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.
City Centre · Every Thursday · Free
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.
Open mic at a glance Porter's · Bangor
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Porter's Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bangor's Thursday-night free open mic at 76 High Street, LL57 1NN — student-friendly bar, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
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
Porter's76 High Street
City Centre
Bangor LL57 1NN
City Centre, Bangor — 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 Porter's
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in City Centre, Bangor
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 Bangor open mic directory
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.
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 Porter's’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
Every Thursday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Porter's
76 High Street, City Centre, Bangor LL57 1NN
Planning Your Thursday 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 Bangor live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Bangor's Porter's open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bangor 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 Bangor mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
76 High Street, City Centre, Bangor LL57 1NN.
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