The Poverina is a friendly community pub at 45 High Street in Normanby, on the south side of Middlesbrough. A traditional local with a warm welcome and regular live entertainment, it hosts a Sunday open mic for local musicians and performers.
Middlesbrough · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Poverina Open Mic
Middlesbrough's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
time tbc · we're working to find outSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| 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
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Sundays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:00 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Poverina
MiddlesbroughGetting there
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
MiddlesbroughAbout the night
The Poverina hosts a regular Sunday open mic, a relaxed end-of-week session for local musicians and performers. Turn up, add your name and play, or settle in with a drink and enjoy the acts.
The Poverina is a friendly community pub at 45 High Street in Normanby, on the south side of Middlesbrough. A traditional local with a warm welcome and regular live entertainment, it hosts a Sunday open mic for local musicians and performers.
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Middlesbrough · Every Sunday
The Poverina Open Mic
Middlesbrough's sunday open mic.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 1 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Poverina Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Poverina Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Poverina in Middlesbrough. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 1 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
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
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Poverina hosts a regular Sunday open mic, a relaxed end-of-week session for local musicians and performers. Turn up, add your name and play, or settle in with a drink and enjoy the acts.
The kit 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 Poverina’s Sunday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Poverina
Middlesbrough
AreaMiddlesbrough
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Getting there
The Poverina is in Middlesbrough. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there 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
8 things people want to know before Middlesbrough's The Poverina open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Middlesbrough open mic nights for alternatives.
The Poverina has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Poverina'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.
The Poverina is in Middlesbrough. Get directions, or see the other Middlesbrough open mics.
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