The Jug at 41 Bridge Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme (ST5 2RY) is a warm, welcoming town-centre pub with live music four nights a week and the largest beer garden in town. The weekly line-up runs Wednesday open mic — all performers welcome, free entry and complimentary drinks for that night's players — Thursday karaoke, live bands Friday and Saturday, and jazz every other Sunday alongside a Sunday-night quiz. Great cask ales on tap and a resident street-food chef (The Deliciousist) round out a venue popular with both locals and students. Note: address_city is recorded as Stoke (city_slug stoke); the pub is actually in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
Newcastle · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Jug Open Mic
Stoke-on-Trent open mic at The Jug — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Jug
Newcastle-under-LymeGetting there
41 Bridge St, Newcastle-under-Lyme,
Newcastle ST5 2RY
Newcastle ST5 2RY
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
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Newcastle-under-Lyme, NewcastleAbout the night
The Jug is a warm, welcoming independent pub on Bridge Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme (Stoke-on-Trent), with locally brewed beer and live music four times a week. Its open mic — the 'Jug Acoustic Showcase' — runs every Wednesday, free to all, with a complimentary drink for anyone who performs and a genuinely friendly atmosphere where every performer is welcome. Beyond Wednesdays there's karaoke on Thursdays, live bands Friday and Saturday, and jazz every other Sunday.
The Jug at 41 Bridge Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme (ST5 2RY) is a warm, welcoming town-centre pub with live music four nights a week and the largest beer garden in town. The weekly line-up runs Wednesday open mic — all performers welcome, free entry and complimentary drinks for that night's players — Thursday karaoke, live bands Friday and Saturday, and jazz every other Sunday alongside a Sunday-night quiz. Great cask ales on tap and a resident street-food chef (The Deliciousist) round out a venue popular with both locals and students. Note: address_city is recorded as Stoke (city_slug stoke); the pub is actually in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme · Every Wednesday
The Jug Open Mic
Stoke-on-Trent open mic at The Jug — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 7 Sept
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- No fee
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The Jug Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Jug Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Jug in Newcastle, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 7 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 19m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
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About This Open Mic
The Jug is a warm, welcoming independent pub on Bridge Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme (Stoke-on-Trent), with locally brewed beer and live music four times a week. Its open mic — the 'Jug Acoustic Showcase' — runs every Wednesday, free to all, with a complimentary drink for anyone who performs and a genuinely friendly atmosphere where every performer is welcome. Beyond Wednesdays there's karaoke on Thursdays, live bands Friday and Saturday, and jazz every other Sunday.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Jug’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 19m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Jug provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Jug
41 Bridge St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 2RY
Address41 Bridge St, Newcastle-under-Lyme
AreaNewcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle
PostcodeST5 2RY
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 Jug in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle; ST5 2RY 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 Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Jug provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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41 Bridge St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 2RY.
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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 2RY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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