Epsom · 18 venues · 4 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Epsom

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

By size: 1 small (under 150), 2 mid-size (150 to 499), 1 large (500+), 14 with no size listed. All 18 open rooms are verified. 2 with full backline, 2 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Epsom

Grassroots
venues

in Epsom

In detail

House PA	4 venues
Full backline	2 venues
In-house engineer	2 venues
Venue Score	48 /100

01 — Find a venue

18 rooms

Pick your room

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Kit

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Photo: Google 1,400 cap CircuitKingston upon ThamesKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

Dorking HallsTown Centre · DorkingHouse PAEngineerWed 24 Feb Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 300Cap

Ex Cellar KingstonSurbiton · Kingston upon ThamesKit not listedFri 20 Nov Ex Cellar Jazz Cap tbc

ExcellarSurbitonKit not listedThu 26 Nov Will James Live Cap tbc

Hampton CourtEast MoleseyHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Hampton Hub ClubHamptonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Metropolis EpsomEpsom Square · EpsomKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Cabbage PatchTwickenhamKit not listedSat 19 Dec The Gangsters at skamass Cap tbc

The Famous Green ManEwell Village · EpsomKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Fighting CocksKingston upon ThamesKit not listedSat 5 Dec Guns 2 Roses - live in Kingston 150Cap

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

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

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	45
Coverage	100
Backline	11
PA	22
Engineer	11
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Epsom has

By size

Small under 150	1 25%
Medium 150-499	2 50%
Large 500+	1 25%
Size not listed	14

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

Kit

Bring your own	14 78%
PA only	2 11%
Full backline	2 11%

This month

Added	1
Removed	0
Verified	1
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Epsom

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Featured venueCircuitKingston upon Thames · 1,400 cap
Epsom gigsWhat's on at these rooms, by date
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Epsom open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Epsom music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

1 Epsom 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.

Hampton Hub ClubUp to 220 standing

05 — Other cities

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Aberdeen27 Aberystwyth10 Accrington12 Aldershot16

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

Cambridge31 Cardiff63 Carlisle19 Chelmsford13 Cheltenham27 Cirencester8 Coventry46 Crawley14

Derby38 Derry14 Doncaster19 Dublin3 Dundee35 Durham17

Edinburgh118 Egham17 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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Epsom Venues

Grassroots Venues in Epsom

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Epsom?

GigXchange lists 18 grassroots music venues in Epsom, 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 Epsom venues provide full backline?

2 of 18 Epsom venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 4 provide at least a PA system. 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

48/ 100

Epsom Venue Score

EmergingCoverage and genres already on the map; a Epsom scene on the way up.

Choice45

Coverage100

Backline11

PA22

Engineer11

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Epsom venue

18 venues, from back rooms to big stages
4 provide a PA in-house
2 offer full backline
2 include a sound engineer
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

18 Venues in Epsom

Epsom has 18 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 60-capacity room to 1,400. 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 18 Epsom venues, 4 provide a PA system, 2 offer full backline and 2 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.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Epsom

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

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Venues: 4
With PA: 2
Full backline: 2
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Browse Epsom Venues

Search all 18 Epsom 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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Kingston upon Thames★★★★★ (—)

Kingston's biggest nightclub, est.No gigs listed yet

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Dorking › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Art Deco theatre and live events venue in Dorking.Wed 24 Feb Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

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Kingston upon Thames › Surbiton★★★★★ (—)

Surbiton wine bar and bistro with an intimate seated live music seriesFri 20 Nov Ex Cellar Jazz

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Surbiton wine shop, bar and bistro with an intimate seated live music seriesThu 26 Nov Will James Live

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East Molesey★★★★★ (—)

Tudor palace with outdoor rock and pop.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Hampton's community live-music room by the station.No gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 220 standing

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Sun08:00–22:30

Epsom › Epsom Square★★★★★ (—)

Epsom food hall with a monthly open mic every second ThursdayNo gigs listed yet

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Twickenham pub hosting the Eel Pie Club, home of UK rhythm and bluesSat 19 Dec The Gangsters at skamass

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Epsom › Ewell Village★★★★★ (—)

Ewell village pub with a fortnightly Wednesday open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

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Kingston upon Thames★★★★★ (—)

Kingston's long-running grassroots venue for alternative, punk, metal and new-talent gigsSat 5 Dec Guns 2 Roses - live in Kingston

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Epsom gin bar with open mic nights and a free drink for performersNo gigs listed yet

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Twickenham › St Margarets★★★★★ (—)

Intimate jazz club at the Turk's Head in St Margarets, TwickenhamNo gigs listed yet

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The King's Arms is a Dorking live-music venue with a monthly Wednesday open mic night.No gigs listed yet

Backline5 of 7

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Opening times7 of 7

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East Molesey★★★★★ (—)

The Poyntz Arms in East Molesey hosts an open mic Irish session every other Thursday at 7pm.No gigs listed yet

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Epsom › Ewell★★★★★ (—)

Ewell pub hosting the Acoustic Shindig open mic on the last ThursdayNo gigs listed yet

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Opening times7 of 7

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Kingston upon Thames★★★★★ (—)

Kingston's candlelit back-alley speakeasy at the Grey Horse — blues, funk, soul, jazz and a Top-10 South London open mic.Thu 3 Dec Panic Bear

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Mon19:00–23:00
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Kingston upon Thames★★★★★ (—)

Victorian Kingston free house with a weekly Monday folk open mic sessionMon 16 Nov Open Mic

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Kingston upon Thames › Town centre★★★★★ (—)

Whelan's in Kingston hosts an open mic trad session every Thursday from 9pm.No gigs listed yet

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Venues You Can Hire in Epsom

1 Epsom 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.

Epsom Venue Scene in Numbers

Epsom’s 18 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 · Epsom

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GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 4 with a known capacity

1Small · under 150

2Medium · 150–499

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 18 venues

2Full backline

2PA only

14Bring your own gear

4provide a PA

2have an in-house engineer

1takes private hire

Rock · Jazzmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Epsom? GigXchange lists 18 grassroots music venues across Epsom. 22% provide a PA system and 11% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Epsom venues provide equipment? 2 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Epsom venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Epsom venue directory.

Epsom Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Epsom, 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 Epsom?

GigXchange lists 18 grassroots music venues in Epsom, 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 Epsom venues provide full backline?

2 of 18 Epsom venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 4 provide at least a PA system. 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Epsom venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Epsom venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Hampton Hub Club (up to 220 standing). 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 Epsom's grassroots venues?

Of the 4 Epsom venues with known capacity: 1 is small (under 150), 2 are medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Epsom’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Epsom venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Epsom page lists every gig we hold across these 18 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Epsom gig directory.

What genres do Epsom venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Epsom’s 18 grassroots venues are rock, jazz, folk, funk, soul. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Epsom venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Epsom 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 Epsom 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 4 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 150 and 1 holds under 150; the largest listed is Circuit at 1,400. They are spread over 9 areas, led by Kingston upon Thames (3), Surbiton (2) and East Molesey (1).

What they book. Jazz, rock and folk are the genres Epsom venues most often say they book, out of 21 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch 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 Epsom gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now, the Epsom 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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