The Kings Open Mic

The Kings Open Mic — Quick Facts

Weekly open mic night at The Kings pub in Cardiff city centre.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayTuesday

Start

Sign-up walk-in

Slot length–

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity–

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

The Kings 10 Churchill Way
Cardiff
Cardiff

Contact

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

Highlights

Free entry

PA provided

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

2 vocal mics

In-house engineer

The Kings runs an open mic every Tuesday in Cardiff. 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.

The Kings in Cardiff hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This is a traditional pub known for its live music.

Details on duration, number of acts, and slot length are not specified.

Sign-up process

Sign-up details are not specified online. It is likely a walk-in sign-up on the night.

Getting there

10 Churchill Way, CF10 2DX.

The venue

Traditional pub. 18+ policy.

About The Kings

The Kings 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.

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Planning your Tuesday night

Slot allocation is decided on the night, so turn up early to put your name down. 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.

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Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Cardiff's The Kings open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Kings open mic?

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

What backline does The Kings provide?

PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp. Need a venue with full backline? Try the backline filter.

How long is a slot at The Kings open mic?

Slot length varies — check with the host on the night.

Is The Kings open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Kings open mic?

Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band. For full-band-friendly mics, filter the directory by backline.

Where is The Kings?

10 Churchill Way, Cardiff.

What's the audience like on a Tuesday night?

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

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