The Magic Lantern is an independent cinema and live music venue on Corbett Square in Tywyn, on the Cardigan Bay coast. Every Friday is a live music night with a bar open until midnight, covering everything from rock and roll and ska to folk and classical harp. Its monthly open mic has run since 2011 and welcomes performers aged 8 to 80.
Tywyn · Every 1st Friday of the month · £3.00
The Magic Lantern Cinema Open Mic
Town centre's friday open mic. 15-min slots.
Kick-off 21:00. 15-minute slots. £3.00 entry.
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| Night | Every 1st Friday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | £3.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Friday of the monthHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Magic Lantern Cinema
Town centreGetting there
Corbett Square,
Town centre, Tywyn LL36 9DF
Town centre, Tywyn LL36 9DF
The nearest station is Tywyn (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Town centre, TywynAbout the night
A monthly music open mic at The Magic Lantern in Tywyn on the first Friday of each month at 9pm, with the bar open from 8pm. It has run since 2011. Performers must book a 15 minute slot in advance through the venue, it is music only, and vocals must be accompanied by live instruments. Entry is 3 pounds.
The Magic Lantern is an independent cinema and live music venue on Corbett Square in Tywyn, on the Cardigan Bay coast. Every Friday is a live music night with a bar open until midnight, covering everything from rock and roll and ska to folk and classical harp. Its monthly open mic has run since 2011 and welcomes performers aged 8 to 80.
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Town centre · Every 1st Friday of the month · £3.00
The Magic Lantern Cinema Open Mic
Town centre's friday open mic. 15-min slots.
Open mic at a glance The Magic Lantern Cinema · Tywyn
Friday
Open mic night
Oct 2026
Listed since
13 Oct
Last verified
£3.00
Entry
15 min
Slot length
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Last updated: 13 October 2026
The Magic Lantern Cinema Open Mic — Quick Facts
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightFridayEvery 1st Friday of the monthNext: Fri 6 Nov
Starts21:00start time
Sign-upOnlinesign-up
Slots15minutes each
Music starts around 21:00. Sign-up is online, in advance. Slots run about 15 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightFri 6 Nov · 21:00Starts in 13d 18h 22m
Entry£3.00
Sign-upOnline, in advance
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
A monthly music open mic at The Magic Lantern in Tywyn on the first Friday of each month at 9pm, with the bar open from 8pm. It has run since 2011. Performers must book a 15 minute slot in advance through the venue, it is music only, and vocals must be accompanied by live instruments. Entry is 3 pounds.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
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 Magic Lantern Cinema’s Friday night runs.
21:00
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Magic Lantern Cinema
Corbett Square, Town centre, Tywyn LL36 9DF
AddressCorbett Square
AreaTown centre, Tywyn
PostcodeLL36 9DF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Tywyn (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Magic Lantern Cinema in Town centre, Tywyn; LL36 9DF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 21:00. Entry is £3.00. The Magic Lantern Cinema provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Magic Lantern Cinema provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Entry is £3.00. For free alternatives, filter the directory.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Corbett Square, Town centre, Tywyn LL36 9DF.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Tywyn regulars across the Tywyn open mic scene. Tywyn open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Tywyn (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LL36 9DF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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