The Bank Vault is an independent live music venue and craft beer bar set in a restored 200 year old bank building on New Street in central Aberystwyth. It runs at least four live gigs a week across touring and local acts, with 14 keg lines behind the bar. Alongside the Sunday open mic it hosts a folk club, an experimental music night and songwriter showcases, all mixed by its own sound engineers.
Aberystwyth · Every other Sunday · Free
Bank Vault Open Mic
Aberystwyth's weekly open mic night at Bank Vault, every Wednesday with full backline provided.
Open mic at a glance Bank Vault · Aberystwyth
Sunday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
15 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 15 August 2026
Bank Vault Open Mic — Quick Facts
Aberystwyth's weekly open mic night at Bank Vault, every Wednesday with full backline provided.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start18:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Bank Vault1 New St
Aberystwyth SY23 2AT
Aberystwyth — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Bank Vault
About This Open Mic
Every other Sunday in Aberystwyth
Kicks off at 18:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Aberystwyth open mic directory
The Night
Bank Vault in Aberystwyth hosts a weekly open mic on Wednesday evenings. This is a lively pub and live music venue in the heart of Aberystwyth.
Sign-up process
Sign up from 7:30 PM on the night. Walk-ins are welcome.
Getting there
1 New St, Aberystwyth, SY23 2AT.
The venue
A pub and live music venue. 18+ policy. Full PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and keys are provided for performers.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Bank Vault’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
18:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every other Sunday Free entry
Find Bank Vault
1 New St, Aberystwyth SY23 2AT
Planning Your Sunday 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 Aberystwyth live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Aberystwyth open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Aberystwyth mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
1 New St, Aberystwyth SY23 2AT.
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