The Spread Eagle is a live music venue in Burslem, Stoke, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Spread Eagle provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Stoke · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Spread Eagle Open Mic
Burslem (Stoke)'s Thursday-night free open mic at 10 Wedgwood Place, ST6 4DH — community pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Thu 5 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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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Listed in the Stoke open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Capacity | c. 80 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thespreadeagleburslem.co.uk |
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| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Spread Eagle
BurslemGetting there
10 Wedgwood Place,
Burslem, Stoke ST6 4DH
Burslem, Stoke ST6 4DH
The nearest station is Longport (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Burslem, StokeAbout the night
The Spread Eagle is a community-feel Stoke pub in Burslem. Thursday open mic.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
10 Wedgwood Place, ST6 4DH. Bus 25 from Stoke Rail.
The venue
Single bar room with stage corner. 18+. Capacity c. 80.
The Spread Eagle is a live music venue in Burslem, Stoke, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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Burslem · Every Thursday
The Spread Eagle Open Mic
Burslem (Stoke)'s Thursday-night free open mic at 10 Wedgwood Place, ST6 4DH — community pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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Apr 2026
Listed since
21 Sept
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Spread Eagle Open Mic — Quick Facts
Burslem (Stoke)'s Thursday-night free open mic at 10 Wedgwood Place, ST6 4DH — community pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
We need your help verifying thisWas this open mic on recently?10 seconds, no signup
NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 5 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 20:00On now - ends in 2h 34m 50s
Age18+
Capacityc. 80 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Websitethespreadeagleburslem.co.uk
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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About This Open Mic
The Spread Eagle is a community-feel Stoke pub in Burslem. Thursday open mic.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
10 Wedgwood Place, ST6 4DH. Bus 25 from Stoke Rail.
The venue
Single bar room with stage corner. 18+. Capacity c. 80.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Spread Eagle’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 20:00On now - ends in 2h 34m 50s
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 5 Nov · Thu 12 Nov · Thu 19 Nov
Kit
The Spread Eagle provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Spread Eagle
10 Wedgwood Place, Burslem, Stoke ST6 4DH
Address10 Wedgwood Place
AreaBurslem, Stoke
PostcodeST6 4DH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Longport (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Spread Eagle is in Burslem, Stoke — use ST6 4DH 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
Sanctuary Ale House, Artisan Tap, The Woodman and The Boulevard
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Spread Eagle provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 things people want to know before Stoke's The Spread Eagle open mic.
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The Spread Eagle provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Spread Eagle's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Stoke open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
10 Wedgwood Place, Burslem, Stoke ST6 4DH.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Stoke regulars across the Stoke open mic scene. Stoke open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Longport (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is ST6 4DH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Spread Eagle
All ›More rooms near The Spread Eagle: Aynsley Mill, Foxlowe Arts Centre, Keele Students Union, London Road Ale House, Nantwich Civic Hall, Riff Factory, Sanctuary Ale House, Swifty's, Ten Green Bottles, The Artisan Tap and The Beehive Inn.
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