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Grassroots Venues in Birmingham

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Birmingham?

GigXchange lists 59 grassroots music venues in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham venues provide full backline?

3 of 59 Birmingham venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 21 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

59 grassroots music venues across Birmingham. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Birmingham venue

59 venues, from back rooms to big stages
21 provide a PA in-house
3 offer full backline
5 include a sound engineer
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Last updated: 14 August 2026

59 Venues in Birmingham

grassroots venues hosting live music in Birmingham

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

Birmingham has 59 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 21 provide a PA system, 3 offer full backline, and 5 include an in-house sound engineer. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

59 Venues 21 With PA 3 Full Backline 5 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Birmingham Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 59 grassroots venues across Birmingham. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Birmingham

36%

PA Provided

21 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

3 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

5 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

22%

Medium

56%

Large

22%

Equipment Provision

BYO

64%

PA Only

31%

Full BL

How many grassroots music venues are in Birmingham? GigXchange lists 59 grassroots music venues across Birmingham. 36% provide a PA system and 5% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Birmingham venues provide equipment? 5 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Birmingham venues are medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Birmingham venue directory, updated daily.

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Birmingham › Jewellery Quarter★★★★★ (—)

Relaxed city-centre pub with terrace and live bands.

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Mon12:00–02:00
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Walsall › Aldridge★★★★★ (—)

Walsall community club with regular live music and tribute nights.

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Mon19:00–23:30
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Droitwich › Yew Tree Hill★★★★★ (—)

Droitwich micropub with a free monthly open mic

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Birmingham › Castle Bromwich★★★★★ (—)

Community hall with live events.

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Birmingham › Hockley★★★★★ (—)

Purpose-built 350-cap live music venue.

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Austin Sports Social Club

Birmingham › Longbridge★★★★★ (—)

Longbridge social club with tribute nights.

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Beech Tree Miners Welfare Club

Stourbridge › Wollescote★★★★★ (—)

Miners welfare club with tribute nights and DJs.

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City-centre live music venues.

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Birmingham › Cambrian Wharf★★★★★ (—)

Iconic independent pub with live bands and ale.

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Boldmere St Michaels Football Club

Sutton Coldfield › Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield★★★★★ (—)

Football club with function room for covers acts.

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Mon09:00–22:00
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Bromsgrove › Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire★★★★★ (—)

Social club with reggae and live acts.

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Birmingham › Bordesley & Highgate★★★★★ (—)

Digbeth vinyl bar and gig room for metal, punk and DJs.

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Birmingham › Hall Green★★★★★ (—)

Traditional Irish pub with live music and sport.

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Mon14:00–23:00
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Birmingham › Great Barr★★★★★ (—)

Library with occasional rock events.

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Mon09:30–17:00
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Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

Birmingham › Kings Heath★★★★★ (—)

Kings Heath's sunday-night free open mic at Hare And Hounds — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 4:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.

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Birmingham › Cofton Hackett★★★★★ (—)

Birmingham live entertainment bar.

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Kingshurst Labour Club

Birmingham › Chelmsley Wood★★★★★ (—)

Labour club with tribute entertainment.

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Knowle Royal British Legion

Solihull › Knowle★★★★★ (—)

Legion branch with soul and Motown nights.

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Birmingham › Digbeth★★★★★ (—)

Award-winning Digbeth warehouse venue.

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Mon10:00–16:00
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Fri21:00–04:00
Sat15:00–05:00
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Land Rover Sports And Social Club

Solihull › Sheldon / Elmdon★★★★★ (—)

Solihull social club with rock and tributes.

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Birmingham › Digbeth★★★★★ (—)

Digbeth outdoor venue with DJ and tributes.

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Birmingham › Digbeth★★★★★ (—)

Digbeth music hall and club since 2016.

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Birmingham › Digbeth★★★★★ (—)

Cafe with live music events.

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Mon10:00–18:00
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No18 Coffee House Lichfield Street Tamworth B79 7QD

Tamworth › Tamworth town centre★★★★★ (—)

Tamworth coffee and wine house with events.

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Birmingham Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Birmingham?

GigXchange lists 59 grassroots music venues in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham venues provide full backline?

3 of 59 Birmingham venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 21 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Birmingham's grassroots venues?

Of the 36 Birmingham venues with known capacity: 8 are small (under 150), 20 are medium (150–499), and 8 are large (500+). The majority of Birmingham’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Birmingham venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Birmingham page lists every gig we hold across these 59 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Birmingham gig directory.

What genres do Birmingham venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Birmingham’s 59 grassroots venues are rock, Tribute Act, 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 Birmingham venues?

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

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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