The Wynnstay is a traditional coaching inn, hotel and restaurant on Heol Maengwyn in the centre of Machynlleth. Its bar hosts regular events, including live folk music sessions. A bilingual trad session of Welsh, Irish and American tunes and Welsh songs meets there twice a month.
Machynlleth · Every other Friday · No fee listed
The Wynnstay Open Mic
Town centre's friday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every other Friday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every other FridayHow the night runs
Every other Friday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Wynnstay
Town centreGetting there
Heol Maengwyn,
Town centre, Machynlleth SY20 8AE
Town centre, Machynlleth SY20 8AE
The nearest station is Machynlleth (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Town centre, MachynllethAbout the night
A trad session at The Wynnstay in Machynlleth on the first and third Friday of each month from 8pm. It covers Welsh, Irish, American and other tunes plus Welsh songs, and Welsh and English speakers are both welcome. The organisers occasionally move it, so check before travelling.
The Wynnstay is a traditional coaching inn, hotel and restaurant on Heol Maengwyn in the centre of Machynlleth. Its bar hosts regular events, including live folk music sessions. A bilingual trad session of Welsh, Irish and American tunes and Welsh songs meets there twice a month.
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Town centre · Every other Friday
The Wynnstay Open Mic
Town centre's friday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Wynnstay · Machynlleth
Friday
Open mic night
Oct 2026
Listed since
13 Oct
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No fee
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Last updated: 13 October 2026
The Wynnstay Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightFridayEvery other Friday
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
A trad session at The Wynnstay in Machynlleth on the first and third Friday of each month from 8pm. It covers Welsh, Irish, American and other tunes plus Welsh songs, and Welsh and English speakers are both welcome. The organisers occasionally move it, so check before travelling.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Wynnstay’s Friday night runs.
Every other Friday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Wynnstay
Heol Maengwyn, Town centre, Machynlleth SY20 8AE
AddressHeol Maengwyn
AreaTown centre, Machynlleth
PostcodeSY20 8AE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Machynlleth (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Wynnstay is in Town centre, Machynlleth — use SY20 8AE for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Machynlleth's The Wynnstay open mic.
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Heol Maengwyn, Town centre, Machynlleth SY20 8AE.
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The nearest station is Machynlleth (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SY20 8AE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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