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Live Music in Nuneaton

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Nuneaton's live music centres on the Queens Hall for rock concerts and a Stockingford pub with weekend nights from local acts - with Coventry's venues ten miles south.

Updated 31 October 2026

01 — The short answer

Nuneaton

Live music in Nuneaton

Nuneaton has 2 venues listing live music, 24 gigs in the next 30 days and 18 open mic nights (both in and around Coventry). 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.

Queens Hall is Nuneaton's concert hall for rock shows. The Kingswood Tavern in Stockingford is a community pub with live music nights from local talent on Fridays and Saturdays. For weekly band and open mic nights beyond these, Nuneaton acts play Coventry's circuit, ten miles south.

2
Venues
listing live music
in Nuneaton
Gigsin the next 30 days · in and around Coventry24
Open micsactive nights · in and around Coventry18
On GigXchangeNuneaton act · with a profile you can browse1

02 — The scene

Live Music Scene Score — Nuneaton
34
Out of
100
Growing — a small but real scene led by gigs 90d. Open slots for artists who want to build a local following.
How it adds up (0-100)
Artists23
Venues4
Gigs 90d100
Rates50
Heritage0
Activity0

03 — The scene

Nuneaton

The Nuneaton sound

Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Nuneaton is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.

Queens HallThe town's concert hall takes the rock shows.
StockingfordThe Kingswood Tavern gives local acts the weekend.
Coventry (nearby)The weekly band and open mic nights sit ten miles south.
The open mic circuit18 open mic nights run in and around Coventry - Millsy's Cafe Bar and The Tin Music & Arts among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.
The gig calendar24 gigs are listed in and around Coventry 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 - Coventry, Leicester and Birmingham.

NearbyLive music in Coventry
NearbyLive music in Leicester
NearbyLive music in Birmingham

04 — Venues

2 rooms

Where live music happens

2 rooms in Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton venue directory, see what is booked on the Nuneaton gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.

All live music venues in Nuneaton

05 — Gigs

Next 6

The next 30 days Nuneaton

24 gigs are listed in and around Coventry for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory.

Every listing is a real Nuneaton date, rebuilt nightly from the Nuneaton gig directory. See the Nuneaton venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.

All Nuneaton gigs
What's on in Nuneaton this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email

06 — Next step

Pick yours

Your next step in Nuneaton

Whoever you are, Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton this weekthe Nuneaton gig guide, by email
FansUpcoming gigs in Coventryevery listing, sorted by date
ArtistsHow to get gigspay, venues that book, how to pitch
ArtistsOpen mics in Coventryfree stage time, night by night
BookersBook live musicprices, steps, licensing
VenuesLive music venues in Coventryclaim yours free and keep it current

07 — Pay

GX Index

What 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.

£350
Pub or bar · 3–4 piece band
Take-home median · UK · 379 fees
What it costs to book live music in Nuneatonthe booking guide - every act size and event type
What gigs pay in Nuneatonthe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch
The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data

08 — Compare

Nearest scenes

How Nuneaton compares

Nuneaton's scene, counted with the Coventry area, ranks fifth of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Birmingham, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Derby, Northampton 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.

#AreaVenues
01Birmingham 17 open mics · 526 upcoming gigs77
02Nottingham 32 open mics · 152 upcoming gigs77
03Wolverhampton 21 open mics · 82 upcoming gigs41
04Leicester 17 open mics · 57 upcoming gigs39
05Nuneaton (Coventry area) This city 18 open mics · 100 upcoming gigs36
06Derby 15 open mics · 116 upcoming gigs36
07Northampton 14 open mics · 72 upcoming gigs23
08Telford 14 open mics · 9 upcoming gigs20

09 — Questions8 answersFrequently asked questions

In Nuneaton the rock shows play the Queens Hall, The Kingswood Tavern gives local acts Friday and Saturday nights, and Coventry carries the wider circuit. The regular nights and rooms are listed on this page, and what's on in Nuneaton has this week.
The rooms to know are Queens Hall and The Kingswood Tavern. We list 2 venues in Nuneaton that put on live music. Browse them all in the Nuneaton venue directory. Grassroots rooms across the UK are backed by the Music Venue Trust's Music Venues Alliance.
For Nuneaton, 24 gigs are listed in and around Coventry in the next 30 days, by date in the Coventry gig directory.
For Nuneaton, 18 open mic nights run in and around Coventry, including Millsy's Cafe Bar and The Tin Music & Arts. Every night, with sign-up times, is on open mics in Coventry.
Nuneaton's scene, counted with the Coventry area, ranks fifth of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Birmingham, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Derby, Northampton 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.
In Nuneaton, a 3–4 piece band playing a pub takes home about £350 - the UK median from 379 fees on the GX Index. For the union's minimums, see the Musicians' Union national gig rates.
Nuneaton books hall rock concerts, community pub nights, social-club functions and weddings across north Warwickshire. Book: covers bands, tribute acts, party bands, wedding bands, solo acts and djs.
Search Nuneaton acts on GigXchange Explore by genre and budget, message the act before you commit, and agree the fee in chat with a digital contract both sides sign. Pay by protected payment - the act is paid once the gig is done. A venue playing recorded or live music to the public also needs a music licence from PRS for Music.

