The Bunker is a community music facility and Community Interest Company at 29 Stockton Road in the centre of Sunderland (SR2 7AQ). Founded in 1982, it runs 17 rehearsal and recording studios open seven days a week, offers tuition in guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums, singing and music production, and hosts regular live gigs in its performance space. As a CIC, all profits are reinvested to support more local musicians — it has been a starting point for thousands of artists, pairing recording and rehearsal facilities with training, development and career guidance. A genuine grassroots hub rather than a straightforward pub stage; the live programme runs alongside the studio and education work.
Sunderland · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Bunker Open Mic
Sunderland open mic at The Bunker — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are 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 2 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
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Bunker
SunderlandGetting there
29 Stockton Rd,
Sunderland SR2 7AQ
Sunderland SR2 7AQ
The nearest station is Park Lane (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
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
SunderlandAbout the night
The Bunker is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Sunderland. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
29 Stockton Rd, Sunderland SR2 7AQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Bunker is a community music facility and Community Interest Company at 29 Stockton Road in the centre of Sunderland (SR2 7AQ). Founded in 1982, it runs 17 rehearsal and recording studios open seven days a week, offers tuition in guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums, singing and music production, and hosts regular live gigs in its performance space. As a CIC, all profits are reinvested to support more local musicians — it has been a starting point for thousands of artists, pairing recording and rehearsal facilities with training, development and career guidance. A genuine grassroots hub rather than a straightforward pub stage; the live programme runs alongside the studio and education work.
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Sunderland · Every Wednesday
The Bunker Open Mic
Sunderland open mic at The Bunker — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 2 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Bunker Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bunker Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Bunker in Sunderland, 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 2 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 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 22m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Bunker is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Sunderland. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
29 Stockton Rd, Sunderland SR2 7AQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Bunker’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Bunker provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Bunker
29 Stockton Rd, Sunderland SR2 7AQ
Address29 Stockton Rd
AreaSunderland
PostcodeSR2 7AQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Park Lane (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Bunker is in Sunderland — use SR2 7AQ 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 Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Bunker provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Bunker provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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29 Stockton Rd, Sunderland SR2 7AQ.
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The nearest station is Park Lane (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SR2 7AQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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