The Wellington Inn is a three-room village pub in Wolviston, in the Stockton-on-Tees borough, with an unspoilt bar, two lounges, extensive parking and outdoor seating. It serves up to four real ales on handpump, with Bass as a regular. It is the long-standing home of the Welly Folk Club, run by the Wilson Family, which CAMRA describes as Stockton's 55 year old folk club; the night is a singaround and session format open to floor singers and musicians. CAMRA last surveyed the pub on 16 July 2026.
Wolviston · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Wellington Inn Open Mic
Wolviston's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202620:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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 ThursdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Wellington Inn
WolvistonGetting there
31 High Street, Wolviston,
Wolviston TS22 5JY
Wolviston TS22 5JY
The nearest station is Billingham (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
WolvistonAbout the night
Runs weekly on Thursdays, from 20:30. The Wellington Inn is a three-room village pub in Wolviston, in the Stockton-on-Tees borough, with an unspoilt bar, two lounges, extensive parking and outdoor seating. It serves up to four real ales on handpump, with Bass as a regular. It is the long-standing home of the Welly Folk Club, run by the Wilson Family, which CAMRA describes as Stockton's 55 year old folk club; the night is a singaround and session format open to floor singers and musicians. CAMRA last surveyed the pub on 16 July 2026.
The Wellington Inn is a three-room village pub in Wolviston, in the Stockton-on-Tees borough, with an unspoilt bar, two lounges, extensive parking and outdoor seating. It serves up to four real ales on handpump, with Bass as a regular. It is the long-standing home of the Welly Folk Club, run by the Wilson Family, which CAMRA describes as Stockton's 55 year old folk club; the night is a singaround and session format open to floor singers and musicians. CAMRA last surveyed the pub on 16 July 2026.
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Wolviston · Every Thursday
The Wellington Inn Open Mic
Wolviston's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:30.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 16 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Wellington Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Wellington Inn Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Wellington Inn in Wolviston, starting at 20:30. 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 20:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:30Starts in 6d 12h 48m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:30start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Runs weekly on Thursdays, from 20:30. The Wellington Inn is a three-room village pub in Wolviston, in the Stockton-on-Tees borough, with an unspoilt bar, two lounges, extensive parking and outdoor seating. It serves up to four real ales on handpump, with Bass as a regular. It is the long-standing home of the Welly Folk Club, run by the Wilson Family, which CAMRA describes as Stockton's 55 year old folk club; the night is a singaround and session format open to floor singers and musicians. CAMRA last surveyed the pub on 16 July 2026.
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 The Wellington Inn’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:30Starts in 6d 12h 48m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:30Every Thursday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
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Find The Wellington Inn
31 High Street, Wolviston, Wolviston TS22 5JY
Address31 High Street, Wolviston
AreaWolviston
PostcodeTS22 5JY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Billingham (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Wellington Inn is in Wolviston — use TS22 5JY 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
Norton Cricket Club, 3 Rivers Bar & Coffee Lounge, The Forum Music Centre and Hydes Bar
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Wolviston open mic nights for alternatives.
The Wellington Inn has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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31 High Street, Wolviston, Wolviston TS22 5JY.
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The nearest station is Billingham (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TS22 5JY. (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 Wolviston open mics.
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10 — Venues near The Wellington Inn
All ›More rooms near The Wellington Inn: Darlington Folk Acoustic Club, Darlington Hippodrome, Hydes Bar, KU, Norton Cricket Club, Stockton Globe, The Forum Music Centre, The Georgian Theatre, The Green Room and The Link.
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