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Grassroots Venues in Hereford

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Hereford?

GigXchange lists 22 grassroots music venues in Hereford, 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 Hereford venues provide full backline?

0 of 22 Hereford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 3 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

22 grassroots music venues across Hereford. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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22 venues, from back rooms to big stages
3 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
3 include a sound engineer
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22 Venues in Hereford

grassroots venues hosting live music in Hereford

3 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
3 have an in-house sound engineer included
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Hereford has 22 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 3 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.

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

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Hereford Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 22 grassroots venues across Hereford. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Hereford

14%

PA Provided

3 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

0 venues offer full backline

14%

In-House Engineer

3 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

29%

Medium

57%

Large

14%

Equipment Provision

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86%

PA Only

14%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Hereford? GigXchange lists 22 grassroots music venues across Hereford. 14% provide a PA system.

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

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Abergavenny Borough Theatre

Abergavenny › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and live music venue in Abergavenny

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Grassroots live music championing original acts in Hereford

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17th-century Ross-on-Wye local with regular live music

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Mon15:00–22:00
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Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:00

16th-century Bromyard inn with Tuesday music and folk nights

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City centre bar with regular live music nights.

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Mon13:00–01:00
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Sat12:00–03:00
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Sunday lunchtime jazz and open mic in a Grade II listed heritage pub

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Mon10:00–23:00
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Sat10:00–23:00
Sun12:00–23:00

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Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Ludlow › Ludlow market square★★★★★ (—)

Arts venue with Motown, tributes and film.

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Mon10:00–20:00
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Ludlow › Ludlow (50m north of Ludlow Station)★★★★★ (—)

Ludlow brewery taproom in a restored 1857 railway shed — live music, comedy and events

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Mon11:00–17:00
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Great Malvern★★★★★ (—)

Weekly open mic and live music at a 17th-century Great Malvern local

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Mon12:00–22:00
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Shobdon Airfield EGBS

Leominster › Shobdon★★★★★ (—)

Aero club with DJ and electronic events.

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A grassroots music venue in Hereford.

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Ross-on-Wye local with a monthly open mic

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Mon11:00–22:00
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Independent arts centre in a converted 1752 chapel hosting live music and events

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Sun10:30–15:00

Hereford's oldest pub with a Sunday open mic

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Hereford › Hereford city centre★★★★★ (—)

Hereford live music venue.

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Intimate late-night cocktail bar with open mic and weekend DJs

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Great Malvern bar & club with regular live music nights

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A relaxed country pub with regular live music near Hereford

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Mon12:00–23:00
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Malvern's oldest pub with a weekly acoustic session and weekend live music

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Ross-on-Wye › Peterstow★★★★★ (—)

Cider-farm pub at Peterstow with live music, open mic and singalongs

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Mon12:00–21:00
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Brecon › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and live music venue in Brecon

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Mon09:00–17:00
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West Malvern Social Club

West Malvern★★★★★ (—)

A not-for-profit community club with one of the area's best-loved open mic nights

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Hereford Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Hereford?

GigXchange lists 22 grassroots music venues in Hereford, 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 Hereford venues provide full backline?

0 of 22 Hereford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 3 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 Hereford's grassroots venues?

Of the 7 Hereford venues with known capacity: 2 are small (under 150), 4 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Hereford’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Hereford venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Hereford page lists every gig we hold across these 22 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Hereford gig directory.

What genres do Hereford venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Hereford’s 22 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, rock, jazz, 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 Hereford venues?

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