The Cambrian Inn is a traditional village pub tucked into the scenic Clydach Gorge near Abergavenny, with a cosy layout and a log-burning stove. It hosts an open mic every Sunday with a kind, welcoming environment that's great for beginners finding their feet on stage. A games room, quiz night and the gorge setting make it a friendly little grassroots spot.
Station Road, Clydach · Every Sunday · Free
The Cambrian Inn Open Mic
Clydach's Sunday-afternoon free open mic at The Cambrian Inn, Station Road, NP7 0LY — Brecon Beacons village, acoustic, all ages.
Open mic at a glance The Cambrian Inn · Abergavenny
Sunday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
20 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Cambrian Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Clydach's Sunday-afternoon free open mic at The Cambrian Inn, Station Road, NP7 0LY — Brecon Beacons village, acoustic, all ages.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start17:00
Sign-up14:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacityc. 40 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Cambrian InnStation Road
Station Road, Clydach
Abergavenny NP7 0LY
Station Road, Clydach, Abergavenny — 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 The Cambrian Inn
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Station Road, Clydach, Abergavenny
Kicks off at 17:00, sign-up from 14:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Abergavenny open mic directory
The Night
The Cambrian Inn is a traditional village pub tucked into the scenic Clydach Gorge near Abergavenny, at the foot of the Brecon Beacons, and it runs a friendly weekly open mic every Sunday from 5pm to 7.30pm. Entry is free and performers get a free drink. It's an unusually open-armed night — everything from acoustic, folk and blues through to poetry, comedy, storytelling and even sea shanties is welcome — with a kind, supportive atmosphere that's especially good for beginners. Sign-up is at the bar on the day.
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 The Cambrian Inn’s Sunday night runs.
14:30Sign-up
17:00Kick-off
19:30Last songs
22:30Venue closes
Every Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Cambrian Inn
Station Road, Station Road, Clydach, Abergavenny NP7 0LY
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 14:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 19:30. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Abergavenny live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 14:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Abergavenny open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Abergavenny mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Station Road, Station Road, Clydach, Abergavenny NP7 0LY.
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