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Live Music in Cannock
Cannock, Staffordshire
Cannock's live music runs through a town-centre events venue and a woodland cafe on Cannock Chase that puts on tribute nights - with Wolverhampton's and Walsall's circuits close by.
Updated 31 October 2026
01 — The short answer
CannockLive music in Cannock
Cannock has 2 venues listing live music, 25 gigs in the next 30 days and 21 open mic nights (both in and around Wolverhampton). Below: the rooms to start with, the gigs on now, what acts are paid and where to go next, all read live from the same directory.
The Station Cannock is the town's events and entertainment venue in the shopping centre. Fallow Forest, a woodland cafe and event space at Hednesford on Cannock Chase, hosts tribute nights and day parties. For weekly band and open mic nights, Cannock acts play the wider Wolverhampton and Walsall circuits.
listing live music
| Gigsin the next 30 days · in and around Wolverhampton | 25 |
| Open micsactive nights · in and around Wolverhampton | 21 |
| On GigXchangeCannock act · with a profile you can browse | 1 |
02 — The scene
Live Music Scene Score — Cannock100
| Artists | 8 |
| Venues | 0 |
| Gigs 90d | 100 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 0 |
| Activity | 0 |
03 — The scene
CannockThe Cannock sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Cannock is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| Town centreThe Station is the events and entertainment room in the shopping centre. |
| Cannock ChaseFallow Forest puts on tribute nights and day parties in the woods. |
| Wolverhampton and Walsall (nearby)The weekly band and open mic nights sit a short drive south. |
| The open mic circuit21 open mic nights run in and around Wolverhampton - Ale Hub Perton and Claptrap the Venue among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times. |
| The gig calendar25 gigs are listed in and around Wolverhampton in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email. |
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Walsall, Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
| NearbyLive music in Walsall | |
| NearbyLive music in Wolverhampton | |
| NearbyLive music in Birmingham |
04 — Venues
2 roomsWhere live music happens
The Cannock circuit runs through 2 venues, Fallow Forest and The Station Cannock included. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Photo: Google Fallow ForestHednesford, Cannock Chase · Cannock 
The Station CannockCannock Shopping Centre · Cannock Cap tbc Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Cannock venue directory, see what is booked on the Cannock gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
| All live music venues in Cannock |
05 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Cannock
25 gigs are listed in and around Wolverhampton for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory.
Starts19:00 Freya SkyeUniversity of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall · St Peters · Wolverhampton 
Freya SkyeUniversity of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall · St Peters · Wolverhampton 19:00Mon 2 Nov 
Skye NewmanUniversity of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall · St Peters · Wolverhampton 19:00Tue 3 Nov 
Pure Reason Revolution, Born Again ConcertsRobin 2 · Bilston North · Wolverhampton 19:00Wed 4 Nov 
Pure Reason RevolutionThe Robin 2 · Bilston North · Wolverhampton£25 19:00Wed 4 Nov 
Skye NewmanUniversity of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall · St Peters · Wolverhampton 19:00Wed 4 Nov Every listing is a real Cannock date, rebuilt nightly from the Cannock gig directory. See the Cannock venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Cannock gigs | |
| What's on in Cannock this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
06 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Cannock
Whoever you are, Cannock has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
| FansWhat's on in Cannock this weekthe Cannock gig guide, by email | |
| FansUpcoming gigs in Wolverhamptonevery listing, sorted by date | |
| ArtistsHow to get gigspay, venues that book, how to pitch | |
| ArtistsOpen mics in Wolverhamptonfree stage time, night by night | |
| BookersBook live musicprices, steps, licensing | |
| VenuesLive music venues in Wolverhamptonclaim yours free and keep it current |
07 — Pay
GX IndexWhat acts earn
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
| What it costs to book live music in Cannockthe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Cannockthe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
08 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Cannock compares
Cannock's scene, counted with the Wolverhampton area, ranks third of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent and Telford. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
| # | Area | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Birmingham 17 open mics · 526 upcoming gigs | 77 |
| 02 | Nottingham 32 open mics · 152 upcoming gigs | 77 |
| 03 | Cannock (Wolverhampton area) This city 21 open mics · 82 upcoming gigs | 41 |
| 04 | Leicester 17 open mics · 57 upcoming gigs | 39 |
| 05 | Derby 15 open mics · 116 upcoming gigs | 36 |
| 06 | Coventry 18 open mics · 100 upcoming gigs | 36 |
| 07 | Stoke-on-Trent 17 open mics · 42 upcoming gigs | 26 |
| 08 | Telford 14 open mics · 9 upcoming gigs | 20 |
09 — Questions8 answersFrequently asked questions
10 — Keep exploring
CannockMore of Cannock
More live music resources for Cannock and the rest of the UK: fee guides, venue lists, open mic finders and how-to guides, all read from the same live directory.
