York Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in York

34 grassroots music venues across York. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

34Venues
26With PA
1Full Backline
1In-House Engineer

34 Venues in York

34 Venues 26 With PA 1 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated

York has 34 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 26 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

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

York Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 34 grassroots venues across York. Updated daily.

34
Total Venues
Across York
76%
PA Provided
26 venues provide a PA system
3%
Full Backline
1 venues offer full backline
3%
In-House Engineer
1 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
10
67%
Medium
5
33%
Large
0
0%
Equipment Provision
BYO
8
24%
PA Only
25
74%
Full BL
1
3%

How many grassroots music venues are in York? GigXchange lists 34 grassroots music venues across York. 76% provide a PA system and 3% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

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

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York Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 34 grassroots music venues in York, 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 34 York venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 26 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 15 York venues with known capacity: 10 are small (under 150), 5 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of York’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every York 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 York, 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 York’s 34 grassroots venues are Rock, Tribute Act, Pop, DJ / Electronic, 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 York 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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