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UK Grass-Roots Gig Directory

Every grass-roots gig in the UK - who's on, where, when and what it costs.

810 this week, 22 free to get in. Refreshed continuously.

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8,505
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This week810 gigs
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Cities88
Biggest sceneLondon · 1,303

01 — Find a gig

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03 — By city

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Where the gigs are

01London 1303 gigs
02Manchester 780 gigs
03Glasgow 778 gigs
04Birmingham 569 gigs
05Liverpool 501 gigs
06Edinburgh 338 gigs
07Newcastle 276 gigs
08Leeds 263 gigs
09Belfast 242 gigs
10Bristol 234 gigs
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04 — In numbers

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The scene, counted

22Free gigs
810This week
88Cities

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05 — Per head

Per 100k people

Punching above weight

01Glasgow 76 gigs
02Edinburgh 64 gigs
03Liverpool 56 gigs
04Belfast 36 gigs
05Bristol 34 gigs
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UK Grass-Roots Gig Directory

Live Grass-Roots Gigs Across the UK

8,505 upcoming one-off gigs at indie venues, basement bars and community stages — from 88 UK cities. Free, sortable by date, refreshed continuously.

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Find a Grass-Roots Gig Near You

8,505
upcoming grass-roots gigs across 88 UK cities, from London to Aberdeen
  • 22 gigs marked free entry · each listing shows its own price
  • 810 gigs happening this week · sorted by date, refreshed continuously
  • London has 1,303 upcoming gigs · spread across 88 UK cities
  • Sourced from venues, promoters and artists publishing on GigXchange · both ticketed and free shows

The UK's free grass-roots gig directory — 8,505 upcoming shows at indie venues, pubs, basement bars and community stages across 88 cities, refreshed every week. Browse gigs in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Leeds, plus the early-career bands, local promoter nights and Tuesday-evening residencies the bigger aggregators tend to miss.

Every listing carries dates, venue details, age policy and ticket links. Gigs from ticketing platforms are added each week and submitted gigs are reviewed before they go live; a gig that has happened says so and drops off 7 days later. Free for promoters, venues and artists to submit a gig — no listing fee, no upselling.

8,505 Upcoming 88 Cities 810 This Week 22 Free Entry Live data — refreshed continuously

Looking for what is on this week rather than everything upcoming? See what’s on across the UK — 88 cities, by night.

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Explore live music near you — venues, gigs and open mics. Or click a city for its full gig list.

25 cities mapped · 8,505 upcoming gigs · London alone has 1,303

Coming Up

8,505 upcoming UK gigs · sorted by date · page 344 of 355.

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JUN
5
Roxy Magic
The Chantry Brewery Bar·Rawmarsh West, Sheffield
Saturday, 5 June 2027 · 19:00
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5
Erazure/Suburbia Pet Shop Boys
Belgrave Sports And Social Club·Belgrave, Birmingham
Saturday, 5 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
5
Legends of Motown live at the Alexander Centre, Faversham
The Alexander Centre·Abbey, Maidstone
Saturday, 5 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
5
BOWIE EXPERIENCE - Bolton - 5th June - Roundhouse - Tribute
The Roundhouse·Halliwell, Rawtenstall
Saturday, 5 June 2027 · 19:30
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JUN
5
ROCK FEMMES FATALES - A Tribute to Female Rock Artists
The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom)·City Centre, Edinburgh
Saturday, 5 June 2027 · 19:30
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JUN
6
Leo Kottke
229 London·West End, London
Sunday, 6 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
6
Shonen Knife
The Castle And Falcon·Balsall Heath West, Birmingham
Sunday, 6 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
6
Culture & Cedric Myton / Sun 6th June / The Fleece / Bristol
The Fleece·Central, Bristol
Sunday, 6 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
9
Gordon Mark Webber Acoustic at Essence on The Pantiles
TN2 5TN·Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells
Wednesday, 9 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
10
Bruce Foxton
The Cavern·City Centre North, Liverpool
Thursday, 10 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
10
Gordon Mark Webber Thursday Night at Indian Essence
BR1 1LG·Petts Wood & Knoll, Sutton
Thursday, 10 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
11
Discovery Festival 2027 - Friday
Central Park Plymouth·Stoke, Plymouth
Friday, 11 June 2027 · 16:00
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JUN
11
Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra | Earlham Park Concert 2027
Earlham Park·University, Norwich
Friday, 11 June 2027 · 17:00
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JUN
11
Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight (6pm)
St Mary Le Strand·St James's, London
Friday, 11 June 2027 · 18:00
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11
R.E.M performed LIVE by Stipe
Camp And Furnace·City Centre South, Liverpool
Friday, 11 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
11
Prince Tribute Live Show
The OEC·Hillsborough, Sheffield
Friday, 11 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
11
RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late
The Blues Kitchen·Deansgate, Manchester
Friday, 11 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
11
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight (8pm)
St Mary Le Strand·St James's, London
Friday, 11 June 2027 · 20:00
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JUN
12
Drag Bottomless Brunch The Ultimate Party
The Bentley·City Centre North, Liverpool
Saturday, 12 June 2027 · 12:00
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JUN
12
Discvoery Festival 2027 - Saturday
Central Park Plymouth·Stoke, Plymouth
Saturday, 12 June 2027 · 12:00
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JUN
12
Whitesnake UK
Clwb Crown·Cyfarthfa, Cardiff
Saturday, 12 June 2027 · 18:00
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JUN
12
Buena Vista Social Club & Santana performed LIVE in Liverpool!
Camp And Furnace·City Centre South, Liverpool
Saturday, 12 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
12
Electricity OMD tribute at The Bungalow
The Bungalow Bar·Paisley East and Central, Glasgow
Saturday, 12 June 2027 · 19:00
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JUN
12
SIMPLY THE BEST The Ultimate Tina Turner Tribute Experience
The Bentley·City Centre North, Liverpool
Saturday, 12 June 2027 · 19:00
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UK Grass-Roots Gig Scene in Numbers

