Swindon · 19 venues · 8 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Swindon

Every grassroots room in Swindon - capacity, backline, who books it.

By size: 2 small (under 150), 5 mid-size (150 to 499), 12 with no size listed. All 19 open rooms are verified. 1 with full backline, 0 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Swindon

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venues

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In detail

House PA	8 venues
Full backline	1 venue
In-house engineer	0 venues
Venue Score	48 /100

01 — Find a venue

19 rooms

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Photo: Google Caffe VialottieBlunsdon St Andrew · SwindonHouse PANo gigs listed yet

Haydon Wick ClubHaydon Wick · SwindonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

RollestonSwindon town centre · SwindonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 400Cap

St Peter's MarlboroughMarlboroughKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 300Cap

The Bakers ArmsUpper Stratton · SwindonFull kitNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The BeehiveSwindonHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Crown AldbourneAldbourneKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The MallardLynehamHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Plough InnOld Town · SwindonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The PulpitOld Town · SwindonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Emerging — genres and coverage already on the map; a Swindon scene on the way up.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	48
Coverage	88
Backline	5
PA	42
Engineer	0
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Swindon has

By size

Small under 150	2 29%
Medium 150-499	5 71%
Large 500+	0 0%
Size not listed	12

Rooms with no size listed show under every size in 01.

Kit

Bring your own	11 58%
PA only	7 37%
Full backline	1 5%

This month

Added	6
Removed	0
Verified	6
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Swindon

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Featured venueRollestonSwindon · 400 cap
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Swindon music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

1 Swindon venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

The VictoriaPrivate hire

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York48

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Swindon Venues

Grassroots Venues in Swindon

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Swindon?

GigXchange lists 19 grassroots music venues in Swindon, 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.

Q: Which Swindon venues provide full backline?

1 of 19 Swindon venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 8 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

19 grassroots music venues across Swindon. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Re-verified on a rolling cycle.

48/ 100

Swindon Venue Score

EmergingGenres and coverage already on the map; a Swindon scene on the way up.

Choice48

Coverage88

Backline5

PA42

Engineer0

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Swindon venue

19 venues, from back rooms to big stages
8 provide a PA in-house
1 offers full backline
0 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

19 Venues in Swindon

Swindon has 19 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 60-capacity room to 400. Listings show the capacity, backline and PA where we hold them, plus opening times, so artists, agents and bookers can shortlist the right room before getting in touch.

Of the 19 Swindon venues, 8 provide a PA system and 1 offers full backline; none lists an in-house engineer yet. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Swindon

8 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
0 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

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Venues: 8
With PA: 1
Full backline: 0
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Browse Swindon Venues

Search all 19 Swindon music venues by area, capacity, backline, PA, sound engineer or private hire. Every card shows the room size, what is on stage and the opening times we hold, and opens the venue’s own page with its booking information.

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Caffe Vialottie

Swindon › Blunsdon St Andrew★★★★★ (—)

Caffe Vialottie in Swindon hosts an open mic on the second Friday at 7.No gigs listed yet

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Swindon › Haydon Wick★★★★★ (—)

Members' club in Haydon Wick, open since 1894, with live music every SaturdayNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Swindon › Swindon town centre★★★★★ (—)

Swindon rock venue.No gigs listed yet

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St Peter's Marlborough

Marlborough★★★★★ (—)

A 15th-century former church on Marlborough High Street, now a 300-capacity events venueNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Sun11:00–15:00

Swindon › Upper Stratton★★★★★ (—)

Open mic & jam pub in SwindonNo gigs listed yet

Backline5 of 7

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Keys / keyboard (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon14:00–23:00
Tue10:00–23:00
Wed10:00–23:00
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Fri10:00–23:00
Sat10:00–23:00
Sun10:00–23:00

Tucked behind the college, live music pub.No gigs listed yet

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Aldbourne venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

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Lyneham country pub with a first-Thursday open mic and PA set upNo gigs listed yet

