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 · No fee listed
Vivian Arms Hotel Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at Vivian Arms Hotel in Sketty, Swansea, every Thursday from 8pm.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 25 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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| Website | vivianarmspubswansea.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 Vivian Arms Hotel
SwanseaGetting there
Gower Rd,
Swansea SA2 9BZ
Swansea SA2 9BZ
The nearest station is Swansea (rail station), about 2 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
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.
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.
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Swansea · Every Thursday
Vivian Arms Hotel Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at Vivian Arms Hotel in Sketty, Swansea, every Thursday from 8pm.
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- May 2026
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- 25 Oct
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- No fee
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Vivian Arms Hotel Open Mic — Quick Facts
Vivian Arms Hotel Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Vivian Arms Hotel in Swansea, starting at 20:00. Weekly open mic night at Vivian Arms Hotel in Sketty, Swansea, every Thursday from 8pm. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 25 Oct 2026
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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 07m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitevivianarmspubswansea.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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About This Open Mic
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.
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 Vivian Arms Hotel’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 07m
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
Vivian Arms Hotel provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Vivian Arms Hotel
Gower Rd, Swansea SA2 9BZ
AddressGower Rd
AreaSwansea
PostcodeSA2 9BZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Swansea (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Vivian Arms Hotel in Swansea; SA2 9BZ 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. Vivian Arms Hotel provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Swansea open mic nights for alternatives.
Vivian Arms Hotel 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 Vivian Arms Hotel'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.
Gower Rd, Swansea SA2 9BZ.
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The nearest station is Swansea (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SA2 9BZ. (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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