The Burlam Bear is a small independent bistro at Roseberry Court on Burlam Road in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, with a seasonal menu and a bar stocking locally brewed beers and spirits. It doubles as a low-key grassroots room: TicketSource lists WYW Tees open mic nights here, it has hosted spoken-word open mic evenings, and the owners are keen champions of the local live music scene with acoustic nights promoting home-grown singers. A friendly neighbourhood spot for intimate, unplugged performance.
Middlesbrough · Monthly on Tuesdays · £3.00
The Burlam Bear Open Mic
Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off 19:00. £3.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Oct 202619:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Monthly on Tuesdays |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | £3.00 |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Spoken word artists |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Monthly on TuesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Tuesdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Burlam Bear
Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AFGetting there
Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, 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
Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, MiddlesbroughAbout the night
The Burlam Bear, a micropub on Roseberry Court in west Middlesbrough, hosts WYW Tees' monthly open mic on a Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. It's an inclusive, themed series welcoming music, poetry and spoken word from both experienced performers and complete first-timers — the organisers' line is simply 'bring your best work, or just yourself.' Entry is a small charge (typically a few pounds) and the relaxed format makes it a supportive place to try new material.
The Burlam Bear is a small independent bistro at Roseberry Court on Burlam Road in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, with a seasonal menu and a bar stocking locally brewed beers and spirits. It doubles as a low-key grassroots room: TicketSource lists WYW Tees open mic nights here, it has hosted spoken-word open mic evenings, and the owners are keen champions of the local live music scene with acoustic nights promoting home-grown singers. A friendly neighbourhood spot for intimate, unplugged performance.
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Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF · Monthly on Tuesdays · £3.00
The Burlam Bear Open Mic
Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF's tuesday open mic.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Oct
- Last verified
- £3.00
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Burlam Bear Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Burlam Bear Open Mic runs on Tuesdays (monthly) at The Burlam Bear in Middlesbrough, starting at 19:00. 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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The night starts at 19:00. Sign-up is online, in advance.
Entry£3.00
AgeAll ages
Sign-upOnline, in advance
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Spoken word artists
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayMonthly on Tuesdays
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Burlam Bear, a micropub on Roseberry Court in west Middlesbrough, hosts WYW Tees' monthly open mic on a Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. It's an inclusive, themed series welcoming music, poetry and spoken word from both experienced performers and complete first-timers — the organisers' line is simply 'bring your best work, or just yourself.' Entry is a small charge (typically a few pounds) and the relaxed format makes it a supportive place to try new material.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Burlam Bear’s Tuesday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:00Monthly on Tuesdays
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Monthly on Tuesdays
Getting there
Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, Middlesbrough - the map is below.
First time here?
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:00.
Find The Burlam Bear
Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, Middlesbrough
AreaUnit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, Middlesbrough
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Getting there
You'll find The Burlam Bear in Unit 2, Roseberry Court, 1a Burlam Road, TS5 5AF, Middlesbrough. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:00. Entry is £3.00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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