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Grassroots Venues in Hastings

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Hastings?

GigXchange lists 21 grassroots music venues in Hastings, 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 Hastings venues provide full backline?

3 of 21 Hastings venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 10 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

21 grassroots music venues across Hastings. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Hastings venue

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

21 Venues in Hastings

grassroots venues hosting live music in Hastings

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

Hastings has 21 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 10 provide a PA system, 3 offer full backline, and 1 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.

21 Venues 10 With PA 3 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Hastings Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 21 grassroots venues across Hastings. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Hastings

48%

PA Provided

10 venues provide a PA system

14%

Full Backline

3 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

1 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

36%

Medium

55%

Large

Equipment Provision

BYO

52%

PA Only

33%

Full BL

14%

How many grassroots music venues are in Hastings? GigXchange lists 21 grassroots music venues across Hastings. 48% provide a PA system and 14% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Hastings venues provide equipment? 1 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Hastings venues are medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Hastings venue directory, updated daily.

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Hastings › Old Town, Hastings★★★★★ (—)

Old Hastings venue with tribute and live acts.

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Eastbourne live music venue across two bars, Friday to Sunday

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Saint Leonards-on-sea › St Leonards★★★★★ (—)

Berlin-esque St Leonards bar with a Tuesday open mic.

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Intimate Eastbourne wine bar with live music and a monthly open mic

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Bexhill-on-Sea › Marina★★★★★ (—)

400-cap modernist seaside arts pavilion.

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Mon10:00–17:00
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Victorian seafront bandstand on Grand Parade.

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Hastings bar with live entertainment.

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Eastbourne's creative and performing arts hub and live music venue, with open mic and a courtyard garden.

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Saint Leonards-on-sea › 8★★★★★ (—)

St Leonards craft beer and cocktail bar.

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Kensington serviced apartments and events.

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The Crown House Hastings

Saint Leonards-on-sea › Central St Leonards★★★★★ (—)

Hastings venue with live entertainment.

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Eastbourne › Little Chelsea★★★★★ (—)

Eastbourne record shop and bar hosting a monthly poetry open mic.

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Mon10:00–22:00
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Historic Hastings pub with rare pictorial tiling, live music and DJs.

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Eastbourne › Old Town★★★★★ (—)

Home of the Lamb Folk Club in Eastbourne's Old Town

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The Pigs Palace White Rocks Hastings Tn341jl

Hastings › White Rock (seafront)★★★★★ (—)

White Rocks arts hub with pop and DJ events.

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Saint Leonards-on-sea › St Leonards-on-Sea★★★★★ (—)

Hastings live music venue.

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Mon16:00–00:00
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Hastings › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

indie and live music venue in Hastings

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The Stade Hall, Hastings

Hastings › The Stade, Old Town★★★★★ (—)

Hastings local venue for live events.

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Eastbourne's theatre pub with monthly jazz, open mic and live bands

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Friendly members' social club (est.

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TURKUAZ Wine House & Bar

Eastbourne › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Eastbourne wine bar hosting the Open Sessions Live open mic.

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Hastings Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Hastings?

GigXchange lists 21 grassroots music venues in Hastings, 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 Hastings venues provide full backline?

3 of 21 Hastings venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 10 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Hastings's grassroots venues?

Of the 11 Hastings venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 6 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Hastings’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Hastings venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Hastings page lists every gig we hold across these 21 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Hastings gig directory.

What genres do Hastings venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Hastings’s 21 grassroots venues are acoustic, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, pop. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Hastings venues?

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