29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL
Middlesbrough
29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL, 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About O'Connells
About This Open Mic
Every Saturday in 29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL, Middlesbrough
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Free entry for performers and audience
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Part of the Middlesbrough open mic directory
The Night
O'Connells is a lively town-centre Irish pub on Bedford Street in Middlesbrough with a strong live-music reputation and entertainment most nights of the week. Its long-running open mic night is a weekend fixture that invites all local talent — good, bad or somewhere in between — up onto the stage in a busy, welcoming room. Alongside the open mic the pub runs live bands, karaoke and big-screen sport, making it one of the town's go-to spots for a sociable night out.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How O'Connells’s Saturday night runs.
Every Saturday Free entry
Find O'Connells
29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL, Middlesbrough
Planning Your Saturday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Middlesbrough live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Middlesbrough's O'Connells open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Middlesbrough open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
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