The Secret Garden Pub in Sunderland is a vibrant hub for local talent, regularly hosting open mic nights that welcome both original compositions and covers. With a flexible music policy and a well-equipped PA system, it provides an inviting atmosphere for artists across mixed genres. This grassroots venue fosters community engagement, making it a key player in Sunderland's music scene.
Tunstall Road · Every Thursday · Free
The Secret Garden Pub Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at The Secret Garden Pub in Sunderland, showcasing local talent in a friendly pub setting.
Open mic at a glance The Secret Garden Pub · Sunderland
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Secret Garden Pub Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night at The Secret Garden Pub in Sunderland, showcasing local talent in a friendly pub setting.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Secret Garden Pub1 Tunstall Rd
Tunstall Road
Sunderland SR1 3NQ
Tunstall Road, Sunderland — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Secret Garden Pub
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Tunstall Road, Sunderland
Kicks off at 19:30, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Sunderland open mic directory
The Night
The Secret Garden Pub in Sunderland hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This is a traditional pub and bar offering a welcoming atmosphere for performers and audience alike.
180 minutes, roughly 15 acts at 10 minutes each.
Sign-up process
Sign-ups are walk-in only, starting at 7:00 PM at the venue.
Getting there
1 Tunstall Rd, Sunderland, SR1 3NQ.
The venue
Pub and bar. 18+ policy. A welcoming local pub atmosphere.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Secret Garden Pub’s Thursday night runs.
19:00Sign-up
19:30Kick-off
Every Thursday 10-min slots Free entry
Find The Secret Garden Pub
1 Tunstall Rd, Tunstall Road, Sunderland SR1 3NQ
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Sunderland live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Sunderland open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Sunderland mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
1 Tunstall Rd, Tunstall Road, Sunderland SR1 3NQ.
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