Doncaster · 19 venues · 6 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Doncaster

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

By size: 3 small (under 150), 16 with no size listed. 18 of the 19 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Doncaster

Grassroots
venues

in Doncaster

In detail

House PA	6 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	42 /100

01 — Find a venue

19 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

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Photo: Google Brown CowHigh Ackworth · PontefractKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

Carpenters ArmsIsle of Axholme · WestwoodsideKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Don Valley Brewery TapIsle of Axholme · SandtoftKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Doncaster Brewery TapDoncasterHouse PANo gigs listed yet 60Cap

HallcrossDoncasterKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Imperial Music VenueMexboroughHouse PAEngineerFri 7 May Rammlied MEXBOROUGH 2027 - The Rammstein Party Returns 100Cap

Mexborough Athletic Sports And Social ClubMexboroughKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Mexborough Gorilla Beer HallMexboroughKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Pastures LodgeMexboroughKit not listedSat 12 Dec Christmas Party with Tytania Live Band Cap tbc

Rustic ArmsPontefractKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

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

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	48
Coverage	63
Backline	0
PA	32
Engineer	5
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Doncaster has

By size

Small under 150	3 100%
Medium 150-499	0 0%
Large 500+	0 0%
Size not listed	16

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

Kit

Bring your own	13 68%
PA only	6 32%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	4
Removed	0
Verified	4
Re-verified	2

04 — More of Doncaster

Beyond the rooms

Gigs + mics

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Basildon21 Bath36 Bedford14 Belfast77 Billericay6 Birmingham80 Blackburn11 Blackpool47 Boston12 Bournemouth30 Bradford42 Brighton94 Bristol86 Broxbourne12

Cambridge31 Cardiff63 Carlisle19 Chelmsford13 Cheltenham27 Cirencester8 Coventry46 Crawley14

Derby38 Derry14 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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Doncaster Venues

Grassroots Venues in Doncaster

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Doncaster?

GigXchange lists 19 grassroots music venues in Doncaster, 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 Doncaster venues provide full backline?

0 of 19 Doncaster venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 6 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: What size are Doncaster's grassroots venues?

Of the 3 Doncaster venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 0 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Doncaster’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Doncaster page lists every gig we hold across these 19 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Doncaster gig directory.

Q: What genres do Doncaster venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Doncaster’s 19 grassroots venues are acoustic, Rock, folk, pop, covers. 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 Doncaster venues?

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

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

42/ 100

Doncaster Venue Score

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

Choice48

Coverage63

Backline0

PA32

Engineer5

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Doncaster venue

19 venues, from back rooms to big stages
6 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
1 includes a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Weekly open mic nights across Doncaster — verified and mapped

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

19 Venues in Doncaster

Doncaster has 19 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 60-capacity room to 100. 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 19 Doncaster venues, 6 provide a PA system and 1 includes 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 Doncaster

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

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Venues: 6
With PA: 0
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Search all 19 Doncaster music venues by area, capacity, backline, PA or sound engineer. 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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Brown Cow

Pontefract › High Ackworth★★★★★ (—)

Ackworth village pub with a fortnightly open micNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–20:00
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Sun12:00–23:00

Westwoodside › Isle of Axholme★★★★★ (—)

Westwoodside venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Don Valley Brewery Tap

Sandtoft › Isle of Axholme★★★★★ (—)

Sandtoft venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

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Doncaster Brewery Tap

Doncaster★★★★★ (—)

Brewery tap bar with live events.No gigs listed yet

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Hall Gate real ale pub with a soundproofed live room and bands every weekendNo gigs listed yet

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Sun12:00–00:00

Sheffield and Doncaster live music venue.Fri 7 May Rammlied MEXBOROUGH 2027 - The Rammstein Party Returns

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Sat12:00–01:30
Sun14:00–23:30

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Mexborough Athletic Sports And Social Club

Mexborough★★★★★ (—)

Sports & social club with a large function room for live music and tributesNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Mexborough Gorilla Beer Hall

Mexborough★★★★★ (—)

Canal-side brewery beer hall with a stage and live music most weekendsNo gigs listed yet

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Mexborough pub and hotel with tribute nights, live bands and Golden Oldies afternoonsSat 12 Dec Christmas Party with Tytania Live Band

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Ackworth village pub with a weekly Tuesday open micNo gigs listed yet

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Doncaster pub, kitchen and live venue for touring bands and tribute actsSat 6 Feb Indie v Britpop Double Headliner

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The Mallard, Cusworth, Doncaster

Doncaster › 97 Cusworth Ln★★★★★ (—)

Doncaster local with a stage and PA — live bands on Fridays and an open jam night on Wednesdays.No gigs listed yet

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Doncaster crafthouse with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet

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Doncaster pub with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet

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Irish bar and restaurant on Market Place with live music four days a weekNo gigs listed yet

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Doncaster town-centre real ale pub with two open mics, an acoustic night and a first-Saturday jazz lunchtime.No gigs listed yet

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Doncaster › Town centre★★★★★ (—)

Doncaster venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

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Doncaster's independent rock bar and live music venue.No gigs listed yet

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Opening times7 of 7

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Sun12:00–23:55

All-ages grassroots gigs in a Doncaster village hall — home of Wroot Rocks and the Wrootstock festival.No gigs listed yet

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Doncaster Venue Scene in Numbers

Doncaster’s 19 grassroots venues in one picture: how big the rooms are, what kit is on stage. Use it to judge whether to bring your own backline and which size of room suits your draw before you start booking.

Grassroots venues · Doncaster

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GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 3 with a known capacity

3Small · under 150

What's on stageall 19 venues

6PA only

13Bring your own gear

6provide a PA

1has an in-house engineer

Acoustic · Rockmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Doncaster? GigXchange lists 19 grassroots music venues across Doncaster. 32% provide a PA system.

Do Doncaster venues provide equipment? 1 venue includes an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Doncaster venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Doncaster venue directory.

Doncaster Venue FAQs

9 answers about grassroots venues in Doncaster, 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 Doncaster?

GigXchange lists 19 grassroots music venues in Doncaster, 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 Doncaster venues provide full backline?

0 of 19 Doncaster venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 6 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Doncaster's grassroots venues?

Of the 3 Doncaster venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 0 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Doncaster’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Doncaster venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Doncaster page lists every gig we hold across these 19 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Doncaster gig directory.

What genres do Doncaster venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Doncaster’s 19 grassroots venues are acoustic, Rock, folk, pop, covers. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Doncaster venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Doncaster 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 Doncaster 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 3 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 60 and 3 hold under 150; the largest listed is Imperial Music Venue at 100. They are spread across 4 areas, led by Mexborough (3), Isle of Axholme (2) and 97 Cusworth Ln (1).

What they book. In what Doncaster venues say they book, acoustic, rock and covers come up most often, out of 16 genres listed. The acts that fit pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 6 of these listings were added or re-checked over the last month.

Next steps. The Doncaster gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now; the Doncaster 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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