Nottingham Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Nottingham

49 grassroots music venues across Nottingham. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

49Venues
25With PA
4Full Backline
3In-House Engineer

49 Venues in Nottingham

49 Venues 25 With PA 4 Full Backline 3 In-House Engineer Updated

Nottingham has 49 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 25 provide a PA system, 4 offer full backline, and 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

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

Nottingham Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 49 grassroots venues across Nottingham. Updated daily.

49
Total Venues
Across Nottingham
51%
PA Provided
25 venues provide a PA system
8%
Full Backline
4 venues offer full backline
6%
In-House Engineer
3 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
9
56%
Medium
6
38%
Large
1
6%
Equipment Provision
BYO
24
49%
PA Only
21
43%
Full BL
4
8%

How many grassroots music venues are in Nottingham? GigXchange lists 49 grassroots music venues across Nottingham. 51% provide a PA system and 8% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

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

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Albert Hall
Nottingham CastleBe first to review
Victorian conference centre with events space.
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Billy Bootleggers Bar
Nottingham CastleBe first to review
Late-night rock and garage bar.
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100
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Binks Yard
Nottingham 1 The Great Northern ClBe first to review
Island Quarter social dining with live music.
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Bunkers Hill
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Nottingham pub with live music.
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Colwick Country Park
Nottingham DalesBe first to review
Country park with outdoor reggae festivals.
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Colwick Park
Nottingham Colwick RdBe first to review
Park with pop and tribute outdoor events.
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Cross Keys - Nottingham
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Nottingham pub with live music.
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GHOST Nottingham
Nottingham Hyson Green & ArboretumBe first to review
Nottingham nightclub with house and tributes.
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70
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Hole In The Wall
NottinghamBe first to review
PA
Nottingham pub with live music.
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Jamcafé
NottinghamBe first to review
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Cafe bar with beats, beers and live music.
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Johnson Arms
Nottingham DunkirkBe first to review
PA
Nottingham local pub with live music.
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JT Soars
NottinghamBe first to review
Nottingham venue for world music.
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80
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Lillie Langtry Nottingham
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PA
Nottingham community pub with live music.
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Lutterell Hall
Nottingham ErnehaleBe first to review
Community hall with seniors club and bar.
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Malt Cross
NottinghamBe first to review
PA
Historic city centre pub with live events.
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Metronome Nottingham
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Nottingham live music and events venue.
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40
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Nottingham Writers' Studio
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Writers' studio with spoken word events.
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Nottingham, The Level
Nottingham Hyson Green & ArboretumBe first to review
Nottingham's newest live music venue.
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220
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Peggy's Skylight
Nottingham HockleyBe first to review
PA
jazz and live music venue in Nottingham
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Pepper Rocks
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Popcorn, hotdogs and cocktails bar.
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Princess River Cruises
Nottingham ColwickBe first to review
River cruise boat with swing, soul and funk.
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Red Dog Saloon Nottingham
Nottingham CastleBe first to review
American BBQ restaurant with country nights.
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450
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Rescue Rooms
Nottingham City CentreBe first to review
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Nottingham's Tuesday-night free open mic at 25 Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JT — iconic music venue, full backline, in-hou
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2,000
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Rock City
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Talbot Street rock institution, 2,000 cap.
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Nottingham Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 49 grassroots music venues in Nottingham, 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.
4 of 49 Nottingham venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 25 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 16 Nottingham venues with known capacity: 9 are small (under 150), 6 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Nottingham’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Nottingham 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham’s 49 grassroots venues are Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop, R&B, Tribute Act. 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 Nottingham 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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