Lincoln · 22 venues · 5 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Lincoln

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

By size: 3 small (under 150), 1 mid-size (150 to 499), 2 large (500+), 16 with no size listed. 19 of the 22 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Lincoln

Grassroots
venues

in Lincoln

In detail

House PA	5 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	48 /100

01 — Find a venue

22 rooms

Pick your room

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Photo: Google Akedo LincolnLincolnKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

DOT LiveDunham-on-Trent, Newark · NewarkKit not listedFri 4 Dec Christmas Carols and Festive Songs Concert Cap tbc

DOT Live Low St Dunham On Trent NG22 0FJDunham-on-Trent, Newark · NewarkKit not listedMon 30 Nov NWOBHM Legends Raven + Dead Demons 120Cap

Engine ShedLincolnKit not listedSun 22 Nov The Amy Winehouse Band 1,500Cap

Glory HolesHigh Street, Lincoln · LincolnKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Lincoln Central LibraryCity Centre · LincolnKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Magna CartaCathedral Quarter · LincolnKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Newark Town HallNewark-on-Trent, Market Place · NewarkKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Organ GrinderUphill · LincolnKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

STACK LincolnSt Marks, Lincoln · LincolnKit not listedSun 27 Dec GirlyPop Live - Santa's House Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

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

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	55
Coverage	100
Backline	0
PA	23
Engineer	5
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Lincoln has

By size

Small under 150	3 50%
Medium 150-499	1 17%
Large 500+	2 33%
Size not listed	16

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

Kit

Bring your own	17 77%
PA only	5 23%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

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04 — More of Lincoln

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Featured venueDOT Live Low St Dunham On Trent NG22 0FJNewark · 120 cap
Lincoln gigsWhat's on at these rooms, by date
What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Lincoln open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Lincoln music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

5 Lincoln 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.

Engine ShedUp to 962 seated

Newark Town HallUp to 200 standing

DOT LivePrivate hire

The Blue Room LincolnPrivate hire

The Drill HallPrivate hire

Engine ShedUp to 962 seated

Newark Town HallUp to 200 standing

DOT LivePrivate hire

The Blue Room LincolnPrivate hire

The Drill HallPrivate hire

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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

Inverness29 Ipswich35

Leeds92 Leicester40 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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Lincoln Venues

Grassroots Venues in Lincoln

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Lincoln?

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

0 of 22 Lincoln venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 5 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

5 Lincoln venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Engine Shed (up to 962 seated), Newark Town Hall (up to 200 standing) and DOT Live. 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 Lincoln's grassroots venues?

Of the 6 Lincoln venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 1 is medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Lincoln’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Lincoln 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 Lincoln gig directory.

Q: What genres do Lincoln venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Lincoln’s 22 grassroots venues are acoustic, Rock, folk, indie, Tribute Act. 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 Lincoln venues?

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

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

48/ 100

Lincoln Venue Score

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

Choice55

Coverage100

Backline0

PA23

Engineer5

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Lincoln venue

22 venues, from back rooms to big stages
5 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
1 includes a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

22 Venues in Lincoln

Lincoln has 22 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 80-capacity room to 1,500. 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 22 Lincoln venues, 5 provide a PA system and 1 includes an in-house sound engineer; none lists full backline yet. 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 Lincoln

5 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
1 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

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Venues: 5
With PA: 0
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Browse Lincoln Venues

Search all 22 Lincoln 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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Lincoln gaming bar with gigs, DJs and open mics.No gigs listed yet

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Newark › Dunham-on-Trent, Newark★★★★★ (—)

Nottinghamshire village hall with monthly tribute nights.Fri 4 Dec Christmas Carols and Festive Songs Concert

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DOT Live Low St Dunham On Trent NG22 0FJ

Newark › Dunham-on-Trent, Newark★★★★★ (—)

Nottinghamshire village hall with monthly tribute nights.Mon 30 Nov NWOBHM Legends Raven + Dead Demons

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Lincoln event space for rock and pop touring.Sun 22 Nov The Amy Winehouse Band

