Cambridge Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Cambridge

21 grassroots music venues across Cambridge. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

21Venues
17With PA
2Full Backline
2In-House Engineer

21 Venues in Cambridge

21 Venues 17 With PA 2 Full Backline 2 In-House Engineer Updated

Cambridge has 21 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 17 provide a PA system, 2 offer full backline, and 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

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

Cambridge Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 21 grassroots venues across Cambridge. Updated daily.

21
Total Venues
Across Cambridge
81%
PA Provided
17 venues provide a PA system
10%
Full Backline
2 venues offer full backline
10%
In-House Engineer
2 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
7
70%
Medium
1
10%
Large
2
20%
Equipment Provision
BYO
4
19%
PA Only
15
71%
Full BL
2
10%

How many grassroots music venues are in Cambridge? GigXchange lists 21 grassroots music venues across Cambridge. 81% provide a PA system and 10% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Cambridge venues provide equipment? 2 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Cambridge venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Cambridge venue directory, updated daily.

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Bar -OH
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Cocktail bar with retro consoles and live music.
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Boathouse
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Riverside pub and restaurant.
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1,500
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Cambridge Corn Exchange
CambridgeBe first to review
Historic venue on Wheeler Street since 1875.
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d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger
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Restaurant, bar and cheesemonger with loft bar.
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Earls of Beaconsfield
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Cambridge pub with drinks and live events.
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90
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Golden Hind
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Cambridge pub and restaurant with music.
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Kiki
Cambridge Guildhall StBe first to review
Cambridge pop venue.
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MASH
CambridgeBe first to review
Cambridge soul and R&B venue.
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80
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Panton Arms
CambridgeBe first to review
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Traditional Cambridge pub with good food.
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80
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Six Bells
Cambridge PetersfieldBe first to review
PA
Cambridge pub with live music events.
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The Alma
Cambridge Russell CourtBe first to review
PA
Russell Court's sunday-night free open mic at **The Alma** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slo
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100
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The Blue Moon
Cambridge City CentreBe first to review
PA
Cambridge's Thursday-night free open mic at 2 Norfolk Street, CB1 2LF — community-feel pub, PA + guitar amp + piano,
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100
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The Cambridge Brew House
Cambridge City CentreBe first to review
PA
Cambridge's Monday-night free open mic at 1 King Street, CB1 1LH — brewpub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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80
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The Emperor
CambridgeBe first to review
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Cambridge pub with live entertainment.
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The Geldart
CambridgeBe first to review
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Live music, real ale, rums and whisky.
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850
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The Junction
Cambridge Cherry HintonBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Cambridge's Sunday-night free open mic at Clifton Way, CB1 7GX — flagship music venue, full backline including piano
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The Kings Head
Cambridge Fen DittonBe first to review
PA
Fen Ditton's thursday-night free open mic at **The Kings Head** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-mi
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150
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The Portland Arms
Cambridge ChestertonBe first to review
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Cambridge's Tuesday-night free open mic at 129 Chesterton Road, CB4 3BA — long-running music pub, full backline, in-
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The Tram Depot
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Vibrant central Cambridge bar with craft beer.
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The White Swan
Cambridge City CentreBe first to review
PA
City Centre's thursday-night free open mic at **The White Swan** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-m
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West Road Concert Hall
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Cambridge premier classical performance venue.
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Cambridge Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 21 grassroots music venues in Cambridge, 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 21 Cambridge venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 17 provide at least a PA system. 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 10 Cambridge venues with known capacity: 7 are small (under 150), 1 are medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Cambridge’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Cambridge 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge’s 21 grassroots venues are Pop, Soul, R&B, Rock, Alternative Rock. 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 Cambridge 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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