Hastings Venues — Updated 08 Jul 2026

Grassroots Venues in Hastings

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Hastings?

GigXchange lists 18 grassroots music venues in Hastings, 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 Hastings venues provide full backline?

3 of 18 Hastings venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 8 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

18 grassroots music venues across Hastings. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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18 Venues in Hastings

18 Venues 8 With PA 3 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated 08 Jul 2026

Hastings has 18 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 8 provide a PA system, 3 offer full backline, and 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Hastings

8 provide a PA system · 3 offer full backline
1 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Hastings Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 18 grassroots venues across Hastings. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Hastings

44%

PA Provided

8 venues provide a PA system

17%

Full Backline

3 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

1 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

36%

Medium

55%

Large

Equipment Provision

BYO

56%

PA Only

28%

Full BL

17%

How many grassroots music venues are in Hastings? GigXchange lists 18 grassroots music venues across Hastings. 44% provide a PA system and 17% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Hastings venues provide equipment? 1 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Hastings venues are medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Hastings venue directory, updated daily.

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Blackbox Hastings

Hastings › Old Town, HastingsBe first to review

Old Hastings venue with tribute and live acts.

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Buskers Bar

EastbourneBe first to review

Eastbourne live music seven nights from two bars

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Cactus Hound

Saint Leonards-on-sea › St LeonardsBe first to review

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Berlin-esque St Leonards bar with a Tuesday open mic.

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Dawsons Wine Bar

EastbourneBe first to review

Intimate Eastbourne wine bar with live music and a monthly open mic

Bexhill-on-Sea › MarinaBe first to review

PA Engineer

400-cap modernist seaside arts pavilion.

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500

Eastbourne Bandstand

EastbourneBe first to review

Victorian seafront bandstand on Grand Parade.

HastingsBe first to review

Hastings bar with live entertainment.

EastbourneBe first to review

Eastbourne's creative and performing arts hub and live music venue, with open mic and a courtyard garden.

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Ritual Bar

Saint Leonards-on-sea › 8Be first to review

PA Backline

St Leonards craft beer and cocktail bar.

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The Crown House Hastings

Saint Leonards-on-sea › Central St LeonardsBe first to review

Hastings venue with live entertainment.

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The General Havelock

HastingsBe first to review

Historic Hastings pub with rare pictorial tiling, live music and DJs.

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The Lamb Inn

Eastbourne › Old TownBe first to review

Home of the Lamb Folk Club in Eastbourne's Old Town

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The Pigs Palace White Rocks Hastings Tn341jl

Hastings › White Rock (seafront)Be first to review

White Rocks arts hub with pop and DJ events.

Saint Leonards-on-sea › St Leonards-on-SeaBe first to review

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Hastings live music venue.

Hastings › City CentreBe first to review

indie and live music venue in Hastings

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The Stade Hall, Hastings

Hastings › The Stade, Old TownBe first to review

Hastings local venue for live events.

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The Stage Door

EastbourneBe first to review

Eastbourne's theatre pub with monthly jazz, open mic and live bands

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The Tenterden Club

TenterdenBe first to review

Friendly members' social club (est. 1875) with regular live music

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Hastings Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Hastings?

GigXchange lists 18 grassroots music venues in Hastings, 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 Hastings venues provide full backline?

3 of 18 Hastings venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 8 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Hastings's grassroots venues?

Of the 11 Hastings venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 6 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Hastings’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Hastings venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Hastings 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 Hastings?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Hastings, 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 Hastings venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Hastings’s 18 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, rock, indie, singer-songwriter. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Hastings venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Hastings 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 Hastings 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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