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Live Music in Hertford
Hertford, Hertfordshire
Live music in Hertford runs through historic coaching inns, riverside pubs and a tight local circuit — compact but consistently active in Hertfordshire's county town.
Updated 4 November 2026
01 — The short answer
HertfordLive music in Hertford
Hertford has 3 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.
Hertford is a county town with a compact but unusually loyal live circuit. Historic coaching inns along Fore Street and Castle Street — The White Hart, The Salisbury Arms, The Old Barge on the canal — programme regular weekend live music for a mixed crowd of local professionals, market-town regulars, and visitors from the surrounding villages. Hertford's riverside position also supports private function work across summer — canal boat hires, garden parties, wedding receptions at venues like Fanhams Hall. The scene is smaller than Watford or St Albans but remarkably consistent: landlords book the acts they trust on rolling monthly rotations rather than shopping around weekly.
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 — Hertford100
| Artists | 0 |
| Venues | 0 |
| Gigs 90d | 75 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 0 |
| Activity | 0 |
03 — The week
Every weekLive music nights
Thursday is the big night in Hertford: 2 venues list live music and 1 open mic runs every week. Nothing regular is listed on Monday and Sunday. Across the week, 2 venues list regular live nights and 3 open mics run on a fixed night - for what is on this week, see what's on in Hertford.
Regular live music nights in Hertford
Venues that list live music on that night, plus open mics that run on it every week.
| Tuesday0 venues · 1 open mic - Hertford Corn Exchange |
| Wednesday0 venues · 1 open mic - The Hertford Club |
| Thursday2 venues · 1 open mic - Great Eastern Tavern |
| Friday1 venue · 0 open mics |
| Saturday1 venue · 0 open mics |
04 — The scene
HertfordThe Hertford sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Hertford is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| BEAM — the new anchorStage One seats 547; Stage Two (151 seats) opened Spring 2025. Three cinema screens, dance studio, riverside cafe. Council-backed, professional programming. |
| Corn Exchange — grassroots250-capacity grassroots music venue on Fore Street with bar, dance floor and stage. This is the real gigging room in Hertford — where the pub-to-venue transition happens for local acts. Bands, DJs, club nights and private functions. |
| 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 - Hoddesdon, Broxbourne and Welwyn Garden City.
| NearbyLive music in Hoddesdon | |
| NearbyLive music in Broxbourne | |
| NearbyLive music in Welwyn Garden City |
05 — Venues
3 roomsWhere live music happens
The Hertford circuit runs through 3 venues, Great Eastern Tavern and Hertford Corn Exchange included. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Photo: Google Great Eastern TavernHertford 
Hertford Corn ExchangeHertford town centre · HertfordHouse PA 250Cap 
The Dog And WhistleHertford Cap tbc Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Hertford venue directory, see what is booked on the Hertford gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
| All live music venues in Hertford |
06 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Hertford
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 Hertford date, rebuilt nightly from the Hertford gig directory. See the Hertford venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Hertford gigs | |
| What's on in Hertford this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
07 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Hertford
Whoever you are, Hertford 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 Hertford this weekthe Hertford 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 |
08 — 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 Hertfordthe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Hertfordthe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
09 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Hertford compares
Hertford's scene, counted with the Broxbourne area, ranks sixth of 7 for live music venues against its 6 nearest city scenes - London, Watford, Basildon, Luton, Chelmsford and Billericay. 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 | Basildon 11 open mics · 43 upcoming gigs | 21 |
| 04 | Luton 7 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 05 | Chelmsford 8 open mics · 8 upcoming gigs | 13 |
| 06 | Hertford (Broxbourne area) This city 8 open mics · 31 upcoming gigs | 12 |
| 07 | Billericay 4 open mics · 3 upcoming gigs | 6 |
10 — Questions9 answersFrequently asked questions
11 — Keep exploring
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Everything live in Hertford — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Hertford. Artists and bands available around Hertford.
| GigsUpcoming gigs in Hertford — sorted by dateWhat's on in Hertford — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Hertford, 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.Hertford gigs · UK gig directory |
| VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in HertfordCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Hertford venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Hertford. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Hertford venues · For venues |
| Open MicsFree stage time — Hertford open mic nightsJust starting out? Hertford open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Hertford. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Hertford open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in HertfordStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Hertford. 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 HertfordLive Hertford 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 Hertford
Live music in Hertford runs through historic coaching inns, riverside pubs and a tight local circuit — compact but consistently active in Hertfordshire's county town.
Last updated: 4 November 2026
Live Music in Hertford: the Short Answer
Hertford has 3 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.
Hertford is a county town with a compact but unusually loyal live circuit. Historic coaching inns along Fore Street and Castle Street — The White Hart, The Salisbury Arms, The Old Barge on the canal — programme regular weekend live music for a mixed crowd of local professionals, market-town regulars, and visitors from the surrounding villages. Hertford's riverside position also supports private function work across summer — canal boat hires, garden parties, wedding receptions at venues like Fanhams Hall. The scene is smaller than Watford or St Albans but remarkably consistent: landlords book the acts they trust on rolling monthly rotations rather than shopping around weekly.
Live Music Nights in Hertford
Thursday is the big night in Hertford: 2 venues list live music and 1 open mic runs every week. Nothing regular is listed on Monday and Sunday. Across the week, 2 venues list regular live nights and 3 open mics run on a fixed night - for what is on this week, see what's on in Hertford. How the UK gig week compares.
Regular live music nights in Hertford
Venues that list live music on that night, plus open mics that run on it every week.
- Mon 0 0 venues
0 open mics - Tue 1 0 venues
1 open mic Hertford Corn Exchange - Wed 1 0 venues
1 open mic The Hertford Club - Thu 3 2 venues
1 open mic Great Eastern Tavern - Fri 1 1 venue
0 open mics - Sat 1 1 venue
0 open mics - Sun 0 0 venues
0 open mics
The Hertford Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Hertford is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
Stage One seats 547; Stage Two (151 seats) opened Spring 2025. Three cinema screens, dance studio, riverside cafe. Council-backed, professional programming.
250-capacity grassroots music venue on Fore Street with bar, dance floor and stage. This is the real gigging room in Hertford — where the pub-to-venue transition happens for local acts. Bands, DJs, club nights and private functions.
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 - Hoddesdon, Broxbourne and Welwyn Garden City.
Where Live Music Happens in Hertford
The Hertford circuit runs through 3 venues, Great Eastern Tavern and Hertford Corn Exchange 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 Hertford venue directory, see what is booked on the Hertford gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Hertford
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 Hertford date, rebuilt nightly from the Hertford gig directory. See the Hertford venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Hertford
Whoever you are, Hertford 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 Hertford
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 Hertford Compares
Hertford's scene, counted with the Broxbourne area, ranks sixth of 7 for live music venues against its 6 nearest city scenes - London, Watford, Basildon, Luton, Chelmsford and Billericay. 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 Basildon 11 open mics · 43 upcoming gigs 21
- #4 Luton 7 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs 16
- #5 Chelmsford 8 open mics · 8 upcoming gigs 13
- #6 Hertford (Broxbourne area) This city 8 open mics · 31 upcoming gigs 12
- #7 Billericay 4 open mics · 3 upcoming gigs 6
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