The Railway in Pontcanna, Cardiff, is a vibrant community pub known for its inclusive atmosphere and a diverse mix of music genres. With a standing capacity of around 80, it hosts a free open mic night every Sunday, providing a platform for both original compositions and covers. Equipped with a PA system and guitar amp, it encourages local talent to showcase their creativity in a welcoming setting.
Pontcanna · Every Sunday · Free
The Railway Open Mic
Pontcanna (Cardiff)'s Sunday-night free open mic at 125 Cathedral Road, CF11 9PH — community pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Railway · Cardiff
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Railway Open Mic — Quick Facts
Pontcanna (Cardiff)'s Sunday-night free open mic at 125 Cathedral Road, CF11 9PH — community pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacityc. 80 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Railway125 Cathedral Road
Pontcanna
Cardiff CF11 9PH
Pontcanna, 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 Railway
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Pontcanna, Cardiff
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Cardiff open mic directory
The Night
The Railway is a Pontcanna/Cardiff community pub with a Sunday open mic.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
125 Cathedral Road, CF11 9PH. Bus 21, 25 from Cardiff Central.
The venue
Community pub. 18+. Capacity c. 80.
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 Railway’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
Every Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Railway
125 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9PH
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Cardiff live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cardiff open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
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.
125 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9PH.
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