Bradford · 42 venues · 20 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Bradford

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

By size: 10 small (under 150), 8 mid-size (150 to 499), 4 large (500+), 20 with no size listed. 38 of the 42 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 4 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Bradford

Grassroots
venues

in Bradford

In detail

House PA	20 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	4 venues
Venue Score	63 /100

01 — Find a venue

42 rooms

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Photo: Google 90 cap 1 in 12 ClubAlbion Street · BradfordHouse PANo gigs listed yet

Albany ArcadeHalifaxKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 180Cap

AmpedHuddersfieldHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Black Dyke Mills Heritage VenueQueensbury · BradfordKit not listedSun 22 Nov Sorrel Nation Cap tbc

Brighouse Civic Hall LIVEBrighouse, West Yorkshire · BrighouseKit not listedSat 14 Nov Death Of Guitar Pop Cap tbc

Coddy's Farm, HolmfirthHolmbridge, Holmfirth · HolmfirthKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Cougar ParkKeighleyKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Crosland Heath Golf ClubCrosland Heath, Huddersfield · HuddersfieldKit not listedThu 31 Dec That 80s Event 80Cap

Hebden Bridge Trades ClubTown Centre · Hebden BridgeHouse PASun 22 Nov Spitzer Space Telescope, Sam Grassie 200Cap

KellysbarandgamingloungeMilnsbridge · HuddersfieldKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 100Cap

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	48
Engineer	10
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Bradford has

By size

Small under 150	10 45%
Medium 150-499	8 36%
Large 500+	4 18%
Size not listed	20

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

Kit

Bring your own	22 52%
PA only	20 48%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	3
Removed	0
Verified	3
Re-verified	1

04 — More of Bradford

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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

Private hire

4 Bradford 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 Civic HolmfirthUp to 448 standing

The UndergroundUp to 60 seated

Albany ArcadePrivate hire

The Piece HallPrivate hire

The Civic HolmfirthUp to 448 standing

The UndergroundUp to 60 seated

Albany ArcadePrivate hire

The Piece HallPrivate hire

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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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Bradford Venues

Grassroots Venues in Bradford

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Bradford?

GigXchange lists 42 grassroots music venues in Bradford, 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 Bradford venues provide full backline?

0 of 42 Bradford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 20 provide at least a PA system. 4 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

4 Bradford venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Civic Holmfirth (up to 448 standing), The Underground (up to 60 seated) and Albany Arcade. 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 Bradford's grassroots venues?

Of the 22 Bradford venues with known capacity: 10 are small (under 150), 8 are medium (150–499), and 4 are large (500+). The majority of Bradford’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Bradford page lists every gig we hold across these 42 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Bradford gig directory.

Q: What genres do Bradford venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Bradford’s 42 grassroots venues are Rock, acoustic, Folk, indie, Punk. 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 Bradford venues?

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

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

63/ 100

Bradford Venue Score

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

Choice100

Coverage100

Backline0

PA48

Engineer10

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Bradford venue

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

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Weekly open mic nights across Bradford — verified and mapped

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Everything the Bradford scene has beyond the venue list

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

42 Venues in Bradford

Bradford has 42 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 20-capacity room to 5,500. 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 42 Bradford venues, 20 provide a PA system and 4 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 Bradford

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

42
Venues: 20
With PA: 0
Full backline: 4
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Browse Bradford Venues

Search all 42 Bradford 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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Bradford › Albion Street★★★★★ (—)

Member-run DIY punk and hardcore club in BradfordNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Hybrid event space inside Halifax's Victorian Borough Market.No gigs listed yet

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Huddersfield★★★★★ (—)

Not-for-profit Huddersfield music venue with a monthly jam club open micNo gigs listed yet

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Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue

Bradford › Queensbury★★★★★ (—)

Heritage mill venue for events.Sun 22 Nov Sorrel Nation

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Brighouse Civic Hall LIVE

Brighouse › Brighouse, West Yorkshire★★★★★ (—)

Grade II-listed civic hall with a busy live programme.Sat 14 Nov Death Of Guitar Pop

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Mon15:00–19:00
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Coddy's Farm, Holmfirth

Holmfirth › Holmbridge, Holmfirth★★★★★ (—)

