The Cluny is a landmark independent music venue, bar, cafe and theatre in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley (36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ), housed in a converted Victorian whisky-bottling warehouse and widely described as one of the most important venues for breaking bands in the region. It hosts touring and emerging acts most nights of the week — evening gigs generally start at 8pm with an 18+ restriction — across rock, indie, alternative, folk and pop, on a stage with a full backline and in-house engineering. Capacity is around 300. It books both original and covers material and is a cornerstone of the North East grassroots circuit.
Newcastle · Every Monday · No fee listed
The Cluny Open Mic
Newcastle's Monday-night free open mic at 36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ — Ouseburn institution, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
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| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 250 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thecluny.com |
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03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Cluny
OuseburnGetting there
36 Lime Street,
Ouseburn, Newcastle NE1 2PQ
Ouseburn, Newcastle NE1 2PQ
The nearest station is Manors (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Ouseburn, NewcastleAbout the night
The Cluny is Ouseburn's flagship independent music venue. Monday open mic uses the main stage with full backline.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ. 15 minutes' walk from Newcastle Rail. Buses 1, 12 stop on Stoddart Street.
The venue
Large Ouseburn music venue. 18+. Capacity c. 250.
The Cluny is a landmark independent music venue, bar, cafe and theatre in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley (36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ), housed in a converted Victorian whisky-bottling warehouse and widely described as one of the most important venues for breaking bands in the region. It hosts touring and emerging acts most nights of the week — evening gigs generally start at 8pm with an 18+ restriction — across rock, indie, alternative, folk and pop, on a stage with a full backline and in-house engineering. Capacity is around 300. It books both original and covers material and is a cornerstone of the North East grassroots circuit.
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Ouseburn · Every Monday
The Cluny Open Mic
Newcastle's Monday-night free open mic at 36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ — Ouseburn institution, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
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- Apr 2026
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The Cluny Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cluny Open Mic runs on Mondays at The Cluny in Newcastle, starting at 20:00. Newcastle's Monday-night free open mic at 36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ — Ouseburn institution, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 3 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 22m
Age18+
Capacityc. 250 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Cluny is Ouseburn's flagship independent music venue. Monday open mic uses the main stage with full backline.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ. 15 minutes' walk from Newcastle Rail. Buses 1, 12 stop on Stoddart Street.
The venue
Large Ouseburn music venue. 18+. Capacity c. 250.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Cluny’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Monday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
The Cluny provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Cluny
36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle NE1 2PQ
Address36 Lime Street
AreaOuseburn, Newcastle
PostcodeNE1 2PQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Manors (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Cluny is in Ouseburn, Newcastle — use NE1 2PQ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Cluny'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.
36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle NE1 2PQ.
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 Manors (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NE1 2PQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at The Cluny
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The Jamd
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Abigail Lappell
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Small Fakers
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Asomvel
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The Avelons
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13
Nic Cage Against The Machine
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- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock
View details›
NOV
13
Torridon
Newcastle
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreIndie Rock, Folk
View details›
NOV
14
An Dannsa Dub
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- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreFolk
View details›
NOV
14
The Jamd
Newcastle
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Pop
View details›
NOV
19
Abigail Lappell
Newcastle
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreFolk
View details›
NOV
19
Small Fakers
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Asomvel
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The Avelons
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- GenreAlternative Rock
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The Cluny open mic in brief. The Cluny open mic runs every Monday from 20:00 (no fee listed). The Cluny’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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10 — What's on at The Cluny
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Nic Cage Against The MachineFriday, 13 November 2026
TorridonFriday, 13 November 2026
An Dannsa DubSaturday, 14 November 2026
The JamdSaturday, 14 November 2026
Abigail LappellThursday, 19 November 2026Nic Cage Against The MachineFriday, 13 November 2026TorridonFriday, 13 November 2026An Dannsa DubSaturday, 14 November 2026The JamdSaturday, 14 November 2026Abigail LappellThursday, 19 November 2026More dates at The Cluny: Small Fakers, Asomvel and The Avelons.
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