The Nelson Arms

The Nelson Arms

Grassroots music venue in Bangor

Venue at a glance The Nelson Arms · Bangor

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Capacity

standinggrassroots

2 nights

Live music

Thu · Friper week

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Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Books

originalslive acts

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

The Nelson Arms — Quick Facts

Grassroots music venue in Bangor

✓ Verified openLast verified 03 Jun 2026Source: curiadbangorpulse.com

The Details

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Capacity–

Live nightsThu, Fri

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Nelson Arms Beach Road
Bangor
Bangor

Genres

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PA system

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

Vocal mics

In-house engineer

About The Nelson Arms

The Nelson Arms is a grassroots music venue in Bangor, Bangor. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Nelson Arms books Dj acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bangor venue directory.

The Nelson Arms is a friendly Beach Road pub in Bangor that actively backs the local live-music scene. It runs open-mic nights on the second and fourth Friday of each month, live bands on the first and third Thursday, and regular DJ nights — a dependable grassroots room for North Wales players, with cheap pool, darts and board games rounding out the welcome.

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Common Questions

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What equipment does The Nelson Arms provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Bangor venue directory.

What genres does The Nelson Arms book?

The Nelson Arms books Dj. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Nelson Arms?

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What is the capacity of The Nelson Arms?

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Does The Nelson Arms have open mic nights?

Open mic information is not currently listed for The Nelson Arms. Browse the Bangor Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.

Where is The Nelson Arms?

Beach Road, Bangor, Bangor. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bangor venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Nelson Arms?

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