Every Thursday in Mill Road, Cambridge
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
15-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Cambridge open mic directory
Mill Road · Every Thursday · Free
The White Swan Open Mic
City Centre's thursday-night free open mic at **The White Swan** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Open mic at a glance The White Swan · Cambridge
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
15 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The White Swan Open Mic — Quick Facts
City Centre's thursday-night free open mic at **The White Swan** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length15 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The White Swan107-109 Mill Road
Mill Road
Cambridge CB1 2AZ
Mill Road, Cambridge — 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
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The White Swan runs an open mic every Thursday in City Centre, Cambridge, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Cambridge's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/England/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular thursdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Cambridge open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.
About The White Swan
The White Swan runs an open mic every Thursday in City Centre, Cambridge, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Cambridge's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/England/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
### Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular thursdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
### What to expect
Cambridge open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Cambridge live music scene.
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107-109 Mill Road, Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 2AZ
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Cambridge's The White Swan open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cambridge open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Cambridge mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
107-109 Mill Road, Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 2AZ.
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