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PLAY

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PLAY books Punk Rock, Pop, Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Middlesbrough alternative bar, live music venue and arcade

Venue at a glance PLAY · Middlesbrough

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Capacity

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Live music

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Start time

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Backline

bring owngear

Punk Rock

Books

originals+2 more

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

PLAY — Quick Facts

Middlesbrough alternative bar, live music venue and arcade

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Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

PLAY 8 Cannon Park Way
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough TS1 5JU

Genres

Punk Rock Pop Tribute Act

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About PLAY

PLAY is a grassroots music venue in Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

PLAY books Punk Rock, Pop, Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Middlesbrough venue directory.

PLAY is Middlesbrough's alternative bar, live-music venue and arcade at 8 Cannon Park Way (TS1 5JU), trading on craft beer, pizza, arcade games and a busy gig calendar. It programmes original rock, punk and pop-punk nights — recent bills include 4Play with Tired of Fighting, Motions, Monvrchs and Rare Breed — alongside tribute shows (a pop-punk Taylor Swift night with DJs between bands), music bingo and stand-up comedy, often with free entry. Dog-friendly and self-styled as 'the Boro alternative', it's a genuine grassroots room for the local scene.

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8 Cannon Park Way, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS1 5JU

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What equipment does PLAY provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Middlesbrough venue directory.

What genres does PLAY book?

PLAY books Punk Rock, Pop, Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at PLAY?

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Does PLAY have open mic nights?

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Where is PLAY?

8 Cannon Park Way, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS1 5JU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Middlesbrough venues nearby.

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