The Bucket List is a live music venue in Wind Street, Swansea, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Bucket List provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Swansea · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Bucket List Open Mic
Wind Street's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 17 Oct 202620:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Listed in the Swansea open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts | Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Bucket List
Wind StreetGetting there
Wind Street, Swansea
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Wind Street, SwanseaAbout the night
The Bucket List is an American-style craft-beer bar on Wind Street in Swansea that runs a regular Jam Night hosted by local musician Laura Benjamin, with music kicking off around 8:30pm. It's pitched more as a friendly jam and social for players than a strict open mic — turn up, plug in and join in — and musicians get 50% off food and drink on the night. There's a house PA. The exact night of the week isn't confirmed on their current public listings, so check their socials before travelling.
The Bucket List is a live music venue in Wind Street, Swansea, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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Wind Street · Every Thursday
The Bucket List Open Mic
Wind Street's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:30.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 17 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Bucket List Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bucket List Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Bucket List in Swansea, starting at 20:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 17 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 20:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:30Starts in 6d 12h 41m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:30start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Bucket List is an American-style craft-beer bar on Wind Street in Swansea that runs a regular Jam Night hosted by local musician Laura Benjamin, with music kicking off around 8:30pm. It's pitched more as a friendly jam and social for players than a strict open mic — turn up, plug in and join in — and musicians get 50% off food and drink on the night. There's a house PA. The exact night of the week isn't confirmed on their current public listings, so check their socials before travelling.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Bucket List’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:30Starts in 6d 12h 41m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:30Every Thursday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Bucket List provides a PA system — 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 The Bucket List
Wind Street, Swansea
AreaWind Street, Swansea
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The Bucket List is in Wind Street, Swansea. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Prince of Wales, The Gremlin Club, Uplands Tavern and Cheetahs Bar & Grill
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Bucket List provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
8 questions people ask before going to Swansea's The Bucket List open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Swansea open mic nights for alternatives.
The Bucket List provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Bucket List'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.
The Bucket List is in Wind Street, Swansea. Get directions, or see the other Swansea open mics.
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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. Browse other Swansea open mics.
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