Every Thursday in Cardiff
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Cardiff · Every Thursday · Free
Cambrian Tap Open Mic
Weekly open mic night in Cardiff's Cambrian Tap, a lively pub with live music and a welcoming atmosphere.
Open mic at a glance Cambrian Tap · Cardiff
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Cambrian Tap Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night in Cardiff's Cambrian Tap, a lively pub with live music and a welcoming atmosphere.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Cambrian Tap51 St Mary St
Cardiff
Cardiff — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Cambrian Tap in Cardiff hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. Cambrian Tap is a lively pub known for its regular live music and friendly vibe.
150 minutes, roughly 15 acts at 10 minutes each.
Sign-up process
Sign up from 7:30pm on the night. Walk-in sign-ups are taken at the venue.
Getting there
51 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AD.
The venue
Pub. 18+ policy. Known for live music and a welcoming atmosphere.
About Cambrian Tap
The Cambrian Tap stands on the corner of St Mary Street and Caroline Street (Chip Alley) in the heart of Cardiff city centre — a craft-beer refit of a traditional pub with two changing real ales, a garden, Wi-Fi and a dog-friendly welcome. It's a busy city-centre spot that regularly hosts live music alongside quiz, comedy and karaoke nights, making it a handy mixed-genre stage for both originals and covers. A house PA, guitar and bass amps and a couple of vocal mics keep things plugged in. Generally open noon to midnight daily, with later hours toward the weekend. Part of the S.A. Brain estate.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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 Cardiff live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Cardiff's Cambrian Tap open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cardiff open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Cardiff mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
51 St Mary St, Cardiff.
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