The Lyceum Folk and Acoustic Club is a long-running folk club that meets upstairs at the Crindau Constitutional Club on Malpas Road in Newport. It alternates booked guest nights featuring touring folk and acoustic artists with Singer's Nights, where members and visitors take the floor themselves. It is the main dedicated folk and acoustic institution in the city and draws performers from across Gwent and the Valleys.
Crindau · Every Thursday · Free
Lyceum Folk & Acoustic Club Open Mic
Crindau's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Lyceum Folk & Acoustic Club · Newport
Thursday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
05 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 5 August 2026
Lyceum Folk & Acoustic Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Lyceum Folk & Acoustic ClubCrindau Constitutional Club, Malpas Road
Crindau
Newport NP20 5PL
Crindau, Newport — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Lyceum Folk & Acoustic Club
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Crindau, Newport
Kicks off at 20:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Newport open mic directory
The Night
A long-running folk and acoustic club meeting every Thursday at 8.30pm upstairs at the Crindau Constitutional Club on Malpas Road. The club alternates booked guest concerts with Singer's Nights, and it is the Singer's Nights that carry the open floor, so a performer turning up to play should aim for one of those. It is the main dedicated folk and acoustic institution in Newport and draws performers from across Gwent and the Valleys. Contact the club to check which format is on before travelling.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Lyceum Folk & Acoustic Club’s Thursday night runs.
20:30Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
Find Lyceum Folk & Acoustic Club
Crindau Constitutional Club, Malpas Road, Crindau, Newport NP20 5PL
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newport open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Newport mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Crindau Constitutional Club, Malpas Road, Crindau, Newport NP20 5PL.
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