Basildon · 21 venues · 8 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Basildon

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

By size: 1 small (under 150), 3 mid-size (150 to 499), 1 large (500+), 16 with no size listed. 17 of the 20 open rooms are verified (1 marked closed). 0 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Basildon

Grassroots
venues

in Basildon

In detail

House PA	8 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	49 /100

01 — Find a venue

21 rooms

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Photo: Google Anke's Tea and Coffee LoungeWestcliff-on-SeaHouse PANo gigs listed yet

AtticSeafront · Southend-on-SeaHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

ChinnerysSouthend-on-SeaHouse PASun 22 Nov Skids + Theatre Of Hate 400Cap

Cow & TelescopeSouthend-on-SeaKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 40Cap

Ekco Social And Sports ClubSouthend-on-Sea, Essex · Southend-on-SeaKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 200Cap

Garon ParkEastern Avenue · Southend-on-SeaKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Leigh Community CentreLeigh-on-SeaKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Leigh on Sea Constitutional ClubLeigh Broadway · Leigh-on-SeaHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Orchard WestDartford (Westgate) · DartfordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Southend Cliffs PavilionWestcliff-on-SeaHouse PAEngineerSun 22 Nov The Stylistics 2,268Cap

02 — The scene

Venue Score

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100

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

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	53
Coverage	100
Backline	0
PA	38
Engineer	5
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Basildon has

By size

Small under 150	1 20%
Medium 150-499	3 60%
Large 500+	1 20%
Size not listed	16

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

Kit

Bring your own	13 62%
PA only	8 38%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	1
Removed	0
Verified	1
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Basildon

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Private hire

6 Basildon 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.

Orchard WestUp to 900 standing

Southend Cliffs PavilionUp to 1,657 seated

The Mill Arts And Events CentreUp to 450 standing

The WoodvilleUp to 650 seated

Ekco Social And Sports ClubPrivate hire

Orchard WestUp to 900 standing

Southend Cliffs PavilionUp to 1,657 seated

The Mill Arts And Events CentreUp to 450 standing

The WoodvilleUp to 650 seated

Ekco Social And Sports ClubPrivate hire

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Cambridge31 Cardiff63 Carlisle19 Chelmsford13 Cheltenham27 Cirencester8 Coventry46 Crawley14

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

Peterborough22 Plymouth34 Portsmouth30 Preston28

Rawtenstall25 Reading32

Scarborough17 Sheffield94 Southampton47 Stockton-on-Tees16 Stoke-on-Trent32 Sunderland23 Sutton14 Swansea34 Swindon19

Telford21 Tunbridge Wells10

Waterlooville12 Watford24 Welshpool4 Weymouth18 Woking16 Wolverhampton49 Worthing1 Wrexham31

York48

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Basildon Venues

Grassroots Venues in Basildon

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Basildon?

GigXchange lists 21 grassroots music venues in Basildon, 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 Basildon venues provide full backline?

0 of 21 Basildon venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 8 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

49/ 100

Basildon Venue Score

EmergingCoverage and genres already on the map; a Basildon scene on the way up.

Choice53

Coverage100

Backline0

PA38

Engineer5

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Basildon venue

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

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

21 Venues in Basildon

Basildon has 21 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 40-capacity room to 2,268. 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 21 Basildon venues, 8 provide a PA system and 1 includes an in-house sound engineer; none lists full backline 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 Basildon

8 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
1 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

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Venues: 8
With PA: 0
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Anke's Tea and Coffee Lounge

Westcliff-on-Sea★★★★★ (—)

Westcliff cafe hosting the monthly EMOM electronic open mic.No 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

MonClosed
Tue09:00–15:30
Wed09:00–15:30
Thu09:00–15:30
Fri09:00–15:30
Sat09:00–16:30
SunClosed

Southend-on-Sea › Seafront★★★★★ (—)

Seafront cafe bar hosting a periodic Saturday open micNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Mon09:00–15:00
TueClosed
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Fri09:00–15:00
Sat09:00–15:00
Sun09:30–15:30

Southend-on-Sea★★★★★ (—)

Southend's dedicated rock and pop live venue.Sun 22 Nov Skids + Theatre Of Hate

Backline1 of 7

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Keys / keyboard (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–11:00
Tue12:00–11:00
Wed12:00–02:00
Thu12:00–02:00
Fri12:00–02:00
Sat12:00–02:00
Sun12:00–02:00

Southend-on-Sea★★★★★ (—)

Craft beer micropub with acoustic sessions.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Mon11:00–00:00
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Sat11:00–01:00
Sun12:00–00:00

Ekco Social And Sports Club

Southend-on-Sea › Southend-on-Sea, Essex★★★★★ (—)

