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Grassroots Venues in Liverpool

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Liverpool?

GigXchange lists 92 grassroots music venues in Liverpool, 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 Liverpool venues provide full backline?

2 of 92 Liverpool venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 36 provide at least a PA system. 7 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

92 grassroots music venues across Liverpool. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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

92 Venues in Liverpool

grassroots venues hosting live music in Liverpool

36 provide a PA system · 2 offer full backline
7 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Liverpool has 92 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 36 provide a PA system, 2 offer full backline, and 7 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.

92 Venues 36 With PA 2 Full Backline 7 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Liverpool Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 92 grassroots venues across Liverpool. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Liverpool

39%

PA Provided

36 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

2 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

7 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

29%

Medium

52%

Large

19%

Equipment Provision

BYO

61%

PA Only

37%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Liverpool? GigXchange lists 92 grassroots music venues across Liverpool. 39% provide a PA system and 2% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Liverpool venues provide equipment? 7 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Liverpool venues are medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Liverpool venue directory, updated daily.

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Late-night Liverpool music institution on Seel Street (with EBGBS basement).

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Liverpool › Liverpool city centre★★★★★ (—)

Liverpool venue with tribute and club nights.

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Liverpool › Baltic Triangle★★★★★ (—)

Strangest little pub in Liverpool, punk and acoustic.

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Hot Water Comedy Club

Liverpool › 15-17 Blackstock St★★★★★ (—)

Liverpool's biggest comedy club at Blackstock Market — with daily live music before and after shows.

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ink. Art Gallery & Lounge

Colwyn Bay › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots live music venue in Colwyn Bay with a regular open mic night.

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Invisible Wind Factory

Liverpool › North Docks★★★★★ (—)

North docks industrial arts space.

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Liverpool › Baltic Triangle★★★★★ (—)

Record store and Baltic Triangle live venue.

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Liverpool's legendary outdoor garden venue.

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Liverpool › Ropewalks★★★★★ (—)

A 100-capacity grassroots room off Kazimier Garden for left-field live music.

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Liverpool › Parliament Square★★★★★ (—)

Vietnamese restaurant with acoustic nights.

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City-wide live music venues.

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LIVERPOOL CONTENT STANHOPE ST, LIVERPOOL L8 5RE

Liverpool › Cains Brewery Village★★★★★ (—)

Content venue for live music and Bongo's Bingo.

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Hope Street grassroots arts bar.

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LIVERPOOL GUILD OF STUDENTS MOUNTFORD HALL

Liverpool › Mount Pleasant★★★★★ (—)

University Mountford Hall for pop and DJ.

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Liverpool Irish Centre

Liverpool › Everton★★★★★ (—)

59-year-old beacon of Irish culture.

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Mon06:00–21:00
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Liverpool › Broadgreen★★★★★ (—)

Naval club with soul and Motown functions.

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Indie and folk live music venue.

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Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery

Liverpool › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Georgian alehouse with jazz and world music.

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Liverpool › Ten Streets★★★★★ (—)

Independent 300-cap club and outdoor garden venue in Liverpool's Ten Streets

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Liverpool › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Smithdown's tuesday-night free open mic at Metrocola — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

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Liverpool › Stanley Street, Liverpool★★★★★ (—)

Cocktail bar with bottomless afternoons.

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Newton-le-Willows★★★★★ (—)

Function venue with live entertainment.

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Heart of Ormskirk since 1899.

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Liverpool › Renshaw Street★★★★★ (—)

Liverpool rock and grunge venue.

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Liverpool Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Liverpool?

GigXchange lists 92 grassroots music venues in Liverpool, 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 Liverpool venues provide full backline?

2 of 92 Liverpool venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 36 provide at least a PA system. 7 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Liverpool's grassroots venues?

Of the 52 Liverpool venues with known capacity: 15 are small (under 150), 27 are medium (150–499), and 10 are large (500+). The majority of Liverpool’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Liverpool venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Liverpool page lists every gig we hold across these 92 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Liverpool gig directory.

What genres do Liverpool venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Liverpool’s 92 grassroots venues are rock, indie, Pop, Rock, acoustic. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Liverpool venues?

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