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Live Music in Hatfield
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Hatfield's live music scene blends University of Hertfordshire student nights, Galleria corporate bookings and local pub circuits — varied opportunities across genres and budgets.
Updated 4 November 2026
01 — The short answer
HatfieldLive music in Hatfield
Hatfield has 2 venues listing live music, 14 gigs in the next 30 days and 8 open mic nights (both in and around Broxbourne). 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.
Hatfield's scene spans three distinct audiences — University of Hertfordshire students (20,000+), Galleria shopping-centre corporate bookings, and the local pub circuit that serves the residential town. Each pays differently and books differently. The multi-tier market means an act with range can stitch together a solid Hatfield calendar across a month.
listing live music
| Gigsin the next 30 days · in and around Broxbourne | 14 |
| Open micsactive nights · in and around Broxbourne | 8 |
02 — The scene
Live Music Scene Score — Hatfield100
| Artists | 0 |
| Venues | 0 |
| Gigs 90d | 75 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 0 |
| Activity | 0 |
03 — The scene
HatfieldThe Hatfield sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Hatfield is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| The Forum HertfordshireTotal capacity 2,000 across multiple spaces: 540-standing Loft, 250-seat auditorium, two floors of 500+. Touring acts, club nights, student events. Quieter outside term but takes external hires year-round. |
| Hatfield House estate eventsJacobean stately home hosting outdoor concerts (up to 2,500 cap) — Battle Proms (orchestral picnic), Folk by the Oak (July), Hatfield House Music Festival. Seasonal, promoter-led. The pub circuit for regular live music is very thin. |
| The open mic circuit8 open mic nights run in and around Broxbourne - Hertford Corn Exchange and The Golden Fleece among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times. |
| The gig calendar14 gigs are listed in and around Broxbourne 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 - Welwyn Garden City, St Albans and Potters Bar.
| NearbyLive music in Welwyn Garden City | |
| NearbyLive music in St Albans | |
| NearbyLive music in Potters Bar |
04 — Venues
2 roomsWhere live music happens
2 rooms in Hatfield put on live music. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Hatfield venue directory, see what is booked on the Hatfield gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
| All live music venues in Hatfield |
05 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Hatfield
14 gigs are listed in and around Broxbourne for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory.
Starts19:30 GANSHertford Corn Exchange · Hertford Castle · Broxbourne 
Fontaines CD - Fontaines Tribute BandHertford Corn Exchange · Hertford Castle · Broxbourne 19:30Fri 6 Nov 
Big Love UKHertford Corn Exchange · Hertford Castle · Broxbourne 19:30Sat 7 Nov 
Ruts D.C.Hertford Corn Exchange · Hertford Castle · Broxbourne 19:30Wed 11 Nov 
One Punch Wonder, Jumpers For Goalposts, Second ChanceHertford Corn Exchange · Hertford Castle · Broxbourne 20:00Thu 12 Nov 
Totally BlondieHertford Corn Exchange · Hertford Castle · Broxbourne 19:30Fri 13 Nov Every listing is a real Hatfield date, rebuilt nightly from the Hatfield gig directory. See the Hatfield venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Hatfield gigs | |
| What's on in Hatfield this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
06 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Hatfield
Whoever you are, Hatfield 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 Hatfield this weekthe Hatfield gig guide, by email | |
| FansUpcoming gigs in Broxbourneevery listing, sorted by date | |
| ArtistsHow to get gigspay, venues that book, how to pitch | |
| ArtistsOpen mics in Broxbournefree stage time, night by night | |
| BookersBook live musicprices, steps, licensing | |
| VenuesLive music venues in Broxbourneclaim 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 Hatfieldthe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Hatfieldthe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
08 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Hatfield compares
Hatfield's scene, counted with the Broxbourne area, ranks seventh of 7 for live music venues against its 6 nearest city scenes - London, Watford, Luton, Egham, Bedford and High Wycombe. 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 | London 70 open mics · 1,493 upcoming gigs | 318 |
| 02 | Watford 12 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs | 24 |
| 03 | Luton 7 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 04 | Egham 10 open mics · 8 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 05 | Bedford 10 open mics · 20 upcoming gigs | 15 |
| 06 | High Wycombe 12 open mics · 26 upcoming gigs | 14 |
| 07 | Hatfield (Broxbourne area) This city 8 open mics · 31 upcoming gigs | 12 |
09 — Questions8 answersFrequently asked questions
10 — Keep exploring
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Everything live in Hatfield — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Hatfield. Artists and bands available around Hatfield.
| GigsUpcoming gigs in Hatfield — sorted by dateWhat's on in Hatfield — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Hatfield, 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.Hatfield gigs · UK gig directory |
| VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in HatfieldCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Hatfield venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Hatfield. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Hatfield venues · For venues |
| Open MicsFree stage time — Hatfield open mic nightsJust starting out? Hatfield open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Hatfield. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Hatfield open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in HatfieldStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Hatfield. 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 HatfieldLive Hatfield 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 Hatfield
Hatfield's live music scene blends University of Hertfordshire student nights, Galleria corporate bookings and local pub circuits — varied opportunities across genres and budgets.
Last updated: 4 November 2026
Live Music in Hatfield: the Short Answer
Hatfield has 2 venues listing live music, 14 gigs in the next 30 days and 8 open mic nights (both in and around Broxbourne). 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.
Hatfield's scene spans three distinct audiences — University of Hertfordshire students (20,000+), Galleria shopping-centre corporate bookings, and the local pub circuit that serves the residential town. Each pays differently and books differently. The multi-tier market means an act with range can stitch together a solid Hatfield calendar across a month.
The Hatfield Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Hatfield is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
Total capacity 2,000 across multiple spaces: 540-standing Loft, 250-seat auditorium, two floors of 500+. Touring acts, club nights, student events. Quieter outside term but takes external hires year-round.
Jacobean stately home hosting outdoor concerts (up to 2,500 cap) — Battle Proms (orchestral picnic), Folk by the Oak (July), Hatfield House Music Festival. Seasonal, promoter-led. The pub circuit for regular live music is very thin.
8 open mic nights run in and around Broxbourne - Hertford Corn Exchange and The Golden Fleece among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.
14 gigs are listed in and around Broxbourne 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 - Welwyn Garden City, St Albans and Potters Bar.
Where Live Music Happens in Hatfield
2 rooms in Hatfield put on live music. 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 Hatfield venue directory, see what is booked on the Hatfield gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Hatfield
14 gigs are listed in and around Broxbourne 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 Hatfield date, rebuilt nightly from the Hatfield gig directory. See the Hatfield venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Hatfield
Whoever you are, Hatfield 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 Hatfield
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 Hatfield Compares
Hatfield's scene, counted with the Broxbourne area, ranks seventh of 7 for live music venues against its 6 nearest city scenes - London, Watford, Luton, Egham, Bedford and High Wycombe. 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 London 70 open mics · 1,493 upcoming gigs 318
- #2 Watford 12 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs 24
- #3 Luton 7 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs 16
- #4 Egham 10 open mics · 8 upcoming gigs 16
- #5 Bedford 10 open mics · 20 upcoming gigs 15
- #6 High Wycombe 12 open mics · 26 upcoming gigs 14
- #7 Hatfield (Broxbourne area) This city 8 open mics · 31 upcoming gigs 12
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