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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 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 is an award-winning independent music venue and creative hub in Swansea city centre, spread across two streets (The Kingsway and Park Street, main entrance on Park Street, SA1 3DJ) and over two floors. Opened in 2017, it hosts over 240 shows a year in the venue alone plus events across South Wales. The Kingsway Main Stage handles larger gigs while the Park Street Bar Stage hosts intimate acoustic sets, spoken word and comedy. In 2024 it became the first venue in Wales to secure permanent protected cultural status through the Music Venue Trust's #OwnOurVenues initiative. A backline-equipped, sound-engineered grassroots room at the centre of Swansea's live scene.
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Find The Bunkhouse
Park Street, City Centre, Swansea, SA1 3DJ
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Seven things people ask about booking The Bunkhouse.
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.
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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.
Park Street, City Centre, Swansea, SA1 3DJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Swansea venues nearby.
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