Every Sunday in Town Centre, Cowbridge
Kicks off at 15:00, sign-up from 14:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Cowbridge open mic directory
Town Centre · Monthly on Sundays · Free
The Horse & Groom Open Mic
Cowbridge's open mic on the first Sunday of each month at The Horse & Groom, 19 High Street, CF71 7AD.
Open mic at a glance The Horse & Groom · Cowbridge
Sunday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
28 May
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 13 Jun 2026
The Horse & Groom Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cowbridge's open mic on the first Sunday of each month at The Horse & Groom, 19 High Street, CF71 7AD.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start15:00
Sign-up14:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity~60 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Horse & Groom19 High Street
Town Centre
Cowbridge CF71 7AD
Town Centre, Cowbridge — 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
The Horse & Groom on Cowbridge's High Street hosts an open mic on the first Sunday of each month — an afternoon session in this Vale of Glamorgan market town.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
19 High Street, CF71 7AD. Cowbridge has no rail station — buses from Cardiff (30 minutes) and Bridgend (20 minutes).
The venue
Traditional pub. All ages. Capacity ~60. Full bar.
About The Horse & Groom
The Horse & Groom is a live music venue in Town Centre, Cowbridge, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Horse & Groom provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 14:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 18:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Cowbridge live music scene.
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19 High Street, Town Centre, Cowbridge CF71 7AD
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Cowbridge's The Horse & Groom open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 14:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cowbridge open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Cowbridge mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
19 High Street, Town Centre, Cowbridge CF71 7AD.
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