Cirencester · 8 venues · 2 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Cirencester

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

All 8 open rooms are verified. 1 with full backline, 0 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Cirencester

Grassroots
venues

in Cirencester

In detail

House PA	2 venues
Full backline	1 venue
In-house engineer	0 venues
Venue Score	25 /100

01 — Find a venue

8 rooms

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Kit

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Photo: Google Somewhere ElseCirencesterKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

The Bear InnCirencesterKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Carpenters ArmsMiserdenKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Cotswold ClubMinchinhamptonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Old Department StoreCirencesterKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Village InnStroudFull kitNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Three Cups InnWestport · MalmesburyHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Westonbirt ArboretumTetburyKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Growing — a small but real Cirencester venue circuit led by genres. Room for more rooms to come online.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	20
Coverage	25
Backline	13
PA	25
Engineer	0
Genres	67

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Cirencester has

By size

Small under 150	0 0%
Medium 150-499	0 0%
Large 500+	0 0%
Size not listed	8

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

Kit

Bring your own	6 75%
PA only	1 13%
Full backline	1 13%

This month

Added	0
Removed	0
Verified	0
Re-verified	1

04 — More of Cirencester

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Private hire

1 Cirencester 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.

Three Cups InnPrivate hire

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Cirencester Venues

Grassroots Venues in Cirencester

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Cirencester?

GigXchange lists 8 grassroots music venues in Cirencester, 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 Cirencester venues provide full backline?

1 of 8 Cirencester 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.

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

25/ 100

Cirencester Venue Score

GrowingA small but real Cirencester venue circuit led by genres. Room for more rooms to come online.

Choice20

Coverage25

Backline13

PA25

Engineer0

Genres67

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Cirencester venue

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

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Cirencester's upcoming grass-roots gigs, sorted by date

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Weekly open mic nights across Cirencester — verified and mapped

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Everything the Cirencester scene has beyond the venue list

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

8 Venues in Cirencester

Cirencester has 8 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 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 8 Cirencester venues, 2 provide a PA system and 1 offers full backline; none lists 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 Cirencester

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

8
Venues: 2
With PA: 1
Full backline: 0
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Browse Cirencester Venues

Search all 8 Cirencester music venues by area, capacity, backline, PA, sound engineer or private hire. Every card shows 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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Somewhere Else in Cirencester hosts an open mic song session on the second Thursday at 8pm.No gigs listed yet

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The Bear Inn is a Cirencester live-music venue with a monthly Thursday open mic night.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–21:30
Tue11:00–21:30
Wed11:00–21:30
Thu11:00–21:30
Fri11:00–22:30
Sat11:00–22:30
Sun11:30–20:30

The Carpenters Arms in Miserden hosts an open mic Irish session every other Tuesday at 8pm.No gigs listed yet

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Minchinhampton★★★★★ (—)

The Cotswold Club in Minchinhampton hosts a folk club open mic every Thursday at 7.No gigs listed yet

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The Old Department Store

Cirencester★★★★★ (—)

Cirencester community venue with a monthly Long Table 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

Mon09:30–17:00
Tue09:30–17:00
Wed09:30–17:00
Thu09:30–17:00
Fri09:30–17:00
Sat09:30–17:00
SunClosed

Nailsworth brew pub with a fortnightly open mic and house bandNo gigs listed yet

Backline5 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–23:00
Tue15:00–23:00
Wed15:00–23:00
Thu15:30–23:00
Fri15:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Malmesbury › Westport★★★★★ (—)

16th-century Malmesbury freehouse with a hayloft music room and a last-Sunday open mic.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

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

Mon17:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–20:00

National arboretum with outdoor reggae concerts.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

Mon09:00–16:30
Tue09:00–16:30
Wed09:00–16:30
Thu09:00–16:30
Fri09:00–16:30
Sat09:00–16:30
Sun09:00–16:30

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Venues You Can Hire in Cirencester

1 Cirencester 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.

Cirencester Venue Scene in Numbers

Cirencester’s 8 grassroots venues in one picture: what kit is on stage and how many take private hire. Use it to judge whether to bring your own backline before you start booking.

Grassroots venues · Cirencester

From the
GigXchange venue directory

What's on stageall 8 venues

1Full backline

1PA only

6Bring your own gear

2provide a PA

0have an in-house engineer

1takes private hire

Folk · Acousticmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Cirencester? GigXchange lists 8 grassroots music venues across Cirencester. 25% provide a PA system and 13% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Cirencester venues provide equipment? Data from GigXchange’s verified Cirencester venue directory.

Cirencester Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Cirencester, 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 Cirencester?

GigXchange lists 8 grassroots music venues in Cirencester, 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 Cirencester venues provide full backline?

1 of 8 Cirencester 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 Cirencester venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Cirencester venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Three Cups Inn. 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 Cirencester's grassroots venues?

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How do I book a gig at a Cirencester venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Cirencester page lists every gig we hold across these 8 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Cirencester gig directory.

What genres do Cirencester venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Cirencester’s 8 grassroots venues are folk, acoustic, traditional song, irish, celtic. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Cirencester venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Cirencester 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 Cirencester 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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What they book. Acoustic, folk and celtic come up most often in what Cirencester venues say they book, out of 8 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. The Cirencester gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now, the Cirencester open mics are where new acts get stage time, 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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