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Swindon › Old Town★★★★★ (—)

Arkell's pub on Devizes Road in Old Town with live music every SaturdayNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue16:00–23:00
Wed14:00–23:00
Thu16:00–23:00
Fri14:00–23:00
Sat14:00–00:00
SunClosed

Swindon › Old Town★★★★★ (—)

Small Old Town micropub and music venue for Americana, folk and rootsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Mon14:00–22:00
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Wed14:00–23:00
Thu14:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Swindon's mighty local with live music.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
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Keys / keyboard (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
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Wed12:00–23:00
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Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–02:00
Sun12:00–22:30

Swindon pub with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet

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Swindon › Old Town★★★★★ (—)

Old Town pub with Jazz on the Corner every Tuesday from 8pmNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
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Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–21:00

Swindon › Taw Hill★★★★★ (—)

North Swindon pub with function room and music.No gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:30–23:00
Tue09:30–23:00
Wed09:30–23:00
Thu09:30–23:00
Fri09:30–00:00
Sat09:30–00:00
Sun09:30–22:30

Lechlade › St John's Bridge★★★★★ (—)

The Trout Inn in Lechlade hosts the Riverfolk acoustic open mic club on the second and last Fridays.No gigs listed yet

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Swindon › Old Town★★★★★ (—)

Open mic bar in SwindonNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–22:00
Tue12:00–00:00
Wed12:00–23:00
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Fri12:00–00:00
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Sun12:00–22:00

200-cap Swindon pub with live music and comedy.Wed 27 Jan Late Night Funk Club: High Fade (Swindon)

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The Wine Bar in Highworth hosts an open mic trad session every other Monday at 7.No gigs listed yet

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Country house events venue near Newbury.No gigs listed yet

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Venues You Can Hire in Swindon

1 Swindon venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Swindon Venue Scene in Numbers

Swindon’s 19 grassroots venues in one picture: how big the rooms are, what kit is on stage and how many take private hire. Use it to judge whether to bring your own backline and which size of room suits your draw before you start booking.

Grassroots venues · Swindon

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GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 7 with a known capacity

2Small · under 150

5Medium · 150–499

What's on stageall 19 venues

1Full backline

7PA only

11Bring your own gear

8provide a PA

0have an in-house engineer

1takes private hire

Folk · Acousticmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Swindon? GigXchange lists 19 grassroots music venues across Swindon. 42% provide a PA system and 5% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Swindon venues provide equipment? The majority of Swindon venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Swindon venue directory.

Swindon Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Swindon, from how many there are and how big the rooms are to the kit they provide, booking a gig and listing your venue free - each answered from the venues listed here.

How many grassroots music venues are in Swindon?

GigXchange lists 19 grassroots music venues in Swindon, 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.

Which Swindon venues provide full backline?

1 of 19 Swindon venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 8 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Swindon venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Swindon venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Victoria. Each venue page has a Private hire tab with its rooms, capacities and a link to enquire with the venue directly. Use the Private hire filter above to list them all.

What size are Swindon's grassroots venues?

Of the 7 Swindon venues with known capacity: 2 are small (under 150), 5 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Swindon’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Swindon venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Swindon venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

Are there open mics in Swindon?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Swindon, 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.

What's on at Swindon venues this month?

The What’s On in Swindon page lists every gig we hold across these 19 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Swindon gig directory.

What genres do Swindon venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Swindon’s 19 grassroots venues are folk, acoustic, rock, Spoken Word, singer-songwriter. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Swindon venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Swindon 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.

Can I list my Swindon venue for free?

Yes. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS can also list their music policy.

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The rooms. Among the 7 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 200 and 2 hold under 150; the largest listed is Rolleston at 400.

What they book. In what Swindon venues say they book, folk, acoustic and rock come up most often, out of 24 genres listed. An act that fits pitches best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 6 of these listings were added or re-checked in the last month.

Next steps. The Swindon gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now; the Swindon open mics are where new acts get stage time, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Hiring acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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