The Victoria — 'The Vic' — at 88 Victoria Road is one of Swindon's best-loved grassroots music pubs, less than a mile from Swindon station. The gig space sits a few steps down from and separate to the main bar, with its own bar, a small stage and room for roughly 150–200. The booking policy leans into punk gigs, indie rock and tribute acts, but the room also hosts open mic, comedy, club nights, burlesque and occasional film screenings. A proper independent venue that books originals and covers alike; gigs@thevicswindon.com handles bookings.
Swindon · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Victoria Open Mic
Swindon open mic at The Victoria — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:30. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 22 Sept 202620:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
02:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Victoria
SwindonGetting there
88 Victoria Rd,
Swindon SN1 3BD
Swindon SN1 3BD
The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 25 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 Victoria is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Swindon. 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
88 Victoria Rd, Swindon SN1 3BD.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Victoria — 'The Vic' — at 88 Victoria Road is one of Swindon's best-loved grassroots music pubs, less than a mile from Swindon station. The gig space sits a few steps down from and separate to the main bar, with its own bar, a small stage and room for roughly 150–200. The booking policy leans into punk gigs, indie rock and tribute acts, but the room also hosts open mic, comedy, club nights, burlesque and occasional film screenings. A proper independent venue that books originals and covers alike; gigs@thevicswindon.com handles bookings.
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Swindon · Every Wednesday
The Victoria Open Mic
Swindon open mic at The Victoria — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 22 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Victoria Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Victoria Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Victoria in Swindon, starting at 20:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 22 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:30 and runs to about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 15 minutes - room for roughly 10 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:30Starts in 5d 12h 52m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:30until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots15minutes eachRoom for about 10 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Victoria is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Swindon. 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
88 Victoria Rd, Swindon SN1 3BD.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Victoria’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:30Starts in 5d 12h 52m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Wednesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes02:00The listed closing time
Slots15minutes eachroom for about 10 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Victoria provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 15 minutes.
Find The Victoria
88 Victoria Rd, Swindon SN1 3BD
Address88 Victoria Rd
AreaSwindon
PostcodeSN1 3BD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Victoria in Swindon; SN1 3BD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Tawny Owl, The Wine Bar, The Rolleston Arms and The Beehive
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Victoria provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Swindon open mic nights for alternatives.
The Victoria provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Victoria's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Swindon open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
88 Victoria Rd, Swindon SN1 3BD.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Swindon regulars across the Swindon open mic scene. Swindon open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SN1 3BD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Swindon open mics.
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The Victoria open mic in brief. The Victoria open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 15 minutes. The Victoria’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Swindon are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at The Victoria
All ›Rooms near The Victoria: St Peter's Marlborough, The Beehive, The Crown Aldbourne, The Mallard, The Queens Tap, The Rolleston Arms, The Wine Bar, Caffe Vialottie, Haydon Wick Club, Rolleston, The Bakers Arms and The Plough Inn.
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