Filthy's is a late-night bar on the Bigg Market in Newcastle city centre (NE1) with live music every night of the week. Its weekly Tuesday open mic — hosted by local musician Connor Pattison — gives every musician who plays a free pint; the stage sits towards the back but is visible from almost anywhere inside, kitted out with lighting and a mixer, and a guitar, cajón, PA, mixer and vocal mic are all provided (bring your own gear if you prefer). Mondays and Wednesdays bring more live music with drinks offers, weekends see resident DJs spinning indie, rock and acoustic alongside live musicians, and Sundays are industry nights with live music and deals. Open 7pm–3am most nights (from 5pm Fri, 1pm Sat).
City Centre · Every Tuesday · Free
Filthy's Open Mic
City Centre's tuesday-night free open mic at Filthy's — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 9:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Open mic at a glance Filthy's · Newcastle
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Filthy's Open Mic — Quick Facts
City Centre's tuesday-night free open mic at Filthy's — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 9:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start22:00
Sign-up21:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
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Where
Filthy'sBigg Market
City Centre
Newcastle NE1 1UW
City Centre, Newcastle — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Full backline on stage
In-house sound engineer
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Filthy's
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in City Centre, Newcastle
Kicks off at 22:00, sign-up from 21:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
Full backline on stage
Part of the Newcastle open mic directory
The Night
Filthy's runs its self-styled 'world renowned' open mic every Tuesday, with a deliberately late 10pm start at the top of the Bigg Market. Hosted by local musician Connor Pattison, it's a competitive night — £100 cash to the winner and a £25 bar tab for second — but the welcome is warm: every musician who plays gets a free pint. A loud, Geordie crowd that wants you to do well. Free entry, PA and in-house sound provided.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Filthy's’s Tuesday night runs.
21:30Sign-up
22:00Kick-off
03:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 10-min slots Free entry
Find Filthy's
Bigg Market, City Centre, Newcastle NE1 1UW
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 21:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
Part of the Newcastle live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 21:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newcastle open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Newcastle mics are free; browse the list.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
Bigg Market, City Centre, Newcastle NE1 1UW.
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