Aberdeen · 27 venues · 18 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Aberdeen

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Aberdeen?

GigXchange lists 27 grassroots music venues in Aberdeen, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.

Q: Which Aberdeen venues provide full backline?

0 of 27 Aberdeen venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 18 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: What size are Aberdeen's grassroots venues?

Of the 10 Aberdeen venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 3 are large (500+). The majority of Aberdeen’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

Q: How do I book a gig at a Aberdeen venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Aberdeen venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

Q: Are there open mics in Aberdeen?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Aberdeen, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.

Q: What's on at Aberdeen venues this month?

The What’s On in Aberdeen page lists every gig we hold across these 27 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Aberdeen gig directory.

Q: What genres do Aberdeen venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Aberdeen’s 27 grassroots venues are acoustic, Rock, folk, Pop, Alternative. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

Q: What are typical fees at Aberdeen venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Aberdeen by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.

Q: Can I list my Aberdeen venue for free?

Yes. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

Every grassroots room in Aberdeen - capacity, backline, who books it.

By size: 4 small (under 150), 3 mid-size (150 to 499), 3 large (500+), 17 with no size listed. 23 of the 27 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer. Updated daily.

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Aberdeen

Grassroots
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In detail

House PA	18 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	56 /100

01 — Find a venue

27 rooms

Pick your room

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Kit

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Photo: Google 1,000 cap Beach BallroomAberdeen

Breakneck ComedyAberdeenHouse PA Cap tbc

Cellar 35City Centre · AberdeenHouse PA 80Cap

DrummondsAberdeenHouse PAEngineer 300Cap

Durty Murphy'sAberdeen Cap tbc

FafflessAberdeenHouse PA Cap tbc

FoodstoryAberdeenHouse PA 50Cap

Johnshaven Village Hall MontroseJohnshaven · Montrose Cap tbc

Krakatoa2 Trinity Quay · AberdeenHouse PA 200Cap

Malones Irish BarAberdeenHouse PA Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Solid — healthy genres, building on coverage. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	68
Coverage	88
Backline	0
PA	67
Engineer	4
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Aberdeen has

By size

Small under 150	4 40%
Medium 150-499	3 30%
Large 500+	3 30%
Size not listed	17

Rooms with no size listed show under every size in 01.

Kit

Bring your own	9 33%
PA only	18 67%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	4
Removed	0
Verified	4
Re-verified	1

04 — More of Aberdeen

Beyond the rooms

Featured venueBeach BallroomAberdeen · 1,000 cap
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What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Aberdeen open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
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Aberdeen Venues

Grassroots Venues in Aberdeen

27 grassroots music venues across Aberdeen. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Re-verified on a rolling cycle.

Aberdeen Grassroots Venue Score

56 /100

Solid — healthy genres, building on coverage. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

27Venues

18With PA

0Full Backline

1Engineer

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Aberdeen venue

27 venues, from back rooms to big stages
18 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
1 includes a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Aberdeen's upcoming grass-roots gigs, sorted by date

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Weekly open mic nights across Aberdeen — verified and mapped

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Everything the Aberdeen scene has beyond the venue list

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Last updated: 4 November 2026

27 Venues in Aberdeen

grassroots venues hosting live music in Aberdeen

18 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
1 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Aberdeen has 27 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 18 provide a PA system, 0 offer full backline, and 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

27 Venues 18 With PA 0 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated 04 Nov 2026

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Aberdeen Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 27 grassroots venues across Aberdeen. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Aberdeen

67%

PA Provided

18 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

0 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

1 venue includes an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

40%

Medium

30%

Large

30%

Equipment Provision

BYO

33%

PA Only

67%

Full BL

How many grassroots music venues are in Aberdeen? GigXchange lists 27 grassroots music venues across Aberdeen. 67% provide a PA system.

Do Aberdeen venues provide equipment? 1 venue includes an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Aberdeen venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Aberdeen venue directory, updated daily.

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Grassroots Venues in Aberdeen

At a glance

01 — Find a venue

Pick your room

02 — The scene

03 — Rooms + kit

What Aberdeen has

04 — More of Aberdeen

05 — Other cities

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Grassroots Venues in Aberdeen

27 Venues in Aberdeen

Aberdeen Venue Scene in Numbers

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07 — Keep up with Aberdeen

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