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Live Music in Newbury
Newbury, Berkshire
Of the 5 venues that list their live nights, 3 put on music on Fridays and 1 on Sundays.
Updated 31 October 2026
01 — The short answer
NewburyLive music in Newbury
Newbury has 5 venues listing live music, 14 gigs in the next 30 days and 17 open mic nights (both in and around Reading). 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.
Newbury's music is a run of open mics and folk nights - the Corn Exchange's balcony bar, a rooftop terrace, a traditional pub and a volunteer-run arts centre - with country-house events nearby.
Newbury's Corn Exchange holds a first-Sunday open mic in its Balcony Bar. The Newbury Pub and Terrace runs a Thursday open mic on its rooftop, The Old London Apprentice is a traditional pub with open mic and folk nights on Fridays, and ACE Space, a volunteer-run arts centre, has a monthly folk and music programme. Wickham House, a country house near the town, hosts weddings and events.
listing live music
| Gigsin the next 30 days · in and around Reading | 14 |
| Open micsactive nights · in and around Reading | 17 |
| On GigXchangeNewbury act · with a profile you can browse | 1 |
02 — The scene
Live Music Scene Score — Newbury100
| Artists | 28 |
| Venues | 0 |
| Gigs 90d | 100 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 0 |
| Activity | 0 |
03 — Rooms to know
4 roomsThe rooms to know
An arts centre, two pubs and a volunteer-run space.
| Arts centreCorn ExchangeFirst-Sunday open mic in the Balcony Bar. Books: open mic, acoustic.Getting on: Programmed by the venue |
| Pub with terraceThe Newbury Pub & TerraceThursday open mic on the rooftop terrace. Books: open mic, acoustic.Getting on: Direct with the venue |
| Traditional pubThe Old London ApprenticeOpen mic and folk nights on Fridays. Books: folk, acoustic.Getting on: Direct with the venue |
| Arts centreACE Space NewburyVolunteer-run centre with a monthly folk and music programme. Books: folk, acoustic.Getting on: Direct with the venue |
04 — The week
Every weekLive music nights
Friday is the big night in Newbury: 3 venues list live music and 3 open mics run every week. Nothing regular is listed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Across the week, 5 venues list regular live nights and 5 open mics run on a fixed night - for what is on this week, see what's on in Newbury.
Regular live music nights in Newbury
Venues that list live music on that night, plus open mics that run on it every week.
| Thursday1 venue · 1 open mic - The Newbury Pub & Terrace |
| Friday3 venues · 3 open mics - ACE Space, The Club Bar and Lounge |
| Sunday1 venue · 1 open mic - Corn Exchange |
05 — The scene
NewburyThe Newbury sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Newbury is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| The Corn ExchangeThe arts centre's Balcony Bar hosts a first-Sunday open mic. |
| Pubs and terraceThe Newbury and the Old London Apprentice cover Thursday and Friday. |
| Arts and countryACE Space and Wickham House add folk concerts and events. |
| The open mic circuit17 open mic nights run in and around Reading - Corn Exchange and The Rising Sun Arts Centre among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times. |
| The gig calendar14 gigs are listed in and around Reading 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 - Reading, Swindon and Oxford.
| NearbyLive music in Reading | |
| NearbyLive music in Swindon | |
| NearbyLive music in Oxford |
06 — Venues
5 roomsWhere live music happens
The Newbury circuit runs through 5 venues, ACE Space Newbury and Corn Exchange included. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Photo: Google ACE Space NewburyNewburyHouse PA 
Corn ExchangeNewbury Cap tbc 
The Club Bar and LoungeNewbury Cap tbc 
The Newbury Pub & TerraceNewbury Cap tbc 
The Old London ApprenticeNewbury Cap tbc Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Newbury venue directory, see what is booked on the Newbury gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
| All live music venues in Newbury |
07 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Newbury
14 gigs are listed in and around Reading for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory.
