Swansea Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Swansea

20 grassroots music venues across Swansea. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

20Venues
17With PA
2Full Backline
1In-House Engineer

20 Venues in Swansea

20 Venues 17 With PA 2 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated

Swansea has 20 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 17 provide a PA system, 2 offer full backline, and 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 20 venues hosting live music across Swansea
  • 17 provide a PA system · 2 offer full backline
  • 1 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Swansea Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 20 grassroots venues across Swansea. Updated daily.

20
Total Venues
Across Swansea
85%
PA Provided
17 venues provide a PA system
10%
Full Backline
2 venues offer full backline
5%
In-House Engineer
1 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
8
67%
Medium
3
25%
Large
1
8%
Equipment Provision
BYO
3
15%
PA Only
15
75%
Full BL
2
10%

How many grassroots music venues are in Swansea? GigXchange lists 20 grassroots music venues across Swansea. 85% provide a PA system and 10% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Swansea venues provide equipment? 1 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Swansea venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Swansea venue directory, updated daily.

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Bay View
SwanseaBe first to review
PA
Grassroots pub with mixed-genre live music.
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80
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Black Boy
Swansea KillayBe first to review
PA
Swansea pub with live music.
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Brangwyn Hall
Swansea UplandsBe first to review
Grand civic hall in Uplands.
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100
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Cinema & Co
Swansea City CentreBe first to review
PA
80-cap indie cinema and acoustic events.
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80
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Cockett Inn
Swansea Y CocydBe first to review
PA
Swansea pub with live entertainment.
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Elysium Gallery & Bar
SwanseaBe first to review
PA
Swansea gallery and studios with events.
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370
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Hangar 18
SwanseaBe first to review
PA
370-cap nightclub and music venue.
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200
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Murphy’s Main Stage
Port TalbotBe first to review
PA
Swansea main stage entertainment venue.
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No Sign Bar
SwanseaBe first to review
PA
Swansea wine bar with live entertainment.
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Patti Pavilion Swansea
Swansea UplandsBe first to review
Iconic Mumbles Road events pavilion.
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750
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Sin City
SwanseaBe first to review
PA
Wales' largest independent rock venue since 2007.
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80
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St George Swansea
Swansea 30 Walter RdBe first to review
PA
Swansea pub with live entertainment.
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Swansea City Football Club
Swansea LandoreBe first to review
Swansea.com Stadium with country events.
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235
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The Bunkhouse
Swansea City CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Swansea's Thursday-night free open mic at 6 High Street, SA1 1LE — basement music venue, full backline, in-house eng
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60
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The Greenfield Inn
LlanelliBe first to review
PA
Swansea pub with live entertainment.
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The Perch
SwanseaBe first to review
PA
Swansea's best live music every weekend.
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The Vic
Swansea MumblesBe first to review
PA
Swansea pub with live music.
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70
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The Wig & Pen
SwanseaBe first to review
PA
Swansea community pub with events.
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80
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Uplands Tavern
Swansea UplandsBe first to review
PA Backline
Swansea Uplands pub with live music.
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90
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Vivian Arms Hotel
Swansea SkettyBe first to review
PA
Swansea hotel pub with live entertainment.
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Swansea Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 20 grassroots music venues in Swansea, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
2 of 20 Swansea venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 17 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 12 Swansea venues with known capacity: 8 are small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Swansea’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Swansea venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Swansea, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
The most commonly booked genres across Swansea’s 20 grassroots venues are Country, Tribute Act, Indie, Acoustic, Folk. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Swansea by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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