Brighton Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Brighton

49 grassroots music venues across Brighton. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

49Venues
37With PA
2Full Backline
3In-House Engineer

49 Venues in Brighton

49 Venues 37 With PA 2 Full Backline 3 In-House Engineer Updated

Brighton has 49 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 37 provide a PA system, 2 offer full backline, and 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 49 venues hosting live music across Brighton
  • 37 provide a PA system · 2 offer full backline
  • 3 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Brighton Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 49 grassroots venues across Brighton. Updated daily.

49
Total Venues
Across Brighton
76%
PA Provided
37 venues provide a PA system
4%
Full Backline
2 venues offer full backline
6%
In-House Engineer
3 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
10
48%
Medium
8
38%
Large
3
14%
Equipment Provision
BYO
12
24%
PA Only
35
71%
Full BL
2
4%

How many grassroots music venues are in Brighton? GigXchange lists 49 grassroots music venues across Brighton. 76% provide a PA system and 4% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Brighton venues provide equipment? 3 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Brighton venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Brighton venue directory, updated daily.

Browse Brighton Venues

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Alphabet Brighton
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Audio-led hi-fi pub venue.
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Bar Medusa
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Cocktail bar and lounge in Brighton.
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Brighton Rocks
Brighton KemptownBe first to review
PA
Brighton bar with live entertainment.
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Brighton Tavern
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton tavern with live music.
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600
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Chalk, Brighton
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
600-cap venue in Pool Valley, opened 2022.
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600
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Concorde 2
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Madeira Drive beachfront club.
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1,500
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Corn Exchange, Brighton
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
Part of the Brighton Dome complex.
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215
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Dead Wax Social
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Hi-fi pub celebrating Afro-Caribbean sound.
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DUST
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
Brighton live music venue.
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East Brighton Park
BrightonBe first to review
Seafront park with chart pop and Latin events.
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80
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Fiddlers Elbow
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Irish pub with good craic and live music.
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200
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Fortune Of War
BrightonBe first to review
PA
Brighton pub with live entertainment.
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350
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Green Door Store
Brighton 3Be first to review
PA
Arches under Brighton station.
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400
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Komedia Brighton
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
Gardner Street comedy and live music hub.
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Le Pub (The Paris House)
Hove Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton pub with live music and food.
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Mesmerist
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton bar with live events.
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Nautilus Lounge
Brighton Kemptown, Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton cocktail lounge with events.
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400
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Patterns
Brighton KemptownBe first to review
Seafront club on Marine Parade.
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Preston Park
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
Brighton's largest park with outdoor concerts.
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Quarters
BrightonBe first to review
Brighton venue for rock, indie and pop.
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Sidewinder
Brighton KemptownBe first to review
PA
Brighton bar with live entertainment.
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TGE Beach The Deep End
BrightonBe first to review
Brighton beach venue for rock and Celtic.
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The Actors
Brighton Kemptown, Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Award-winning Brighton live music venue.
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The Bee's Mouth
Hove Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton pub with live music.
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Brighton Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 49 grassroots music venues in Brighton, 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.
2 of 49 Brighton venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 37 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 21 Brighton venues with known capacity: 10 are small (under 150), 8 are medium (150–499), and 3 are large (500+). The majority of Brighton’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Brighton 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 Brighton, 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 Brighton’s 49 grassroots venues are Rock, Pop, Alternative Rock, House, Metal. 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 Brighton 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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