Edinburgh Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Edinburgh

57 grassroots music venues across Edinburgh. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

57Venues
31With PA
1Full Backline
3In-House Engineer

57 Venues in Edinburgh

57 Venues 31 With PA 1 Full Backline 3 In-House Engineer Updated

Edinburgh has 57 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 31 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 57 venues hosting live music across Edinburgh
  • 31 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
  • 3 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Edinburgh Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 57 grassroots venues across Edinburgh. Updated daily.

57
Total Venues
Across Edinburgh
54%
PA Provided
31 venues provide a PA system
2%
Full Backline
1 venues offer full backline
5%
In-House Engineer
3 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
10
40%
Medium
12
48%
Large
3
12%
Equipment Provision
BYO
26
46%
PA Only
30
53%
Full BL
1
2%

How many grassroots music venues are in Edinburgh? GigXchange lists 57 grassroots music venues across Edinburgh. 54% provide a PA system and 2% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Edinburgh venues provide equipment? 3 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Edinburgh venues are medium (150-500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Edinburgh venue directory, updated daily.

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Assembly Rooms
Edinburgh 54 George StBe first to review
Elegant Georgian multi-purpose venue.
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150
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B Bar Edinburgh
EdinburghBe first to review
PA
Old Town music bar and nightclub on South Bridge.
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150
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Bannermans
Edinburgh Old TownBe first to review
PA
Old Town (Edinburgh)'s Tuesday-night free rock open mic at 212 Cowgate, EH1 1NQ — vault rock pub, full backline, in-
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Biddy Mulligans
EdinburghBe first to review
PA
Historic Irish bar in the Grassmarket.
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200
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Cabaret Voltaire
EdinburghBe first to review
Blair Street vaults club since 2006.
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40
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Captain's Bar
Edinburgh Old TownBe first to review
PA
Edinburgh's Friday-night free folk open mic at 4 South College Street, EH8 9AA — tiny Old Town pub, PA + guitar amp,
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400
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Central Hall
EdinburghBe first to review
Edinburgh concert hall for touring rock acts.
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3,000
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange
EdinburghBe first to review
1,500-cap rock and alternative touring venue.
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Edinburgh Jam Group
Edinburgh 2 Harvest RdBe first to review
PA Engineer
Rehearse, record, perform and learn space.
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80
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Finnegan's Wake
Edinburgh Old TownBe first to review
PA
Edinburgh's Thursday-night free Irish-folk open mic at 9b Victoria Street, EH1 2HE — Old Town pub, PA + guitar amp,
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Footlights Bar and Grill
EdinburghBe first to review
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Spittal Street sports bar and grill.
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Greyfriars Kirk
EdinburghBe first to review
Historic 1620 kirk with tribute concerts.
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Home Bar
EdinburghBe first to review
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Neighbourhood bar with live music.
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350
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La Belle Angele
EdinburghBe first to review
Hastie Close venue rebuilt after fire.
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Leith Arches
Edinburgh LeithBe first to review
PA
Leith's wednesday-night free open mic at **Leith Arches** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute s
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Leith Depot Bar
EdinburghBe first to review
Leith Walk bar, restaurant and gig venue.
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Leith Theatre
EdinburghBe first to review
Restored community theatre in Leith.
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500
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Liquid Room Edinburgh
Edinburgh City CentreBe first to review
Underground club for indie and tribute acts.
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Monkey Barrel Comedy
EdinburghBe first to review
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Edinburgh stand-up comedy venue.
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O'Neills Edinburgh
EdinburghBe first to review
PA
Edinburgh Irish pub with live entertainment.
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People's Leisure Club, Edinburgh
Edinburgh City CentreBe first to review
Edinburgh club and arts venue with Latin nights.
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Pilgrim Bar
EdinburghBe first to review
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Cowgate cocktail and food bar.
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100
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Port Of Leith Distillery Leith, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Whisky QuayBe first to review
Leith distillery with events space.
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70
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Sandy Bell's
Edinburgh Old TownBe first to review
PA
Edinburgh's Wednesday-night free Scottish-trad open mic at 25 Forrest Road, EH1 2QH — historic folk pub, PA + guitar
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Edinburgh Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 57 grassroots music venues in Edinburgh, 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.
1 of 57 Edinburgh venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 31 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 25 Edinburgh venues with known capacity: 10 are small (under 150), 12 are medium (150–499), and 3 are large (500+). The majority of Edinburgh’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh’s 57 grassroots venues are Pop, Rock, Tribute Act, Alternative Rock, Indie 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 Edinburgh 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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