Bournemouth · 30 venues · 16 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Bournemouth

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

By size: 5 small (under 150), 5 mid-size (150 to 499), 1 large (500+), 19 with no size listed. All 30 open rooms are verified. 1 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Bournemouth

Grassroots
venues

in Bournemouth

In detail

House PA	16 venues
Full backline	1 venue
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	58 /100

01 — Find a venue

30 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

Sort

Photo: Google 1812 LoungeTown centre · BournemouthKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

Barbara's Bier HausTown centre · BournemouthKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

BearcaveBournemouthHouse PASat 14 Nov Music Is The Answer 180Cap

Brass HausBournemouthHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Brewhouse & Kitchen SouthbourneSouthbourne · BournemouthKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

BuffaloWinton · BournemouthHouse PANo gigs listed yet 90Cap

CanvasWestbourne & West Cliff · BournemouthHouse PAThu 3 Dec Naomi Rose , After Midnight Album Launch 300Cap

Chaplin's & The Cellar BarBoscombe · BournemouthHouse PANo gigs listed yet 90Cap

Cricketers ArmsBournemouthKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Hamworthy Football ClubHamworthy · PooleKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 250Cap

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Solid — healthy coverage, building on genres. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	75
Coverage	100
Backline	3
PA	53
Engineer	3
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Bournemouth has

By size

Small under 150	5 45%
Medium 150-499	5 45%
Large 500+	1 9%
Size not listed	19

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

Kit

Bring your own	14 47%
PA only	15 50%
Full backline	1 3%

This month

Added	2
Removed	0
Verified	2
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Bournemouth

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

Go next

Featured venueBearcaveBournemouth · 180 cap
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What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Bournemouth open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Bournemouth music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

2 Bournemouth 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.

Hamworthy Football ClubUp to 100 seated

Old Fire Station BournemouthPrivate 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 Blackpool47 Boston12 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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Bournemouth Venues

Grassroots Venues in Bournemouth

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Bournemouth?

GigXchange lists 30 grassroots music venues in Bournemouth, 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 Bournemouth venues provide full backline?

1 of 30 Bournemouth venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 16 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

2 Bournemouth venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Hamworthy Football Club (up to 100 seated) and Old Fire Station Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth's grassroots venues?

Of the 11 Bournemouth venues with known capacity: 5 are small (under 150), 5 are medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Bournemouth’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Bournemouth page lists every gig we hold across these 30 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Bournemouth gig directory.

Q: What genres do Bournemouth venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Bournemouth’s 30 grassroots venues are rock, acoustic, Blues, Covers, 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 Bournemouth venues?

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

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

58/ 100

Bournemouth Venue Score

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

Choice75

Coverage100

Backline3

PA53

Engineer3

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Bournemouth venue

30 venues, from back rooms to big stages
16 provide a PA in-house
1 offers full backline
1 includes a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Everything the Bournemouth scene has beyond the venue list

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

30 Venues in Bournemouth

Bournemouth has 30 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 90-capacity room to 550. 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 30 Bournemouth venues, 16 provide a PA system, 1 offers full backline and 1 includes 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.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Bournemouth

16 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
1 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

30
Venues: 16
With PA: 1
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Browse Bournemouth Venues

Search all 30 Bournemouth 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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The Grove Tavern

Bournemouth › Southbourne★★★★★ (—)

Southbourne Grove pub and rugby bar with live music on Friday and Saturday 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)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–00:00
Fri11:00–00:30
Sat11:00–00:30
Sun12:00–22:00

Poole › Poole Quay★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots live music venue in Poole with a regular open mic night.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

Mon12:00–22:30
Tue12:00–22:30
Wed12:00–22:30
Thu12:00–22:30
Fri12:00–22:30
Sat12:00–22:30
Sun12:00–22:00

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The Square and Compass

Worth Matravers★★★★★ (—)

Historic Purbeck alehouse with live music and a third-Wednesday open micNo 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)

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Christchurch★★★★★ (—)

Historic Christchurch freehouse with live music.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

Mon11:00–00:00
Tue11:00–00:00
Wed11:00–00:00
Thu11:00–00:00
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun11:00–00:00

Bournemouth › Boscombe★★★★★ (—)

200-capacity grassroots live music venue in Boscombe for bands and vinyl DJsNo 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)

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Bournemouth › Lansdowne★★★★★ (—)

Bournemouth bar with live music.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

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed18:00–00:00
Thu18:00–05:00
Fri18:00–05:00
Sat18:00–05:00
SunClosed

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Venues You Can Hire in Bournemouth

2 Bournemouth 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.

Bournemouth Venue Scene in Numbers

Bournemouth’s 30 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 · Bournemouth

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 11 with a known capacity

5Small · under 150

5Medium · 150–499

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 30 venues

1Full backline

15PA only

14Bring your own gear

16provide a PA

1has an in-house engineer

2take private hire

Rock · Acousticmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Bournemouth? GigXchange lists 30 grassroots music venues across Bournemouth. 53% provide a PA system and 3% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Bournemouth venues provide equipment? 1 venue includes an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Bournemouth venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Bournemouth venue directory.

Bournemouth Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Bournemouth, 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 Bournemouth?

GigXchange lists 30 grassroots music venues in Bournemouth, 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 Bournemouth venues provide full backline?

1 of 30 Bournemouth venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 16 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Bournemouth venues can you hire for a private event?

2 Bournemouth venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Hamworthy Football Club (up to 100 seated) and Old Fire Station Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth's grassroots venues?

Of the 11 Bournemouth venues with known capacity: 5 are small (under 150), 5 are medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Bournemouth’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Bournemouth venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Bournemouth page lists every gig we hold across these 30 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Bournemouth gig directory.

What genres do Bournemouth venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Bournemouth’s 30 grassroots venues are rock, acoustic, Blues, Covers, 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 Bournemouth venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 11 rooms that list a capacity, the middle one holds about 180 and 5 hold under 150; the largest listed is Old Fire Station Bournemouth at 550. They are spread across 11 areas, led by Southbourne (3), Boscombe (2) and Lansdowne (2).

What they book. Rock, acoustic and blues are the genres Bournemouth venues most often say they book, out of 22 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. In the last month, 2 of these listings were added or re-checked.

Next steps. To see which of these rooms are booking now, use the Bournemouth gig directory; new acts get stage time at the Bournemouth open mics, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Venues close by: Southampton, Reading and Brighton. Hiring acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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