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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Kazimier Garden
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Liverpool's legendary outdoor garden venue.
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Kazimier Stockroom
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
Kazimier collective's creative venue space.
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Le Viet Social
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
Vietnamese restaurant with acoustic nights.
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City-wide live music venues.
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LIVERPOOL CONTENT STANHOPE ST, LIVERPOOL L8 5RE
Liverpool Cain's Brewery VillageBe first to review
Content venue for live music and Bongo's Bingo.
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Liverpool Arts Bar
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Hope Street grassroots arts bar.
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LIVERPOOL GUILD OF STUDENTS MOUNTFORD HALL
LiverpoolBe first to review
University Mountford Hall for pop and DJ.
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250
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Liverpool Irish Centre
Liverpool Everton EastBe first to review
59-year-old beacon of Irish culture.
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250
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Liverpool Naval Club
Liverpool ChildwallBe first to review
Naval club with soul and Motown functions.
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Liverpool Olympia
LiverpoolBe first to review
Indie and folk live music venue.
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Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery
Liverpool City Centre NorthBe first to review
Georgian alehouse with jazz and world music.
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Meraki
Liverpool Waterfront NorthBe first to review
Liverpool venue with house and tributes.
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Metrocola
Liverpool SmithdownBe first to review
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Smithdown's tuesday-night free open mic at **Metrocola** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute sl
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Navy Bar 2.1
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Cocktail bar with bottomless afternoons.
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90
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Outpost Liverpool
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
Liverpool rock and grunge venue.
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200
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Phase One
Liverpool Seel StreetBe first to review
PA Engineer
indie and live music venue in Liverpool
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Pier Head
LiverpoolBe first to review
Liverpool waterfront for outdoor rock and pop.
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750
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PINS Social Club
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
Bowling alley with country and world music.
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Quarry Liverpool
LiverpoolBe first to review
Liverpool venue for club and live events.
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Red Dog Saloon Liverpool Restaurant
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
BBQ restaurant with house and blues live music.
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400
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Rough Trade Liverpool
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
Record shop with pop live in-stores.
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Round the Corner Liverpool
Liverpool 51 Kempston StBe first to review
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Liverpool bar with free live events.
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Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Liverpool HoylakeBe first to review
Hoylake golf club with pop concerts.
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Salt & Tar
Liverpool BootleBe first to review
Liverpool dive bar with rock, alt and pop.
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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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