Private hire up to 962 seated

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Lincoln › High Street, Lincoln★★★★★ (—)

Live music venue.No gigs listed yet

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Lincoln Central Library

Lincoln › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Lincoln Central Library in Lincoln hosts an open mic the first Saturday of the month from 12:00.No gigs listed yet

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Lincoln › Cathedral Quarter★★★★★ (—)

Magna Carta in Lincoln hosts an open mic every Sunday from 19:15.No gigs listed yet

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Newark › Newark-on-Trent, Market Place★★★★★ (—)

Historic market town hall with live music.No gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 200 standing

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Lincoln › Uphill★★★★★ (—)

Lincoln venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

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Lincoln › St Marks, Lincoln★★★★★ (—)

Lincoln street-food and live-entertainment hub with a stage, 7 days a weekSun 27 Dec GirlyPop Live - Santa's House

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Lincoln › Baggholme Road★★★★★ (—)

Open mic pub in LincolnNo gigs listed yet

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The Blue Room Lincoln

Lincoln★★★★★ (—)

Live music room inside The Lawn complex.No gigs listed yet

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Lincoln › Monks Road / Abbey★★★★★ (—)

The Dog & Bone in Lincoln hosts an open mic fortnightly on Thursdays from 20:00.No gigs listed yet

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Lincoln › Free School Lane★★★★★ (—)

Not-for-profit arts centre now branded The Drill.Sun 13 Dec The Skids, Theatre of Hate

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Mon10:00–14:00
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Classic Lincoln back-street real-ale pub with fortnightly open micNo gigs listed yet

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Lincoln › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Lincoln's Wednesday-night free folk open mic at 27 Broadgate, LN2 5AQ — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.No gigs listed yet

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Stealth live music bar — finding us is half the fun.No gigs listed yet

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Newark-on-Trent › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots live music venue in Newark-on-Trent with a regular open mic night.No gigs listed yet

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The Strait and Narrow

Lincoln★★★★★ (—)

Independent Lincoln bar with Sunday acoustic nights and weekend DJsNo gigs listed yet

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Lincoln › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

indie and live music venue in LincolnNo gigs listed yet

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Lincoln › Uphill / Castle Square★★★★★ (—)

The Victoria Inn in Lincoln hosts an open mic fortnightly on Thursdays from 20:00.No gigs listed yet

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Three Horseshoes is a Goulceby live-music venue with an occasional Saturday open mic night.No gigs listed yet

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Venues You Can Hire in Lincoln

5 Lincoln 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.

Lincoln Venue Scene in Numbers

Lincoln’s 22 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 · Lincoln

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 6 with a known capacity

3Small · under 150

1Medium · 150–499

2Large · 500+

What's on stageall 22 venues

5PA only

17Bring your own gear

5provide a PA

1has an in-house engineer

5take private hire

Acoustic · Rockmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Lincoln? GigXchange lists 22 grassroots music venues across Lincoln. 23% provide a PA system.

Do Lincoln venues provide equipment? 1 venue includes an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Lincoln venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Lincoln venue directory.

Lincoln Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln?

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

0 of 22 Lincoln venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 5 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Lincoln venues can you hire for a private event?

5 Lincoln venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Engine Shed (up to 962 seated), Newark Town Hall (up to 200 standing) and DOT Live. 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 Lincoln's grassroots venues?

Of the 6 Lincoln venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 1 is medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Lincoln’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Lincoln venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Lincoln 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 Lincoln gig directory.

What genres do Lincoln venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Lincoln’s 22 grassroots venues are acoustic, Rock, folk, indie, 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 Lincoln venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 6 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 120 and 3 hold under 150; the largest listed is Engine Shed at 1,500.

What they book. In what Lincoln venues say they book, acoustic, folk and rock come up most often, out of 16 genres listed. The acts that fit pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee.

Next steps. To see which of these rooms are booking now, use the Lincoln gig directory; new acts get stage time at the Lincoln open mics, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Booking acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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