Every Thursday in Town Centre, Porthcawl
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Porthcawl open mic directory
Town Centre · Every Thursday · Free
The Rock Inn Open Mic
Porthcawl's Thursday-night free open mic at 98 John Street, CF36 3DT — seaside pub, acoustic, walk-in.
Open mic at a glance The Rock Inn · Porthcawl
Thursday
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 Rock Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Porthcawl's Thursday-night free open mic at 98 John Street, CF36 3DT — seaside pub, acoustic, walk-in.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity~60 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Rock Inn98 John Street
Town Centre
Porthcawl CF36 3DT
Town Centre, Porthcawl — 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 Rock Inn on John Street in Porthcawl runs a weekly Thursday open mic — a seaside town pub with a reliable acoustic night on the South Wales coast.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
98 John Street, CF36 3DT. Porthcawl has no rail station — nearest is Bridgend (15 minutes by bus).
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+. Capacity ~60. Full bar.
About The Rock Inn
The Rock Inn is a live music venue in Town Centre, Porthcawl, 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 Rock Inn provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Porthcawl live music scene.
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98 John Street, Town Centre, Porthcawl CF36 3DT
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Porthcawl's The Rock Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Porthcawl 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 Porthcawl mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
98 John Street, Town Centre, Porthcawl CF36 3DT.
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