The Corn Exchange is a 500-capacity live music venue and events space in the heart of Newport's High Street (NP20 1AA), housed in the historic Old Post Office / Exchange House. It opened in March 2024 as a mid-size venue for South East Wales, catering to bands and performers who have outgrown the area's smaller rooms, and programmes touring and local acts across rock, indie, alternative, country and pop. The room has a professional PA and stage, and the venue welcomes both original artists and covers. It is among Wales' newer purpose-built grassroots-to-mid-tier music spaces.
Newport · Monthly on Fridays · No fee listed
The Corn Exchange Open Mic
Newport open mic at The Corn Exchange — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 5 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Monthly on Fridays |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | cornexchangenewport.com |
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| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Monthly on FridaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Fridays
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 Corn Exchange
High StGetting there
Exchange House the Old Post Office, High St,
Newport NP20 1AA
Newport NP20 1AA
The nearest station is Newport (rail station), about 5 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
High St, NewportAbout the night
The Corn Exchange is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Newport. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
Exchange House the Old Post Office, High St, Newport NP20 1AA.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Corn Exchange is a 500-capacity live music venue and events space in the heart of Newport's High Street (NP20 1AA), housed in the historic Old Post Office / Exchange House. It opened in March 2024 as a mid-size venue for South East Wales, catering to bands and performers who have outgrown the area's smaller rooms, and programmes touring and local acts across rock, indie, alternative, country and pop. The room has a professional PA and stage, and the venue welcomes both original artists and covers. It is among Wales' newer purpose-built grassroots-to-mid-tier music spaces.
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High St · Monthly on Fridays
The Corn Exchange Open Mic
Newport open mic at The Corn Exchange — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 5 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Corn Exchange Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Corn Exchange Open Mic runs on Fridays (monthly) at The Corn Exchange in Newport, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 5 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitecornexchangenewport.com
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NightFridayMonthly on Fridays
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Corn Exchange is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Newport. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
Exchange House the Old Post Office, High St, Newport NP20 1AA.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Corn Exchange’s Friday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Fridays
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Monthly on Fridays
Getting there
High St, Newport, NP20 1AA - the map is below.
Kit
The Corn Exchange provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Corn Exchange
Exchange House the Old Post Office, High St, Newport NP20 1AA
AddressExchange House the Old Post Office, High St
AreaHigh St, Newport
PostcodeNP20 1AA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Newport (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Corn Exchange is in High St, Newport — use NP20 1AA 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
Foundry Social, The Horse & Groom, The Horse & Groom and Legends Club
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Corn Exchange provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Corn Exchange provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Exchange House the Old Post Office, High St, Newport NP20 1AA.
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The nearest station is Newport (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NP20 1AA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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20
Definitely Oasis
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15
Skids + Theatre Of Hate
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View details›
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20
Definitely Oasis
Cardiff
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The Corn Exchange open mic in brief. The Corn Exchange open mic runs monthly on Fridays from 20:00 (no fee listed). Coming back with a full band? The Corn Exchange’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. The open mics near Newport are listed by day, for another night this week.
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10 — What's on at The Corn Exchange
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