Yorkshire farm venue for live music festivals and country weekends.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Keighley's 7,800-capacity rugby ground, used as a summer concert site.No gigs listed yet

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Crosland Heath Golf Club

Huddersfield › Crosland Heath, Huddersfield★★★★★ (—)

Golf club with function room events.Thu 31 Dec That 80s Event

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Hebden Bridge Trades Club

Hebden Bridge › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Independent members co-op and live music venue in Hebden BridgeSun 22 Nov Spitzer Space Telescope, Sam Grassie

Backline1 of 7

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Kellysbarandgaminglounge

Huddersfield › Milnsbridge★★★★★ (—)

Milnsbridge bar and gaming lounge, open to the public Friday and Saturday nights with occasional live music.No gigs listed yet

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Huddersfield › Huddersfield Railway Station★★★★★ (—)

Huddersfield pub with live music.No gigs listed yet

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Lawrence Batley Theatre

Huddersfield★★★★★ (—)

Huddersfield producing theatre with a monthly Attic Stories open micNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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Bradford › Wilsden★★★★★ (—)

Wilsden pub with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet

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Night Train, Bradford

Bradford › Bradford city centre★★★★★ (—)

Bradford's #1 dedicated live music venue.No gigs listed yet

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Bradford's rock and alternative live roomFri 13 Nov Hotter Than Hell - a Tribute To Kiss

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Northern Quarter, Huddersfield

Huddersfield★★★★★ (—)

Huddersfield's independent grassroots music venue and bar.No gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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Holmfirth pub with live music.No gigs listed yet

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Bradford bar — little sister of The Underground — with intimate back-room live music.No gigs listed yet

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Sowerby Bridge★★★★★ (—)

Community-owned Calderdale pub with a monthly open micNo gigs listed yet

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Brighouse real ale pub with a twice-monthly open micNo gigs listed yet

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Shipley › Saltaire, Shipley★★★★★ (—)

Craft brewery taproom with DJ nights.No gigs listed yet

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Huddersfield › Slaithwaite★★★★★ (—)

Cosy Slaithwaite village pub with regular live music and an open mic.No gigs listed yet

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Vinyl, real ales and live music bar.Fri 13 Nov Outside The Original Prog Classics Show

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Huddersfield › Aspley★★★★★ (—)

A platform for unsigned music — live gigs, comedy and tribute showsFri 11 Dec Luke Combs UK tribute in HUDDERSFIELD!

Backline5 of 7

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Venues You Can Hire in Bradford

4 Bradford 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.

Bradford Venue Scene in Numbers

Bradford’s 42 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 · Bradford

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GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 22 with a known capacity

10Small · under 150

8Medium · 150–499

4Large · 500+

What's on stageall 42 venues

20PA only

22Bring your own gear

20provide a PA

4have an in-house engineer

4take private hire

Rock · Acousticmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Bradford? GigXchange lists 42 grassroots music venues across Bradford. 48% provide a PA system.

Do Bradford venues provide equipment? 4 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Bradford venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Bradford venue directory.

Bradford Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Bradford, 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 Bradford?

GigXchange lists 42 grassroots music venues in Bradford, 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 Bradford venues provide full backline?

0 of 42 Bradford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 20 provide at least a PA system. 4 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Bradford venues can you hire for a private event?

4 Bradford venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Civic Holmfirth (up to 448 standing), The Underground (up to 60 seated) and Albany Arcade. 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 Bradford's grassroots venues?

Of the 22 Bradford venues with known capacity: 10 are small (under 150), 8 are medium (150–499), and 4 are large (500+). The majority of Bradford’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Bradford venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Bradford page lists every gig we hold across these 42 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Bradford gig directory.

What genres do Bradford venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Bradford’s 42 grassroots venues are Rock, acoustic, Folk, indie, Punk. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Bradford venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Bradford 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 Bradford 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 22 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 150 and 10 hold under 150; the largest listed is Smile Bar and Venue at 650.

What they book. Rock, acoustic and folk come up most often in what Bradford venues say they book, out of 34 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. In the last month, 4 of these listings were added or re-checked.

Next steps. The Bradford gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now, the Bradford open mics are where new acts get stage time, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Hiring acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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