The Wig & Pen Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Wig & Pen
Location: The Wig & Pen

The Wig & Pen Open Mic — Quick Facts

Swansea open mic at The Wig & Pen — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.

✓ Verified active Last verified 28 Apr 2026 Source: google.com + venue confirmation

The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayWednesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity–

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

The Wig & Pen 134-136 St Helen's Rd
Swansea
Swansea SA1 4BL

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

Vocal mics

In-house engineer

The Wig & Pen is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Swansea. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.

Pending verification

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Getting there

134-136 St Helen's Rd, Swansea SA1 4BL.

Photos

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Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Swansea's The Wig & Pen open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Wig & Pen open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Swansea open mics the same week.

What backline does The Wig & Pen 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 Wig & Pen open mic?

12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is The Wig & Pen open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Wig & Pen 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 Wig & Pen?

134-136 St Helen's Rd, Swansea SA1 4BL.

What's the audience like on a Wednesday night?

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