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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Scottish Gas Murrayfield
EdinburghBe first to review
67,000-cap Edinburgh stadium for major concerts.
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50
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Sketchy Beats Cafe
Edinburgh LeithBe first to review
PA
Edinburgh cafe with beats and live music.
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100
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Sneaky Pete's
Edinburgh City CentreBe first to review
100-cap Edinburgh indie nightclub on Cowgate.
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400
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Stramash
EdinburghBe first to review
PA
Live bands til 3am, 7 days a week.
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Subway Cowgate
Edinburgh City CentreBe first to review
Old Town pub on Cowgate.
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300
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Summerhall
Edinburgh NewingtonBe first to review
PA Engineer
Mid-size experimental music space in Edinburgh
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The Alcove @ Teviot Row
Edinburgh Bristo PlaceBe first to review
PA
Bristo Place's thursday-night free open mic at **The Alcove @ Teviot Row** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:
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The Auld Hundred
EdinburghBe first to review
PA
Traditional Edinburgh pub on Rose Street.
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80
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The Banshee Labyrinth
Edinburgh Old TownBe first to review
PA
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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The Black Cat
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PA
Edinburgh bar with live music.
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70
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The Black Rose Tavern
EdinburghBe first to review
PA
Edinburgh rock bar with food and drinks.
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The Bongo Club
EdinburghBe first to review
Edinburgh club with world music and tributes.
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80
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The Bothy
Edinburgh LeithBe first to review
PA
Leith's Sunday-night free folk open mic at 14 Wellington Place, EH6 7EQ — local music pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minut
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The Canons' Gait
EdinburghBe first to review
PA
Royal Mile Old Town pub.
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250
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The Caves
Edinburgh City CentreBe first to review
250-cap Old Town vaults venue.
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The Counting House (The Ballroom)
Edinburgh Southside/NewingtonBe first to review
Historic Edinburgh building with house events.
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The Dog House
Edinburgh 18-24 Clerk StBe first to review
PA
Where the misfits come to play.
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The Fox and Faun
EdinburghBe first to review
PA
Edinburgh restaurant with live music.
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The Ghillie Dhu
Edinburgh Rutland PlaceBe first to review
Scottish bar and restaurant with pop events.
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500
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The Hive, Edinburgh
EdinburghBe first to review
Edinburgh nightclub with tribute nights.
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100
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The Jazz Bar
Edinburgh Old TownBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Edinburgh's Tuesday-night free jazz/funk open mic at 1A Chambers Street, EH1 1HR — basement jazz club, full backline
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200
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The Mash House
EdinburghBe first to review
200-cap Edinburgh live music venue.
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The Outhouse
EdinburghBe first to review
PA
Edinburgh bar with live entertainment.
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250
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The Pavillion At Islington
Newbridge InglistonBe first to review
Ingliston pop events pavilion.
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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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