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.
Middlesbrough · Every Monday · No fee listed
STACK Middlesbrough Open Mic
Middlesbrough's weekly Sofa Sessions open mic at STACK.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 18:30, sign-up from 18:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 26 Sept 202618:30
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up from 18:30Mondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | 18:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 100 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets |
| Website | stackleisure.com |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 26 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
18:30
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
18:30 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
21:00 Last songs
04 — Find STACK Middlesbrough
Town CentreGetting there
Albert Road,
Town Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 2RU
Town Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 2RU
The nearest station is Middlesbrough (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Town Centre, MiddlesbroughAbout 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.
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.
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Town Centre · Every Monday
STACK Middlesbrough Open Mic
Middlesbrough's weekly Sofa Sessions open mic at STACK. Starts at 18:30.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 26 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
STACK Middlesbrough Open Mic — Quick Facts
STACK Middlesbrough Open Mic runs on Mondays at STACK Middlesbrough in Middlesbrough, starting at 18:30 with sign-up from 18:30. Middlesbrough's weekly Sofa Sessions open mic at STACK. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 26 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 18:30, finishing about 21:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 18:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 10 minutes, so the night holds around 15 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 18:30Starts in 3d 10h 54m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 100 standing
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitestackleisure.com
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts18:30until 21:00
Sign-up18:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 15 acts
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About This Open Mic
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.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How STACK Middlesbrough’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 18:30Starts in 3d 10h 54m
Sign-up opens · Kick-off18:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends21:00Last act finishes
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 15 acts
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
STACK Middlesbrough provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys.
First time here?
Get there by 18:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 10 minutes.
Find STACK Middlesbrough
Albert Road, Town Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 2RU
AddressAlbert Road
AreaTown Centre, Middlesbrough
PostcodeTS1 2RU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Middlesbrough (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. STACK Middlesbrough is in Town Centre, Middlesbrough — use TS1 2RU for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Get there by 18:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 21:00. STACK Middlesbrough provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys.
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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.
STACK Middlesbrough provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for STACK Middlesbrough's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Middlesbrough open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Albert Road, Town Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 2RU.
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The nearest station is Middlesbrough (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TS1 2RU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 18:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Middlesbrough open mics.
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