10 — Keep exploring

Nuneaton

More of Nuneaton

More live music resources for Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton.
Upcoming Gigs in NuneatonThe full Nuneaton gig calendar — touring shows, festivals, and venues hiring acts across the region.
Open Mics in NuneatonOpen mic nights near Nuneaton — directions, dates, and the grass-roots route into paid bookings.
Nuneaton Rate BenchmarkWhat UK bands actually charge by city and gig type. Median fees from the live GigXchange Index.
Nuneaton directories and guides

Everything live in Nuneaton — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Nuneaton. Artists and bands available around Nuneaton.

GigsUpcoming gigs in Nuneaton — sorted by dateWhat's on in Nuneaton — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Nuneaton, 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.Nuneaton gigs · UK gig directory
VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in NuneatonCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Nuneaton venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Nuneaton. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Nuneaton venues · For venues
Open MicsFree stage time — Nuneaton open mic nightsJust starting out? Nuneaton open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Nuneaton. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Nuneaton open mics · UK open mic finder
GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in NuneatonStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Nuneaton. 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 NuneatonLive Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton

Nuneaton's live music centres on the Queens Hall for rock concerts and a Stockingford pub with weekend nights from local acts - with Coventry's venues ten miles south.

Live Music Scene Score — Nuneaton
34 /100
Growing — a small but real scene led by gigs 90d. Open slots for artists who want to build a local following.
1Artists
£350Pub gig pays
#5Rank of 8
Live music in Nuneaton — venues, gigs and the acts who play them

Last updated: 31 October 2026

Live Music in Nuneaton: the Short Answer

Nuneaton has 2 venues listing live music, 24 gigs in the next 30 days and 18 open mic nights (both in and around Coventry). 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.

Queens Hall is Nuneaton's concert hall for rock shows. The Kingswood Tavern in Stockingford is a community pub with live music nights from local talent on Fridays and Saturdays. For weekly band and open mic nights beyond these, Nuneaton acts play Coventry's circuit, ten miles south.

Venues2listing live musicin Nuneaton
Gigs24in the next 30 daysin and around Coventry
Open mics18active nightsin and around Coventry
On GigXchange1Nuneaton actwith a profile you can browse

The Nuneaton Sound and Where It Happens

Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Nuneaton is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.

Queens Hall

The town's concert hall takes the rock shows.

Stockingford

The Kingswood Tavern gives local acts the weekend.

Coventry (nearby)

The weekly band and open mic nights sit ten miles south.

The open mic circuit

18 open mic nights run in and around Coventry - Millsy's Cafe Bar and The Tin Music & Arts among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.

The gig calendar

24 gigs are listed in and around Coventry 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 - Coventry, Leicester and Birmingham.

Where Live Music Happens in Nuneaton

2 rooms in Nuneaton 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.

The Next 30 Days in Nuneaton

24 gigs are listed in and around Coventry 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.

What Acts Earn in Nuneaton

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 Nuneaton Compares

Nuneaton's scene, counted with the Coventry area, ranks fifth of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Birmingham, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Derby, Northampton 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. #1 Birmingham 17 open mics · 526 upcoming gigs 77
  2. #2 Nottingham 32 open mics · 152 upcoming gigs 77
  3. #3 Wolverhampton 21 open mics · 82 upcoming gigs 41
  4. #4 Leicester 17 open mics · 57 upcoming gigs 39
  5. #5 Nuneaton (Coventry area) This city 18 open mics · 100 upcoming gigs 36
  6. #6 Derby 15 open mics · 116 upcoming gigs 36
  7. #7 Northampton 14 open mics · 72 upcoming gigs 23
  8. #8 Telford 14 open mics · 9 upcoming gigs 20

Frequently Asked Questions

In Nuneaton the rock shows play the Queens Hall, The Kingswood Tavern gives local acts Friday and Saturday nights, and Coventry carries the wider circuit. The regular nights and rooms are listed on this page, and what's on in Nuneaton has this week.
The rooms to know are Queens Hall and The Kingswood Tavern. We list 2 venues in Nuneaton that put on live music. Browse them all in the Nuneaton venue directory. Grassroots rooms across the UK are backed by the Music Venue Trust's Music Venues Alliance.
For Nuneaton, 24 gigs are listed in and around Coventry in the next 30 days, by date in the Coventry gig directory.
For Nuneaton, 18 open mic nights run in and around Coventry, including Millsy's Cafe Bar and The Tin Music & Arts. Every night, with sign-up times, is on open mics in Coventry.
Nuneaton's scene, counted with the Coventry area, ranks fifth of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Birmingham, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Derby, Northampton 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.
In Nuneaton, a 3–4 piece band playing a pub takes home about £350 - the UK median from 379 fees on the GX Index. For the union's minimums, see the Musicians' Union national gig rates.
Nuneaton books hall rock concerts, community pub nights, social-club functions and weddings across north Warwickshire. Book: covers bands, tribute acts, party bands, wedding bands, solo acts and djs.
Search Nuneaton acts on GigXchange Explore by genre and budget, message the act before you commit, and agree the fee in chat with a digital contract both sides sign. Pay by protected payment - the act is paid once the gig is done. A venue playing recorded or live music to the public also needs a music licence from PRS for Music.

Explore More

More live music resources for Nuneaton and the rest of the UK: fee guides, venue lists, open mic finders and how-to guides, all read from the same live directory.

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