Belfast · 77 venues · 21 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Belfast

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

By size: 11 small (under 150), 8 mid-size (150 to 499), 7 large (500+), 51 with no size listed. 76 of the 77 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 3 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Belfast

Grassroots
venues

in Belfast

In detail

House PA	21 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	3 venues
Venue Score	59 /100

01 — Find a venue

77 rooms

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Photo: Google 300 cap 2 Royal AvenueBelfastKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

39 Gordon StreetCathedral Quarter · BelfastHouse PANo gigs listed yet 60Cap

5th Element NIBelfastKit not listedSat 5 Dec 5th Element Battle of the Bands Cap tbc

Accidental TheatreShaftesbury Square · BelfastHouse PANo gigs listed yet 100Cap

Ballymena Braid Arts CentreTown Centre · BallymenaHouse PAEngineerNo gigs listed yet 200Cap

Barn United Social ClubCarrickfergusKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Bert's Jazz BarBelfastKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Boucher Playing FieldsBelfastKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Brennans' BarBelfastKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Bullitt HotelBelfastKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Solid — healthy choice, building on coverage. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	100
Coverage	100
Backline	0
PA	27
Engineer	4
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Belfast has

By size

Small under 150	11 42%
Medium 150-499	8 31%
Large 500+	7 27%
Size not listed	51

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

Kit

Bring your own	56 73%
PA only	21 27%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	4
Removed	0
Verified	4
Re-verified	2

04 — More of Belfast

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Belfast music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

9 Belfast 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.

Empire Music HallUp to 300 standing

Island Arts CentreUp to 100 standing

Oh Yeah Music CentreUp to 290 standing

The Belfast BargeUp to 110 standing

Ulster Sports ClubUp to 144 standing

Empire Music HallUp to 300 standing

Island Arts CentreUp to 100 standing

Oh Yeah Music CentreUp to 290 standing

The Belfast BargeUp to 110 standing

Ulster Sports ClubUp to 144 standing

05 — Other cities

90 cities

Venues elsewhere

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Aberdeen27 Aberystwyth10 Accrington12 Aldershot16

Basildon21 Bath36 Bedford14 Billericay6 Birmingham80 Blackburn11 Blackpool47 Boston12 Bournemouth30 Bradford42 Brighton94 Bristol86 Broxbourne12

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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Belfast Venues

Grassroots Venues in Belfast

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Belfast?

GigXchange lists 77 grassroots music venues in Belfast, 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 Belfast venues provide full backline?

0 of 77 Belfast venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 21 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

9 Belfast venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Empire Music Hall (up to 300 standing), Island Arts Centre (up to 100 standing) and Oh Yeah Music Centre (up to 290 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.

Q: What size are Belfast's grassroots venues?

Of the 26 Belfast venues with known capacity: 11 are small (under 150), 8 are medium (150–499), and 7 are large (500+). The majority of Belfast’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Belfast page lists every gig we hold across these 77 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Belfast gig directory.

Q: What genres do Belfast venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Belfast’s 77 grassroots venues are folk, Rock, traditional, indie, acoustic. 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 Belfast venues?

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

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

59/ 100

Belfast Venue Score

SolidHealthy choice, building on coverage. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

Choice100

Coverage100

Backline0

PA27

Engineer4

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Belfast venue

77 venues, from back rooms to big stages
21 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
3 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

77 Venues in Belfast

Belfast has 77 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 50-capacity room to 5,000. 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 77 Belfast venues, 21 provide a PA system and 3 include 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 Belfast

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

77
Venues: 21
With PA: 0
Full backline: 3
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Search all 77 Belfast 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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Lisburn › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Folk and live music venue in LisburnNo gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 100 standing

Backline2 of 7

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Sat09:30–17:00
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Traditional music sessions in one of Belfast's oldest pubs, built in 1720No gigs listed yet

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Victorian-style pub dating back to 1859, with live musicNo gigs listed yet

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Belfast institution with pool, sport, karaoke.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Belfast › Ormeau Avenue★★★★★ (—)

Multi-room venue on Ormeau Avenue since 1986.Fri 13 Nov Divides Unfold + Saffron Gorman & The Black Eagle Band.

