The Old George Inn is Newcastle's oldest pub, dating from 1582 and tucked just off the Cloth Market near the Bigg Market — an iconic city-centre landmark once frequented by King Charles I. Now part of the Social Pub & Kitchen group, it serves sourdough pizzas and craft beer seven days a week and leans hard into weekend entertainment: Friday and Saturday nights bring live music and DJs to the outdoor courtyard, where the party atmosphere runs late. There's also a free-to-hire function room for private events and the full sports package on the screens. A historic, characterful pub that gives covers and party acts a lively weekend courtyard stage.
Newcastle · Every Thursday · Free
Old George Inn Open Mic
Newcastle's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Old George Inn · Newcastle
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
27 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Sign-up time
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Old George Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Old George InnNewcastle
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Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Old George Inn
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Newcastle
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Newcastle open mic directory
The Night
The Old George Inn on Old George Yard, off the Cloth Market (NE1 1EZ), is Newcastle's oldest pub — dating to 1582 — and still does live music and DJs at weekends. Its old open mic appears to have stopped, though: the last confirmed listing is around four years out of date. We've left the open-mic details off until a current night can be verified.
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 Old George Inn’s Thursday night runs.
19:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
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Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Newcastle live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newcastle open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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