The Skerries is a lively pub on Bangor's High Street widely regarded as the city's last stronghold for gigs and live music. It hosts jam sessions and gigs across a range of genres, with a back room ideal for bands and a monthly live rock night run by Aardvark Rock Disco and North Wales Metal. A genuine grass-roots venue for the North Wales music scene.
Bangor · Every 1st Sunday of the month · No fee listed
The Skerries Open Mic
374 High Street's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 1st Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
02:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Skerries
374 High StreetGetting there
374 High Street, Bangor LL57 1YE
The nearest station is Bangor (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
374 High Street, BangorAbout the night
The Skerries is a Bangor pub on the High Street that actively supports local bands and musicians putting on gigs, and holds an open mic night on the first Sunday of each month. It's a grassroots-minded venue where local performers can get a slot in a supportive setting. The first-Sunday session is a relaxed, free walk-up night from 8pm, open to musicians of all levels.
The Skerries is a lively pub on Bangor's High Street widely regarded as the city's last stronghold for gigs and live music. It hosts jam sessions and gigs across a range of genres, with a back room ideal for bands and a monthly live rock night run by Aardvark Rock Disco and North Wales Metal. A genuine grass-roots venue for the North Wales music scene.
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374 High Street · Every 1st Sunday of the month
The Skerries Open Mic
374 High Street's sunday open mic.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Skerries Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Skerries Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at The Skerries in Bangor, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 7 Oct 2026
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Verified active
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Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 20:00Starts in 23d 12h 20m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightSundayEvery 1st Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 6 Dec
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Skerries is a Bangor pub on the High Street that actively supports local bands and musicians putting on gigs, and holds an open mic night on the first Sunday of each month. It's a grassroots-minded venue where local performers can get a slot in a supportive setting. The first-Sunday session is a relaxed, free walk-up night from 8pm, open to musicians of all levels.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Skerries’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 20:00Starts in 23d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Sunday of the month
Venue closes02:30The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Skerries
374 High Street, Bangor LL57 1YE
Area374 High Street, Bangor
PostcodeLL57 1YE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bangor (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. The Skerries is in 374 High Street, Bangor — use LL57 1YE for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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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 kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bangor open mic nights for alternatives.
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Slot length varies — check with the host.
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The Skerries is in 374 High Street, Bangor LL57 1YE. Get directions, or see the other Liverpool open mics.
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The nearest station is Bangor (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LL57 1YE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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