Billingham Catholic Club is a long-established social club at 37 Wolviston Road in Billingham, on the Stockton-on-Tees side of Teesside, with a steady calendar of acoustic music.
The Thursday open mic is run by the Vatican Buskers, who Folk Roundabout's club directory describes as "a whole bunch of people who often get together to enjoy live music, open mics and singarounds". The directory lists it in the main bar from 8pm on the first to fourth Thursday of the month, free to play and free to watch, with one house rule worth knowing before you set off: take your own mic. When a month has a fifth Thursday, the slot becomes a blues night instead.
The same crowd also runs Acoustic Sundays, a free singaround in the upstairs lounge from 2pm every other Sunday, and the club is dog friendly. We could not find a dated listing for the Thursday night this autumn, so check with the club before you travel.
Billingham Catholic Club is a long-established social club at 37 Wolviston Road in Billingham, near Stockton-on-Tees. Behind the club bar it keeps one of Teesside's busiest grassroots music calendars.
The Vatican Buskers open mic runs on the first to fourth Thursday of every month from 8pm and is free. It is walk-in, with one house quirk - take your own mic. On months with a fifth Thursday the slot becomes a blues night instead.
The club also hosts Acoustic Sundays, a fortnightly singaround from 2pm, so there is an open stage here most weeks for singers and players of any standard.
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Billingham Catholic Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
Billingham Catholic Club Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Billingham Catholic Club in Billingham, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
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Billingham Catholic Club is a long-established social club at 37 Wolviston Road in Billingham, near Stockton-on-Tees. Behind the club bar it keeps one of Teesside's busiest grassroots music calendars.
The Vatican Buskers open mic runs on the first to fourth Thursday of every month from 8pm and is free. It is walk-in, with one house quirk - take your own mic. On months with a fifth Thursday the slot becomes a blues night instead.
The club also hosts Acoustic Sundays, a fortnightly singaround from 2pm, so there is an open stage here most weeks for singers and players of any standard.
More open mic nights in Billingham: Norton Cricket Club, 3 Rivers Bar & Coffee Lounge, Hydes Bar and 2 more - each with its night and sign-up where listed.
Billingham Catholic Club is a long-established social club at 37 Wolviston Road in Billingham, on the Stockton-on-Tees side of Teesside, with a steady calendar of acoustic music.
The Thursday open mic is run by the Vatican Buskers, who Folk Roundabout's club directory describes as "a whole bunch of people who often get together to enjoy live music, open mics and singarounds". The directory lists it in the main bar from 8pm on the first to fourth Thursday of the month, free to play and free to watch, with one house rule worth knowing before you set off: take your own mic. When a month has a fifth Thursday, the slot becomes a blues night instead.
The same crowd also runs Acoustic Sundays, a free singaround in the upstairs lounge from 2pm every other Sunday, and the club is dog friendly. We could not find a dated listing for the Thursday night this autumn, so check with the club before you travel.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
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The Night at a Glance
How Billingham Catholic Club’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 18m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
The nearest station is Billingham (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find Billingham Catholic Club in Billingham; TS23 2RU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Billingham's Billingham Catholic Club open mic.
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The nearest station is Billingham (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TS23 2RU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Billingham open mics.
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