Blackpool · 47 venues · 23 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Blackpool

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

By size: 9 small (under 150), 8 mid-size (150 to 499), 2 large (500+), 28 with no size listed. 39 of the 46 open rooms are verified (1 marked closed). 0 with full backline, 3 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Blackpool

Grassroots
venues

in Blackpool

In detail

House PA	23 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	3 venues
Venue Score	63 /100

01 — Find a venue

47 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

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City

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Photo: Google 81 Hoghton Street YMCA BuildingSouthportKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

Backstage CleveleysCleveleys · Thornton-CleveleysHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Birdcage KendalTown Centre · KendalHouse PANo gigs listed yet 80Cap

Birkers Bar & GrillBirkdale · SouthportHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Bloomfield BrewhouseBlackpoolKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Bootleg SocialBlackpoolHouse PAFri 13 Nov Insider Trading 330Cap

Brewery Arts CentreTown Centre · KendalHouse PAEngineerFri 13 Nov Martin McAloon 420Cap

Central Pier Showbar BlackpoolBloomfield · BlackpoolKit not listedFri 13 Nov East 17 Cap tbc

GinPigGrange-over-SandsHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Golden LionCity Centre · LancasterKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 90Cap

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	49
Engineer	6
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Blackpool has

By size

Small under 150	9 47%
Medium 150-499	8 42%
Large 500+	2 11%
Size not listed	28

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

Kit

Bring your own	24 51%
PA only	23 49%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	2
Removed	0
Verified	2
Re-verified	8

04 — More of Blackpool

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Blackpool gigsWhat's on at these rooms, by date
What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
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Blackpool music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

6 Blackpool 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.

The BoroughUp to 60 seated

The Platform MorecambeUp to 750 standing

Bootleg SocialPrivate hire

KanteenaPrivate hire

Layton InstitutePrivate hire

The BoroughUp to 60 seated

The Platform MorecambeUp to 750 standing

Bootleg SocialPrivate hire

KanteenaPrivate hire

Layton InstitutePrivate hire

05 — Other cities

90 cities

Venues elsewhere

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All cities, A–ZVenues

Aberdeen27 Aberystwyth10 Accrington12 Aldershot16

Basildon21 Bath36 Bedford14 Belfast77 Billericay6 Birmingham80 Blackburn11 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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Blackpool Venues

Grassroots Venues in Blackpool

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Blackpool?

GigXchange lists 47 grassroots music venues in Blackpool, 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 Blackpool venues provide full backline?

0 of 47 Blackpool venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 23 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 Blackpool venues can you hire for a private event?

6 Blackpool venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Borough (up to 60 seated), The Platform Morecambe (up to 750 standing) and Bootleg Social. 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 Blackpool's grassroots venues?

Of the 19 Blackpool venues with known capacity: 9 are small (under 150), 8 are medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Blackpool’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Blackpool page lists every gig we hold across these 47 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Blackpool gig directory.

Q: What genres do Blackpool venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Blackpool’s 47 grassroots venues are Rock, Indie, acoustic, pop, folk. 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 Blackpool venues?

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

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

63/ 100

Blackpool Venue Score

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

Choice100

Coverage100

Backline0

PA49

Engineer6

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Blackpool venue

47 venues, from back rooms to big stages
23 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
3 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
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Weekly open mic nights across Blackpool — verified and mapped

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

47 Venues in Blackpool

Blackpool has 47 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 80-capacity room to 700. 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 47 Blackpool venues, 23 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 Blackpool

23 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

47
Venues: 23
With PA: 0
Full backline: 3
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Search all 47 Blackpool 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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81 Hoghton Street YMCA Building

Southport★★★★★ (—)

YMCA community venue with events space.No gigs listed yet

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Thornton-Cleveleys › Cleveleys★★★★★ (—)

Rock-themed Fylde-coast music bar from the Waterloo Music Bar team.No gigs listed yet

Backline6 of 7

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2 vocal mics
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Kendal › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Intimate indie and live music venue in KendalNo gigs listed yet

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Southport › Birkdale★★★★★ (—)

Birkdale sports bar and grill with Thursday live bands.No gigs listed yet

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Refurbished Blackpool brewpub with onsite beer and year-round live music.No gigs listed yet

