The Bunkhouse is an award-winning independent music venue and creative hub in Swansea city centre, spread across two streets (The Kingsway and Park Street, main entrance on Park Street, SA1 3DJ) and over two floors. Opened in 2017, it hosts over 240 shows a year in the venue alone plus events across South Wales. The Kingsway Main Stage handles larger gigs while the Park Street Bar Stage hosts intimate acoustic sets, spoken word and comedy. In 2024 it became the first venue in Wales to secure permanent protected cultural status through the Music Venue Trust's #OwnOurVenues initiative. A backline-equipped, sound-engineered grassroots room at the centre of Swansea's live scene.
Swansea · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Bunkhouse Open Mic
Swansea's Thursday-night free open mic at 6 High Street, SA1 1LE — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 27 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | bunkhouseswansea.co.uk |
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| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
02:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Bunkhouse
City CentreGetting there
6 High Street,
City Centre, Swansea SA1 3DJ
City Centre, Swansea SA1 3DJ
The nearest station is Swansea (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
City Centre, SwanseaAbout the night
The Bunkhouse Bar and Music Venue is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Swansea. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
24 Park St, Swansea SA1 3DJ.
Photos
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The Bunkhouse is an award-winning independent music venue and creative hub in Swansea city centre, spread across two streets (The Kingsway and Park Street, main entrance on Park Street, SA1 3DJ) and over two floors. Opened in 2017, it hosts over 240 shows a year in the venue alone plus events across South Wales. The Kingsway Main Stage handles larger gigs while the Park Street Bar Stage hosts intimate acoustic sets, spoken word and comedy. In 2024 it became the first venue in Wales to secure permanent protected cultural status through the Music Venue Trust's #OwnOurVenues initiative. A backline-equipped, sound-engineered grassroots room at the centre of Swansea's live scene.
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City Centre · Every Thursday
The Bunkhouse Open Mic
Swansea's Thursday-night free open mic at 6 High Street, SA1 1LE — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 27 Aug
- Last checked
- No fee
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The Bunkhouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bunkhouse Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Bunkhouse in Swansea, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 27 Aug 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 21m
Age18+
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitebunkhouseswansea.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Bunkhouse Bar and Music Venue is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Swansea. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
24 Park St, Swansea SA1 3DJ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Bunkhouse’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes02:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Bunkhouse provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Bunkhouse
6 High Street, City Centre, Swansea SA1 3DJ
Address6 High Street
AreaCity Centre, Swansea
PostcodeSA1 3DJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Swansea (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Bunkhouse in City Centre, Swansea; SA1 3DJ 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
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
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Sign-up via the venue. See all Swansea open mic nights.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Bunkhouse'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.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
6 High Street, City Centre, Swansea SA1 3DJ.
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 Swansea (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SA1 3DJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at The Bunkhouse
The gigs coming up at The Bunkhouse besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
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Swansea
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
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NOV
21
Dookie a tribute to Green Day
Swansea
- Entry—
- TicketsAvailable
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse, Tribute Act
View details›
DEC
4
Black Havana
Swansea
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse
View details›
NOV
21
Dookie a tribute to Green Day
Swansea
- Entry—
- TicketsAvailable
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse, Tribute Act
View details›
DEC
4
Black Havana
Swansea
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
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The Bunkhouse open mic in brief. The Bunkhouse open mic runs every Thursday from 20:00 (no fee listed). Coming back with a full band? The Bunkhouse’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Swansea are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at The Bunkhouse
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