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The Cellar Door

Q: What genres does The Cellar Door book?

The Cellar Door books Acoustic, Folk, World, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Grassroots music venue in Newport

Venue at a glance The Cellar Door · Newport

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Capacity

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Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

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Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Acoustic

Books

originals+3 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

The Cellar Door — Quick Facts

Grassroots music venue in Newport

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Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Cellar Door
Newport
Newport

Genres

Acoustic Folk World Singer-songwriter

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About The Cellar Door

The Cellar Door is a grassroots music venue in Newport, Newport. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Cellar Door books Acoustic, Folk, World, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Newport venue directory.

The Cellar Door is a micropub in Newport, opened in 2017 in a former computer shop, with no TV, games machines or pool table — just good local cider and cask ale and a real love of live music. The Cellar Door Sessions present and nurture musicians from Newport to West Africa, often on Sunday evenings, giving solo performers and duos an intimate space and an audience that genuinely listens. It doubles as a tiny gallery for local artists too.

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What equipment does The Cellar Door provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Newport venue directory.

What genres does The Cellar Door book?

The Cellar Door books Acoustic, Folk, World, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Cellar Door?

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Does The Cellar Door have open mic nights?

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Where is The Cellar Door?

Newport, Newport. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newport venues nearby.

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