Clwb Ifor Bach Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at Clwb Ifor Bach
Location: Clwb Ifor Bach

Clwb Ifor Bach Open Mic — Quick Facts

Cardiff's Monday-night free open mic at 11 Womanby Street, CF10 1BR — Welsh-language music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayMonday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~250 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

Clwb Ifor Bach 11 Womanby Street
City Centre
Cardiff CF10 1BR

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

Clwb Ifor Bach is Cardiff's Welsh-language music institution. Monday open mic uses the main stage with full backline.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

11 Womanby Street, CF10 1BR. 8 minutes from Cardiff Central.

The venue

Mid-size music venue. 18+. Capacity ~250.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Cardiff's Clwb Ifor Bach open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Clwb Ifor Bach open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Cardiff open mics the same week.

What backline does Clwb Ifor Bach provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at Clwb Ifor Bach open mic?

12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is Clwb Ifor Bach open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Cardiff mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to Clwb Ifor Bach open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in Cardiff.

Where is Clwb Ifor Bach?

11 Womanby Street, City Centre, Cardiff CF10 1BR.

What's the audience like on a Monday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Cardiff regulars who turn up across the Cardiff live music scene. Cardiff open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.