Sunderland Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Sunderland

14 grassroots music venues across Sunderland. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

14Venues
13With PA
0Full Backline
0In-House Engineer

14 Venues in Sunderland

14 Venues 13 With PA 0 Full Backline 0 In-House Engineer Updated

Sunderland has 14 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 13 provide a PA system, 0 offer full backline, and 0 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 14 venues hosting live music across Sunderland
  • 13 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
  • 0 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Sunderland Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 14 grassroots venues across Sunderland. Updated daily.

14
Total Venues
Across Sunderland
93%
PA Provided
13 venues provide a PA system
0%
Full Backline
0 venues offer full backline
0%
In-House Engineer
0 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
5
63%
Medium
3
38%
Large
0
0%
Equipment Provision
BYO
1
7%
PA Only
13
93%
Full BL
0
0%

How many grassroots music venues are in Sunderland? GigXchange lists 14 grassroots music venues across Sunderland. 93% provide a PA system.

Do Sunderland venues provide equipment? The majority of Sunderland venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Sunderland venue directory, updated daily.

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Diego's Joint
Sunderland SunnisideBe first to review
PA
Sunderland bar with live music.
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80
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Harbour View Pub
Sunderland RokerBe first to review
PA
Harbourside pub with live music.
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250
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Independent
SunderlandBe first to review
PA
Sunderland indie and alternative live venue.
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200
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Live Lounge
SunderlandBe first to review
PA
Sunderland performing arts and events venue.
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Low Lights Tavern
North Shields TynemouthBe first to review
PA
Harbourside tavern with live music.
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Steels Social Club
SunderlandBe first to review
PA
Sunderland social club with entertainment.
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Sunderland Empire
SunderlandBe first to review
Sunderland's grand touring theatre.
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50
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The Bunker
SunderlandBe first to review
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Sunderland venue with live music.
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80
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The Drunken Duck
DurhamBe first to review
PA
Sunderland pub with live entertainment.
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The Dun Cow
SunderlandBe first to review
PA
Sunderland pub with live entertainment.
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The Peacock
SunderlandBe first to review
PA
Stunning family-run pub with live music.
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450
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The Saltgrass
Sunderland Hanover PlBe first to review
PA
Sunderland pub with live music.
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80
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The Secret Garden Pub
SunderlandBe first to review
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Sunderland pub with live entertainment.
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80
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The Ship Isis
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Sunderland pub with live entertainment.
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Sunderland Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 14 grassroots music venues in Sunderland, 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.
0 of 14 Sunderland venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 13 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 8 Sunderland venues with known capacity: 5 are small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Sunderland’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Sunderland 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 Sunderland, 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 Sunderland’s 14 grassroots venues are Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock. 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 Sunderland 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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