The Live Lounge is one of Cardiff city centre's busiest live-music bars, at Unit 9 Queens West, The Friary (CF10 3FA). It runs live cover music seven days a week from midday until midnight — carefully sourced cover bands, duos and singers — before DJs take over with chart hits and sing-alongs until 4am. The room is adaptable, with tables cleared in the evening for a spacious dancefloor, and there's a full bar and restaurant serving pub grub, grills, burgers, pizza and pasta. It's a covers-and-party venue rather than an originals stage, but a reliable nightly stage for working musicians.
Cardiff · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Live Lounge Cardiff Open Mic
Cardiff open mic at The Live Lounge Cardiff — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
04:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Live Lounge Cardiff
CardiffGetting there
9 The Friary,
Cardiff CF10 3FA
Cardiff CF10 3FA
The nearest station is Cardiff Queen Street (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
CardiffAbout the night
The Live Lounge is Cardiff's flagship live-music bar on The Friary — seven days a week of cover bands, duos and singers from midday to midnight, then DJs and sing-alongs until the early hours. It used to run a Sunday open mic afternoon, but that's long gone: the venue now books professional cover acts only, and the old open mic listing has been marked inactive since around 2021. Great for a big night of live music, but not a spot to grab a slot yourself.
The Live Lounge is one of Cardiff city centre's busiest live-music bars, at Unit 9 Queens West, The Friary (CF10 3FA). It runs live cover music seven days a week from midday until midnight — carefully sourced cover bands, duos and singers — before DJs take over with chart hits and sing-alongs until 4am. The room is adaptable, with tables cleared in the evening for a spacious dancefloor, and there's a full bar and restaurant serving pub grub, grills, burgers, pizza and pasta. It's a covers-and-party venue rather than an originals stage, but a reliable nightly stage for working musicians.
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Cardiff · Every Sunday
The Live Lounge Cardiff Open Mic
Cardiff open mic at The Live Lounge Cardiff — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Apr 2026
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- No fee
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The Live Lounge Cardiff Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Live Lounge Cardiff Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Live Lounge Cardiff in Cardiff, 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 16 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 22m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
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About This Open Mic
The Live Lounge is Cardiff's flagship live-music bar on The Friary — seven days a week of cover bands, duos and singers from midday to midnight, then DJs and sing-alongs until the early hours. It used to run a Sunday open mic afternoon, but that's long gone: the venue now books professional cover acts only, and the old open mic listing has been marked inactive since around 2021. Great for a big night of live music, but not a spot to grab a slot yourself.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Live Lounge Cardiff’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Venue closes04:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Live Lounge Cardiff provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Live Lounge Cardiff
9 The Friary, Cardiff CF10 3FA
Address9 The Friary
AreaCardiff
PostcodeCF10 3FA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Cardiff Queen Street (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Live Lounge Cardiff in Cardiff; CF10 3FA 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 Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Live Lounge Cardiff provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The nearest station is Cardiff Queen Street (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CF10 3FA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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