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Grassroots Venues in Birmingham

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Birmingham?

GigXchange lists 58 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 58 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.

58 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

58 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: 29 September 2026

58 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 58 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.

58 Venues 21 With PA 3 Full Backline 5 In-House Engineer Updated 29 Sept 2026

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Birmingham Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 58 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

25%

Medium

53%

Large

22%

Equipment Provision

BYO

64%

PA Only

31%

Full BL

How many grassroots music venues are in Birmingham? GigXchange lists 58 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 › Broad Street, Birmingham city centre★★★★★ (—)

Broad Street Irish pub with weekly live music

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O2 Institute Birmingham

Birmingham★★★★★ (—)

Multi-room academy venue and club.

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Mon11:00–17:00
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Birmingham › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

City Centre's friday-night £1.

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Birmingham › Digbeth★★★★★ (—)

200-capacity underground gig and club room beneath The Rainbow, Digbeth

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Rock N Roll Brewhouse

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

Punk rock brewery and live venue.

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Shirley British Legion

Solihull › Shirley★★★★★ (—)

Legion with country and tribute nights.

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Stoke Prior Sports And Country Club

Bromsgrove › Stoke Prior★★★★★ (—)

Country club with rock and live entertainment.

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Birmingham › Digbeth, Bordesley Street★★★★★ (—)

DIY venue with drum & bass and live events.

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Sutton United Football Club

Sutton › Sutton, Surrey (Gander Green Lane)★★★★★ (—)

Football club with tribute entertainment.

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Mon09:00–22:00
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Birmingham › Birmingham city centre★★★★★ (—)

Birmingham's grand touring theatre.

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Birmingham › Alvechurch★★★★★ (—)

Birmingham inn with live entertainment.

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The Billesley Rock Club

Birmingham › King's Heath★★★★★ (—)

Kings Heath rock club and pub.

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Birmingham › Edgbaston★★★★★ (—)

South-East Asian restaurant and live-music venue in Edgbaston

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Sutton Coldfield › The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield★★★★★ (—)

Boldmere's wednesday-night free open mic at The Boldmere Tap — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

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The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Birmingham › Nechells★★★★★ (—)

440-seat concert hall at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

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Mon08:00–22:00
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The Castle And Falcon

Birmingham › 402 Moseley Rd★★★★★ (—)

Independent 400-capacity live music venue on Moseley Road

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Birmingham › Digbeth★★★★★ (—)

Digbeth live venue with music courses.

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Birmingham › Moseley★★★★★ (—)

Moseley craft-beer pub with a 200-cap upstairs venue for live bands, comedy and club nights.

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Mon16:00–00:00
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Birmingham › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Birmingham's oldest record shop (est.

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Mon10:00–17:00
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Sat10:00–17:00
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Birmingham › The Arcadian★★★★★ (—)

Birmingham comedy, music and events club.

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The Jam House Birmingham

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

Rock, pop, jazz, funk and R&B dining venue.

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

Hockley pub with live music and menus.

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Birmingham › Deritend★★★★★ (—)

Birmingham's dedicated club and live venue.

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MonClosed
Tue19:30–03:00
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Fri20:00–04:00
Sat16:00–04:00
Sun15:00–20:00

Birmingham › Balsall Heath★★★★★ (—)

Real ales and banging Indian food with music.

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Sun12:00–23:00

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Birmingham Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Birmingham?

GigXchange lists 58 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 58 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: 9 are small (under 150), 19 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 58 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 58 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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