Edinburgh Venues — Updated 08 Jul 2026

Grassroots Venues in Edinburgh

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Edinburgh?

GigXchange lists 77 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.

Q: Which Edinburgh venues provide full backline?

1 of 77 Edinburgh venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 43 provide at least a PA system. 6 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

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77 Venues in Edinburgh

77 Venues 43 With PA 1 Full Backline 6 In-House Engineer Updated 08 Jul 2026

Edinburgh has 77 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 43 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 6 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Edinburgh

43 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
6 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 77 grassroots venues across Edinburgh. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Edinburgh

56%

PA Provided

43 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

1 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

6 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

33%

Medium

40%

Large

27%

Equipment Provision

BYO

44%

PA Only

55%

Full BL

How many grassroots music venues are in Edinburgh? GigXchange lists 77 grassroots music venues across Edinburgh. 56% provide a PA system and 1% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Edinburgh venues provide equipment? 6 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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Arcadia Music Cafe

BiggarBe first to review

Intimate community music cafe in Biggar for independent artists.

Edinburgh › New TownBe first to review

Elegant Georgian multi-purpose venue.

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Old Town live-music bar and club, free gigs till 3am.

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120

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Backstage at The Green Hotel

KinrossBe first to review

Kinross music venue run by Mundell Music.

Edinburgh › Old TownBe first to review

Old Town vault rock & metal bar with live music six nights a week and a Sunday open mic.

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Biddy Mulligans

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Historic Grassmarket Irish bar with traditional sessions and acoustic music every night.

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Blair Street vaults club since 2006.

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Captain's Bar

Edinburgh › Old TownBe first to review

Tiny 200-year-old Old Town folk pub with near-nightly live sessions.

Edinburgh › TollcrossBe first to review

Edinburgh concert hall for touring rock acts.

DalkeithBe first to review

Midlothian miners' welfare club with tributes and DJ nights.

Bathgate › Bathgate, West LothianBe first to review

Bathgate rock club and live music venue.

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3,000

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Edinburgh Corn Exchange

EdinburghBe first to review

3,000-capacity live music and events venue.

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Edinburgh Jam Group

Edinburgh › NewbridgeBe first to review

PA Engineer

Rehearse, record, perform and learn space.

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Finnegan's Wake

Edinburgh › Old TownBe first to review

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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100

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Fire Station Creative

Dunfermline › Town CentreBe first to review

Indie and live music venue in Dunfermline

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Footlights Bar and Grill

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Spittal Street sports bar and grill.

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500

Galashiels Burgh Hall

Galashiels › Town CentreBe first to review

PA Engineer

Folk and live music venue in Galashiels

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Greyfriars Kirk

Edinburgh › Old Town, Greyfriars PlaceBe first to review

Historic 1620 kirk with tribute concerts.

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Home Bar

EdinburghBe first to review

Neighbourhood bar with live music.

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Howden Park Centre

Livingston › Howden, LivingstonBe first to review

West Lothian's arts and live music centre in Livingston

Edinburgh › Cowgate / Old TownBe first to review

Hastie Close venue rebuilt after fire.

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Leith Arches

Edinburgh › LeithBe first to review

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

Edinburgh › Leith WalkBe first to review

Leith Walk bar, restaurant and gig venue.

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Edinburgh Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Edinburgh?

GigXchange lists 77 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.

Which Edinburgh venues provide full backline?

1 of 77 Edinburgh venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 43 provide at least a PA system. 6 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Edinburgh's grassroots venues?

Of the 48 Edinburgh venues with known capacity: 16 are small (under 150), 19 are medium (150–499), and 13 are large (500+). The majority of Edinburgh’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Edinburgh venue?

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.

Are there open mics in Edinburgh?

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.

What genres do Edinburgh venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Edinburgh’s 77 grassroots venues are Rock, Folk, rock, folk, Pop. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Edinburgh venues?

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.

Can I list my Edinburgh venue for free?

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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