Liverpool Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Liverpool

68 grassroots music venues across Liverpool. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

68Venues
23With PA
2Full Backline
4In-House Engineer

68 Venues in Liverpool

68 Venues 23 With PA 2 Full Backline 4 In-House Engineer Updated

Liverpool has 68 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 23 provide a PA system, 2 offer full backline, and 4 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

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

Liverpool Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 68 grassroots venues across Liverpool. Updated daily.

68
Total Venues
Across Liverpool
34%
PA Provided
23 venues provide a PA system
3%
Full Backline
2 venues offer full backline
6%
In-House Engineer
4 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
8
31%
Medium
13
50%
Large
5
19%
Equipment Provision
BYO
45
66%
PA Only
21
31%
Full BL
2
3%

How many grassroots music venues are in Liverpool? GigXchange lists 68 grassroots music venues across Liverpool. 34% provide a PA system and 3% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Liverpool venues provide equipment? 4 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Liverpool venues are medium (150-500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Liverpool venue directory, updated daily.

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400
24 Kitchen Street
Liverpool Baltic TriangleBe first to review
PA Engineer
400-cap electronic and indie warehouse.
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150
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Archive Liverpool
LiverpoolBe first to review
Multi-genre Liverpool venue: rock to opera.
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150
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Artefact, Liverpool
Liverpool CanningBe first to review
Canning Quarter DJ and electronic venue.
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80
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Arts Bar Baltic
LiverpoolBe first to review
PA
Grassroots arts bar with studio hire and podcasts.
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600
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Arts Club
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
Seel Street multi-room creative venue.
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350
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Arts Club Liverpool - Loft
LiverpoolBe first to review
Former Royal Institute, now multi-room live venue.
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70
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Arts Club Loft
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
Intimate loft room above Arts Club main stage.
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Blackstone Street Warehouse, Liverpool
LiverpoolBe first to review
Rock and pop warehouse venue.
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200
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Botanical Garden
LiverpoolBe first to review
Baltic Triangle pop-up with gin and pizza.
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Boxpark Liverpool
Liverpool Beaufort StBe first to review
Shipping container food and events destination.
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270
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Buyers Club
Liverpool Hardman StreetBe first to review
PA
120-cap indie, jazz and soul bar.
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100
Caledonia
Liverpool Caledonia StreetBe first to review
PA
100-cap folk, indie and acoustic pub.
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900
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Camp And Furnace
LiverpoolBe first to review
Baltic Triangle warehouse venue.
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Cavern Club
Liverpool City Centre NorthBe first to review
Iconic venue where The Beatles played.
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Commune Liverpool
Liverpool Brownlow HillBe first to review
Creative bar in the Fabric District.
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275
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District
LiverpoolBe first to review
400-cap pop and live events venue.
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200
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Future Yard
BirkenheadBe first to review
PA
Birkenhead's tuesday-night free open mic at **Future Yard** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-u
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Hangar 34
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
PA
Baltic Triangle warehouse events space.
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Heebie Jeebies
LiverpoolBe first to review
PA
Liverpool bar with live entertainment.
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Heebies Tunnel
LiverpoolBe first to review
Liverpool venue with tribute and club nights.
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40
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Hobo Kiosk
LiverpoolBe first to review
Strangest little pub in Liverpool, punk and acoustic.
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Hot Water Comedy Club
Liverpool 15-17 Blackstock StBe first to review
PA
Liverpool's funniest comedy club.
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1,500
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Invisible Wind Factory
LiverpoolBe first to review
North docks industrial arts space.
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Jacaranda Baltic
Liverpool Cains BreweryBe first to review
Record store and Baltic Triangle live venue.
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Liverpool Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 68 grassroots music venues in Liverpool, 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.
2 of 68 Liverpool venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 23 provide at least a PA system. 4 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 26 Liverpool venues with known capacity: 8 are small (under 150), 13 are medium (150–499), and 5 are large (500+). The majority of Liverpool’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Liverpool 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 Liverpool, 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 Liverpool’s 68 grassroots venues are Pop, Rock, Indie, Tribute Act, Soul. 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 Liverpool 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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