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).
Newcastle · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 22:00, sign-up from 21:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 25 Sept 202622:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 21:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 21:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Host | Connor Pattison |
| Website | filthysbar.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
22:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
21:30 Sign-up· Walk-in, ask for Connor Pattison
22:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
02:00 Last songs
03:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Filthy's
City CentreGetting there
Bigg Market,
City Centre, Newcastle NE1 1UW
City Centre, Newcastle NE1 1UW
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
City Centre, NewcastleAbout 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 and the room going through to 2am. 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. There's no advance sign-up; turn up, put your name down and wait your turn. A loud, Geordie crowd that wants you to do well. Free entry, PA and in-house sound provided.
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).
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City Centre · Every Tuesday
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.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 25 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Filthy's Open Mic — Quick Facts
Filthy's Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Filthy's in Newcastle, starting at 22:00 with sign-up from 21:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 25 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Filthy's’s venue page →
Music starts around 22:00, finishing about 02:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 21:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 10 minutes, so the night holds around 24 acts. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables. Connor Pattison hosts the night.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 22:00Starts in 4d 14h 23m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
HostConnor Pattison
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitefilthysbar.co.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts22:00until 02:00
Sign-up21:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 24 acts
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About This Open Mic
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 and the room going through to 2am. 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. There's no advance sign-up; turn up, put your name down and wait your turn. 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 systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How Filthy's’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 22:00Starts in 4d 14h 23m
Sign-up opens21:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off22:00Every Tuesday
Music ends02:00Last act finishes
Venue closes03:00The listed closing time
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 24 acts
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Filthy's provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 21:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 10 minutes.
Find Filthy's
Bigg Market, City Centre, Newcastle NE1 1UW
AddressBigg Market
AreaCity Centre, Newcastle
PostcodeNE1 1UW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Filthy's in City Centre, Newcastle; NE1 1UW is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Be there by 21:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 02:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Newcastle's Filthy's open mic.
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, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Filthy's's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Newcastle open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
Bigg Market, City Centre, Newcastle NE1 1UW.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Newcastle regulars across the Newcastle open mic scene. Newcastle open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Monument (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NE1 1UW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 21:30, 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 Newcastle open mics.
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Filthy's open mic in brief. The Filthy's open mic runs every Tuesday from 22:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 21:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. Filthy's’ venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Newcastle are listed by day, for another night this week.
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