Upcoming gigs across 88 UK cities. Prices, nights, genre and start times refresh nightly.

£21.64
Avg Ticket
The average paid ticket is £21.64 among UK grassroots gigs with a paid ticket price
22
Free Entry
22 upcoming gigs marked free entry
Sat
Peak Night
Saturday is the busiest night for UK grassroots gigs (2,707 gigs)
844
Venues
844 venues with upcoming gigs linked
Rock
Top Genre
Rock is the most common genre at UK grassroots gigs
810
This Week
810 gigs are happening across the UK in the next 7 days
15%
London
London has 15% of all upcoming UK grassroots gig listings
6:46pm
Avg Start
Average start time is 6:46pm across UK grassroots gig listings

Gigs by Day of the Week

Share of 8,505 upcoming UK grassroots gigs by night, refreshed nightly

Mon
4%
Tue
6%
Wed
8%
Thu
13%
Fri
27%
Sat
32%
Sun
10%

How much does a grassroots gig ticket cost in the UK? Among UK grassroots gigs with a paid ticket price, the average ticket is £21.64. 22 upcoming gigs are marked free entry.

What is the busiest night for live music at UK grassroots venues? Saturday is the busiest night for UK grassroots gigs. Rock is the most common genre nationally.

Which UK city has the most grassroots gigs? London leads with 1,303 upcoming gigs (15% of the UK total). Figures from GigXchange's UK Gig Directory.

Gig Rankings

Which UK cities have the most upcoming grassroots gigs?

Most Upcoming Gigs

#CityCount
1London1,303
1,303
2Manchester780
780
3Glasgow778
778
4Birmingham569
569
5Liverpool501
501
6Edinburgh338
338
7Newcastle276
276
8Leeds263
263
9Belfast242
242
10Bristol234
234

Gig Density

#CityPer 100k
1Glasgow76
76
2Edinburgh64
64
3Liverpool56
56
4Belfast36
36
5Bristol34
34
6Newcastle32
32
7Leeds32
32
8Manchester28
28
9Birmingham22
22
10London13
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06 — Small print 7 answers Common questions Gig Directory FAQs

Common questions about UK grass-roots gigs, answered with live data.

Yes. The Search by Location map above is an interactive UK map. Zoom into your city to see where gigs are happening, tap an area for a quick count of the gigs, venues and open mics around it, then jump straight to that city's full list. You can switch the map between gigs, venues and open mics with the layer buttons.
A UK gig at an independent venue — typically capped under 600 capacity — by an artist who isn't on a major-label arena tour. In: pubs, basement bars, indie clubs, community halls, arts centres, and small folk / jazz / punk festivals. Out: arenas, stadiums, the O2 chain, Royal Albert Hall, Symphony Hall, the Barbican, premium dining-cabaret rooms, and mega-festival sites.
Open mics are recurring weekly nights where any performer can sign up. The gig directory lists one-off shows — specific bands playing specific venues on specific dates. Use the open mic finder for weekly slots, this directory for upcoming gigs to watch or play.
Promoters, venues and artists can submit gigs free via the submission form. Submissions are reviewed before they go live.
Listings are compiled from public ticketing-platform APIs and direct submissions by promoters, venues and artists. Gigs from ticketing platforms are listed as published; submitted gigs are reviewed before they go live. We don't check each gig independently yet, so confirm with the venue before you travel.
Gigs from ticketing platforms are added each week, submitted gigs are reviewed before they go live, and a gig that has happened says so for 7 days before it drops off. The visible count above is live data — refresh the page to see the latest.
Beyond this gig directory, browse the UK open mic directory for recurring weekly nights, the UK city hub index for every covered city, the genre directory if you're hunting a specific sound, the booking guides for how-to articles, or the GX Index for live UK gig rates and percentiles.

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