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In-house engineer
About The Rolleston Arms
The Rolleston Arms is a grassroots music venue in Swindon, Swindon with a standing capacity of approximately 400. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Rolleston Arms books Rock, Metal, Punk, Blues, Ska acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Swindon venue directory.
The Rolleston Arms — 'The Rolly' — is a historic, lively town-centre music pub on a prominent corner at 73 Commercial Road in central Swindon, under new management since early 2026. The traditional multi-level pub serves real ales and pairs with Level 3, its purpose-built 400-capacity live-music venue on the lower ground floor, split over two levels with a stage, dance floor and mezzanine viewing gallery and a high-grade sound system. Level 3 is Swindon's leading alternative venue, programming mainly rock, metal and punk plus tribute bands, blues, ska and touring/local acts, with live music a regular Friday and Saturday fixture.
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73 Commercial Rd, Swindon, Swindon, SN1 5NX
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The Rolleston Arms books Rock, Metal, Punk, Blues, Ska. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Rolleston Arms has a standing capacity of approximately 400, classed as a medium venue. See all Swindon venues for size comparisons.
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73 Commercial Rd, Swindon, Swindon, SN1 5NX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Swindon venues nearby.
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