Bar Loco — Quick Facts
Leazes Park Rd's saturday-night free open mic at **Bar Loco** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 6:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
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Bar Loco
22 Leazes Park Road
Leazes Park Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PG
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About Bar Loco
Bar Loco is a grassroots music venue in Leazes Park Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
This listing is part of the Newcastle upon Tyne venue directory.
Bar Loco runs an open mic every Saturday in Leazes Park Rd, Newcastle, starting at **7pm** with free entry for performers and audience. Known for **poetry only**. It's one of Newcastle's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.thecourieronline.co.uk/best-open-mics-in-newcastle/). Sign-up opens at **6:30pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **10-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. poetry, spoken_word performers all welcome. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **6:30pm** at the venue. Popular saturdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in. ### What to expect Newcastle open-mic crowds are warm and loud-applauding — Geordie audiences want you to do well. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Poetry only" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
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22 Leazes Park Road, Leazes Park Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4PG