Starts19:30 Alex Clarke, Sax, with The Terry Hutchins QrtPangbourne Working Mens Club · Pangbourne · Reading 
Wigwam Live at The Purple Turtle, ReadingThe Purple Turtle · Abbey · Reading 19:00Thu 5 Nov 
Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues OrchestraHexagon Theatre · Reading 19:30Thu 5 Nov 
Music Bingo | Bier KellerBier Keller · Binfield South & Jennett's Park · Reading 19:00Fri 6 Nov 
Chocolate Starfish & Nickelback GBThe FaceBar · Abbey · Reading 19:00Fri 6 Nov 
ABBA Tribute Band SensationCorn Exchange · Wallingford · Reading 19:30Fri 6 Nov Every listing is a real Newbury date, rebuilt nightly from the Newbury gig directory. See the Newbury venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Newbury gigs | |
| What's on in Newbury this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
08 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Newbury
Whoever you are, Newbury 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 Newbury this weekthe Newbury gig guide, by email | |
| FansUpcoming gigs in Readingevery listing, sorted by date | |
| ArtistsHow to get gigspay, venues that book, how to pitch | |
| ArtistsOpen mics in Readingfree stage time, night by night | |
| BookersBook live musicprices, steps, licensing | |
| VenuesLive music venues in Readingclaim yours free and keep it current |
09 — 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 Newburythe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Newburythe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
10 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Newbury compares
Newbury's scene, counted with the Reading area, ranks second of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Oxford, Egham, High Wycombe, Swindon, Aldershot, Woking and Farnborough. 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 | Oxford 23 open mics · 20 upcoming gigs | 33 |
| 02 | Newbury (Reading area) This city 17 open mics · 44 upcoming gigs | 31 |
| 03 | Egham 10 open mics · 7 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 04 | High Wycombe 12 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs | 14 |
| 05 | Swindon 11 open mics · 9 upcoming gigs | 13 |
| 06 | Aldershot 11 open mics · 4 upcoming gigs | 13 |
| 07 | Woking 11 open mics · 22 upcoming gigs | 13 |
| 08 | Farnborough 4 open mics · 11 upcoming gigs | 6 |
11 — Questions9 answersFrequently asked questions
12 — Keep exploring
NewburyMore of Newbury
More live music resources for Newbury 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 Newbury. | |
| Upcoming Gigs in NewburyThe full Newbury gig calendar — touring shows, festivals, and venues hiring acts across the region. | |
| Open Mics in NewburyOpen mic nights near Newbury — directions, dates, and the grass-roots route into paid bookings. | |
| Newbury Rate BenchmarkWhat UK bands actually charge by city and gig type. Median fees from the live GigXchange Index. |
Everything live in Newbury — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Newbury. Artists and bands available around Newbury.
| GigsUpcoming gigs in Newbury — sorted by dateWhat's on in Newbury — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Newbury, 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.Newbury gigs · UK gig directory |
| VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in NewburyCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Newbury venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Newbury. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Newbury venues · For venues |
| Open MicsFree stage time — Newbury open mic nightsJust starting out? Newbury open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Newbury. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Newbury open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in NewburyStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Newbury. 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 NewburyLive Newbury 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 Newbury
Newbury's music is a run of open mics and folk nights - the Corn Exchange's balcony bar, a rooftop terrace, a traditional pub and a volunteer-run arts centre - with country-house events nearby.
Last updated: 31 October 2026
Live Music in Newbury: the Short Answer
Newbury has 5 venues listing live music, 14 gigs in the next 30 days and 17 open mic nights (both in and around Reading). 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.
Of the 5 venues that list their live nights, 3 put on music on Fridays and 1 on Sundays.
Newbury's Corn Exchange holds a first-Sunday open mic in its Balcony Bar. The Newbury Pub and Terrace runs a Thursday open mic on its rooftop, The Old London Apprentice is a traditional pub with open mic and folk nights on Fridays, and ACE Space, a volunteer-run arts centre, has a monthly folk and music programme. Wickham House, a country house near the town, hosts weddings and events.
The Newbury Rooms to Know
An arts centre, two pubs and a volunteer-run space. Each card below names the room, the nights it runs live music, what it tends to book and the way acts usually get on the bill.
Live Music Nights in Newbury
Friday is the big night in Newbury: 3 venues list live music and 3 open mics run every week. Nothing regular is listed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Across the week, 5 venues list regular live nights and 5 open mics run on a fixed night - for what is on this week, see what's on in Newbury. How the UK gig week compares.
Regular live music nights in Newbury
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 0 0 venues
0 open mics - Wed 0 0 venues
0 open mics - Thu 2 1 venue
1 open mic The Newbury Pub & Terrace - Fri 6 3 venues
3 open mics ACE SpaceThe Club Bar and Lounge - Sat 0 0 venues
0 open mics - Sun 2 1 venue
1 open mic Corn Exchange
The Newbury Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Newbury is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
The arts centre's Balcony Bar hosts a first-Sunday open mic.
The Newbury and the Old London Apprentice cover Thursday and Friday.
ACE Space and Wickham House add folk concerts and events.
17 open mic nights run in and around Reading - Corn Exchange and The Rising Sun Arts Centre among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.
14 gigs are listed in and around Reading 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 - Reading, Swindon and Oxford.
Where Live Music Happens in Newbury
The Newbury circuit runs through 5 venues, ACE Space Newbury and 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 Newbury venue directory, see what is booked on the Newbury gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Newbury
14 gigs are listed in and around Reading 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 Newbury date, rebuilt nightly from the Newbury gig directory. See the Newbury venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Newbury
Whoever you are, Newbury 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 Newbury
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 Newbury Compares
Newbury's scene, counted with the Reading area, ranks second of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Oxford, Egham, High Wycombe, Swindon, Aldershot, Woking and Farnborough. 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 Oxford 23 open mics · 20 upcoming gigs 33
- #2 Newbury (Reading area) This city 17 open mics · 44 upcoming gigs 31
- #3 Egham 10 open mics · 7 upcoming gigs 16
- #4 High Wycombe 12 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs 14
- #5 Swindon 11 open mics · 9 upcoming gigs 13
- #6 Aldershot 11 open mics · 4 upcoming gigs 13
- #7 Woking 11 open mics · 22 upcoming gigs 13
- #8 Farnborough 4 open mics · 11 upcoming gigs 6
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