The Prince of Wales on New Road, Porthcawl runs a free weekly acoustic open mic — a relaxed night for acoustic performers and singer-songwriters.
Porthcawl · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Prince of Wales Open Mic
Porthcawl East Central's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 18:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Oct 202618:30
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| 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 |
| Website | welcometoporthcawl.co.uk |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
18:30
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
18:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Prince of Wales
Porthcawl East CentralGetting there
New Road,
Porthcawl East Central, Porthcawl CF36 5DR
Porthcawl East Central, Porthcawl CF36 5DR
The nearest station is Pyle (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Porthcawl East Central, PorthcawlAbout the night
The Prince of Wales on New Road runs an Acoustic Open Mic Night every Sunday from 6:30pm, listed week after week on the town's own events calendar - nine consecutive Sundays confirmed from 30 August to 25 October 2026. It is a free, turn-up-and-play acoustic night in the heart of Porthcawl, in a pub that also puts on Friday live music and Saturday disco and karaoke nights, so the room is used to a PA and to an audience that stays to listen. No advance sign-up is published: come down, put your name forward and wait your turn.
The Prince of Wales on New Road, Porthcawl runs a free weekly acoustic open mic — a relaxed night for acoustic performers and singer-songwriters.
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Porthcawl East Central · Every Sunday
The Prince of Wales Open Mic
Porthcawl East Central's sunday open mic. Starts at 18:30.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 3 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Prince of Wales Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Prince of Wales Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Prince of Wales in Porthcawl, starting at 18:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 3 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 18:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 18:30Starts in 2d 10h 48m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitewelcometoporthcawl.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts18:30start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Prince of Wales on New Road runs an Acoustic Open Mic Night every Sunday from 6:30pm, listed week after week on the town's own events calendar - nine consecutive Sundays confirmed from 30 August to 25 October 2026. It is a free, turn-up-and-play acoustic night in the heart of Porthcawl, in a pub that also puts on Friday live music and Saturday disco and karaoke nights, so the room is used to a PA and to an audience that stays to listen. No advance sign-up is published: come down, put your name forward and wait your turn.
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 Prince of Wales’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 18:30Starts in 2d 10h 48m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off18:30Every Sunday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Prince of Wales
New Road, Porthcawl East Central, Porthcawl CF36 5DR
AddressNew Road
AreaPorthcawl East Central, Porthcawl
PostcodeCF36 5DR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Pyle (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Prince of Wales in Porthcawl East Central, Porthcawl; CF36 5DR 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
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Porthcawl's The Prince of Wales open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Porthcawl open mic nights for alternatives.
The Prince of Wales has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Prince of Wales's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Porthcawl open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
New Road, Porthcawl East Central, Porthcawl CF36 5DR.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Porthcawl regulars across the Porthcawl open mic scene. Porthcawl open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Pyle (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CF36 5DR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Porthcawl open mics.
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