The Tyne Bar has been one of Newcastle's favourite independent pubs and live-music venues since it opened in November 1994, sitting on Maling Street in the creative Ouseburn Valley (NE6 1LP). Standing capacity is around 100. It's famous for a laid-back atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to free live music, with the Tyne Bar Sessions open mic running every Wednesday and regular free gigs across genres. Highlights include a signature free jukebox, a strong drinks list and food menu with vegan options, and a celebrated waterside beer garden framed by the redbrick arch of Glasshouse Bridge. A house PA and guitar amp are provided; both originals and covers are welcome. Band bookings: fred@thetyne.com.
Ouseburn · Every Wednesday · Free
The Tyne Bar Open Mic
Ouseburn (Newcastle)'s Sunday-night free open mic at 1 Maling Street, NE6 1LP — riverside pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Tyne Bar · Newcastle
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Tyne Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Ouseburn (Newcastle)'s Sunday-night free open mic at 1 Maling Street, NE6 1LP — riverside pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacityc. 100 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Tyne Bar1 Maling Street
Ouseburn
Newcastle NE6 1LP
Ouseburn, 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 Tyne Bar
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Ouseburn, Newcastle
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Newcastle open mic directory
The Night
The Tyne Bar is Newcastle's beloved riverside pub in the Ouseburn Valley, tucked beneath the Glasshouse Bridge where the Ouseburn meets the Tyne — and it's utterly devoted to free live music. The Tyne Bar Sessions open mic now runs every Wednesday, an easygoing, acoustic-leaning night in one of the city's most atmospheric beer gardens. It's free to play and free to watch, with a great drinks selection and an extensive food menu (vegan options included). A proper Newcastle institution for new and seasoned performers alike.
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 Tyne Bar’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Tyne Bar
1 Maling Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle NE6 1LP
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. 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 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newcastle open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
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 Maling Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle NE6 1LP.
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