Accrington · 12 venues · 3 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Accrington

Every grassroots room in Accrington - capacity, backline, who books it.

By size: 1 small (under 150), 1 mid-size (150 to 499), 10 with no size listed. All 12 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 0 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Accrington

Grassroots
venues

in Accrington

In detail

House PA	3 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	0 venues
Venue Score	36 /100

01 — Find a venue

12 rooms

Pick your room

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Kit

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City

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Photo: Google Ale HouseClitheroeKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

Dog InnWhalleyKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Imposta CoffeeAccringtonHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Old School RoomsClitheroeKit not listedSat 24 Apr Steely Don live Cap tbc

Oswaldtwistle Social ClubOswaldtwistleKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Penny BlacksBurnley town centre · BurnleyKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 70Cap

Poplar Social ClubAccringtonKit not listedSat 21 Nov A night with The Killerz a Killers tribute band 400Cap

Stanhill Working Mens ClubOswaldtwistle · AccringtonKit not listedSat 9 Jan You've been Dolted Cap tbc

The Inn On The WharfBurnleyKit not listedSat 12 Dec Pretty Green - A tribute to The Jam Cap tbc

The New InnClitheroeKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Emerging — genres and coverage already on the map; a Accrington scene on the way up.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	30
Coverage	63
Backline	0
PA	25
Engineer	0
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Accrington has

By size

Small under 150	1 50%
Medium 150-499	1 50%
Large 500+	0 0%
Size not listed	10

Rooms with no size listed show under every size in 01.

Kit

Bring your own	9 75%
PA only	3 25%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	2
Removed	0
Verified	2
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Accrington

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Featured venuePenny BlacksBurnley · 70 cap
Accrington gigsWhat's on at these rooms, by date
What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Accrington open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Accrington music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

2 Accrington venues say on their own websites that they take private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Poplar Social ClubUp to 400 standing

Stanhill Working Mens ClubPrivate hire

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Derby38 Derry14 Doncaster19 Dublin3 Dundee35 Durham17

Edinburgh118 Egham17 Epsom18 Exeter48

Farnborough6

Glasgow168 Gloucester21 Grimsby11

Hastings24 Hereford23 High Wycombe14 Horley4 Hull32

Inverness29 Ipswich35

Leeds92 Leicester40 Lincoln22 Liverpool130 London302 Luton16

Maidstone22 Manchester164 Margate32 Middlesbrough27 Milton Keynes18

Newcastle75 Newquay20 Newry8 Northampton26 Norwich38 Nottingham79

Oxford35

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Rawtenstall25 Reading32

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York48

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Accrington Venues

Grassroots Venues in Accrington

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Accrington?

GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues in Accrington, 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.

Q: Which Accrington venues provide full backline?

0 of 12 Accrington venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 3 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: Which Accrington venues can you hire for a private event?

2 Accrington venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Poplar Social Club (up to 400 standing) and Stanhill Working Mens Club. Each venue page has a Private hire tab with its rooms, capacities and a link to enquire with the venue directly. Use the Private hire filter above to list them all.

Q: What size are Accrington's grassroots venues?

Of the 2 Accrington venues with known capacity: 1 is small (under 150), 1 is medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Accrington’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

Q: How do I book a gig at a Accrington venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Accrington venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

Q: Are there open mics in Accrington?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Accrington, 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.

Q: What's on at Accrington venues this month?

The What’s On in Accrington page lists every gig we hold across these 12 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Accrington gig directory.

Q: What genres do Accrington venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Accrington’s 12 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, rock, Country, Tribute Act. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

Q: What are typical fees at Accrington venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Accrington 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.

Q: Can I list my Accrington venue for free?

Yes. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS can also list their music policy.

12 grassroots music venues across Accrington. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Re-verified on a rolling cycle.

36/ 100

Accrington Venue Score

EmergingGenres and coverage already on the map; a Accrington scene on the way up.

Choice30

Coverage63

Backline0

PA25

Engineer0

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Accrington venue

12 venues, from back rooms to big stages
3 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
0 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Weekly open mic nights across Accrington — verified and mapped

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Everything the Accrington scene has beyond the venue list

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

12 Venues in Accrington

Accrington has 12 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 70-capacity room to 400. Listings show the capacity, backline and PA where we hold them, plus opening times, so artists, agents and bookers can shortlist the right room before getting in touch.