Southend members' club with live entertainment nights.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

BacklineTBC

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Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–20:00

Southend-on-Sea › Eastern Avenue★★★★★ (—)

Southend golf centre with events space.No gigs listed yet

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Leigh Community Centre

Leigh-on-Sea★★★★★ (—)

Leigh-on-Sea community centre with events.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–16:30
SatClosed
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Leigh on Sea Constitutional Club

Leigh-on-Sea › Leigh Broadway★★★★★ (—)

Members' club with a monthly open mic and full backlineNo gigs listed yet

Backline3 of 7

PA system
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Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp
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
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Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–21:00

Dartford › Dartford (Westgate)★★★★★ (—)

Dartford temporary theatre, closed September 2026.No gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 900 standing

BacklineTBC

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Southend Cliffs Pavilion

Westcliff-on-Sea★★★★★ (—)

Essex's largest purpose-built arts venue, on the Westcliff seafrontSun 22 Nov The Stylistics

Private hire up to 1,657 seated

Backline2 of 7

PA system
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Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–18:00
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Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–15:00

Wickford parish church hosting Unveiled, an occasional Friday open mic night for musicians and singersNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Southend-on-Sea★★★★★ (—)

Live music, comedy and a monthly open mic in central SouthendNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–22:00
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Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Southend-on-Sea★★★★★ (—)

Westcliff's free-entry Wednesday open mic and seven-nights music barNo gigs listed yet

Backline5 of 7

PA system
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2 vocal mics
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The Mill Arts And Events Centre

Rayleigh★★★★★ (—)

Rochford centre with country and tributes.Sun 22 Nov Shakatak

Private hire up to 450 standing

BacklineTBC

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Fri09:00–17:00
Sat11:00–15:00
Sun11:00–15:00

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The Mole Hole Micro Pub

Gravesend › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Gravesend venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Southend-on-Sea★★★★★ (—)

Southend pub with Showcase acoustic open mic sessionsNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–01:00
Sat11:00–01:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Southend-on-Sea › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Essex live music institution with a Monday open micNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–23:00
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Thu09:00–23:00
Fri09:00–01:00
Sat09:00–01:00
Sun10:00–22:00

Stanford-le-Hope★★★★★ (—)

Stanford-le-Hope social club with ska events.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon14:00–23:00
Tue14:00–23:00
Wed14:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat11:30–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Gravesend › Woodville Place, Gravesend★★★★★ (—)

World music events venue.No gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 650 seated

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–18:00
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Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
SunClosed

Basildon › Vange★★★★★ (—)

Working men's club with country nights.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Mon12:00–22:30
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Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Leigh-on-Sea › Eastwood★★★★★ (—)

Community local running a monthly first-Thursday open micNo gigs listed yet

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Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun11:00–22:00

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Venues You Can Hire in Basildon

6 Basildon 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.

Basildon Venue Scene in Numbers

Basildon’s 21 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 · Basildon

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GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 5 with a known capacity

1Small · under 150

3Medium · 150–499

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 21 venues

8PA only

13Bring your own gear

8provide a PA

1has an in-house engineer

6take private hire

Folk · Acousticmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Basildon? GigXchange lists 21 grassroots music venues across Basildon. 38% provide a PA system.

Do Basildon venues provide equipment? 1 venue includes an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Basildon venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Basildon venue directory.

Basildon Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Basildon, 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 Basildon?

GigXchange lists 21 grassroots music venues in Basildon, 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 Basildon venues provide full backline?

0 of 21 Basildon venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 8 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Basildon venues can you hire for a private event?

6 Basildon venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Orchard West (up to 900 standing), Southend Cliffs Pavilion (up to 1,657 seated) and The Mill Arts And Events Centre (up to 450 standing). 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 Basildon's grassroots venues?

Of the 5 Basildon venues with known capacity: 1 is small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Basildon’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Basildon venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Basildon 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 Basildon?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Basildon, 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 Basildon venues this month?

The What’s On in Basildon page lists every gig we hold across these 21 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Basildon gig directory.

What genres do Basildon venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Basildon’s 21 grassroots venues are folk, acoustic, Rock, Pop, jazz. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Basildon venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Basildon 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 Basildon 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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The rooms. Across the 5 rooms that list a capacity, the middle one holds about 400 and 1 holds under 150; the largest listed is Southend Cliffs Pavilion at 2,268.

What they book. In what Basildon venues say they book, folk, acoustic and pop come up most often, out of 23 genres listed. The acts that fit pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. In the last month, 1 of these listings were added or re-checked.

Next steps. To see which of these rooms are booking now, use the Basildon gig directory; new acts get stage time at the Basildon open mics, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Hiring acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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