Cafe Bar Loco is a small independent cafe bar in Stockton-on-Tees town centre, a short walk from Stockton railway station. CAMRA lists it as a cask-ale venue serving two changing beers, last surveyed on 14 December 2024. The Folk Roundabout club directory lists its open mic, billed as LOCO OPEN MIC, on the first Thursday of the month from 7pm.
Town Centre · Every 1st Thursday of the month · Free
Cafe Bar Loco Open Mic
Town Centre's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Cafe Bar Loco · Stockton-on-Tees
Thursday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
15 Sept
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Sign-up time
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Last updated: 15 September 2026
Cafe Bar Loco 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
Cafe Bar Loco12 Prince Regent Street
Town Centre
Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1DB
Town Centre, Stockton-on-Tees — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Cafe Bar Loco
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Thursday of the month in Town Centre, Stockton-on-Tees
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Stockton-on-Tees open mic directory
The Night
Runs on the first Thursday of the month, from 19:00. Cafe Bar Loco is a small independent cafe bar in Stockton-on-Tees town centre, a short walk from Stockton railway station. CAMRA lists it as a cask-ale venue serving two changing beers, last surveyed on 14 December 2024. The Folk Roundabout club directory lists its open mic, billed as LOCO OPEN MIC, on the first Thursday of the month from 7pm.
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 Cafe Bar Loco’s Thursday night runs.
19:00Kick-off
Every 1st Thursday of the month Free entry
Find Cafe Bar Loco
12 Prince Regent Street, Town Centre, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1DB
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Stockton-on-Tees live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Stockton-on-Tees open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Stockton-on-Tees mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
12 Prince Regent Street, Town Centre, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1DB.
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