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Coventry Venues — Updated 08 Jul 2026

Grassroots Venues in Coventry

32 grassroots music venues across Coventry. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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32 Venues in Coventry

32 Venues 19 With PA 0 Full Backline 6 In-House Engineer Updated

Coventry has 32 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 19 provide a PA system, 0 offer full backline, and 6 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

32
grassroots venues hosting live music in Coventry
  • 19 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
  • 6 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Coventry Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 32 grassroots venues across Coventry. Updated daily.

32
Total Venues
Across Coventry
59%
PA Provided
19 venues provide a PA system
0%
Full Backline
0 venues offer full backline
19%
In-House Engineer
6 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
9
43%
Medium
6
29%
Large
6
29%
Equipment Provision
BYO
13
41%
PA Only
19
59%
Full BL
0
0%

How many grassroots music venues are in Coventry? GigXchange lists 32 grassroots music venues across Coventry. 59% provide a PA system.

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

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Arches Coventry
Coventry SherbourneBe first to review
Coventry grassroots gig venue set in old railway arches.
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80
Bedford Street
Leamington SpaBe first to review
Independent bar with weekend live music.
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550
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Catch Twenty Two
CoventryBe first to review
PA
City-centre club lounge with tribute acts and weekly live nights.
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40
Claire Henley
Stratford-upon-AvonBe first to review
Rural arts studio near Stratford-upon-Avon.
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600
Empire Coventry
Coventry City CentreBe first to review
PA Engineer
600-cap rock, metal and indie venue.
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70
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Golden Cross
CoventryBe first to review
PA
Hay Lane pub with gluten-free food and music.
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1,100
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hmv Empire
Coventry Coventry City CentreBe first to review
PA Engineer
HMV Empire rock and indie touring venue.
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1,350
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Kasbah Nightclub
Coventry City CentreBe first to review
PA Engineer
Mid-size indie and live music venue in Coventry
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LEIF Jam (LEIF Tearooms & Piano Bar)
Leamington SpaBe first to review
LEIF Jam open mic every Tuesday from 8pm
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Millsy's Cafe Bar
Coventry EarlsdonBe first to review
PA
Coventry cafe bar with live music events.
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125
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Nelly's Retro And Vintage
Stratford-upon-Avon Western Road, Stratford-upon-AvonBe first to review
Stratford-upon-Avon retro live music venue.
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Sky Blue Tavern
CoventryBe first to review
PA
Coventry sports bar with a PA-equipped stage, live music and an open-mic cabaret.
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Somerville Arms
Leamington SpaBe first to review
Open mic, flamenco and live music at an 1864 Leamington local
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St Mary's Warwick
Warwick Warwick town centreBe first to review
Historic Warwick collegiate church and concert venue, 900 years of music
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150
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Temperance
Leamington Spa Town CentreBe first to review
PA
Indie and live music venue in Leamington Spa
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The Ansty
Coventry AnstyBe first to review
PA
Ansty's monday-night free open mic at **The Ansty** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots,
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1,000
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The Assembly
Leamington Spa Town CentreBe first to review
PA Engineer
Large indie and live music venue in Leamington Spa
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100
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The Bear Free House
Stratford-upon-Avon Town CentreBe first to review
PA
Intimate rock and live music venue in Stratford-upon-Avon
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150
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The Bridge House Theatre
WarwickBe first to review
School theatre open to community performances.
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The House at Leamington Spa
Leamington SpaBe first to review
Live music three nights a week in the heart of Leamington Spa
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The Kingswood Tavern
Nuneaton StockingfordBe first to review
Tavern with house and tribute events.
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The Micro Pug
Leamington SpaBe first to review
The most intimate venue for live music in Leamington Spa
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200
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon Town CentreBe first to review
PA Engineer
Folk and live music venue in Stratford-upon-Avon
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200
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The Queens Hall
Nuneaton Town CentreBe first to review
PA Engineer
Rock and live music venue in Nuneaton
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Coventry Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 32 grassroots music venues in Coventry, 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.
0 of 32 Coventry venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 19 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 21 Coventry venues with known capacity: 9 are small (under 150), 6 are medium (150–499), and 6 are large (500+). The majority of Coventry’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Coventry 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 Coventry, 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 Coventry’s 32 grassroots venues are acoustic, Rock, rock, Indie, folk. 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 Coventry 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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