Cockett Inn Open Mic

Cockett Inn runs an open mic monthly on Thursdays in Swansea. 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 Swansea open mic directory.

Cockett Inn in Swansea hosts a monthly open mic on Thursday evenings. This is a traditional pub offering food, drinks, and entertainment.

Sign-up process

Sign up by walking in. The event starts at 8pm, so arrive early to secure a slot.

Getting there

Waunarlwydd Road, Y Cocyd, SA2 0GB.

The venue

Traditional pub. 18+ age policy. Offers a range of food and drinks, and hosts regular live music and quiz nights.

About Cockett Inn

Cockett Inn is one of Swansea'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 8pm. 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 Swansea 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.