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06 — What's on stage
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07 — About
Darwen
About Coopers
Coopers is a grassroots music venue in Darwen, Darwen.
Listing notes
Coopers is an independent continental-style bar on Bridge Street in the centre of Darwen, previously known as the Number 39 Hopstar Brewery Tap. It serves three changing cask ales and real cider, and has a backyard garden, a function space and a reputation built on original live music since 2012. It reopened in August 2026 and puts on live music at various times plus a monthly open mic.
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BooksMixedlive actsOriginals and covers
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Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
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Booking Information
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Coopers is an independent continental-style bar on Bridge Street in the centre of Darwen, previously known as the Number 39 Hopstar Brewery Tap. It serves three changing cask ales and real cider, and has a backyard garden, a function space and a reputation built on original live music since 2012. It reopened in August 2026 and puts on live music at various times plus a monthly open mic.
Playing Coopers: what to know
Coopers usually has live music on Thu. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. Coopers isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.
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Find Coopers
39-41 Bridge Street, Darwen, Darwen, BB3 2AA
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Common Questions
Eight things people ask about booking Coopers.
10 — Small print8 answersCommon questions
Coopers has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Darwen venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Darwen grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Coopers has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for Coopers. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Yes — Coopers hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.
39-41 Bridge Street, Darwen, Darwen, BB3 2AA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Darwen venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Darwen vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
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