Derry · 14 venues · 5 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Derry

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

By size: 5 mid-size (150 to 499), 9 with no size listed. All 14 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 3 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Derry

Grassroots
venues

in Derry

In detail

House PA	5 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	3 venues
Venue Score	44 /100

01 — Find a venue

14 rooms

Pick your room

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Kit

Hire

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Photo: Google 300 cap Ardhowen TheatreTown Centre · EnniskillenHouse PAEngineerNo gigs listed yet

Big John's BarSion Mills · StrabaneKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Clipper Quay Street Food MarketStrand Road · LondonderryHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Cultúrlann Uí ChanáinDerryKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 200Cap

Millennium ForumDerry / Londonderry · LondonderryKit not listedFri 18 Dec Picture This Cap tbc

Nerve CentreDerryKit not listedSat 2 Jan Chasing Abbey Cap tbc

New Gate Arts CentreKennedy Street, Derry/Londonderry · LondonderryKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Peadar O'Donnell'sDerryKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Sandino'sCity Centre · LondonderryHouse PANo gigs listed yet 400Cap

Singin' Thistle ColeraineColeraineKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Emerging — genres and coverage already on the map; a Derry scene on the way up.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	35
Coverage	88
Backline	0
PA	36
Engineer	21
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Derry has

By size

Small under 150	0 0%
Medium 150-499	5 100%
Large 500+	0 0%
Size not listed	9

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

Kit

Bring your own	9 64%
PA only	5 36%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	0
Removed	0
Verified	0
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Derry

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Featured venueArdhowen TheatreEnniskillen · 300 cap
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What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Derry open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Derry music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

1 Derry 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.

Ardhowen TheatreUp to 290 seated

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Derry Venues

Grassroots Venues in Derry

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Derry?

GigXchange lists 14 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 14 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.

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

44/ 100

Derry Venue Score

EmergingGenres and coverage already on the map; a Derry scene on the way up.

Choice35

Coverage88

Backline0

PA36

Engineer21

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Derry venue

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

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

14 Venues in Derry

Derry has 14 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 200-capacity room to 400. 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 14 Derry venues, 5 provide a PA system and 3 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 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

14
Venues: 5
With PA: 0
Full backline: 3
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Search all 14 Derry 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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Enniskillen › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and live music venue in EnniskillenNo gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 290 seated

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–16:00
Tue10:00–16:00
Wed10:00–16:00
Thu10:00–16:00
Fri10:00–16:00
Sat11:00–16:00
SunClosed

Strabane › Sion Mills★★★★★ (—)

Sion Mills village pub with a monthly trad open session.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

Mon13:00–23:00
Tue13:00–23:00
Wed13:00–23:00
Thu13:00–23:00
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.No gigs listed yet

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

Mon09:00–21:00
Tue09:00–21:00
Wed09:00–21:00
Thu09:00–21:00
Fri09:00–21:00
Sat09:00–21:00
Sun09:00–21:00

Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin

Derry★★★★★ (—)

Irish language and arts centre in Derry with a focus on traditional musicNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–16:00
SatClosed
SunClosed

Londonderry › Derry / Londonderry★★★★★ (—)

Major Derry theatre and concert venue.Fri 18 Dec Picture This

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
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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

Derry's hub for live music and music development since 1990Sat 2 Jan Chasing Abbey

BacklineTBC

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
SatClosed
SunClosed

Londonderry › Kennedy Street, Derry/Londonderry★★★★★ (—)

Derry arts centre for folk and Celtic music.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Guitar amp (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
SatClosed
SunClosed

Legendary Derry trad pub with nightly open mic style sessionsNo 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

Mon11:30–01:30
Tue11:30–01:30
Wed11:30–01:30
Thu11:30–01:30
Fri11:30–01:30
Sat11:30–01:30
Sun12:30–01:30

Londonderry › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Indie and live music venue in DerryNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

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Singin' Thistle Coleraine

Coleraine★★★★★ (—)

Coleraine venue with house events.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–01:30
Tue09:00–01:30
Wed09:00–01:30
Thu09:00–01:30
Fri09:00–01:30
Sat09:00–01:30
Sun09:00–01:30

Omagh › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and live music venue in OmaghNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

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

Derry › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Derry traditional bar with a weekly Thursday trad open session.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Londonderry › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size indie and live music venue in DerryNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

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Derry arts centre hosting a free queer open mic every two monthsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
SunClosed

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Venues You Can Hire in Derry

1 Derry 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.

Derry Venue Scene in Numbers

Derry’s 14 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 · Derry

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 5 with a known capacity

5Medium · 150–499

What's on stageall 14 venues

5PA only

9Bring your own gear

5provide a PA

3have an in-house engineer

1takes private hire

Folk · Traditionalmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Derry? GigXchange lists 14 grassroots music venues across Derry. 36% provide a PA system.

Do Derry venues provide equipment? 3 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Derry venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Derry venue directory.

Derry Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Derry, 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 Derry?

GigXchange lists 14 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 14 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.

Which Derry venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Derry venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Ardhowen Theatre (up to 290 seated). 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 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 14 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 14 grassroots venues are Folk, Traditional, Rock, Comedy, traditional irish. 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. 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 5 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 300; the largest listed is Sandino's at 400.

What they book. Folk, rock and traditional come up most often in what Derry venues say they book, out of 17 genres listed. An act that fits pitches best with a recent clip and a clear fee.

Next steps. The Derry gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now, the Derry 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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