Private hire

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Mon22:00–02:00
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Open traditional music sessions seven nights a week, off Castle CourtNo gigs listed yet

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Belfast › Queen's University Students' Union, University Road★★★★★ (—)

QUB Students' Union main concert hall.Fri 13 Nov Brian Kennedy

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Live music seven nights a week on the Glen Road in West BelfastNo gigs listed yet

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Trad sessions and live bands in a building dating back to 1711No gigs listed yet

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Irish bar with live music and good craic.No gigs listed yet

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Live singers every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on Castle StreetNo gigs listed yet

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Belfast's not-for-profit music hub — gigs, showcases and artist development.Fri 13 Nov Volume Control presents: Clash of the New Breeds 2026

Private hire up to 290 standing

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Mon09:00–17:00
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Belfast › Ormeau★★★★★ (—)

Belfast park with outdoor pop and DJ events.No gigs listed yet

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Mon07:30–18:30
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Revolución de Cuba Belfast

Belfast★★★★★ (—)

Cuban bar in an Art Nouveau building with live music and salsaNo gigs listed yet

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Live music from local artists every weekend on Brunswick StreetNo gigs listed yet

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Belfast › Sailortown★★★★★ (—)

Belfast's Wednesday-night free folk open mic at 67-69 Dock Street, BT15 1HW — historic dockside pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.No gigs listed yet

Backline3 of 7

PA system
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2 vocal mics
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Opening times6 of 7

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Belfast › Lanyon Quay★★★★★ (—)

Floating arts centre with blues and events.Fri 13 Nov Bec O'Malley

Private hire up to 110 standing

BacklineTBC

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Belfast › Cathedral Quarter★★★★★ (—)

Belfast's beloved 240-capacity Cathedral Quarter arts venue on Hill Street — live music, theatre, comedy and cabaret since 2006.Sun 6 Dec Christmas with The Motown Sensations

Backline2 of 7

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The Merchant Hotel's public bar, with live blues on Friday eveningsNo gigs listed yet

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Charity-run seafront venue at the heart of Bangor's music sceneNo gigs listed yet

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Belfast › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Historic Belfast saloon bar and Music Hall, live gigs and trad sessions every weekSat 14 Nov The Paul Weller Experience

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Belfast › Finaghy★★★★★ (—)

West Belfast entertainment complex with bars, function suites and live music in FinaghySun 27 Dec Dan McCabe

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Belfast › Cathedral Quarter★★★★★ (—)

150-cap rock, indie and trad pub venue.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Belfast › Cathedral Quarter★★★★★ (—)

80-cap Cathedral Quarter folk and trad pub.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Venues You Can Hire in Belfast

9 Belfast 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.

Belfast Venue Scene in Numbers

Belfast’s 77 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 · Belfast

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GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 26 with a known capacity

11Small · under 150

8Medium · 150–499

7Large · 500+

What's on stageall 77 venues

21PA only

56Bring your own gear

21provide a PA

3have an in-house engineer

9take private hire

Folk · Rockmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Belfast? GigXchange lists 77 grassroots music venues across Belfast. 27% provide a PA system.

Do Belfast venues provide equipment? 3 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Belfast venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Belfast venue directory.

Belfast Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Belfast, 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 Belfast?

GigXchange lists 77 grassroots music venues in Belfast, 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 Belfast venues provide full backline?

0 of 77 Belfast venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 21 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Belfast venues can you hire for a private event?

9 Belfast venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Empire Music Hall (up to 300 standing), Island Arts Centre (up to 100 standing) and Oh Yeah Music Centre (up to 290 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 Belfast's grassroots venues?

Of the 26 Belfast venues with known capacity: 11 are small (under 150), 8 are medium (150–499), and 7 are large (500+). The majority of Belfast’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Belfast venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Belfast page lists every gig we hold across these 77 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Belfast gig directory.

What genres do Belfast venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Belfast’s 77 grassroots venues are folk, Rock, traditional, indie, acoustic. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Belfast venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Belfast 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 Belfast 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. Among the 26 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 150 and 11 hold under 150; the largest listed is The Telegraph Building at 2,000.

What they book. Folk, rock and traditional come up most often in what Belfast venues say they book, out of 40 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 6 of these listings were added or re-checked over the last month.

Next steps. To see which of these rooms are booking now, use the Belfast gig directory; new acts get stage time at the Belfast open mics, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Venues nearby: Glasgow, Blackpool and Edinburgh. Need an act for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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