Birmingham Venues — Updated 08 Jul 2026

Grassroots Venues in Birmingham

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Birmingham?

GigXchange lists 57 grassroots music venues in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham venues provide full backline?

3 of 57 Birmingham venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 22 provide at least a PA system. 6 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

57 grassroots music venues across Birmingham. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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57 Venues in Birmingham

57 Venues 22 With PA 3 Full Backline 6 In-House Engineer Updated 08 Jul 2026

Birmingham has 57 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 22 provide a PA system, 3 offer full backline, and 6 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Birmingham

22 provide a PA system · 3 offer full backline
6 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Birmingham Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 57 grassroots venues across Birmingham. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Birmingham

39%

PA Provided

22 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

3 venues offer full backline

11%

In-House Engineer

6 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

25%

Medium

53%

Large

22%

Equipment Provision

BYO

61%

PA Only

33%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Birmingham? GigXchange lists 57 grassroots music venues across Birmingham. 39% provide a PA system and 5% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Birmingham venues provide equipment? 6 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Birmingham venues are medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Birmingham venue directory, updated daily.

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02 Institute Birmingham

BirminghamBe first to review

Multi-room academy venue and club.

Birmingham › Jewellery QuarterBe first to review

Relaxed city-centre pub with terrace and live bands.

Walsall › AldridgeBe first to review

Walsall community club with regular live music and tribute nights.

Birmingham › HockleyBe first to review

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Purpose-built 350-cap live music venue.

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Austin Sports Social Club

Birmingham › LongbridgeBe first to review

Longbridge social club with tribute nights.

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150

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Beech Tree Miners Welfare Club

Stourbridge › WollescoteBe first to review

Miners welfare club with tribute nights and DJs.

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Birmingham

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City-centre live music venues.

Birmingham › Cambrian WharfBe first to review

Iconic independent pub with live bands and ale.

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150

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Boldmere St Michaels Football Club

Sutton Coldfield › Boldmere, Sutton ColdfieldBe first to review

Football club with function room for covers acts.

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Catshill Social Club

Bromsgrove › Catshill, Bromsgrove, WorcestershireBe first to review

Social club with reggae and live acts.

Birmingham › Bordesley & HighgateBe first to review

Digbeth vinyl bar and gig room for metal, punk and DJs.

Birmingham › Hall GreenBe first to review

Traditional Irish pub with live music and sport.

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Great Barr Library

Birmingham › Great BarrBe first to review

Library with occasional rock events.

Birmingham › Kings HeathBe first to review

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Kings Heath's sunday-night free open mic at **Hare And Hounds** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in si

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Joe Joe Jim's Bar

Birmingham › Cofton HackettBe first to review

Birmingham live entertainment bar.

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Kingshurst Labour Club

Birmingham › Chelmsley WoodBe first to review

Labour club with tribute entertainment.

Birmingham › DigbethBe first to review

Award-winning Digbeth warehouse venue.

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Land Rover Sports And Social Club

Solihull › Sheldon / ElmdonBe first to review

Solihull social club with rock and tributes.

Birmingham › DigbethBe first to review

Digbeth outdoor venue with DJ and tributes.

Birmingham › DigbethBe first to review

Digbeth music hall and club since 2016.

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Nexus Cafe

Birmingham › DigbethBe first to review

Cafe with live music events.

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No18 Coffee House Lichfield Street Tamworth B79 7QD

Tamworth › Tamworth town centreBe first to review

Tamworth coffee and wine house with events.

Birmingham › Digbeth (Irish Quarter)Be first to review

Independent Irish bar and live-music venue in Digbeth

Birmingham › Broad Street, Birmingham city centreBe first to review

Broad Street Irish pub with weekly live music

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Birmingham Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Birmingham?

GigXchange lists 57 grassroots music venues in Birmingham, 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.

Which Birmingham venues provide full backline?

3 of 57 Birmingham venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 22 provide at least a PA system. 6 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Birmingham's grassroots venues?

Of the 36 Birmingham venues with known capacity: 9 are small (under 150), 19 are medium (150–499), and 8 are large (500+). The majority of Birmingham’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Birmingham venue?

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

Are there open mics in Birmingham?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Birmingham, 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.

What genres do Birmingham venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Birmingham’s 57 grassroots venues are rock, Rock, Tribute Act, Pop, jazz. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Birmingham venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Birmingham 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.

Can I list my Birmingham venue for free?

Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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