Hafan Yr Afon is Newtown's riverside community centre and cafe, run by Open Newtown on the banks of the River Severn behind the Back Lane car park. By day it is a bright, dog-friendly cafe with homemade food, a children's play area and balcony seating over the river. By night the state-of-the-art function space, which hosts anything between one and 140 people, turns into a venue for live music, jazz nights, comedy, theatre, talks and community events. The open mic is a monthly Sunday-afternoon session hosted by Tommy Mills, starting at 2pm - free live music and a soft landing for first-timers - with the next listed date on Sunday 6 September 2026. Fully accessible, with bookings handled through Open Newtown.
Newtown · Monthly on Sundays · No fee listed
Hafan Yr Afon Open Mic
Monthly Sunday-afternoon open mic at Newtown's riverside community centre, hosted by Tommy Mills
At a glance
Checked 29 Aug 202614:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Monthly on Sundays |
| 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 | hafanyrafon.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 29 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Monthly on SundaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Sundays
Check the date before you goRunning order
14:00 Kick-off
16:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Hafan Yr Afon
NewtownGetting there
Back Lane,
Newtown SY16 2NH
Newtown SY16 2NH
The nearest station is Newtown (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
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
NewtownAbout the night
Hafan Yr Afon is the community centre and cafe on the banks of the River Severn in Newtown, Powys - a bright, dog-friendly riverside room that turns into a live venue by night. Its open mic is a monthly Sunday-afternoon session hosted by Tommy Mills, starting at 2pm, with free live music and a welcome for first-timers. The next listed date is Sunday 6 September 2026; check the venue's events page for the following ones.
Hafan Yr Afon is Newtown's riverside community centre and cafe, run by Open Newtown on the banks of the River Severn behind the Back Lane car park. By day it is a bright, dog-friendly cafe with homemade food, a children's play area and balcony seating over the river. By night the state-of-the-art function space, which hosts anything between one and 140 people, turns into a venue for live music, jazz nights, comedy, theatre, talks and community events. The open mic is a monthly Sunday-afternoon session hosted by Tommy Mills, starting at 2pm - free live music and a soft landing for first-timers - with the next listed date on Sunday 6 September 2026. Fully accessible, with bookings handled through Open Newtown.
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Newtown · Monthly on Sundays
Hafan Yr Afon Open Mic
Monthly Sunday-afternoon open mic at Newtown's riverside community centre, hosted by Tommy Mills
Open mic at a glance Hafan Yr Afon · Newtown
Sunday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
29 Aug
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No fee
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Hafan Yr Afon Open Mic — Quick Facts
Monthly Sunday-afternoon open mic at Newtown's riverside community centre, hosted by Tommy Mills
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightSundayMonthly on Sundays
Starts14:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
Music starts around 14:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
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
Websitehafanyrafon.com
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About This Open Mic
Hafan Yr Afon is the community centre and cafe on the banks of the River Severn in Newtown, Powys - a bright, dog-friendly riverside room that turns into a live venue by night. Its open mic is a monthly Sunday-afternoon session hosted by Tommy Mills, starting at 2pm, with free live music and a welcome for first-timers. The next listed date is Sunday 6 September 2026; check the venue's events page for the following ones.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Hafan Yr Afon’s Sunday night runs.
Kick-off14:00Monthly on Sundays
Venue closes16:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Sundays
Getting there
Newtown, SY16 2NH - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Hafan Yr Afon
Back Lane, Newtown SY16 2NH
AddressBack Lane
AreaNewtown
PostcodeSY16 2NH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Newtown (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Hafan Yr Afon in Newtown; SY16 2NH 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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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Newtown's Hafan Yr Afon open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Newtown open mic nights for alternatives.
Hafan Yr Afon has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
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Back Lane, Newtown SY16 2NH.
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The nearest station is Newtown (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SY16 2NH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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