Porter's in Bangor's City Centre is a vibrant hub for local talent, hosting a free open mic every Thursday night. With a standing capacity of around 80, this intimate venue welcomes a mix of genres, encouraging both original compositions and covers. Equipped with a PA system and guitar amp, it offers a supportive space for emerging artists to showcase their skills in a relaxed, student-friendly atmosphere.
Bangor · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Porter's Open Mic
Bangor's Thursday-night free open mic at 76 High Street, LL57 1NN — student-friendly bar, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 19 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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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| Capacity | c. 80 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | portersbangor.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Porter's
City CentreGetting there
76 High Street,
City Centre, Bangor LL57 1NN
City Centre, Bangor LL57 1NN
The nearest station is Bangor (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
City Centre, BangorAbout the night
Porter's is a Bangor student-area bar with a Thursday open mic — songwriters, acoustic acts.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
76 High Street, LL57 1NN. 8 minutes from Bangor Rail.
The venue
Student-area bar. 18+. Capacity c. 80.
Porter's in Bangor's City Centre is a vibrant hub for local talent, hosting a free open mic every Thursday night. With a standing capacity of around 80, this intimate venue welcomes a mix of genres, encouraging both original compositions and covers. Equipped with a PA system and guitar amp, it offers a supportive space for emerging artists to showcase their skills in a relaxed, student-friendly atmosphere.
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City Centre · Every Thursday
Porter's Open Mic
Bangor's Thursday-night free open mic at 76 High Street, LL57 1NN — student-friendly bar, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 19 Aug
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Porter's Open Mic — Quick Facts
Porter's Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Porter's in Bangor, starting at 20:00. Bangor's Thursday-night free open mic at 76 High Street, LL57 1NN — student-friendly bar, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 19 Aug 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 07m
Age18+
Capacityc. 80 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteportersbangor.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Porter's is a Bangor student-area bar with a Thursday open mic — songwriters, acoustic acts.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
76 High Street, LL57 1NN. 8 minutes from Bangor Rail.
The venue
Student-area bar. 18+. Capacity c. 80.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How Porter's’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 07m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Porter's provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Porter's
76 High Street, City Centre, Bangor LL57 1NN
Address76 High Street
AreaCity Centre, Bangor
PostcodeLL57 1NN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bangor (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Porter's in City Centre, Bangor; LL57 1NN is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
ink. Art Gallery & Lounge, Hot Water Comedy Club, The Albert and The Skerries
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Porter's provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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Porter's provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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76 High Street, City Centre, Bangor LL57 1NN.
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The nearest station is Bangor (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LL57 1NN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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