Brighton · 94 venues · 51 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Brighton

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

By size: 17 small (under 150), 11 mid-size (150 to 499), 7 large (500+), 59 with no size listed. 83 of the 94 open rooms are verified. 4 with full backline, 3 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 13 November 2026

At a glance

Brighton

Grassroots
venues

in Brighton

In detail

House PA	51 venues
Full backline	4 venues
In-house engineer	3 venues
Venue Score	64 /100

01 — Find a venue

94 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

Sort

Photo: Google 150 cap Alphabet BrightonBrighton and Hove · BrightonHouse PASat 14 Nov Butch Kassidy

Ancient MarinerPoets' Corner · HoveKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Artista Cafe and GalleryThe Lanes · BrightonKit not listedThu 19 Nov Comedy & Jazz Cap tbc

Audioactive WorthingCentral · WorthingHouse PAEngineerNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Bali BrasserieHoveKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Bar MedusaBrighton and Hove · BrightonHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Bar OrangeTown Centre · WorthingKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 120Cap

Barbara's Bier Haus BrightonBrightonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Bohemia BrightonBrightonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Bom-Bane'sBrightonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

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	4
PA	54
Engineer	3
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Brighton has

By size

Small under 150	17 49%
Medium 150-499	11 31%
Large 500+	7 20%
Size not listed	59

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

Kit

Bring your own	43 46%
PA only	47 50%
Full backline	4 4%

This month

Added	0
Removed	0
Verified	0
Re-verified	9

04 — More of Brighton

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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

Private hire

15 Brighton 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 Factory LiveUp to 285 standing

Alphabet BrightonPrivate hire

Bar OrangePrivate hire

Brighton RocksPrivate hire

Chalk, BrightonPrivate hire

The Factory LiveUp to 285 standing

Alphabet BrightonPrivate hire

Bar OrangePrivate hire

Brighton RocksPrivate hire

Chalk, BrightonPrivate 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 Bournemouth30 Bradford42 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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Brighton Venues

Grassroots Venues in Brighton

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Brighton?

GigXchange lists 94 grassroots music venues in Brighton, 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 Brighton venues provide full backline?

4 of 94 Brighton venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 51 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 Brighton venues can you hire for a private event?

15 Brighton venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Factory Live (up to 285 standing), Alphabet Brighton and Bar Orange. 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 Brighton's grassroots venues?

Of the 35 Brighton venues with known capacity: 17 are small (under 150), 11 are medium (150–499), and 7 are large (500+). The majority of Brighton’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Brighton page lists every gig we hold across these 94 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Brighton gig directory.

Q: What genres do Brighton venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Brighton’s 94 grassroots venues are rock, jazz, acoustic, indie, 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 Brighton venues?

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

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

64/ 100

Brighton Venue Score

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

Choice100

Coverage100

Backline4

PA54

Engineer3

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Brighton venue

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

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One-off gigs at indie venues and community stages
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Every gig links its venue

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Weekly open mic nights across Brighton — verified and mapped

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Sign-up times, slot lengths and fees
Most are free entry
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Everything the Brighton scene has beyond the venue list

City guide: venues, promoters and bookers
Local rate benchmarks before you quote
How to get gigs in the city
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Last updated: 13 November 2026

94 Venues in Brighton

Brighton has 94 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 40-capacity room to 5,532. 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 94 Brighton venues, 51 provide a PA system, 4 offer full backline and 3 include 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 Brighton

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

94
Venues: 51
With PA: 4
Full backline: 3
In-house engineer: 13 Nov
Last updated

What’s on in Brighton this week — or see what’s on across the UK.

Browse Brighton Venues

Search all 94 Brighton 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.

Showing 24 of 94 venues

Brighton › Brighton and Hove★★★★★ (—)

Audio-led hi-fi pub and live room in central Brighton.Sat 14 Nov Butch Kassidy

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

PA system
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Hove › Poets' Corner★★★★★ (—)

Poets' Corner local with free live music every ThursdayNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–23:00
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Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
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Artista Cafe and Gallery

Brighton › The Lanes★★★★★ (—)

Lanes café-bar and gallery with monthly indie gigs, jazz jams and an open micThu 19 Nov Comedy & Jazz

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Worthing › Central★★★★★ (—)

Youth music charity venue on Montague Street.No gigs listed yet

Backline4 of 7

PA system
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Guitar amp
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Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–22:00
Tue10:00–22:00
Wed10:00–22:00
Thu10:00–22:00
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SatClosed
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Indonesian-Malaysian restaurant on the Hove seafront with live music nightsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Brighton › Brighton and Hove★★★★★ (—)

