The Beehive is a characterful 1871 multi-level, four-room pub at 55 Prospect Hill in Swindon, tucked behind the former Swindon College within yards of the Regent Circus development. It keeps its quirky charm and layout, serving up to six real ales plus a craft range, with walls always covered in art for sale. It's a well-loved grassroots live-music venue, hosting regular performances on most Thursday and Friday nights, an 'ooohbeehive' open-mic session, supported spoken-word events, and a monthly world-music club, plus quiz and poetry evenings. A PA is in place and the music policy is mixed — acoustic, folk, world and spoken word — welcoming both originals and covers from Swindon's local performers.
Swindon · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Beehive Open Mic
Swindon open mic at The Beehive — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 29 Aug 202620:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning 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 Beehive
SwindonGetting there
55 Prospect Hill,
Swindon SN1 3JR
Swindon SN1 3JR
The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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
SwindonAbout the night
The Beehive is a much-loved independent pub on Prospect Hill, a proper Swindon institution for live music, poker and good ale. Every Tuesday from 8:30pm it hosts an open-mic Acoustic Jam Session where local talent takes centre stage — acoustic and unplugged in feel, relaxed and welcoming, the kind of night where regulars and first-timers swap songs. Free to get up and play; turn up, put your name down and join in.
The Beehive is a characterful 1871 multi-level, four-room pub at 55 Prospect Hill in Swindon, tucked behind the former Swindon College within yards of the Regent Circus development. It keeps its quirky charm and layout, serving up to six real ales plus a craft range, with walls always covered in art for sale. It's a well-loved grassroots live-music venue, hosting regular performances on most Thursday and Friday nights, an 'ooohbeehive' open-mic session, supported spoken-word events, and a monthly world-music club, plus quiz and poetry evenings. A PA is in place and the music policy is mixed — acoustic, folk, world and spoken word — welcoming both originals and covers from Swindon's local performers.
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Swindon · Every Tuesday
The Beehive Open Mic
Swindon open mic at The Beehive — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 29 Aug
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- No fee
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The Beehive Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Beehive Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Beehive in Swindon, 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 29 Aug 2026
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The night starts at 20:30. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 53m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
The Beehive is a much-loved independent pub on Prospect Hill, a proper Swindon institution for live music, poker and good ale. Every Tuesday from 8:30pm it hosts an open-mic Acoustic Jam Session where local talent takes centre stage — acoustic and unplugged in feel, relaxed and welcoming, the kind of night where regulars and first-timers swap songs. Free to get up and play; turn up, put your name down and join in.
The kit 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 Beehive’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 53m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:30Every Tuesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Beehive 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 Beehive
55 Prospect Hill, Swindon SN1 3JR
Address55 Prospect Hill
AreaSwindon
PostcodeSN1 3JR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Beehive is in Swindon — use SN1 3JR for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Tawny Owl, The Wine Bar, The Rolleston Arms and The Queens Tap
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Beehive provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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55 Prospect Hill, Swindon SN1 3JR.
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The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SN1 3JR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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