Ffos Caerffili is a market and food court on Cardiff Road in Caerphilly, a short walk from Caerphilly Castle. It is built from repurposed shipping containers and houses over 20 independent traders selling street food, drinks, produce and handmade goods. The site runs community events alongside the market, including a monthly open mic night with live music, spoken word, comedy and storytelling.
Caerphilly · Every 3rd Thursday of the month · No fee listed
Ffos Caerffili Open Mic
Caerphilly's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 18:30. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every 3rd Thursday of the month |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians · Spoken word artists · Poets · Comedians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 3rd Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
18:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
18:30 Kick-off
21:30 Last songs
04 — Find Ffos Caerffili
CaerphillyGetting there
Cardiff Road,
Caerphilly CF83 1FN
Caerphilly CF83 1FN
The nearest station is Caerphilly (rail station), about 5 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
CaerphillyAbout the night
Open mic night on the third Thursday of every month, 6.30pm to 9.30pm, hosted by Anna Young. Live music and acoustic sets, spoken word and poetry, comedy and storytelling are all welcome, and performers of every experience level can take part. Performer slots are available on the night, so arrive early to sign up.
Ffos Caerffili is a market and food court on Cardiff Road in Caerphilly, a short walk from Caerphilly Castle. It is built from repurposed shipping containers and houses over 20 independent traders selling street food, drinks, produce and handmade goods. The site runs community events alongside the market, including a monthly open mic night with live music, spoken word, comedy and storytelling.
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Caerphilly · Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Ffos Caerffili Open Mic
Caerphilly's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Ffos Caerffili · Caerphilly
Thursday
Open mic night
Nov 2026
Listed since
04 Nov
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No fee
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Last updated: 4 November 2026
Ffos Caerffili Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightThursdayEvery 3rd Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts18:30until 21:30
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
Music starts around 18:30, finishing about 21:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 18:30Starts in 14d 20h 27m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Spoken word artists · Poets · Comedians
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
Open mic night on the third Thursday of every month, 6.30pm to 9.30pm, hosted by Anna Young. Live music and acoustic sets, spoken word and poetry, comedy and storytelling are all welcome, and performers of every experience level can take part. Performer slots are available on the night, so arrive early to sign up.
The kit 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 Ffos Caerffili’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 18:30Starts in 14d 20h 27m
Kick-off18:30Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Music ends21:30Last act finishes
How often
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 17 Dec · Thu 21 Jan
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Ffos Caerffili
Cardiff Road, Caerphilly CF83 1FN
AddressCardiff Road
AreaCaerphilly
PostcodeCF83 1FN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Caerphilly (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Ffos Caerffili is in Caerphilly — use CF83 1FN for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 21:30. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Cardiff Road, Caerphilly CF83 1FN.
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The nearest station is Caerphilly (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CF83 1FN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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