STACK Middlesbrough is a shipping-container leisure and social hub around Exchange Square on Albert Road, by the railway station and under the A66. It puts on daily live music — solo artists through to some of the best live bands in the northeast — alongside karaoke sing-alongs, quizzes and live sport, with street-food traders from pizza to bao buns and Greek food. A high-footfall, all-week home for grassroots and covers acts in the town centre.
Town Centre · Every Monday · Free
STACK Middlesbrough Open Mic
Middlesbrough's weekly Sofa Sessions open mic at STACK.
Open mic at a glance STACK Middlesbrough · Middlesbrough
Monday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
STACK Middlesbrough Open Mic — Quick Facts
Middlesbrough's weekly Sofa Sessions open mic at STACK.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start18:30
Sign-up18:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacityc. 100 standing
Performer typesMusic · Poetry
Sound engineerIn-house, included
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Where
STACK MiddlesbroughAlbert Road
Town Centre
Middlesbrough TS1 2RU
Town Centre, Middlesbrough — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
In-house sound engineer
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Poetry welcome
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About STACK Middlesbrough
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Town Centre, Middlesbrough
Kicks off at 18:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Middlesbrough open mic directory
The Night
STACK Middlesbrough is the town-centre shipping-container leisure village, and its weekly 'Sofa Sessions' open mic runs every Monday from 6:30pm to 9pm, hosted by Jack & Billy. It's a free, all-comers open stage — 'whether you're the next big thing or just really good at playing Brazil by Declan McKenna on the guitar' — set among street-food vendors and bars, so there's a buzzy, casual crowd. Bring your guitar and a couple of songs and grab a slot on the night.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How STACK Middlesbrough’s Monday night runs.
18:30Sign-up
18:30Kick-off
21:00Last songs
Every Monday 10-min slots Free entry
Find STACK Middlesbrough
Albert Road, Town Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 2RU
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 18:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 21:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Middlesbrough live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 18:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Middlesbrough open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 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.
Albert Road, Town Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 2RU.
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