The Cockett Inn is a friendly local on Waunarlwydd Road in the Cockett (Y Cocyd) district of Swansea, just off the A4216 and part of the Phoenix pub group. Live music takes the stage on the second and last Saturday of every month, giving local acts a regular billing for both originals and covers across mixed genres, supported by a house PA and a couple of vocal mics. Beyond the music it's a proper community boozer — beer garden, dog-friendly, cask ales, pool table, darts, Sky Sports and a Sunday-evening quiz. Open noon to 11pm, seven days a week. Around 80 standing.
Swansea · Monthly on Thursdays · Free
Cockett Inn Open Mic
Monthly open mic night at Cockett Inn, Swansea, on the last Thursday of the month.
Open mic at a glance Cockett Inn · Swansea
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
21 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
20:00
Sign-up time
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Cockett Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Monthly open mic night at Cockett Inn, Swansea, on the last Thursday of the month.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up20:00 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Cockett InnWaunarlwydd Road
Swansea SA2 0GB
Swansea — 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 Cockett Inn
About This Open Mic
Monthly on Thursdays in Swansea
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Swansea open mic directory
The Night
Cockett Inn in Swansea hosts a monthly open mic on Thursday evenings. This is a traditional pub offering food, drinks, and entertainment.
Sign-up process
Sign up by walking in. The event starts at 8pm, so arrive early to secure a slot.
Getting there
Waunarlwydd Road, Y Cocyd, SA2 0GB.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ age policy. Offers a range of food and drinks, and hosts regular live music and quiz nights.
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 Cockett Inn’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Monthly on Thursdays Free entry
Find Cockett Inn
Waunarlwydd Road, Swansea SA2 0GB
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 20:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Swansea live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Swansea open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Swansea mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Waunarlwydd Road, Swansea SA2 0GB.
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