The Maltings Ely is a grassroots music venue in Ely, ELY. It books Tribute Act; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Maltings is a riverside events venue on Ship Lane in Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB7 4BB), billed as Ely's premier events, conferencing and wedding venue. Alongside weddings, conferences, record fairs and craft events it runs a busy evening programme of tribute shows, touring folk and rock acts, comedy and pantomime: the autumn 2026 calendar includes John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett, The Searchers and Hollies Experience, a Simply Red tribute, a Joni Mitchell songbook night and Brentwood Mac, with daytime shows such as The Sheringham Shantymen and The Good Old Music Hall Days. Box office and enquiries: 01353 662633, maltings@elycity.gov.uk.
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About The Maltings Ely
The Maltings Ely is a grassroots music venue in Ely, ELY. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Maltings Ely books Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the ELY venue directory.
Listing notes
The Maltings is a riverside events venue on Ship Lane in Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB7 4BB), billed as Ely's premier events, conferencing and wedding venue. Alongside weddings, conferences, record fairs and craft events it runs a busy evening programme of tribute shows, touring folk and rock acts, comedy and pantomime: the autumn 2026 calendar includes John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett, The Searchers and Hollies Experience, a Simply Red tribute, a Joni Mitchell songbook night and Brentwood Mac, with daytime shows such as The Sheringham Shantymen and The Good Old Music Hall Days. Box office and enquiries: 01353 662633, maltings@elycity.gov.uk.
Coming up at The Maltings Ely: Landslide - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and Legends of Motown live at The Maltings, Ely — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.
Playing The Maltings Ely: what to know
The Maltings Ely doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Tribute act is the first genre on its list. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Maltings Ely isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.
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The nearest station is Ely (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Maltings Ely is in Ely, ELY — use CB7 4BB for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in ELY this week.
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The Maltings Ely has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the ELY venue directory.
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Ship Lane, Ely, ELY, CB7 4BB. See the map below for directions. Browse more ELY venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Ely (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CB7 4BB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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