The Kings in Cardiff offers a vibrant platform for both original music and covers, catering to a diverse array of genres. With a welcoming atmosphere, it provides a PA system to support grassroots artists in their creative pursuits. This venue is a staple for local musicians looking to connect with audiences in an intimate setting.
Cardiff · Every Tuesday · Free
The Kings Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at The Kings pub in Cardiff city centre.
Open mic at a glance The Kings · Cardiff
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
30 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Kings Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night at The Kings pub in Cardiff city centre.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Kings10 Churchill Way
Cardiff CF10 2DX
Cardiff — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Kings
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Cardiff
Start time — we’re on it, no info yet
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Cardiff open mic directory
The Night
The Kings on Churchill Way is a lively gay bar in Cardiff's LGBTQ+ quarter, known for drag nights and karaoke (Sundays and Thursdays) rather than an open mic. We found no evidence of a recurring open mic here — if you're after a Cardiff open-mic slot, the city's listings point elsewhere (such as Porter's on Tuesdays), not The Kings.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Kings’s Tuesday night runs.
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find The Kings
10 Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2DX
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Cardiff live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Cardiff's The Kings open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cardiff open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Cardiff mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
10 Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2DX.
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