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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Sefton Park
Liverpool L17Be first to review
Liverpool park for outdoor rock and pop events.
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70
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Shenanigans
LiverpoolBe first to review
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Independent Irish bar with best breakfast.
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Sister Ray, Liverpool
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
Liverpool bar with live music.
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The Albert
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Liverpool craft beer and cocktail pub.
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The Auditorium, Liverpool
Liverpool Port of LiverpoolBe first to review
Liverpool auditorium for touring shows.
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The Belvedere
LiverpoolBe first to review
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Liverpool pub with live entertainment.
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120
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The Bentley
Liverpool City Centre NorthBe first to review
Liverpool party venue with house and soul.
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750
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The Bombed Out Church
Liverpool City CentreBe first to review
PA
500-cap bombed-out church for indie and festivals.
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The Cavern Pub
LiverpoolBe first to review
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Liverpool Cavern Quarter pub.
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The Cornmarket
LiverpoolBe first to review
Liverpool pub with live entertainment.
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The Dome At Grand Central Hall
LiverpoolBe first to review
Grand Central Hall with indie and tributes.
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The Florrie
LiverpoolBe first to review
Grade II Victorian community heritage venue.
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The Fulwood Arms
LiverpoolBe first to review
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Liverpool pub with live music.
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The Hold The Shipping Forecast
Liverpool City Centre SouthBe first to review
Shipping Forecast's intimate live room.
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120
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The Jacaranda
Liverpool City CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Liverpool's Monday-night free open mic at 21-23 Slater Street, L1 4BW — Beatles' first stage, full backline, in-
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The Pilgrim
LiverpoolBe first to review
PA
Liverpool pub with live music.
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The Shipping Forecast
LiverpoolBe first to review
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Liverpool live music and club venue.
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The Tung Auditorium
LiverpoolBe first to review
University of Liverpool classical auditorium.
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The Tunnel
Queensway Tunl City Centre SouthBe first to review
Liverpool live music venue.
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300
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The Zanzibar
Liverpool City CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Liverpool's Tuesday-night free open mic at 43 Seel Street, L1 4AZ — long-running music venue, full backline, in-hous
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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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