Plymouth Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Plymouth

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

24Venues
16With PA
2Full Backline
1In-House Engineer

24 Venues in Plymouth

24 Venues 16 With PA 2 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated

Plymouth has 24 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 16 provide a PA system, 2 offer full backline, and 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 24 venues hosting live music across Plymouth
  • 16 provide a PA system · 2 offer full backline
  • 1 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Plymouth Venue Scene in Numbers

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

24
Total Venues
Across Plymouth
67%
PA Provided
16 venues provide a PA system
8%
Full Backline
2 venues offer full backline
4%
In-House Engineer
1 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
8
62%
Medium
4
31%
Large
1
8%
Equipment Provision
BYO
8
33%
PA Only
14
58%
Full BL
2
8%

How many grassroots music venues are in Plymouth? GigXchange lists 24 grassroots music venues across Plymouth. 67% provide a PA system and 8% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Plymouth venues provide equipment? 1 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Plymouth venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Plymouth venue directory, updated daily.

Browse Plymouth Venues

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Bar Rakuda
PlymouthBe first to review
PA
Pizzeria and bar with 25 years of live music.
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Cafe Momus
Plymouth StonehouseBe first to review
Coffee house with gallery and live opera.
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Central Park Plymouth
PlymouthBe first to review
City park with outdoor rock and pop festivals.
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80
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Hutong
Plymouth BarbicanBe first to review
PA
indie and live music venue in Plymouth
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Marina Bar
PlymouthBe first to review
PA
Waterfront venue on historic Sutton Harbour.
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Market Hall
Plymouth DevonportBe first to review
Converted market hall by Real Ideas.
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100
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Millbridge Inn
Plymouth StokeBe first to review
PA
Plymouth pub with live music and gallery.
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70
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Minerva Inn
PlymouthBe first to review
PA Backline
Plymouth pub with live entertainment.
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60
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North Street No.7 Cafe and Bar
PlymouthBe first to review
PA
Plymouth cafe bar with live music.
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PAFC Fanzone, Homepark
PlymouthBe first to review
Plymouth Argyle fanzone with pop and rap.
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100
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Patchwork Studios & Garrison Gallery
Torpoint HorrabridgeBe first to review
Torpoint gallery with DJ events.
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150
Project 83
PlymouthBe first to review
Plymouth venue with tribute acts.
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Sawan Club
PlymouthBe first to review
PA
Plymouth nightclub with live entertainment.
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200
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The Bread and Roses Free House
PlymouthBe first to review
PA
Plymouth free house: art, music, culture.
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750
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The Depot
Plymouth StonehouseBe first to review
Plymouth venue with tribute entertainment.
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The Eliot Arms
Saltash St GermansBe first to review
PA
Plymouth-area pub with live music.
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80
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The Ford Inn
Plymouth FordBe first to review
PA
Plymouth pub with live music.
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90
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The Fortescue
Plymouth MutleyBe first to review
PA
Plymouth pub and restaurant.
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150
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The Junction
Plymouth MutleyBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Plymouth's Tuesday-night free open mic at 63 Mutley Plain, PL4 6JH — independent music pub, full backline, in-house
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The Maritime Inn
PlymouthBe first to review
PA
Plymouth maritime pub with live music.
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The Nowhere Inn
Plymouth GreenbankBe first to review
PA
Plymouth pub with live music.
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100
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The Treasury
Plymouth City CentreBe first to review
PA
Plymouth's Thursday-night free open mic at 12 Catherine Street, PL1 2AD — Old Treasury building, PA + guitar amp + p
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Thistle Park Tavern
PlymouthBe first to review
PA
Plymouth tavern with live music.
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200
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Whiskers
Plymouth StokeBe first to review
Plymouth tribute entertainment venue.
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Plymouth Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 24 grassroots music venues in Plymouth, 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 24 Plymouth venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 16 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 13 Plymouth venues with known capacity: 8 are small (under 150), 4 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Plymouth’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Plymouth 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 Plymouth, 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 Plymouth’s 24 grassroots venues are Tribute Act, Rock, Pop, Opera, Indie. 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 Plymouth 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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