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Grassroots Venues in Hull

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Hull?

GigXchange lists 24 grassroots music venues in Hull, 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 Hull venues provide full backline?

2 of 24 Hull venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 14 provide at least a PA system. 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

24 grassroots music venues across Hull. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Hull venue

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

24 Venues in Hull

grassroots venues hosting live music in Hull

14 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

Hull has 24 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 14 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.

24 Venues 14 With PA 2 Full Backline 2 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Hull Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 24 grassroots venues across Hull. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Hull

58%

PA Provided

14 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

2 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

2 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

27%

Medium

27%

Large

45%

Equipment Provision

BYO

42%

PA Only

50%

Full BL

How many grassroots music venues are in Hull? GigXchange lists 24 grassroots music venues across Hull. 58% provide a PA system and 8% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Hull venues provide equipment? 2 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Hull venues are large (500+). Data from GigXchange’s verified Hull venue directory, updated daily.

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Asylum Hull University Union

Hull › Cottingham Rd★★★★★ (—)

University union venue for touring bands.

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Scunthorpe's main live music and entertainment venue.

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Mon10:30–20:00
Tue10:30–20:00
Wed10:30–16:00
Thu10:30–16:00
Fri10:30–16:00
Sat10:00–14:00
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Scunthorpe › Town★★★★★ (—)

Community arts venue & open mic in Scunthorpe

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Hull › Saville Street★★★★★ (—)

Saville Street's sunday-night free open mic at Cherry's Bar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 3:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

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Hull arena for major rock and arena tours.

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Cottingham Civic Hall

Cottingham★★★★★ (—)

Volunteer-run hall with pop and tributes.

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Historic pub with live music nights.

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Fri19:00–02:00
Sat15:00–02:00
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DiveHu5/Dive Coffee Co.

Hull★★★★★ (—)

Hull coffee bar and dive venue.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon08:00–23:30
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Sat10:00–23:30
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Driffield School, North Building

Driffield › Great Driffield, East Yorkshire★★★★★ (—)

School hall used for community concerts.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon08:00–17:00
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Fri08:00–17:00
Sat08:00–22:00
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Gardeners Arms

Hull › Newland★★★★★ (—)

A grassroots music venue in Newland, Hull.

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Hull › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Grand Edwardian Baroque concert hall in Hull city centre

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Market Weighton Community Hall

York › Market Weighton★★★★★ (—)

Community hall with live entertainment.

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O'Rileys Live Music Venue

Hull › Beverley Road★★★★★ (—)

Hull punk and tribute live venue.

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Hull › Old Town, Hull★★★★★ (—)

Hull Old Town live music bar with bands, DJ sets and tribute nights

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Sat16:30–03:00
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Hull live-music bar on George Street — Tuesday open mic, bands every Saturday.

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Hull pub with live music.

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Sat12:00–00:00
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The Crooked Billet Inn

Hull › Ryehill★★★★★ (—)

Holderness Road local with weekend live music and live sport.

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Mon12:00–00:00
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Fri12:00–01:00
Sat11:30–01:00
Sun11:30–00:00

Hull's Old Town cafe bar hosting the Acoustic Wonderland open mic — all abilities and genres welcome, 8pm start.

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Hull › Beverley & Newland★★★★★ (—)

Hull's legendary music capital venue.

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Hull › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Hull's Monday-night free open mic at 229 Spring Bank, HU3 1LR — long-running music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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Established dog and family-friendly pub.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:30
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Sun12:00–22:00

Hull › Beverley Road★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size rock and live music venue in Hull

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Sat22:30–02:30
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Princes Avenue bar with live entertainment.

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Hull's oldest pub (1729) with Wednesday folk sessions and open mic.

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MonClosed
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Wed18:00–23:00
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Fri15:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:30
Sun16:00–23:00

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Hull Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Hull?

GigXchange lists 24 grassroots music venues in Hull, 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 Hull venues provide full backline?

2 of 24 Hull venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 14 provide at least a PA system. 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Hull's grassroots venues?

Of the 11 Hull venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 5 are large (500+). The majority of Hull’s grassroots scene is larger capacity venues.

How do I book a gig at a Hull venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Hull page lists every gig we hold across these 24 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Hull gig directory.

What genres do Hull venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Hull’s 24 grassroots venues are rock, Rock, indie, pop, Tribute Act. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Hull venues?

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