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Blackpool's independent alternative music bar and live venue on Topping StreetFri 13 Nov Insider Trading

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Kendal › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and live music venue in KendalFri 13 Nov Martin McAloon

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Central Pier Showbar Blackpool

Blackpool › Bloomfield★★★★★ (—)

Pier showbar with pop entertainment.Fri 13 Nov East 17

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Grange-over-Sands★★★★★ (—)

Third-Thursday open mic in the cellar bar beneath Grange's Keg & KitchenNo gigs listed yet

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Lancaster › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Traditional Lancaster pub with a weekly Tuesday open micNo gigs listed yet

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Gregson Arts & Community Centre

Lancaster★★★★★ (—)

Lancaster community arts centre.No gigs listed yet

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Lancaster › Lancaster (Canal Quarter)★★★★★ (—)

Lancaster's disused-brewery food, craft-beer and live-music space with a main gig room, Atika bar and a huge beer garden.Fri 20 Nov The Monsters of Rock LIVE in Lancaster 2026

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Classical and folk concert promoter in Kendal.No gigs listed yet

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Blackpool › Layton★★★★★ (—)

Home of live entertainment since 1912.Fri 19 Feb The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience

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Lytham Saint Annes › Lytham St Annes★★★★★ (—)

Lytham St Annes seaside theatre in Lowther Gardens — live music, comedy and dramaNo gigs listed yet

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Lytham Saint Annes › Lytham St Annes★★★★★ (—)

Seaside green for outdoor rock and alt events.No gigs listed yet

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Fleetwood hall with Motown and tributes.Fri 17 Dec Legends of Motown live at Marine Hall, Fleetwood

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Morecambe › West End★★★★★ (—)

Community music charity and venue at The Hothouse in MorecambeNo gigs listed yet

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Ravenglass venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

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Near North Pier, Blackpool Promenade

Blackpool › Promenade, Blackpool★★★★★ (—)

Promenade venue near North Pier.No gigs listed yet

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Blackpool bar with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet

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Ulverston › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots live music venue in Ulverston with a regular open mic night.No gigs listed yet

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Blackpool brewpub with weekend indie and punk gigs.No gigs listed yet

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Kendal › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots live music venue in Kendal with a regular open mic night.No gigs listed yet

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Venues You Can Hire in Blackpool

6 Blackpool 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.

Blackpool Venue Scene in Numbers

Blackpool’s 47 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 · Blackpool

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GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 19 with a known capacity

9Small · under 150

8Medium · 150–499

2Large · 500+

What's on stageall 47 venues

23PA only

24Bring your own gear

23provide a PA

3have an in-house engineer

6take private hire

Rock · Indiemost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Blackpool? GigXchange lists 47 grassroots music venues across Blackpool. 49% provide a PA system.

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

Blackpool Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Blackpool, 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 Blackpool?

GigXchange lists 47 grassroots music venues in Blackpool, 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 Blackpool venues provide full backline?

0 of 47 Blackpool venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 23 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Blackpool venues can you hire for a private event?

6 Blackpool venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Borough (up to 60 seated), The Platform Morecambe (up to 750 standing) and Bootleg Social. 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 Blackpool's grassroots venues?

Of the 19 Blackpool venues with known capacity: 9 are small (under 150), 8 are medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Blackpool’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Blackpool venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Blackpool page lists every gig we hold across these 47 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Blackpool gig directory.

What genres do Blackpool venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Blackpool’s 47 grassroots venues are Rock, Indie, acoustic, pop, folk. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Blackpool venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Blackpool 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 Blackpool 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 19 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 150 and 9 hold under 150; the largest listed is Kanteena at 700. They are spread across 25 areas, led by Lancaster (2), Lytham St Annes (2) and Promenade (2).

What they book. Rock, acoustic and indie are the genres Blackpool venues most often say they book, out of 34 genres listed. An act that fits pitches best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 10 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 Blackpool gig directory; new acts get stage time at the Blackpool open mics, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Venues nearby: Blackburn, Liverpool and Manchester. Hiring acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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Venue guides for every UK city we cover, each with the same filters and capacity data, biggest scenes first. Useful when you are planning a run of dates or looking for a room beyond Blackpool.

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