The Southfield on Southfield Road is a lively Middlesbrough pub running a weekly Thursday "Buskers Night" open mic, welcoming seasoned performers and first-timers alike.
Middlesbrough · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Southfield Open Mic
Middlesbrough's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
time tbc · we're working to find outThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | socialpubandkitchen.co.uk |
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| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Thursdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
01:00 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Southfield
MiddlesbroughGetting there
18 Southfield Road,
Middlesbrough TS1 3BZ
Middlesbrough TS1 3BZ
The nearest station is Middlesbrough (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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 Southfield on Southfield Road, Middlesbrough runs a weekly Thursday "Buskers Night" open mic — welcoming seasoned performers and first-timers alike.
The Southfield on Southfield Road is a lively Middlesbrough pub running a weekly Thursday "Buskers Night" open mic, welcoming seasoned performers and first-timers alike.
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Middlesbrough · Every Thursday
The Southfield Open Mic
Middlesbrough's thursday open mic.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Southfield Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Southfield Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Southfield in Middlesbrough. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 3 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
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitesocialpubandkitchen.co.uk
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
StartsTBCstart timeNot confirmed yet
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Southfield on Southfield Road, Middlesbrough runs a weekly Thursday "Buskers Night" open mic — welcoming seasoned performers and first-timers alike.
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 The Southfield’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Southfield
18 Southfield Road, Middlesbrough TS1 3BZ
Address18 Southfield Road
AreaMiddlesbrough
PostcodeTS1 3BZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Middlesbrough (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Southfield in Middlesbrough; TS1 3BZ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Poverina, STACK Middlesbrough, The Fishermans Arms and The Burlam Bear
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday 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
9 questions people ask before going to Middlesbrough's The Southfield open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Middlesbrough open mic nights for alternatives.
The Southfield 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 Southfield'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.
18 Southfield Road, Middlesbrough TS1 3BZ.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Middlesbrough regulars across the Middlesbrough open mic scene. Middlesbrough open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Middlesbrough (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TS1 3BZ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, 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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10 — Venues near The Southfield
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