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.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Cambrian Tap
51 St Mary St
Cardiff
Cardiff
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
Cambrian Tap runs an open mic every Thursday in Cardiff. Sign-up opens at 7:30pm and the night kicks off around 8pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Cardiff open mic directory.
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
Cambrian Tap is one of Cardiff's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.
Planning your Thursday night
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. Note: this is a 18+ venue.
It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.
If Thursday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Cardiff open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.
Part of the Cardiff live music scene.
Find Cambrian Tap
51 St Mary St, Cardiff