Coventry Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Coventry

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

15Venues
13With PA
0Full Backline
2In-House Engineer

15 Venues in Coventry

15 Venues 13 With PA 0 Full Backline 2 In-House Engineer Updated

Coventry has 15 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 13 provide a PA system, 0 offer full backline, and 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 15 venues hosting live music across Coventry
  • 13 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
  • 2 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 15 grassroots venues across Coventry. Updated daily.

15
Total Venues
Across Coventry
87%
PA Provided
13 venues provide a PA system
0%
Full Backline
0 venues offer full backline
13%
In-House Engineer
2 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
3
43%
Medium
3
43%
Large
1
14%
Equipment Provision
BYO
2
13%
PA Only
13
87%
Full BL
0
0%

How many grassroots music venues are in Coventry? GigXchange lists 15 grassroots music venues across Coventry. 87% provide a PA system.

Do Coventry venues provide equipment? 2 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
Punk, pop and tribute venue in Sherbourne.
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Catch Twenty Two
CoventryBe first to review
PA
City-centre lounge bar with room hire.
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600
Empire Coventry
Coventry CV4 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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400
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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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Millsy's Cafe Bar
Coventry EarlsdonBe first to review
PA
Coventry cafe bar with live music events.
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Sky Blue Tavern
CoventryBe first to review
PA
Coventry tavern with room hire and music.
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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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The Rainbow Inn
Coventry AllesleyBe first to review
PA
Coventry pub with live entertainment.
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80
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The Squirrel
Coventry City CentreBe first to review
PA
City Centre's wednesday-night free open mic at **The Squirrel** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-mi
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150
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The Tin Music & Arts
Coventry City CentreBe first to review
PA
Coventry's Thursday-night free folk open mic at the Canal Basin, CV1 4LY — community venue, PA + guitar amp + piano,
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400
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The Yard
CoventryBe first to review
PA
Coventry's #1 LGBTQ+ venue — safe for everyone.
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Town Crier
CoventryBe first to review
PA
Coventry pub with live entertainment.
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50
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Townwall Tavern
Coventry City CentreBe first to review
PA
City Centre's sunday-night free open mic at **Townwall Tavern** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minut
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Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
CoventryBe first to review
University arts centre for rock, pop and R&B.
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Coventry Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 15 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 15 Coventry venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 13 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 7 Coventry venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 1 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 15 grassroots venues are Rock, Pop, Indie, DJ, Punk 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 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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