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.
Middlesbrough · Every Saturday · No fee listed
O'Connells Open Mic
29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL's saturday open mic.
Next night: Sat 14 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Saturdays
time tbc · we're working to find outSaturdays
| Night | Every Saturday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every SaturdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Saturdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
00:00 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find O'Connells
29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LLGetting there
29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL, Middlesbrough
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL, MiddlesbroughAbout 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.
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.
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29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL · Every Saturday
O'Connells Open Mic
29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL's saturday open mic.
- Saturday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 7 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
O'Connells Open Mic — Quick Facts
O'Connells Open Mic runs on Saturdays at O'Connells in Middlesbrough. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 7 Oct 2026
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Verified active
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It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
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.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How O'Connells’s Saturday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Saturday
Coming up
Sat 14 Nov · Sat 21 Nov · Sat 28 Nov
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find O'Connells
29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL, Middlesbrough
Area29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL, Middlesbrough
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find O'Connells in 29-41 Bedford Street, TS1 2LL, Middlesbrough. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Saturday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Middlesbrough open mic nights for alternatives.
O'Connells has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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