Inverness · 29 venues · 10 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Inverness

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

By size: 5 small (under 150), 4 mid-size (150 to 499), 4 large (500+), 16 with no size listed. 26 of the 29 open rooms are verified. 1 with full backline, 5 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Inverness

Grassroots
venues

in Inverness

In detail

House PA	10 venues
Full backline	1 venue
In-house engineer	5 venues
Venue Score	56 /100

01 — Find a venue

29 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

Sort

Photo: Google 400 cap An SeomarInvernessKit not listedFri 13 Nov Trail West

An Talla Mhòr Sabhal Mòr OstaigLockKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 150Cap

Eden Court Inverness.InvernessHouse PAThu 19 Nov Claudia Buckley Tour Cap tbc

Elgin Town HallTown Centre · ElginHouse PAEngineerNo gigs listed yet 600Cap

EncoreYoung Street · InvernessKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

ETH @Elgin Community CentreElginKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 100Cap

Fochabers Public InstituteFochabersKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Forres Town HallForresKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 150Cap

Glachbeg Croft Folk ClubInvernessHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

HootanannyCity Centre · InvernessFull kitEngineerFri 20 Nov Lucid Liars 150Cap

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Solid — healthy coverage, building on genres. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	73
Coverage	100
Backline	3
PA	34
Engineer	17
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Inverness has

By size

Small under 150	5 38%
Medium 150-499	4 31%
Large 500+	4 31%
Size not listed	16

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

Kit

Bring your own	19 66%
PA only	9 31%
Full backline	1 3%

This month

Added	1
Removed	0
Verified	1
Re-verified	1

04 — More of Inverness

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Featured venueAn SeomarInverness · 400 cap
Inverness gigsWhat's on at these rooms, by date
What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Inverness open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Inverness music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

5 Inverness venues say on their own websites that they take private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

An Talla Mhòr Sabhal Mòr OstaigUp to 200 seated

Fochabers Public InstituteUp to 280 seated

Glachbeg Croft Folk ClubPrivate hire

The Tooth & ClawPrivate hire

Upstairs InvernessPrivate hire

An Talla Mhòr Sabhal Mòr OstaigUp to 200 seated

Fochabers Public InstituteUp to 280 seated

Glachbeg Croft Folk ClubPrivate hire

The Tooth & ClawPrivate hire

Upstairs InvernessPrivate hire

05 — Other cities

90 cities

Venues elsewhere

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All cities, A–ZVenues

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 Epsom18 Exeter48

Farnborough6

Glasgow168 Gloucester21 Grimsby11

Hastings24 Hereford23 High Wycombe14 Horley4 Hull32

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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Inverness Venues

Grassroots Venues in Inverness

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Inverness?

GigXchange lists 29 grassroots music venues in Inverness, 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 Inverness venues provide full backline?

1 of 29 Inverness venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 10 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: Which Inverness venues can you hire for a private event?

5 Inverness venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them An Talla Mhòr Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (up to 200 seated), Fochabers Public Institute (up to 280 seated) and Glachbeg Croft Folk Club. 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.

Q: What size are Inverness's grassroots venues?

Of the 13 Inverness venues with known capacity: 5 are small (under 150), 4 are medium (150–499), and 4 are large (500+). The majority of Inverness’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

Q: How do I book a gig at a Inverness venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Inverness venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

Q: Are there open mics in Inverness?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Inverness, 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.

Q: What's on at Inverness venues this month?

The What’s On in Inverness page lists every gig we hold across these 29 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Inverness gig directory.

Q: What genres do Inverness venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Inverness’s 29 grassroots venues are folk, Rock, traditional, acoustic, Pop. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

Q: What are typical fees at Inverness venues?

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

Q: Can I list my Inverness 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.

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

56/ 100

Inverness Venue Score

SolidHealthy coverage, building on genres. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

Choice73

Coverage100

Backline3

PA34

Engineer17

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Inverness venue

29 venues, from back rooms to big stages
10 provide a PA in-house
1 offers full backline
5 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Inverness's upcoming grass-roots gigs, sorted by date

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Weekly open mic nights across Inverness — verified and mapped

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Most are free entry
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Everything the Inverness scene has beyond the venue list

City guide: venues, promoters and bookers
Local rate benchmarks before you quote
How to get gigs in the city
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

29 Venues in Inverness

Inverness has 29 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 75-capacity room to 1,000. 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 29 Inverness venues, 10 provide a PA system, 1 offers full backline and 5 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 Inverness

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

29
Venues: 10
With PA: 1
Full backline: 5
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
Last updated

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Browse Inverness Venues

Search all 29 Inverness 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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The Old Bridge Inn

Aviemore › Aviemore, Highland★★★★★ (—)

Aviemore Highland inn with weekly folk sessions and touring gigsMon 30 Nov Haiver

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Highland community hall with ceilidh and folk nights.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

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Inverness › Academy Street★★★★★ (—)

indie and live music venue in InvernessFri 13 Nov Grunge Tribute Night with The Lost Dogs

Private hire

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–00:00

Inverness › Inverness city centre★★★★★ (—)

Intimate club space on Bridge Street.Fri 13 Nov Fright Years

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times6 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri19:00–00:00
Sat—
SunClosed

The largest performance venue north of InvernessNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

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Venues You Can Hire in Inverness

5 Inverness venues say on their own websites that they take private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Inverness Venue Scene in Numbers

Inverness’s 29 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 · Inverness

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 13 with a known capacity

5Small · under 150

4Medium · 150–499

4Large · 500+

What's on stageall 29 venues

1Full backline

9PA only

19Bring your own gear

10provide a PA

5have an in-house engineer

5take private hire

Folk · Rockmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Inverness? GigXchange lists 29 grassroots music venues across Inverness. 34% provide a PA system and 3% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Inverness venues provide equipment? 5 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Inverness venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Inverness venue directory.

Inverness Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Inverness, 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 Inverness?

GigXchange lists 29 grassroots music venues in Inverness, 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 Inverness venues provide full backline?

1 of 29 Inverness venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 10 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Inverness venues can you hire for a private event?

5 Inverness venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them An Talla Mhòr Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (up to 200 seated), Fochabers Public Institute (up to 280 seated) and Glachbeg Croft Folk Club. 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 Inverness's grassroots venues?

Of the 13 Inverness venues with known capacity: 5 are small (under 150), 4 are medium (150–499), and 4 are large (500+). The majority of Inverness’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Inverness venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Inverness page lists every gig we hold across these 29 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Inverness gig directory.

What genres do Inverness venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Inverness’s 29 grassroots venues are folk, Rock, traditional, acoustic, 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 Inverness venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Inverness 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 Inverness 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. Of the 13 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 150 and 5 hold under 150; the largest listed is Ironworks at 1,000.

What they book. Folk, rock and traditional come up most often in what Inverness venues say they book, out of 35 genres listed. The acts that fit pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 2 of these listings were added or re-checked in the last month.

Next steps. The Inverness gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now, the Inverness open mics are where new acts get stage time, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Need an act for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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