Birmingham Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Birmingham

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

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21With PA
3Full Backline
6In-House Engineer

50 Venues in Birmingham

50 Venues 21 With PA 3 Full Backline 6 In-House Engineer Updated

Birmingham has 50 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 21 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.

  • 50 venues hosting live music across Birmingham
  • 21 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 50 grassroots venues across Birmingham. Updated daily.

50
Total Venues
Across Birmingham
42%
PA Provided
21 venues provide a PA system
6%
Full Backline
3 venues offer full backline
12%
In-House Engineer
6 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
9
47%
Medium
6
32%
Large
4
21%
Equipment Provision
BYO
29
58%
PA Only
18
36%
Full BL
3
6%

How many grassroots music venues are in Birmingham? GigXchange lists 50 grassroots music venues across Birmingham. 42% provide a PA system and 6% 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 small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Birmingham venue directory, updated daily.

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The Alexandra
BirminghamBe first to review
Birmingham's grand touring theatre.
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400
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The Alvechurch Inn
Birmingham AlvechurchBe first to review
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Birmingham inn with live entertainment.
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The Billesley Rock Club
Birmingham Brandwood & King's HeathBe first to review
Kings Heath rock club and pub.
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The Blue Piano
BirminghamBe first to review
Courtyard bar with soul and Motown.
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The Boldmere Tap
Sutton Coldfield The Royal Town of Sutton ColdfieldBe first to review
PA
Boldmere's wednesday-night free open mic at **The Boldmere Tap** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-m
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250
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The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham NechellsBe first to review
Conservatoire concert hall with tributes.
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400
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The Castle And Falcon
Birmingham 402 Moseley RdBe first to review
Digbeth grassroots venue backing new artists.
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600
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The Crossing Digbeth
Birmingham Bordesley & HighgateBe first to review
Digbeth live venue with music courses.
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The Dark Horse
Birmingham MoseleyBe first to review
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Moseley pub with live music events.
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The Diskery
BirminghamBe first to review
Birmingham record shop and live venue.
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The Glee Club
Birmingham 70 Hurst StBe first to review
Birmingham comedy, music and events club.
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605
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The Jam House Birmingham
Birmingham Soho & Jewellery QuarterBe first to review
Rock, pop, jazz, funk and R&B dining venue.
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The Lord Clifton
Birmingham NewtownBe first to review
Hockley pub with live music and menus.
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The Night Owl
Birmingham DeritendBe first to review
PA
Birmingham's dedicated club and live venue.
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The Old Moseley Arms
Birmingham Balsall HeathBe first to review
PA
Real ales and banging Indian food with music.
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The Rhodehouse
Sutton Coldfield The Parade, BirminghamBe first to review
PA
Live music and entertainment venue.
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The Station
Birmingham King's HeathBe first to review
PA
Kings Norton pub and grill.
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120
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The Sunflower Lounge
Birmingham City CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Birmingham's Monday-night free open mic at 76 Smallbrook Queensway, B5 4EN — basement music bar, full backline, in-h
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The Three Tuns
Sutton Coldfield The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, BirminghamBe first to review
PA Backline
Sutton Coldfield pub since the 1500s.
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The Victoria Birmingham
Birmingham LadywoodBe first to review
PA Engineer
Birmingham pub with live music programme.
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120
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The Victoria, Birmingham
Birmingham 48 John Bright StBe first to review
PA Engineer
Birmingham pub with live music programme.
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80
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The Wheatsheaf
WalsallBe first to review
PA
Birmingham pub with live entertainment.
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Tower Of Song Music Venue
BirminghamBe first to review
PA
Birmingham live venue and recording studio.
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Town Hall Birmingham
BirminghamBe first to review
Grade I listed 1834 concert hall.
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Birmingham Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 50 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.
3 of 50 Birmingham venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 21 provide at least a PA system. 6 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 19 Birmingham venues with known capacity: 9 are small (under 150), 6 are medium (150–499), and 4 are large (500+). The majority of Birmingham’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
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.
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.
The most commonly booked genres across Birmingham’s 50 grassroots venues are Rock, Tribute Act, Pop, Metal, Country. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
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.
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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