Norwich Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Norwich

24 grassroots music venues across Norwich. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

24Venues
18With PA
1Full Backline
3In-House Engineer

24 Venues in Norwich

24 Venues 18 With PA 1 Full Backline 3 In-House Engineer Updated

Norwich has 24 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 18 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

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

Norwich Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 24 grassroots venues across Norwich. Updated daily.

24
Total Venues
Across Norwich
75%
PA Provided
18 venues provide a PA system
4%
Full Backline
1 venues offer full backline
13%
In-House Engineer
3 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
3
38%
Medium
4
50%
Large
1
13%
Equipment Provision
BYO
6
25%
PA Only
17
71%
Full BL
1
4%

How many grassroots music venues are in Norwich? GigXchange lists 24 grassroots music venues across Norwich. 75% provide a PA system and 4% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Norwich venues provide equipment? 3 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Norwich venues are medium (150-500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Norwich venue directory, updated daily.

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B2 @ The Brickmakers
NorwichBe first to review
PA Engineer
Two-room venue: pub front, B2 live room at back.
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Dead Wax Norwich
NorwichBe first to review
PA
Vinyl-themed social bar.
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Earlham Park
NorwichBe first to review
City park with outdoor rock and pop festivals.
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200
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Gonzo's Tea Room
Norwich City CentreBe first to review
PA Engineer
200-cap indie, electronic and DJ venue.
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Last Pub Standing
NorwichBe first to review
PA
King Street pub and kitchen.
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Louis Marchesi
Norwich TomblandBe first to review
PA
Tombland's wednesday-night free open mic at **Louis Marchesi** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-min
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NORWICH EPIC STUDIOS
NorwichBe first to review
Epic Studios with country and world music.
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350
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Norwich Arts Centre
NorwichBe first to review
350-cap arts centre for indie and folk.
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Pear Tree Inn
NorwichBe first to review
PA
Norwich's tuesday-night free open mic at **Pear Tree Inn** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute
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The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio
Norwich 139-141 King StBe first to review
Waterfront Studio for rock and pop.
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80
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The Bicycle Shop
Norwich City CentreBe first to review
PA
Norwich's Tuesday-night free open mic at 17 St Benedict's Street, NR2 4PE — café-bar / arts space, PA + guitar a
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The Brickmakers
Norwich Sprowston RdBe first to review
PA
Sprowston Rd's thursday-night free open mic at **The Brickmakers** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in
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The Champion
NorwichBe first to review
PA
Norwich pub with live music.
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The Freemasons Arms
NorwichBe first to review
PA
Norwich pub with great ales and live music.
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The Garden House
NorwichBe first to review
PA
Norwich community pub with live music.
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200
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The Halls Norwich
Norwich Thorpe HamletBe first to review
Norwich halls with world music and tributes.
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The Holloway
Norwich St Benedicts StBe first to review
PA
Norwich bar with live music.
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70
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The Merchant's House
NorwichBe first to review
PA
Coffee and fine ale in the fine city.
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1,550
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The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA
Norwich Union HouseBe first to review
UEA's 1,550-cap rock and alt touring venue.
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150
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The Owl Sanctuary
Road City CentreBe first to review
PA
indie and live music venue in Norwich
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The Reindeer
NorwichBe first to review
PA
Elgoods Brewery pub with live music.
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100
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The Rumsey Wells
Norwich City CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Norwich's Thursday-night free open mic at 8 St Andrews Street, NR2 4AF — back-room music pub, full backline, in-hous
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The Walnut Tree Shades
NorwichBe first to review
PA
Norwich pub with live music.
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Voodoo Daddy's
NorwichBe first to review
PA
Norwich's best dive bar and music venue.
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Norwich Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 24 grassroots music venues in Norwich, 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 24 Norwich venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 18 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 8 Norwich venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 4 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Norwich’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Norwich 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 Norwich, 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 Norwich’s 24 grassroots venues are Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop, Indie, 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 Norwich 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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