The Vivian Arms — the "Vivs" — is a spacious, traditional-style pub on the main crossroads in Sketty at 104 Gower Road, Swansea (SA2 9BZ). It's a Marston's house known for good-value, tasty food (including a popular Sunday lunch and gluten-free options) and a lively atmosphere for live sport. For musicians there are two weekly slots: live music every Friday and an open mic every Tuesday, plus a general-knowledge quiz on Sundays and a music quiz on Wednesdays. With around 90 standing capacity, a PA, a pool table and inside/outside seating, it's a dependable local-pub gig spot for the Sketty area.
Swansea · Every Thursday · Free
Vivian Arms Hotel Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at Vivian Arms Hotel in Sketty, Swansea, every Thursday from 8pm.
Open mic at a glance Vivian Arms Hotel · Swansea
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
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Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Vivian Arms Hotel Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night at Vivian Arms Hotel in Sketty, Swansea, every Thursday from 8pm.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Vivian Arms HotelGower Rd
Swansea SA2 9BZ
Swansea — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Vivian Arms Hotel
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Swansea
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Swansea open mic directory
The Night
Vivian Arms Hotel in Sketty, Swansea hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. A traditional pub serving great food and drink.
Sign-up process Walk-in sign-ups are common for pub open mics, but specific details are not provided.
Getting there Gower Rd, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9BZ.
The venue Traditional pub. An 18+ policy is generally in place for evening events. Capacity not specified. The venue serves great food and drink.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Vivian Arms Hotel’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
Find Vivian Arms Hotel
Gower Rd, Swansea SA2 9BZ
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early 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 Swansea live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Swansea open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Swansea mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Gower Rd, Swansea SA2 9BZ.
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