Open mic night for aspiring performers, spoken word artists and budding comedians at Down By Here on the High Street.
The Down By Here Open Mic is on at Down By Here on Wednesday 18 November, with a 7.30pm start. It's an open mic night, so the bill is made up of whoever turns up on the night rather than a pre-booked line-up. The venue describes it as a space for aspiring performers, spoken word artists and budding comedians to share raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting.
If you're thinking of taking a turn yourself, there are a couple of things that make it easy to get on stage. They provide a full backline, so you don't need to lug all your own gear down to High Street. And there's a free drink for every performer, which is a nice touch if you're feeling a bit nervous before your set. It's a night that welcomes a mix of acts, so it's as much for poets and comics as it is for musicians.
Down By Here is on Swansea's historic High Street, a venue with a storied past that reopened in 2026. Since then, it's been booking a broad range of acts, from Welsh folk groups and Afrobeat bands to poetry nights, comedy nights and cabaret shows. It also runs the Future Blood Youth Music Programme, a music development project for 14-21 year olds that meets weekly on Wednesdays between 6pm and 9pm.
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The open mic is at 210 High St, Swansea SA1 1PE, starting at 7.30pm on Wednesday 18 November.
