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.
Sunderland · Every Thursday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:00. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:00Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:00 Sign-up· Walk-in
19:30 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
23:30 Close (tbc)
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04 — Find The Secret Garden Pub
Tunstall RoadGetting there
1 Tunstall Rd,
Tunstall Road, Sunderland SR1 3NQ
Tunstall Road, Sunderland SR1 3NQ
The nearest station is University (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided · 4 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Tunstall Road, SunderlandAbout 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.
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.
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Tunstall Road · Every Thursday
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. Starts at 19:30.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 21 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Secret Garden Pub Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Secret Garden Pub Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Secret Garden Pub in Sunderland, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 21 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 19:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:00 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:30Starts in 6d 11h 49m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:30start time
Sign-up19:00Walk-in
Slots10minutes each
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About This Open Mic
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 systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Secret Garden Pub’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:30Starts in 6d 11h 49m
Sign-up opens19:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off19:30Every Thursday
Slots10minutes each
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Secret Garden Pub provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:00 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 10 minutes.
Find The Secret Garden Pub
1 Tunstall Rd, Tunstall Road, Sunderland SR1 3NQ
Address1 Tunstall Rd
AreaTunstall Road, Sunderland
PostcodeSR1 3NQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is University (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Secret Garden Pub is in Tunstall Road, Sunderland — use SR1 3NQ 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 Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. The Secret Garden Pub provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
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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.
The Secret Garden Pub provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Secret Garden Pub's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Sunderland open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
1 Tunstall Rd, Tunstall Road, Sunderland SR1 3NQ.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Sunderland regulars across the Sunderland open mic scene. Sunderland open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is University (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SR1 3NQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Sunderland open mics.
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The Secret Garden Pub open mic in brief. The Secret Garden Pub open mic runs every Thursday from 19:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:00 and slots run about 10 minutes. The Secret Garden Pub’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Sunderland are listed by day.
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