The Low Lights Tavern is the oldest traditional pub in North Shields, sat on Brewhouse Bank by the historic Fish Quay. It's a genuine grassroots music institution: Monday hosts one of the country's longest-running buskers' nights with host Bongo Bob, Thursday is an acoustic night, and Saturdays bring regular performers, with Irish, Northumbrian and Scottish folk the house favourites and organised gigs from bands like The Black Corner Band several times a month. Add a strong range of real ales and a legendary home-made pie kitchen turning out up to 800 pies a week, and you have a warm, music-soaked harbourside local that welcomes originals and covers on its house PA.
North Shields · Every Monday · No fee listed
Low Lights Tavern Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at Low Lights Tavern in Tynemouth, North Shields, featuring local talent on Wednesday evenings.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 14 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | facebook.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Low Lights Tavern
Fish QuayGetting there
5 Brewhouse Bank,
Fish Quay, North Shields NE30 1LL
Fish Quay, North Shields NE30 1LL
The nearest station is Tynemouth (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Fish Quay, North ShieldsAbout the night
The Low Lights Tavern on North Shields Fish Quay runs one of the region's longest-running buskers' nights every Monday evening, hosted by the much-loved Bongo Bob. It's a warm, inclusive session in the oldest pub in town (a building serving ale since the early 1800s), with a dedicated music room and regulars often picking up the instruments kept in the back room. Entry is free, just turn up and add your name on the night. PA is provided; bring your own instrument.
Music runs right through the week here: alongside the Monday buskers' night there's acoustic music on Thursdays and the regulars play on Saturdays. Brewhouse Bank, North Shields, NE30 1LL.
The Low Lights Tavern is the oldest traditional pub in North Shields, sat on Brewhouse Bank by the historic Fish Quay. It's a genuine grassroots music institution: Monday hosts one of the country's longest-running buskers' nights with host Bongo Bob, Thursday is an acoustic night, and Saturdays bring regular performers, with Irish, Northumbrian and Scottish folk the house favourites and organised gigs from bands like The Black Corner Band several times a month. Add a strong range of real ales and a legendary home-made pie kitchen turning out up to 800 pies a week, and you have a warm, music-soaked harbourside local that welcomes originals and covers on its house PA.
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Fish Quay · Every Monday
Low Lights Tavern Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at Low Lights Tavern in Tynemouth, North Shields, featuring local talent on Wednesday evenings. Starts at 20:00.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 14 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Low Lights Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
Low Lights Tavern Open Mic runs on Mondays at Low Lights Tavern in North Shields, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 14 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 19m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Low Lights Tavern on North Shields Fish Quay runs one of the region's longest-running buskers' nights every Monday evening, hosted by the much-loved Bongo Bob. It's a warm, inclusive session in the oldest pub in town (a building serving ale since the early 1800s), with a dedicated music room and regulars often picking up the instruments kept in the back room. Entry is free, just turn up and add your name on the night. PA is provided; bring your own instrument.
Music runs right through the week here: alongside the Monday buskers' night there's acoustic music on Thursdays and the regulars play on Saturdays. Brewhouse Bank, North Shields, NE30 1LL.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Low Lights Tavern’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 19m
Kick-off20:00Every Monday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
Low Lights Tavern provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Low Lights Tavern
5 Brewhouse Bank, Fish Quay, North Shields NE30 1LL
Address5 Brewhouse Bank
AreaFish Quay, North Shields
PostcodeNE30 1LL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Tynemouth (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Low Lights Tavern is in Fish Quay, North Shields — use NE30 1LL for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Low Lights Tavern provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other North Shields open mic nights for alternatives.
Low Lights Tavern provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Low Lights Tavern's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse North Shields open mics.
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5 Brewhouse Bank, Fish Quay, North Shields NE30 1LL.
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The nearest station is Tynemouth (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NE30 1LL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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