Every Sunday in Upper Llanover, Abergavenny
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Abergavenny open mic directory
Upper Llanover · Monthly on Sundays · Free
The Goose & Cuckoo Open Mic
Upper Llanover's sunday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Goose & Cuckoo · Abergavenny
Sunday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
The Goose & Cuckoo Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Goose & CuckooUpper Llanover
Abergavenny
Upper Llanover, Abergavenny — 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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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
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
A Grade II-listed country pub high up at Upper Llanover near Abergavenny, the Goose & Cuckoo hosts an open mic on the last Sunday of every month from 7pm. It's an inclusive session — bands, singers and spoken-word performers all welcome — set in a characterful free house known for its real ale and remote hillside setting. Free for performers and audience alike.
About The Goose & Cuckoo
The Goose & Cuckoo is a remote, Grade II-listed country pub up at Upper Llanover in the Monmouthshire hills near Abergavenny, the kind of well-hidden local that rewards the drive. It hosts an open-mic night on the last Sunday of every month and often draws impromptu live sessions from local musicians, alongside its annual Goosefest. A characterful, real-ale-led spot for relaxed acoustic and folk music.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Abergavenny live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Abergavenny's The Goose & Cuckoo open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Abergavenny open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Abergavenny mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Upper Llanover, Abergavenny.
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