Boston · 12 venues · 2 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Boston

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

By size: 1 small (under 150), 1 mid-size (150 to 499), 1 large (500+), 9 with no size listed. 11 of the 12 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 0 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Boston

Grassroots
venues

in Boston

In detail

House PA	2 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	0 venues
Venue Score	35 /100

01 — Find a venue

12 rooms

Pick your room

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Kit

Hire

City

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Photo: Google Blackfriars Theatre and Arts CentreBostonHouse PANo gigs listed yet

Corn Exchange Kings LynnKing's LynnKit not listedSun 31 Jan Whitney Queen of the Night 1,200Cap

Holbeach United Services ClubHolbeachKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Lincoln ArmsSpaldingKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Tattershall Lakes Country Park LincolnshireTattershall, Coningsby, Lincolnshire · LincolnKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 250Cap

The BeonnaBeningtonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The EagleBostonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Garage King's LynnTown Centre · King's LynnHouse PANo gigs listed yet 100Cap

The Hub (National Centre for Craft and Design)Navigation Wharf · SleafordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Olive Tree (Sergi's Tapas Bar)Town Centre · SpaldingKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Emerging — genres and coverage already on the map; a Boston scene on the way up.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	30
Coverage	63
Backline	0
PA	17
Engineer	0
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Boston has

By size

Small under 150	1 33%
Medium 150-499	1 33%
Large 500+	1 33%
Size not listed	9

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

Kit

Bring your own	10 83%
PA only	2 17%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	1
Removed	0
Verified	1
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Boston

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Featured venueCorn Exchange Kings LynnKing's Lynn · 1,200 cap
Boston gigsWhat's on at these rooms, by date
What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Boston open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Boston music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

1 Boston venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

The Hub (National Centre for Craft and Design)Up to 60 standing

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Aberdeen27 Aberystwyth10 Accrington12 Aldershot16

Basildon21 Bath36 Bedford14 Belfast77 Billericay6 Birmingham80 Blackburn11 Blackpool47 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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Boston Venues

Grassroots Venues in Boston

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Boston?

GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues in Boston, 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 Boston venues provide full backline?

0 of 12 Boston venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 2 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

1 Boston venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Hub (National Centre for Craft and Design) (up to 60 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 Boston's grassroots venues?

Of the 3 Boston venues with known capacity: 1 is small (under 150), 1 is medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Boston’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Boston page lists every gig we hold across these 12 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Boston gig directory.

Q: What genres do Boston venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Boston’s 12 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, Rock, comedy, Pop. 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 Boston venues?

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

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

35/ 100

Boston Venue Score

EmergingGenres and coverage already on the map; a Boston scene on the way up.

Choice30

Coverage63

Backline0

PA17

Engineer0

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Boston venue

12 venues, from back rooms to big stages
2 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
0 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Everything the Boston scene has beyond the venue list

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

12 Venues in Boston

Boston has 12 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 100-capacity room to 1,200. 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 12 Boston venues, 2 provide a PA system; none lists full backline or an in-house engineer 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 Boston

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

12
Venues: 2
With PA: 0
Full backline: 0
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre

Boston★★★★★ (—)

Boston arts centre with a free monthly open mic in its Revue Bar.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–13:00
Tue10:00–13:00
Wed10:00–13:00
Thu10:00–13:00
Fri10:00–13:00
Sat10:00–14:00
SunClosed

Corn Exchange Kings Lynn

King's Lynn★★★★★ (—)

Grade II listed Norfolk concert and theatre venue, 733 seated or 1,200 standing.Sun 31 Jan Whitney Queen of the Night

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
SunClosed

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Holbeach United Services Club

Holbeach★★★★★ (—)

Holbeach club with a monthly open mic folk singaroundNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon18:00–23:00
Tue10:00–23:00
Wed18:00–23:00
Thu10:00–23:00
Fri11:00–23:00
Sat10:00–23:00
Sun12:00–18:00

Historic Spalding pub and home of open mic folk singaroundsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Tattershall Lakes Country Park Lincolnshire

Lincoln › Tattershall, Coningsby, Lincolnshire★★★★★ (—)

Holiday park with tribute entertainment.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–19:00
Tue09:00–19:00
Wed09:00–19:00
Thu09:00–19:00
Fri09:00–19:00
Sat09:00–18:00
Sun09:00–18:00

Community venue in a medieval church near Boston, with volunteer-run open mic nightsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

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Boston real ale pub, home of Boston Folk Club's open mic.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:30
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–23:00
Sun12:00–23:00

The Garage King's Lynn

King's Lynn › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Rock and live music venue in King's LynnNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

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The Hub (National Centre for Craft and Design)

Sleaford › Navigation Wharf★★★★★ (—)

The Hub (National Centre for Craft and Design) in Sleaford hosts an open mic on the first Tuesday at 6pm.No gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 60 standing

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

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The Olive Tree (Sergi's Tapas Bar)

Spalding › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots Spalding venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

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King's Lynn › North Wootton★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots live music venue in King's Lynn with a regular open mic night.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue17:00–23:00
Wed17:00–23:00
Thu17:00–23:00
Fri17:00–23:00
Sat17:00–23:00
SunClosed

Spalding pub with a fortnightly Wednesday open mic.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:30–21:00
Tue16:30–21:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–19:00

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Venues You Can Hire in Boston

1 Boston venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Boston Venue Scene in Numbers

Boston’s 12 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 · Boston

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 3 with a known capacity

1Small · under 150

1Medium · 150–499

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 12 venues

2PA only

10Bring your own gear

2provide a PA

0have an in-house engineer

1takes private hire

Acoustic · Folkmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Boston? GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues across Boston. 17% provide a PA system.

Do Boston venues provide equipment? The majority of Boston venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Boston venue directory.

Boston Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Boston, 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 Boston?

GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues in Boston, 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 Boston venues provide full backline?

0 of 12 Boston venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 2 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Boston venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Boston venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Hub (National Centre for Craft and Design) (up to 60 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 Boston's grassroots venues?

Of the 3 Boston venues with known capacity: 1 is small (under 150), 1 is medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Boston’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Boston venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Boston page lists every gig we hold across these 12 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Boston gig directory.

What genres do Boston venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Boston’s 12 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, Rock, comedy, Pop. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Boston venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Boston 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 Boston 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. Across the 3 rooms that list a capacity, the middle one holds about 250 and 1 holds under 150; the largest listed is Corn Exchange Kings Lynn at 1,200.

What they book. In what Boston venues say they book, acoustic, folk and rock come up most often, out of 12 genres listed. An act that fits pitches best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 1 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 Boston gig directory; new acts get stage time at the Boston open mics, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Booking 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 Boston.

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