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Grassroots Venues in Lincoln

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Lincoln?

GigXchange lists 14 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 14 Lincoln venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 4 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: What size are Lincoln's grassroots venues?

Of the 6 Lincoln venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 1 are 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 14 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 14 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, indie, rock, Rock. 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. 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.

14 grassroots music venues across Lincoln. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

Lincoln Grassroots Venue Score

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Lincoln venue

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

14 Venues in Lincoln

grassroots venues hosting live music in Lincoln

4 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

Lincoln has 14 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 4 provide a PA system, 0 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.

14 Venues 4 With PA 0 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Lincoln Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 14 grassroots venues across Lincoln. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Lincoln

29%

PA Provided

4 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

0 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

1 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

50%

Medium

17%

Large

33%

Equipment Provision

BYO

71%

PA Only

29%

Full BL

How many grassroots music venues are in Lincoln? GigXchange lists 14 grassroots music venues across Lincoln. 29% provide a PA system.

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

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DOT Live Low St Dunham On Trent NG22 0FJ

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

Village hall with tribute act shows.

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Lincoln event space for rock and pop touring.

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Guitar amp
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Keys / keyboard
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–23:00
Tue09:00–23:00
Wed09:00–23:00
Thu09:00–23:00
Fri09:00–23:00
Sat10:00–23:00
Sun11:00–23:00

Lincoln › Abbey★★★★★ (—)

Live music venue.

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PA system
Drum kit
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Keys / keyboard
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In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–23:00

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

Historic market town hall with live music.

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Guitar amp
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Keys / keyboard
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In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10:30–13:00
Thu10:30–13:00
Fri10:30–13:00
SatClosed
SunClosed

Lincoln › St Marks, Lincoln★★★★★ (—)

Lincoln street-food and live-entertainment hub with a stage, 7 days a week

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Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue10:00–23:00
Wed10:00–23:00
Thu10:00–23:00
Fri10:00–01:00
Sat10:00–01:00
Sun10:00–23:00

Lincoln › Baggholme Road★★★★★ (—)

Open mic pub in Lincoln

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Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon14:00–22:00
Tue12:00–22:00
Wed12:00–22:30
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:00

The Blue Room Lincoln

Lincoln★★★★★ (—)

Live music room inside The Lawn complex.

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Lincoln › Free School Lane★★★★★ (—)

Not-for-profit arts centre now branded The Drill.

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Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–14:00
Tue10:00–14:00
Wed10:00–14:00
Thu10:00–14:00
Fri10:00–14:00
SatClosed
SunClosed

Classic Lincoln back-street real-ale pub with fortnightly open mic

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Keys / keyboard
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In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon17:00–23:00
Tue17:00–23:00
Wed17:00–23:00
Thu17:00–23:00
Fri15:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun18:00–22:30

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.

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2 vocal mics
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Lincoln › Butchery Ct, Lincoln★★★★★ (—)

Stealth live music bar — finding us is half the fun.

Backline1 of 7

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Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue19:00–00:00
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri19:00–00:00
Sat20:00–00:00
SunClosed

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

Grassroots live music venue in Newark-on-Trent with a regular open mic night.

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

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The Strait and Narrow

Lincoln★★★★★ (—)

Independent Lincoln bar with Sunday acoustic nights and weekend DJs

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

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

Lincoln › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

indie and live music venue in Lincoln

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Lincoln Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Lincoln?

GigXchange lists 14 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 14 Lincoln venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 4 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 Lincoln's grassroots venues?

Of the 6 Lincoln venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 1 are 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 14 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 14 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, indie, rock, Rock. 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. 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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