Murphy's Main Stage is a dedicated live-music, sports and cocktails bar a few minutes' walk from Port Talbot's bus and railway stations. As the name suggests, the room is built around a proper stage, and there's something on most nights of the week: the legendary jam nights run every Wednesday and Sunday, live bands take the Main Stage every Saturday, and top DJs spin Friday and Saturday until 2am, with karaoke and live sport filling out the calendar. It's a 200-capacity grassroots room that welcomes both covers acts and original local bands, making it one of Port Talbot's busier spots for working musicians and jam-night regulars alike.
Port Talbot · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Murphy’s Main Stage Open Mic
Weekly open mic night in Port Talbot with full backline provided, welcoming all musicians to the stage.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 15 Oct 202619:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:00Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | facebook.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Murphy’s Main Stage
Port TalbotGetting there
18 Station Rd,
Port Talbot SA13 1JB
Port Talbot SA13 1JB
The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
5 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Port TalbotAbout the night
Murphy's Main Stage on Station Road in Port Talbot is a proper live-music, sports and cocktails bar a couple of minutes' walk from the bus and railway stations, and its open-stage nights are the jam nights it runs every Wednesday and Sunday. There's a large stage at the rear with a full backline (PA, drums, guitar and bass amps and mics), so you can plug straight in and play with whoever's up. Saturdays bring live bands, and DJs play Fridays and Saturdays until 2am. The bar opens at 6pm (it's closed on Mondays), the crowd is warm and up for it, and it's free to get up and play: just turn up. 18 Station Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1JB.
Murphy's Main Stage is a dedicated live-music, sports and cocktails bar a few minutes' walk from Port Talbot's bus and railway stations. As the name suggests, the room is built around a proper stage, and there's something on most nights of the week: the legendary jam nights run every Wednesday and Sunday, live bands take the Main Stage every Saturday, and top DJs spin Friday and Saturday until 2am, with karaoke and live sport filling out the calendar. It's a 200-capacity grassroots room that welcomes both covers acts and original local bands, making it one of Port Talbot's busier spots for working musicians and jam-night regulars alike.
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Port Talbot · Every Wednesday
Murphy’s Main Stage Open Mic
Weekly open mic night in Port Talbot with full backline provided, welcoming all musicians to the stage. Starts at 19:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 15 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 19:00
- Sign-up time
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Murphy’s Main Stage Open Mic — Quick Facts
Murphy’s Main Stage Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Murphy’s Main Stage in Port Talbot, starting at 19:00 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 15 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 19:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:00 - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:00Starts in 5d 11h 19m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitefacebook.com
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts19:00start time
Sign-up19:00Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Murphy's Main Stage on Station Road in Port Talbot is a proper live-music, sports and cocktails bar a couple of minutes' walk from the bus and railway stations, and its open-stage nights are the jam nights it runs every Wednesday and Sunday. There's a large stage at the rear with a full backline (PA, drums, guitar and bass amps and mics), so you can plug straight in and play with whoever's up. Saturdays bring live bands, and DJs play Fridays and Saturdays until 2am. The bar opens at 6pm (it's closed on Mondays), the crowd is warm and up for it, and it's free to get up and play: just turn up. 18 Station Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1JB.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Murphy’s Main Stage’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:00Starts in 5d 11h 19m
Sign-up opens · Kick-off19:00Walk-in on the night
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Murphy’s Main Stage provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp; bring your own keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:00 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Murphy’s Main Stage
18 Station Rd, Port Talbot SA13 1JB
Address18 Station Rd
AreaPort Talbot
PostcodeSA13 1JB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Murphy’s Main Stage in Port Talbot; SA13 1JB 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 Wednesday Night
Be there by 19:00 to put your name down. Murphy’s Main Stage provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp; bring your own keys — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Port Talbot open mic nights for alternatives.
Murphy’s Main Stage provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp; bring your own keys — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Murphy’s Main Stage's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Port Talbot open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
18 Station Rd, Port Talbot SA13 1JB.
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The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SA13 1JB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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