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What's on Stage
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Portland Arms
The Portland Arms is a grassroots music venue in Chesterton, Cambridge with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
The Portland Arms stands out in Chesterton, Cambridge, as a welcoming hub for emerging talent and established acts alike, offering a diverse range of music genres. With a standing capacity of around 150, the venue features a full backline and an in-house sound engineer, ensuring artists can perform their original compositions or covers with ease. Known for its vibrant Tuesday-night free open mic, it fosters a supportive community of musicians.
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Three things people ask about booking The Portland Arms.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Cambridge venues and filter by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Cambridge grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view The Portland Arms’s booking contact, fee range, and submission process. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
The Portland Arms has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Cambridge venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Portland Arms hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Cambridge Open Mic Finder.
129 Chesterton Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 3BA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cambridge venues nearby.
