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.
Stockton-on-Tees · Every 1st Thursday of the month · No fee listed
Cafe Bar Loco Open Mic
Town Centre's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 3 Dec. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202619:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every 1st Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every 1st Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Cafe Bar Loco
Town CentreGetting there
12 Prince Regent Street,
Town Centre, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1DB
Town Centre, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1DB
The nearest station is Stockton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Town Centre, Stockton-on-TeesAbout 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.
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.
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Town Centre · Every 1st Thursday of the month
Cafe Bar Loco Open Mic
Town Centre's thursday open mic. Starts at 19:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 16 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Cafe Bar Loco Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cafe Bar Loco Open Mic runs on the 1st Thursday of the month at Cafe Bar Loco in Stockton-on-Tees, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 16 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 19:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 19:00Starts in 20d 11h 18m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery 1st Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 3 Dec
Starts19:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
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.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Cafe Bar Loco’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 19:00Starts in 20d 11h 18m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:00Every 1st Thursday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 3 Dec · Thu 7 Jan · Thu 4 Feb
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Cafe Bar Loco
12 Prince Regent Street, Town Centre, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1DB
Address12 Prince Regent Street
AreaTown Centre, Stockton-on-Tees
PostcodeTS18 1DB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Stockton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Cafe Bar Loco is in Town Centre, Stockton-on-Tees — use TS18 1DB 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
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Stockton-on-Tees' Cafe Bar Loco open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Stockton-on-Tees open mic nights for alternatives.
Cafe Bar Loco has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Cafe Bar Loco's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Stockton-on-Tees open mics.
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12 Prince Regent Street, Town Centre, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1DB.
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The nearest station is Stockton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TS18 1DB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near Cafe Bar Loco
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