Hull Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Hull

12 grassroots music venues across Hull. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

12Venues
11With PA
1Full Backline
2In-House Engineer

12 Venues in Hull

12 Venues 11 With PA 1 Full Backline 2 In-House Engineer Updated

Hull has 12 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 11 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

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

Hull Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 12 grassroots venues across Hull. Updated daily.

12
Total Venues
Across Hull
92%
PA Provided
11 venues provide a PA system
8%
Full Backline
1 venues offer full backline
17%
In-House Engineer
2 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
2
50%
Medium
1
25%
Large
1
25%
Equipment Provision
BYO
1
8%
PA Only
10
83%
Full BL
1
8%

How many grassroots music venues are in Hull? GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues across Hull. 92% provide a PA system and 8% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Hull venues provide equipment? 2 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Hull venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Hull venue directory, updated daily.

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Cherry's Bar
Hull Saville StreetBe first to review
PA
Saville Street's sunday-night free open mic at **Cherry's Bar** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 3:30pm, 1
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DiveHu5/Dive Coffee Co.
HullBe first to review
PA
Hull coffee bar and dive venue.
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Service Station
HullBe first to review
PA
Hull bar with cocktails and live events.
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Spring Bank Tavern
HullBe first to review
PA
Hull pub with live music.
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70
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The Crooked Billet Inn
Hull RyehillBe first to review
Hull pub with live sport and entertainment.
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50
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The Mad Hatter
HullBe first to review
PA
Hull pub with live entertainment.
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The New Adelphi Club
Hull Beverley & NewlandBe first to review
PA
Hull's legendary music capital venue.
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200
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The Polar Bear
Hull City CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Hull's Monday-night free open mic at 229 Spring Bank, HU3 1LR — long-running music pub, full backline, in-house engi
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The Sailmakers Arms
HullBe first to review
PA
Established dog and family-friendly pub.
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880
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The Welly
Hull Beverley RoadBe first to review
PA Engineer
Mid-size rock and live music venue in Hull
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Union Mash-Up
HullBe first to review
PA
Princes Avenue bar with live entertainment.
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Ye Olde Black Boy
HullBe first to review
PA
Hull's oldest pub since 1729.
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Hull Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues in Hull, 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 12 Hull venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 11 provide at least a PA system. 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 4 Hull venues with known capacity: 2 are small (under 150), 1 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Hull’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Hull 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 Hull, 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 Hull’s 12 grassroots venues are Rock, House, Indie, Metal, DJ. 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 Hull 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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