Every Thursday in Upper Stratton, Swindon
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Swindon open mic directory
Upper Stratton · Every Thursday · Free
The Bakers Arms Open Mic
Swindon open mic at The Bakers Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Bakers Arms · Swindon
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
22 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 22 June 2026
The Bakers Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Swindon open mic at The Bakers Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Bakers Arms121 Beechcroft Road
Upper Stratton
Swindon SN2 7RE
Upper Stratton, Swindon — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.
What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Bakers Arms in Upper Stratton, Swindon hosts a weekly Thursday jam night — open to everyone, with a full backline and PA provided.
About The Bakers Arms
The Bakers Arms in Upper Stratton, Swindon hosts a weekly Thursday jam night that is open to everyone, with a full backline and PA provided so you can just turn up and play.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Swindon live music scene.
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121 Beechcroft Road, Upper Stratton, Swindon SN2 7RE
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Swindon's The Bakers Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Swindon open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Swindon mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
121 Beechcroft Road, Upper Stratton, Swindon SN2 7RE.
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