The Trent House is a much-loved neighbourhood bar at 1-2 Leazes Lane in Newcastle city centre, a stone's throw from St James' Park and the university. Trading since 1861, it is famous for its free world-famous jukebox spinning an eclectic mix of classic rock, jazz, electronica and old soul, with vinyl records lining the walls and a magnificent toastie at the bar. Live music comes via the monthly 'Bound for Glory' night on the last Saturday of every month. There is an upstairs room with a pool table and a nightly 8pm-9pm happy hour. The pub provides a PA, drums and backline for the monthly session.
Newcastle · Every Sunday · Free
The Trent House Open Mic
Weekly Sunday Jam Night at The Trent House in Newcastle with full backline provided.
Open mic at a glance The Trent House · Newcastle
Sunday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:00
Sign-up time
Community
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Trent House Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly Sunday Jam Night at The Trent House in Newcastle with full backline provided.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Trent House1-2 Leazes Ln
Newcastle NE1 4QT
Newcastle — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Trent House
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday 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 Trent House in Newcastle upon Tyne hosts a weekly open mic (jam night) on Sunday evenings. The Trent House is a traditional real ale pub known for its live music and friendly atmosphere.
180 minutes. This is a jam night with a fluid structure, allowing musicians to join in.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night by speaking to the host. Walk-in sign-ups are available from 19:00.
Getting there
1-2 Leazes Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4QT.
The venue
Pub. 18+ policy. The venue provides a full backline including PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, and drums. It also features a beer garden and a pool table.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Trent House’s Sunday night runs.
19:00Sign-up
19:00Kick-off
23:30Venue closes
Every Sunday Free entry
Find The Trent House
1-2 Leazes Ln, Newcastle NE1 4QT
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:00 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 19:00. 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.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Newcastle mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
1-2 Leazes Ln, Newcastle NE1 4QT.
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