The Boulevard is a food, drink and live-music pub on Lymelight Boulevard off the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme, operated by Pullen Pub Company Ltd. It books live bands most Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30pm and runs two separate regular open-mic nights, this music one hosted by Grant Matthews on the first and third Monday of the month from 8pm. The pub opens from 5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and from noon Thursday to Sunday. Sign-up method and entry fee are not published.
Newcastle-under-Lyme · Every other Monday · No fee listed
The Boulevard Open Mic
Newcastle-under-Lyme's monday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every other Monday |
| 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 · Comedians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every other MondayHow the night runs
Every other Monday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Boulevard
Newcastle-under-LymeGetting there
Lymelight Boulevard, High Street,
Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1PT
Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1PT
The nearest station is Stoke-on-Trent (rail station), about 2 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
Newcastle-under-LymeAbout the night
Runs fortnightly on Mondays, from 20:00. Also runs a second open-floor night: Tuesday from 19:30 (comedy). The Boulevard is a food, drink and live-music pub on Lymelight Boulevard off the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme, operated by Pullen Pub Company Ltd. It books live bands most Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30pm and runs two separate regular open-mic nights, this music one hosted by Grant Matthews on the first and third Monday of the month from 8pm. The pub opens from 5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and from noon Thursday to Sunday. Sign-up method and entry fee are not published.
The Boulevard is a food, drink and live-music pub on Lymelight Boulevard off the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme, operated by Pullen Pub Company Ltd. It books live bands most Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30pm and runs two separate regular open-mic nights, this music one hosted by Grant Matthews on the first and third Monday of the month from 8pm. The pub opens from 5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and from noon Thursday to Sunday. Sign-up method and entry fee are not published.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme · Every other Monday
The Boulevard Open Mic
Newcastle-under-Lyme's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Boulevard · Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Sept 2026
Listed since
15 Sept
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The Boulevard Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightMondayEvery other Monday
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Comedians
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
Runs fortnightly on Mondays, from 20:00. Also runs a second open-floor night: Tuesday from 19:30 (comedy). The Boulevard is a food, drink and live-music pub on Lymelight Boulevard off the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme, operated by Pullen Pub Company Ltd. It books live bands most Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30pm and runs two separate regular open-mic nights, this music one hosted by Grant Matthews on the first and third Monday of the month from 8pm. The pub opens from 5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and from noon Thursday to Sunday. Sign-up method and entry fee are not published.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Boulevard’s Monday night runs.
Every other Monday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Boulevard
Lymelight Boulevard, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1PT
AddressLymelight Boulevard, High Street
AreaNewcastle-under-Lyme
PostcodeST5 1PT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Stoke-on-Trent (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Boulevard in Newcastle-under-Lyme; ST5 1PT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Newcastle-under-Lyme's The Boulevard open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newcastle-under-Lyme open mic nights for alternatives.
The Boulevard 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 The Boulevard's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Newcastle-under-Lyme open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Lymelight Boulevard, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1PT.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Newcastle-under-Lyme regulars across the Newcastle-under-Lyme open mic scene. Newcastle-under-Lyme open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Stoke-on-Trent (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is ST5 1PT. (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 Newcastle-under-Lyme open mics.
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The Boulevard open mic in brief. The Boulevard open mic runs every other Monday from 20:00 (no fee listed). The Boulevard’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Newcastle-under-Lyme are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near The Boulevard
All ›More rooms near The Boulevard: Aynsley Mill, Charlie Bassett's, Coppenhall Social Club, Eleven Music Venue, Foxlowe Arts Centre, Keele Students Union, London Road Ale House, Nantwich Civic Hall, Riff Factory, Sanctuary Ale House and Swifty's.
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