ink. is an independent art gallery and lounge bar on Abergele Road in central Colwyn Bay, combining exhibition space with a licensed bar and a small performance area. It programmes a mix of free community events and ticketed nights, including a jazz lounge and an electronic music night. The fortnightly Sunday open mic is its main open floor session.
Colwyn Bay · Every other Sunday · No fee listed
ink. Art Gallery & Lounge Open Mic
Town Centre's sunday open mic.
Kick-off 15:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 31 Oct 202615:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every other Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians · Spoken word artists |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every other SundayHow the night runs
Every other Sunday
Check the date before you goRunning order
15:00 Kick-off
20:30 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find ink. Art Gallery & Lounge
Town CentreGetting there
7 Abergele Road,
Town Centre, Colwyn Bay LL29 7RS
Town Centre, Colwyn Bay LL29 7RS
The nearest station is Colwyn Bay (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Town Centre, Colwyn BayAbout the night
Fortnightly Sunday afternoon open mic at ink. gallery in Colwyn Bay, running on alternate Sundays with dates published through to December 2026. Open to musicians, poets, comedians and storytellers of any level. Slots are booked in advance via the gallery's apply page rather than on the door. Note the gallery's own listing copy elsewhere says from 2pm while its event record gives 3pm to 8.30pm, so confirm the start with the venue.
ink. is an independent art gallery and lounge bar on Abergele Road in central Colwyn Bay, combining exhibition space with a licensed bar and a small performance area. It programmes a mix of free community events and ticketed nights, including a jazz lounge and an electronic music night. The fortnightly Sunday open mic is its main open floor session.
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Town Centre · Every other Sunday
ink. Art Gallery & Lounge Open Mic
Town Centre's sunday open mic. Starts at 15:00.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 31 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
ink. Art Gallery & Lounge Open Mic — Quick Facts
ink. Art Gallery & Lounge Open Mic runs on Sundays (fortnightly) at ink. Art Gallery & Lounge in Colwyn Bay, starting at 15:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 31 Oct 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See ink. Art Gallery & Lounge’s venue page →
The night starts at 15:00 and runs to about 20:30. Sign-up is online, in advance. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upOnline, in advance
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians · Spoken word artists
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightSundayEvery other Sunday
Starts15:00until 20:30
Sign-upOnlinesign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Fortnightly Sunday afternoon open mic at ink. gallery in Colwyn Bay, running on alternate Sundays with dates published through to December 2026. Open to musicians, poets, comedians and storytellers of any level. Slots are booked in advance via the gallery's apply page rather than on the door. Note the gallery's own listing copy elsewhere says from 2pm while its event record gives 3pm to 8.30pm, so confirm the start with the venue.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How ink. Art Gallery & Lounge’s Sunday night runs.
Kick-off15:00Every other Sunday
Music ends20:30Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Sunday
Getting there
Town Centre, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RS - the map is below.
Kit
ink. Art Gallery & Lounge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 15:00.
Find ink. Art Gallery & Lounge
7 Abergele Road, Town Centre, Colwyn Bay LL29 7RS
Address7 Abergele Road
AreaTown Centre, Colwyn Bay
PostcodeLL29 7RS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Colwyn Bay (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find ink. Art Gallery & Lounge in Town Centre, Colwyn Bay; LL29 7RS is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 15:00. The open mic runs until about 20:30. ink. Art Gallery & Lounge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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