Of the 12 Accrington venues, 3 provide a PA system; none lists full backline or an in-house engineer yet. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Accrington

3 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

12
Venues: 3
With PA: 0
Full backline: 0
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Browse Accrington Venues

Search all 12 Accrington music venues by area, capacity, backline, PA, sound engineer or private hire. Every card shows the room size, what is on stage and the opening times we hold, and opens the venue’s own page with its booking information.

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Clitheroe micro-pub with regular gigs and an open mic.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–21:00
Tue12:00–21:00
Wed12:00–22:00
Thu12:00–22:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun13:00–21:00

Whalley village pub with a monthly open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Accrington coffee shop and bar with the PAC open micNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–15:00
Tue09:00–15:00
Wed09:00–23:00
Thu09:00–15:00
Fri09:00–15:00
Sat09:00–14:30
SunClosed

Clitheroe community venue with a monthly open mic.Sat 24 Apr Steely Don live

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu19:00–23:00
Fri15:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–00:00

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Oswaldtwistle Social Club

Oswaldtwistle★★★★★ (—)

Rhyddings Street social club where Oswaldtwistle Folk Club runs a weekly Tuesday open mic for folk singers and playersNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Burnley › Burnley town centre★★★★★ (—)

Country, world music and tribute venue.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Accrington members' social club and live music / tribute venue since 1911Sat 21 Nov A night with The Killerz a Killers tribute band

Private hire up to 400 standing

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon18:30–23:00
Tue18:30–23:00
Wed18:30–23:00
Thu18:30–23:00
Fri13:30–00:00
Sat13:30–00:00
Sun15:00–23:00

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Stanhill Working Mens Club

Accrington › Oswaldtwistle★★★★★ (—)

Social club since 1918 in Oswaldtwistle.Sat 9 Jan You've been Dolted

Private hire

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
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Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon19:00–23:00
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu19:00–23:00
Fri16:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Burnley pub hosting free live music, listed on the town's what's on guideSat 12 Dec Pretty Green - A tribute to The Jam

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri13:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

The New Inn in Clitheroe hosts an open mic Irish session every other Sunday afternoon.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Accrington › Colne★★★★★ (—)

Colne's live music bar, with an open mic every ThursdayNo gigs listed yet

Backline5 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer (TBC)

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Accrington › Church★★★★★ (—)

The Thorn Inn in Accrington hosts the PAC open mic on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
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Venues You Can Hire in Accrington

2 Accrington venues say on their own websites that they take private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Accrington Venue Scene in Numbers

Accrington’s 12 grassroots venues in one picture: how big the rooms are, what kit is on stage and how many take private hire. Use it to judge whether to bring your own backline and which size of room suits your draw before you start booking.

Grassroots venues · Accrington

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 2 with a known capacity

1Small · under 150

1Medium · 150–499

What's on stageall 12 venues

3PA only

9Bring your own gear

3provide a PA

0have an in-house engineer

2take private hire

Acoustic · Folkmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Accrington? GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues across Accrington. 25% provide a PA system.

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

Accrington Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Accrington, from how many there are and how big the rooms are to the kit they provide, booking a gig and listing your venue free - each answered from the venues listed here.

How many grassroots music venues are in Accrington?

GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues in Accrington, 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.

Which Accrington venues provide full backline?

0 of 12 Accrington venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 3 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Accrington venues can you hire for a private event?

2 Accrington venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Poplar Social Club (up to 400 standing) and Stanhill Working Mens Club. Each venue page has a Private hire tab with its rooms, capacities and a link to enquire with the venue directly. Use the Private hire filter above to list them all.

What size are Accrington's grassroots venues?

Of the 2 Accrington venues with known capacity: 1 is small (under 150), 1 is medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Accrington’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Accrington venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Accrington venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

Are there open mics in Accrington?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Accrington, 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.

What's on at Accrington venues this month?

The What’s On in Accrington page lists every gig we hold across these 12 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Accrington gig directory.

What genres do Accrington venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Accrington’s 12 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, rock, Country, Tribute Act. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Accrington venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Accrington 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.

Can I list my Accrington venue for free?

Yes. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS can also list their music policy.

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What they book. Acoustic, folk and country are the genres Accrington venues most often say they book, out of 15 genres listed. The acts that fit pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 2 of these listings were added or re-checked over the last month.

Next steps. The Accrington gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now, the Accrington open mics are where new acts get stage time, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Booking acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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