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The Bunkhouse

Swansea's Thursday-night free open mic at 6 High Street, SA1 1LE — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

The Bunkhouse — Quick Facts

Swansea's Thursday-night free open mic at 6 High Street, SA1 1LE — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

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Capacity~235 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Photo: GoogleThe Bunkhouse photo
Photo: GoogleThe Bunkhouse photo
Photo: GoogleThe Bunkhouse photo

Where

The Bunkhouse 6 High Street
City Centre
Swansea SA1 1LE

Genres

House Tribute Act

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Bunkhouse

The Bunkhouse is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Swansea with a standing capacity of approximately 235. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.

The Bunkhouse books House, Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Swansea venue directory.

The Bunkhouse stands out in Swansea’s City Centre as a vibrant hub for emerging talent, hosting a free open mic every Thursday. With a capacity of around 150, this intimate basement venue is equipped with a full backline and an in-house sound engineer, making it an ideal spot for both original acts and cover bands to showcase their music. Its welcoming atmosphere encourages diversity in genres, attracting a wide range of local performers.

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6 High Street, City Centre, Swansea, SA1 1LE

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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Swansea venues and filter by backline.
The Bunkhouse books House, Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view The Bunkhouse’s booking contact, fee range, and submission process. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
The Bunkhouse has a standing capacity of approximately 235, classed as a medium venue. See all Swansea venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Bunkhouse hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Swansea Open Mic Finder.
6 High Street, City Centre, Swansea, SA1 1LE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Swansea venues nearby.
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