Porter's — Quick Facts
City Centre's tuesday-night free open mic at **Porter's** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
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Porter's
9 Porter's
Saint Davids Centre
Cardiff CF10 2GS
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About Porter's
Porter's is a grassroots music venue in Saint Davids Centre, Cardiff. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
This listing is part of the Cardiff venue directory.
Porter's runs an open mic every Tuesday in City Centre, Cardiff, starting at **8pm** with free entry for performers and audience. Known for **hosted by genevieve**. It's one of Cardiff's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.porterscardiff.org/events-1). Sign-up opens at **7pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **10-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. Full backline is set up: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, and an in-house sound engineer at the desk. Bring your own instrument and pedals. music, poetry, comedy performers all welcome. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **7pm** at the venue. Popular tuesdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in. ### What to expect Cardiff open-mic crowds are bilingual-friendly and welcome Welsh-language sets alongside English. Full bands are welcome and the backline is set up for it — most weeks see a mix of solo songwriters, duos and 4-piece bands. The "Hosted by Genevieve" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
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9 Porter's, Saint Davids Centre, Cardiff, CF10 2GS