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Grassroots Venues in Derry

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Derry?

GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues in Derry, 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 Derry venues provide full backline?

0 of 12 Derry venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 5 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

12 grassroots music venues across Derry. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Derry venue

12 venues, from back rooms to big stages
5 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
3 include a sound engineer
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Last updated: 14 August 2026

12 Venues in Derry

grassroots venues hosting live music in Derry

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

Derry has 12 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 5 provide a PA system, 0 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.

12 Venues 5 With PA 0 Full Backline 3 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Derry Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 12 grassroots venues across Derry. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Derry

42%

PA Provided

5 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

0 venues offer full backline

25%

In-House Engineer

3 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

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58%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Derry? GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues across Derry. 42% provide a PA system.

Do Derry venues provide equipment? 3 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Derry venues are medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Derry venue directory, updated daily.

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Enniskillen › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and live music venue in Enniskillen

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
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Strabane › Sion Mills★★★★★ (—)

Sion Mills village pub with a monthly trad open session.

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Mon13:00–23:00
Tue13:00–23:00
Wed13:00–23:00
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Fri13:00–23:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

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Clipper Quay Street Food Market

Londonderry › Strand Road★★★★★ (—)

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

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Mon09:00–21:00
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Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin

Derry★★★★★ (—)

Irish language and arts centre in Derry with a focus on traditional music

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Mon09:00–17:00
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Fri09:00–16:00
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Londonderry › Derry / Londonderry★★★★★ (—)

Major Derry theatre and concert venue.

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Mon09:30–17:00
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Sat09:30–17:00
SunClosed

Derry's hub for live music and music development since 1990

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Mon09:00–17:00
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Londonderry › Kennedy Street, Derry/Londonderry★★★★★ (—)

Derry arts centre for folk and Celtic music.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–17:00
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Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
SatClosed
SunClosed

Londonderry › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Indie and live music venue in Derry

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Singin' Thistle Coleraine

Coleraine★★★★★ (—)

Coleraine venue with house events.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–01:30
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Omagh › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and live music venue in Omagh

Backline2 of 7

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Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

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

Derry › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Derry traditional bar with a weekly Thursday trad open session.

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Londonderry › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size indie and live music venue in Derry

Backline2 of 7

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Guitar amp
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Derry Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Derry?

GigXchange lists 12 grassroots music venues in Derry, 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 Derry venues provide full backline?

0 of 12 Derry venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 5 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Derry's grassroots venues?

Of the 5 Derry venues with known capacity: 0 are small (under 150), 5 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Derry’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Derry venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Derry page lists every gig we hold across these 12 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Derry gig directory.

What genres do Derry venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Derry’s 12 grassroots venues are Folk, folk, Rock, Traditional, Comedy. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Derry venues?

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

Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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