The Black Boy is a large, friendly Marston's pub and restaurant at 444 Gower Road in Killay, sitting on the main road out towards the Gower from Swansea. It's a community-focused all-rounder — child- and dog-friendly, with WiFi, disabled access, a car park, a garden, darts and board games — and it's well known locally for the quality of its food, its range of drinks and its atmosphere. Entertainment includes live music alongside a Monday quiz night, and the kitchen and bar run from noon to late seven days a week. With the house PA and a roughly 80-capacity room, it suits covers and acoustic acts playing to a relaxed, mixed crowd.
Swansea · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Black Boy Open Mic
Weekly open mic night every Thursday at Black Boy pub in Killay, Swansea. Free entry, all welcome.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | blackboypubswansea.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Black Boy
SwanseaGetting there
444 Gower Rd,
Swansea SA2 7AJ
Swansea SA2 7AJ
The nearest station is Gowerton (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
SwanseaAbout the night
Black Boy in Killay, Swansea hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This traditional pub offers a welcoming atmosphere for performers and audience alike.
Duration, number of acts, and slot lengths are not specified.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night. Walk-in sign-ups are typical for this type of event.
Getting there
444 Gower Rd, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7AJ.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy for evening events. Features a friendly local atmosphere.
The Black Boy is a large, friendly Marston's pub and restaurant at 444 Gower Road in Killay, sitting on the main road out towards the Gower from Swansea. It's a community-focused all-rounder — child- and dog-friendly, with WiFi, disabled access, a car park, a garden, darts and board games — and it's well known locally for the quality of its food, its range of drinks and its atmosphere. Entertainment includes live music alongside a Monday quiz night, and the kitchen and bar run from noon to late seven days a week. With the house PA and a roughly 80-capacity room, it suits covers and acoustic acts playing to a relaxed, mixed crowd.
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Swansea · Every Thursday
Black Boy Open Mic
Weekly open mic night every Thursday at Black Boy pub in Killay, Swansea. Free entry, all welcome. Starts at 20:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 11 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Black Boy Open Mic — Quick Facts
Black Boy Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Black Boy in Swansea, starting at 20:00. Weekly open mic night every Thursday at Black Boy pub in Killay, Swansea. Free entry, all welcome. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 11 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteblackboypubswansea.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Black Boy in Killay, Swansea hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This traditional pub offers a welcoming atmosphere for performers and audience alike.
Duration, number of acts, and slot lengths are not specified.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night. Walk-in sign-ups are typical for this type of event.
Getting there
444 Gower Rd, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7AJ.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy for evening events. Features a friendly local atmosphere.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Black Boy’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Black Boy provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Black Boy
444 Gower Rd, Swansea SA2 7AJ
Address444 Gower Rd
AreaSwansea
PostcodeSA2 7AJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Gowerton (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Black Boy in Swansea; SA2 7AJ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Prince of Wales, The Gremlin Club, Uplands Tavern and Cheetahs Bar & Grill
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Black Boy provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Swansea open mic nights for alternatives.
Black Boy provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Black Boy's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Swansea open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
444 Gower Rd, Swansea SA2 7AJ.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Swansea regulars across the Swansea open mic scene. Swansea open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Gowerton (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SA2 7AJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Swansea open mics.
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