The Seahorse is a seafront bar on South Road in Porthcawl that hosts a free weekly open mic, welcoming musicians and singers of every level to walk up and play.
Porthcawl · Every last Tuesday of the month · No fee listed
The Seahorse Open Mic
Porthcawl West Central's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 24 Nov. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Oct 202619:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every last Tuesday 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
4 photosPhotos: Google
137
page views on GigXchange. Is it your night?
0 members voted to bring the venue onto GigXchange02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
0
Member votes
votes to get this venue on GigXchange
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | welcometoporthcawl.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every last Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Seahorse
Porthcawl West CentralGetting there
17 South Road,
Porthcawl West Central, Porthcawl CF36 3DH
Porthcawl West Central, Porthcawl CF36 3DH
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 West Central, PorthcawlAbout the night
Open Mic at The Seahorse runs on the LAST Tuesday of every month at 7pm - not weekly. The venue's own listing reads "WITH ROGER AND GERRY - EVERY LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at 7PM", and the published dates bear it out: 29 September, 27 October and 24 November 2026, each the final Tuesday of its month. Entry is free. The Seahorse Inn sits at 17 South Road in the middle of Porthcawl, a short walk from the seafront, and the night is run by a regular host pair rather than by bar staff, so there is someone to sign you in and work the PA.
The Seahorse is a seafront bar on South Road in Porthcawl that hosts a free weekly open mic, welcoming musicians and singers of every level to walk up and play.
Played here before?One tap
How was the night?
One tap. It tells the next act what to expect.
Run this room?
This night - and this page - is yours.
What you get | 01 | Correct the day, time and sign-up |
| 02 | Edit your profile and photos |
| 03 | Receive artist enquiries |
| 04 | Update backline and capacity |
Porthcawl West Central · Every last Tuesday of the month
The Seahorse Open Mic
Porthcawl West Central's tuesday open mic. Starts at 19:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- —
- Sign-up time
- Verified
- Listing status
Run a Porthcawl open mic? List it free — reviewed before it goes live
Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Seahorse Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Seahorse Open Mic runs on the last Tuesday of the month at The Seahorse in Porthcawl, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 3 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Seahorse’s venue page →
Music starts around 19:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightTue 24 Nov · 19:00Starts in 11d 11h 18m
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
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know. We review corrections within 7 days.
NightTuesdayEvery last Tuesday of the monthNext: Tue 24 Nov
Starts19:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
What’s on in Porthcawl this week — or see what’s on across the UK.
About This Open Mic
Open Mic at The Seahorse runs on the LAST Tuesday of every month at 7pm - not weekly. The venue's own listing reads "WITH ROGER AND GERRY - EVERY LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at 7PM", and the published dates bear it out: 29 September, 27 October and 24 November 2026, each the final Tuesday of its month. Entry is free. The Seahorse Inn sits at 17 South Road in the middle of Porthcawl, a short walk from the seafront, and the night is run by a regular host pair rather than by bar staff, so there is someone to sign you in and work the PA.
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 Seahorse’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 24 Nov · 19:00Starts in 11d 11h 18m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:00Every last Tuesday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every last Tuesday of the month
Coming up
Tue 24 Nov · Tue 29 Dec · Tue 26 Jan
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Seahorse
17 South Road, Porthcawl West Central, Porthcawl CF36 3DH
Address17 South Road
AreaPorthcawl West Central, Porthcawl
PostcodeCF36 3DH
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 Seahorse in Porthcawl West Central, Porthcawl; CF36 3DH is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Prince of Wales, The Gremlin Club, Uplands Tavern and Cheetahs Bar & Grill
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
The scene Live music in Porthcawlthe venues, the gigs and where it happensGet gigs How to get gigs in Porthcawlpay, venues that book, how to pitchBands Find a band in Porthcawlacts to book or play alongsideGigs Upcoming gigs in Porthcawlevery listing, sorted by dateArtists Browse artist profilesfind acts to play or collaborate withOpen mics UK Open Mic Finderfree stage time, night by night
How much should paid gigs pay you? Most open mic musicians are ready sooner than they think — try the Rate Calculator for live UK rates by role, city and venue size. In the wider Porthcawl live music scene.
Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Porthcawl's The Seahorse open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Porthcawl open mic nights for alternatives.
The Seahorse 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 Seahorse'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.
17 South Road, Porthcawl West Central, Porthcawl CF36 3DH.
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 3DH. (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.
Venues Near The Seahorse
No other gigs are listed at The Seahorse in the GigXchange directory yet — these are the rooms around it, their size, kit and live nights.
08 — Keep up with Porthcawl
One email a week. Gigs near you.
Keep up with Porthcawl
One email a week with live music near you. Free, and it keeps grassroots rooms full.
Help keep grassroots venues open in Porthcawl
—A UK venue stops hosting live music every 5 days — and turning up is what keeps a room open. Get a free weekly email of gigs in Porthcawl. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy.
See what’s on in Porthcawl over the next four weeks →
The Seahorse open mic in brief. The Seahorse open mic runs every last Tuesday of the month from 19:00 (no fee listed). The Seahorse’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Porthcawl are listed by day, for another night this week.
Booking or playing in Porthcawl? The GX Index publishes what UK gigs actually pay, by city, band size and venue type, and the GX Index reports set out the methodology and the sample behind every figure. Both are free to read and free to cite.
Keep exploring: the UK gig directory for what's coming up, the venue directory for rooms that book live music, the open mic finder for recurring stage time, and what's on across the UK this week. The blog covers pricing, contracts and getting booked, and about GigXchange explains who runs it and why. Something not right on this page? Tell us — or start on the home page.
09 — More Porthcawl open mics
All ›After paid gigs rather than open mics? See Porthcawl gigs or check the going rate.
10 — Venues near The Seahorse
All ›More rooms near The Seahorse: Cockett Inn, Elysium Gallery & Bar, Hangar 18, HaverHub, Jack Murphys, Lyric Theatre Carmarthen, Murphy’s Main Stage, No Sign Bar, Patti Pavilion Swansea, Pontardawe Arts Centre and Sin City.
Run The Seahorse?
Free to join. No subscription. 5% only if you want the deposit protected.
Run an open mic in Porthcawl?
Add yours to the directory free. 2-minute submission, reviewed before it goes live.