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%

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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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Leith Theatre

Edinburgh › LeithBe first to review

Restored community theatre in Leith.

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800

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Liquid Room Edinburgh

Edinburgh › Old TownBe first to review

Underground club for indie and tribute acts.

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MacArts

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Galashiels community music and theatre venue.

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Monkey Barrel Comedy

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Edinburgh stand-up comedy venue.

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O'Neills Edinburgh

Edinburgh › Old TownBe first to review

Edinburgh Irish pub with live entertainment.

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Outboard By Scotts

South Queensferry › Port Edgar Marina, South QueensferryBe first to review

Seaside bar and restaurant with live music.

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200

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People's Leisure Club, Edinburgh

Edinburgh › Old TownBe first to review

Edinburgh club and arts venue with Latin nights.

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Pilgrim Bar

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Eco-friendly Cowgate cocktail and food bar with a free Monday open mic.

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Pittencrieff Park

Dunfermline › Pittencrieff Park, DunfermlineBe first to review

Historic Dunfermline park, home of the Bruce Festival music zone

London › DunfermlineBe first to review

Fife's premier live music venue — gigs six nights a week

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100

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Port Of Leith Distillery Leith, Edinburgh

Edinburgh › LeithBe first to review

Leith distillery with events space.

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Sandy Bell's

Edinburgh › Old TownBe first to review

Edinburgh's world-famous traditional folk pub — live sessions nightly from 9pm.

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Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Edinburgh › MurrayfieldBe first to review

67,000-cap Edinburgh stadium for major concerts.

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200

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Selkirk Victoria Halls

Selkirk › Town CentreBe first to review

Folk venue in Selkirk

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Shottstown Miners Club

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Miners club with soul entertainment.

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Sketchy Beats Cafe

Edinburgh › LeithBe first to review

Leith's non-profit community arts cafe with Thursday jam sessions and open-mic nights.

Edinburgh › Cowgate, Old TownBe first to review

100-capacity Grassroots Music Venue on Edinburgh's Cowgate

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Live bands til 3am, 7 days a week.

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Old Town pub on Cowgate.

Edinburgh › NewingtonBe first to review

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Mid-size experimental music space in Edinburgh

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The Alcove @ Teviot Row

Edinburgh › Bristo PlaceBe first to review

Bristo Place's thursday-night free open mic at **The Alcove @ Teviot Row** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:

Dunfermline › Town CentreBe first to review

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Mid-size rock and live music venue in Dunfermline

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The Auld Hundred

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Traditional Edinburgh pub on Rose Street.

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The Banshee Labyrinth

Edinburgh › Old TownBe first to review

Edinburgh's Wednesday-night free open mic at 29-35 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG — vault venue, full backline, in-house eng

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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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