Tipsy Owl Open Mic

Tipsy Owl runs an open mic every Wednesday in Cardiff. Sign-up opens at 6:30pm and the night kicks off around 7pm. 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.

Tipsy Owl in Pontypridd hosts a weekly open mic on Wednesday evenings. This lively bar and cafe offers a welcoming atmosphere for performers of all ages.

Sign-up process Performers can sign up in person at the venue from 6:30 PM.

Getting there The, 5 High St, Pontypridd, CF37 1QJ.

The venue A bar and cafe with a beer garden. All ages are welcome. A full PA system, microphones, guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and keyboard are provided for performers.

About Tipsy Owl

Tipsy Owl 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.

Planning your Wednesday night

Sign-up opens at 6:30pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut.

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.

If Wednesday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Cardiff open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.