The Cellar sits in the cellars of 25-26 Quay Street in Cardigan, sharing its entrance with the Castle Cafe above. It is a small, dedicated live music room — a full-time stage, vinyl and memorabilia on the walls, comfortable seating and a well-stocked bar leaning on local ales. The weekly Thursday open mic is free to get into and is the friendliest way for a Ceredigion performer to get a first set in front of people - the rest of the week the room hosts touring and regional acts. Doors and bar open at 7:30pm with performances from 8:30pm and last entry at 9:30pm.
Cardigan · Every Thursday · Free
The Cellar Open Mic
Cardigan's weekly open mic night at The Cellar, every Tuesday from 8 PM with free entry and full PA.
Open mic at a glance The Cellar · Cardigan
Thursday
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
The Cellar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cardigan's weekly open mic night at The Cellar, every Tuesday from 8 PM with free entry and full PA.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Cellar25
Cardigan SA43 1HU
Cardigan — 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 The Cellar
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Cardigan
Kicks off at 20:30, 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 Cardigan open mic directory
The Night
The Cellar in Cardigan hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This live music venue offers a vibrant atmosphere for performers and audience alike.
Sign-up process
Sign up from 7:30 PM on the night. Walk-in sign-ups only.
Getting there
25, 26 Quay St, Cardigan, SA43 1HU.
The venue
Live music venue/bar. 18+ policy. Full PA provided.
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 The Cellar’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:30Kick-off
01:00Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
Find The Cellar
25, Cardigan SA43 1HU
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 Cardigan 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 Cardigan 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 Cardigan mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
25, Cardigan SA43 1HU.
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