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Grassroots Venues in Dundee

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Dundee?

GigXchange lists 26 grassroots music venues in Dundee, 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 Dundee venues provide full backline?

0 of 26 Dundee venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 15 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

26 grassroots music venues across Dundee. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Dundee venue

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

26 Venues in Dundee

grassroots venues hosting live music in Dundee

15 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

Dundee has 26 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 15 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.

26 Venues 15 With PA 0 Full Backline 3 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Dundee Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 26 grassroots venues across Dundee. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Dundee

58%

PA Provided

15 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

0 venues offer full backline

12%

In-House Engineer

3 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

27%

Medium

40%

Large

33%

Equipment Provision

BYO

42%

PA Only

58%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Dundee? GigXchange lists 26 grassroots music venues across Dundee. 58% provide a PA system.

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

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Underground retro bar with open mic and live gigs.

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Auchterarder Picturehouse

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Community arts venue with a monthly spoken word open mic

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Beat Generator Dundee

Dundee★★★★★ (—)

Dundee's dedicated live music venue.

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Camperdown Country Park

Dundee★★★★★ (—)

Dundee country park with electronic festivals.

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Dundee › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

400-cap indie, rock and electronic venue.

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Clark's On Lindsay Street

Dundee★★★★★ (—)

Dundee pub renowned for live music events.

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Anstruther › Crail, Fife★★★★★ (—)

Community hall with chart pop events.

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Mon09:00–23:30
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Cupar › Cupar, Fife★★★★★ (—)

1,500-cap venue for rock, blues and soul.

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Dundee pub with live music events.

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Dundee's grand City Square concert and conference hall.

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ANGUSalive's flexible Reid Hall in Forfar — concerts, conferences and events

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Greyfriars Cocktail Bar

Perth★★★★★ (—)

Perth cocktail bar with events.

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Dundee music bar in the old Groucho's record shop.

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Mon10:00–01:00
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Dundee › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Underground Dundee venue for live and club.

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Electronic and techno venue.

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Mon12:00–23:00
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Dundee bar with live entertainment.

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Mon07:00–22:00
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Dundee › 15 Ward Road, Dundee★★★★★ (—)

Dundee hall for folk and Celtic touring acts.

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Perth › Mill Street★★★★★ (—)

Large classical and performing arts venue in Perth

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Perth › High Street★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and acoustic venue in Perth

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Dundee › City Centre / Waterfront★★★★★ (—)

Dundee waterfront for outdoor concerts.

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CAMRA Dundee Pub of the Year 2025 and 2026.

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Dundee's Seagate bar with Tuesday open mic and weekend live music.

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Literary-themed West End pub with open mic and jazz.

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Revived, queer-friendly Dundee city-centre bar with live music and open mic.

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Dundee Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Dundee?

GigXchange lists 26 grassroots music venues in Dundee, 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 Dundee venues provide full backline?

0 of 26 Dundee venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 15 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 Dundee's grassroots venues?

Of the 15 Dundee venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 6 are medium (150–499), and 5 are large (500+). The majority of Dundee’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Dundee venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Dundee page lists every gig we hold across these 26 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Dundee gig directory.

What genres do Dundee venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Dundee’s 26 grassroots venues are rock, indie, folk, acoustic, Rock. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Dundee venues?

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