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The White Swan

City Centre's thursday-night free open mic at **The White Swan** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.

The White Swan — Quick Facts

City Centre's thursday-night free open mic at **The White Swan** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.

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Outdoor stageNo
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Photo: GoogleThe White Swan photo
Photo: GoogleThe White Swan photo
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Where

The White Swan 107-109 Mill Road
City Centre
Cambridge CB1 2AZ

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The White Swan

The White Swan is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Cambridge. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Cambridge venue directory.

The White Swan runs an open mic every Thursday in City Centre, Cambridge, starting at **8pm** with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Cambridge's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/England/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/). Sign-up opens at **7:30pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **15-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **7:30pm** at the venue. Popular thursdays 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 Cambridge open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.

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107-109 Mill Road, City Centre, Cambridge, CB1 2AZ

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Cambridge venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Cambridge grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Yes — The White Swan hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Cambridge Open Mic Finder.
107-109 Mill Road, City Centre, Cambridge, CB1 2AZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cambridge venues nearby.
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