| How to Book Live MusicVenue guide — local rates, genre fit, licensing, and a step-by-step booking walkthrough for Cannock. | |
| Upcoming Gigs in CannockThe full Cannock gig calendar — touring shows, festivals, and venues hiring acts across the region. | |
| Open Mics in CannockOpen mic nights near Cannock — directions, dates, and the grass-roots route into paid bookings. | |
| Cannock Rate BenchmarkWhat UK bands actually charge by city and gig type. Median fees from the live GigXchange Index. |
Everything live in Cannock — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Cannock. Artists and bands available around Cannock.
| GigsUpcoming gigs in Cannock — sorted by dateWhat's on in Cannock — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Cannock, by date. One-off gigs at indie venues and community stages. Sorted by date, refreshed continuously. Free and ticketed shows both listed. Every gig links its venue.Cannock gigs · UK gig directory |
| VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in CannockCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Cannock venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Cannock. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Cannock venues · For venues |
| Open MicsFree stage time — Cannock open mic nightsJust starting out? Cannock open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Cannock. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Cannock open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in CannockStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Cannock. How to get gigs. How to book live music. Find a band, city by city. Written for working musicians and venues.How to get gigs · How to book · Find a band |
| RatesWhat live acts earn in CannockLive Cannock rate benchmarks from the GigXchange Index. Median fees by act size and event type. City-level benchmarks, updated nightly. Never a misleading average — real percentiles. Free to cite under CC BY 4.0.GigXchange Index · Pay-rate guide |
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Live Music in Cannock
Cannock's live music runs through a town-centre events venue and a woodland cafe on Cannock Chase that puts on tribute nights - with Wolverhampton's and Walsall's circuits close by.
Last updated: 31 October 2026
Live Music in Cannock: the Short Answer
Cannock has 2 venues listing live music, 25 gigs in the next 30 days and 21 open mic nights (both in and around Wolverhampton). Below: the rooms to start with, the gigs on now, what acts are paid and where to go next, all read live from the same directory.
The Station Cannock is the town's events and entertainment venue in the shopping centre. Fallow Forest, a woodland cafe and event space at Hednesford on Cannock Chase, hosts tribute nights and day parties. For weekly band and open mic nights, Cannock acts play the wider Wolverhampton and Walsall circuits.
The Cannock Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Cannock is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
The Station is the events and entertainment room in the shopping centre.
Fallow Forest puts on tribute nights and day parties in the woods.
The weekly band and open mic nights sit a short drive south.
21 open mic nights run in and around Wolverhampton - Ale Hub Perton and Claptrap the Venue among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.
25 gigs are listed in and around Wolverhampton in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email.
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Walsall, Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
Where Live Music Happens in Cannock
The Cannock circuit runs through 2 venues, Fallow Forest and The Station Cannock included. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights. Browse by area or by night, then open a room to see its upcoming gigs.
Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Cannock venue directory, see what is booked on the Cannock gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Cannock
25 gigs are listed in and around Wolverhampton for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory. Every listing links to the gig's own page, with the date, the doors time and where to buy a ticket.
Every listing is a real Cannock date, rebuilt nightly from the Cannock gig directory. See the Cannock venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Cannock
Whoever you are, Cannock has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
What Acts Earn in Cannock
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
How Cannock Compares
Cannock's scene, counted with the Wolverhampton area, ranks third of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent and Telford. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
- #1 Birmingham 17 open mics · 526 upcoming gigs 77
- #2 Nottingham 32 open mics · 152 upcoming gigs 77
- #3 Cannock (Wolverhampton area) This city 21 open mics · 82 upcoming gigs 41
- #4 Leicester 17 open mics · 57 upcoming gigs 39
- #5 Derby 15 open mics · 116 upcoming gigs 36
- #6 Coventry 18 open mics · 100 upcoming gigs 36
- #7 Stoke-on-Trent 17 open mics · 42 upcoming gigs 26
- #8 Telford 14 open mics · 9 upcoming gigs 20
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