The Swigg is at Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 34 rooms in our Swansea venue directory.
Nobody from The Swigg is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books covers, party and pop acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The stage kit at The Swigg is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Maritime Quarter, Swansea
About The Swigg
This is the background on The Swigg, from the venue and its listings. It books covers, party and pop acts. It has live music 1 night a week.
The Swigg is a grassroots music venue in Maritime Quarter, Swansea. It books Covers, Party, Pop, Dance; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Swigg is a bar and kitchen beside the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea's Maritime Quarter, looking out over the marina. It's a big, sociable space that does food most days.
It is the home of Swansea Jazz Club, which runs a regular jazz night here with visiting and local players - Dave O'Higgins is among the names who have played it. The venue also runs a Thursday sing-along night from 7.30pm that sells out, plus all-day live music sessions with bands and DJs.
Jazz players will find a proper listening night here, and acts with a crowd-pleasing set have the party nights. Get in touch with the venue through its Facebook or Instagram.
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08 — What's on
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There are 3 upcoming gigs listed at The Swigg. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.
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Last updated: 21 October 2026
The Swigg — Quick Facts
Marina bar at the Waterfront Museum with weekly sing-along nights and live bands. Here are the key facts on The Swigg at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.
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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music1night a weekThu · from 19:30
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksCovers+3 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get The Swigg on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The stage kit at The Swigg is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About The Swigg
The Swigg is a grassroots music venue in Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Swigg books Covers, Party, Pop, Dance acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Swansea venue directory.
Listing notes
The Swigg is a bar and kitchen beside the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea's Maritime Quarter, looking out over the marina. It's a big, sociable space that does food most days.
It is the home of Swansea Jazz Club, which runs a regular jazz night here with visiting and local players - Dave O'Higgins is among the names who have played it. The venue also runs a Thursday sing-along night from 7.30pm that sells out, plus all-day live music sessions with bands and DJs.
Jazz players will find a proper listening night here, and acts with a crowd-pleasing set have the party nights. Get in touch with the venue through its Facebook or Instagram.
Coming up at The Swigg: Five Way Split, Remi Harris Hot Club Trio and Jazz Jam Session (Free Entry) — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.
Playing The Swigg: what to know
Live nights at The Swigg are usually Thu, with music from about 19:30. Its listed genres start with covers. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Swigg hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.
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Nights The Swigg usually has live music — typical start 19:30
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Find The Swigg
The Swigg is at Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 34 rooms in our Swansea venue directory.
The nearest station is Swansea (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Swigg in Maritime Quarter, Swansea; SA1 3RD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Swansea this week, or find a band in Swansea if you book the music.
There are 3 upcoming gigs listed at The Swigg. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Swansea venue directory.
The Swigg is #1 of 34 Swansea venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Swigg. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Swigg. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
The Swigg has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Swansea venue directory.
The Swigg books Covers, Party, Pop, Dance. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Swigg has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Swigg. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Swigg. Browse the Swansea Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Swansea venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Swansea vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Swansea (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SA1 3RD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. The Swigg hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.
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Venues Near The Swigg
16 other venues are close to The Swigg in Swansea. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.
More live music venues: The Vic, The Wig & Pen, Tŷ Tawe and 9 more - size, kit and live nights where listed.
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The Swigg in brief. Set in Maritime Quarter, Swansea, The Swigg is a live music room that books covers, party and pop. Live music is most often on Thursdays, usually from 19:30. Nearby rooms: The Vic, The Wig & Pen and Tŷ Tawe - or browse the full Swansea venue directory.
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We list 34 grassroots music venues in Swansea. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.
We list 34 grassroots music venues in Swansea. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.
