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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The Bootlegger
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton cocktail bar with live events.
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The Brighton Centre
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
Brighton's main arena for touring shows.
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130
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The Brunswick
Hove Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Hove pub and events venue.
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The Dorset
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Traditional North Laine pub with live music.
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80
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The Evening Star
Brighton City CentreBe first to review
PA
Brighton's Sunday-night free folk open mic at 55 Surrey Street, BN1 3PB — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute s
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180
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The Folklore Rooms
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA Engineer
Brighton and Hove's best independent folk venue.
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70
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The Font
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton bar with live entertainment.
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150
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The Hope & Ruin
BrightonBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Brighton's Monday-night free open mic at 11-12 Queen's Road, BN1 3WA — DIY-scene venue, full backline, in-house
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90
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The Lewes Road Inn
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton pub and restaurant with live music.
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60
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The Mucky Duck
Brighton KemptownBe first to review
PA
Kemptown's Thursday-night free acoustic open mic at 11 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL — sea-front pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-m
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The Neptune Inn
Hove 10 Victoria Terrace, Kingsway, Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton live music bar and community pub.
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The Oak
Brighton KemptownBe first to review
PA
Brighton pub with live entertainment.
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The Pipeline
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton rock bar and restaurant.
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150
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The Prince Albert
Brighton BN1 BrightonBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Brighton's Tuesday-night free open mic at 48 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4ED — upstairs music room, full backline, in-hous
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The Prince Albert, Brighton
Brighton 48 Trafalgar StBe first to review
Brighton pub with blues and folk live music.
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The Quadrant
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton bar with live events and venue hire.
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60
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The Rossi Bar
Brighton City CentreBe first to review
PA
Intimate indie and live music venue in Brighton
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The Stanley Arms
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Brighton pub with live music.
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The Volks Nightclub
Brighton KemptownBe first to review
PA
Brighton nightclub on Madeira Drive.
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100
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The West Hill Tavern
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
A warm welcome awaits at West Hill.
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Verdict Jazz Club
Brighton Kemptown, Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
Jazz Venue of the Year — Brighton.
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WaterBear Venue
Brighton Kings Road ArchesBe first to review
PA
Brighton music school venue with metal gigs.
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West Quay, Brighton Marina
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
Brighton Marina Wetherspoon with house music.
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90
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White Rabbit
Brighton Brighton and HoveBe first to review
PA
North Laine 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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