Long-running Preston Street cocktail bar with a stage for live music and comedy.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
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MonClosed
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Worthing › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Worthing cafe bar with open mic twice a weekNo gigs listed yet

Private hire

BacklineTBC

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Barbara's Bier Haus Brighton

Brighton★★★★★ (—)

Late-night West Street bier haus with live music on Saturday nightsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Mon16:00–03:00
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Three-floor Lanes cocktail bar and restaurant with free Thursday live bandsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Musician-run Kemptown cafe-restaurant with song, food and bar three nights a weekNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Studio complex in the old 1897 tram offices off Lewes Road, with a live roomNo gigs listed yet

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Brighton › Kemptown★★★★★ (—)

Intimate Kemptown cocktail bar with live musicians and weekend DJs.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–00:30
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Thu16:00–00:30
Fri14:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun14:00–00:30

Brighton › Brighton and Hove★★★★★ (—)

Brighton tavern with live music.No gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
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Thu12:00–00:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:30

Brighton › Southwick, West Sussex★★★★★ (—)

Cafe with house music events.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon08:30–15:30
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Fri08:30–15:30
Sat08:00–15:30
Sun08:00–17:00

Non-profit arts co-operative on Worthing seafront programming live music, DJs, poetry, theatre, comedy and film several nights a week.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Brighton › Pool Valley★★★★★ (—)

Brighton's leading independent venue, in Pool Valley.Fri 13 Nov Tigercub

Private hire

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon18:30–04:00
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SunClosed

Brighton › Brighton and Hove★★★★★ (—)

Brighton's legendary beachfront live music venue and nightclub.Thu 19 Nov Chopsuey, Slip-NOT, A7Xperience

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon19:00–23:00
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Fri19:00–04:00
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Corn Exchange, Brighton

Brighton › Brighton and Hove★★★★★ (—)

Brighton Dome's restored 505-seat Corn Exchange on the Royal Pavilion Estate.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

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Sat11:00–17:00
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Grassroots live room on Brighton beach, packed with punk, hardcore and DIY nightsMon 30 Nov Kid Bookie

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Brighton › Brighton and Hove★★★★★ (—)

North Laine vinyl bar & live room.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–02:00
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Fri12:00–03:00
Sat12:00–03:00
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Deep Dive Jazz and Blues Bar

Brighton › Kemptown★★★★★ (—)

Kemptown jazz and blues bar with free live music several nights a weekNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Sun12:00–22:00

Shoreham-by-Sea★★★★★ (—)

Duke of Wellington is a Shoreham-by-Sea live-music venue with a weekly Tuesday open mic night.No gigs listed yet

Backline5 of 7

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon13:00–23:30
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Brighton › The Lanes, Brighton★★★★★ (—)

Brighton's grassroots live music venue and nightclub in the Lanes.Sat 14 Nov Electric Eel Shock

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

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Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
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Sat23:00–04:30
SunClosed

Brighton's open-air park stage for summer concerts and festivals.No gigs listed yet

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Venues You Can Hire in Brighton

15 Brighton 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.

Brighton Venue Scene in Numbers

Brighton’s 94 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 · Brighton

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 35 with a known capacity

17Small · under 150

11Medium · 150–499

7Large · 500+

What's on stageall 94 venues

4Full backline

47PA only

43Bring your own gear

51provide a PA

3have an in-house engineer

15take private hire

Rock · Jazzmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Brighton? GigXchange lists 94 grassroots music venues across Brighton. 54% provide a PA system and 4% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

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

Brighton Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Brighton, 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 Brighton?

GigXchange lists 94 grassroots music venues in Brighton, 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 Brighton venues provide full backline?

4 of 94 Brighton venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 51 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Brighton venues can you hire for a private event?

15 Brighton venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them The Factory Live (up to 285 standing), Alphabet Brighton and Bar Orange. 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 Brighton's grassroots venues?

Of the 35 Brighton venues with known capacity: 17 are small (under 150), 11 are medium (150–499), and 7 are large (500+). The majority of Brighton’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Brighton venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Brighton page lists every gig we hold across these 94 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Brighton gig directory.

What genres do Brighton venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Brighton’s 94 grassroots venues are rock, jazz, acoustic, indie, 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 Brighton venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Brighton 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 Brighton 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 35 rooms that list a capacity, the middle one holds about 150 and 17 hold under 150; the largest listed is Corn Exchange, Brighton at 1,500. They are spread across 26 areas, led by Kemptown (7), The Lanes (6) and Hove (3).

What they book. In what Brighton venues say they book, rock, acoustic and jazz come up most often, out of 62 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 9 of these listings were added or re-checked in the last month.

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

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