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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Rough Trade Nottingham
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250-cap record shop with live in-stores.
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Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
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Nottingham's premier rock and pop concert hall.
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Running Horse Live
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PA
Nottingham pub with live music events.
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Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen
Nottingham CastleBe first to review
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Live music venue and kitchen in Nottingham.
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Secret Vault Nottingham
Nottingham Hyson Green & ArboretumBe first to review
Hidden Nottingham events space.
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The Angel Microbrewery
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Nottingham microbrewery with live music.
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The Beeston Social
Nottingham BeestonBe first to review
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Beeston social bar with food and events.
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400
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The Bierkeller
Nottingham City CentreBe first to review
PA
City Centre's thursday-night free open mic at **The Bierkeller** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-m
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150
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The Bodega
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PA Backline Engineer
Nottingham's Tuesday-night free open mic at 23 Pelham Street, NG1 2EG — long-running indie venue, full backline, in-
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120
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The Canalhouse
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PA
Nottingham's Thursday-night free folk open mic at 48-52 Canal Street, NG1 7EH — canalside pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-m
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The Chapel, The Angel Microbrewery
Nottingham CastleBe first to review
Microbrewery chapel with alternative rock.
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The Crow
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Nottingham pub with live music.
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The Lion at Basford
Nottingham New BasfordBe first to review
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Basford pub with cask, keg and live music.
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The Malt Shovel
Nottingham BeestonBe first to review
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Nottingham pub with live entertainment.
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70
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The Mist Rolling Inn
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Nottingham pub with metal live music.
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100
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The Nest
Nottingham Iremonger RdBe first to review
Notts County FC venue with pop and DJ.
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The Old Cold Store At Castle Rock Brewery
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Castle Rock brewery venue with punk and world.
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50
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The Old Volunteer
Nottingham LowdhamBe first to review
PA
Lowdham (Nottingham)'s Sunday-evening free folk club at Main Street, NG14 7AB — village folk session, PA + guitar am
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250
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The Palais
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Original dancehall since 1925, rock and alt.
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The Parlour
Nottingham West BridgfordBe first to review
West Bridgford cocktail bar with house.
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120
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The Tap & Tumbler
Nottingham City CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Nottingham's Thursday-night free open mic at 27 Wollaton Street, NG1 5FA — alternative music pub, full backline, in-
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The Tap House Notts
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Nottingham tap house with live entertainment.
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Various Nottingham Venues
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Multi-venue Nottingham rock and indie events.
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Wollaton Park
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Elizabethan estate for outdoor rock and pop.
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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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