London · 302 venues · 109 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in London

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

By size: 54 small (under 150), 76 mid-size (150 to 499), 39 large (500+), 133 with no size listed. 260 of the 299 open rooms are verified (3 marked closed). 30 with full backline, 27 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 13 November 2026

At a glance

London

302

Grassroots
venues

in London

In detail

House PA	109 venues
Full backline	30 venues
In-house engineer	27 venues
Venue Score	63 /100

01 — Find a venue

302 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

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Photo: Google 350 cap 100 ClubLondonKit not listedThu 19 Nov Ricky Warwick & the Fighting Hearts

1901 Arts ClubLondonKit not listedFri 27 Nov Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight (6.30pm) 80Cap

21SohoSoho · LondonHouse PAFri 20 Nov Samuel Ashton & the Instincts Album Launch LIVE 300Cap

229LondonKit not listedFri 20 Nov Gvllow 620Cap

30's And AvenueCoatbridge · LondonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

606 ClubChelsea · LondonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

93 Feet EastBrick Lane · LondonKit not listedThu 26 Nov Pop Will Eat Itself, So Good 350Cap

Aces & EightsTufnell Park · LondonFull kitEngineerNo gigs listed yet 120Cap

ADVANCED BEATS STUDIO And RECORD SHOPLondonKit not listedFri 27 Nov OldSkool Winter Warm Up 30Cap

AGL AngelSt Mary's & St James' · LondonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 145Cap

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

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

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	100
Coverage	100
Backline	10
PA	36
Engineer	9
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What London has

By size

Small under 150	54 32%
Medium 150-499	76 45%
Large 500+	39 23%
Size not listed	133

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

Kit

Bring your own	193 64%
PA only	79 26%
Full backline	30 10%

This month

Added	5
Removed	0
Verified	5
Re-verified	12

04 — More of London

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Private hire

76 London 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.

Amazing Grace London BridgeUp to 300 standing

Bush HallUp to 350 standing

Colours HoxtonUp to 450 standing

Downstairs at The DomeUp to 600 standing

E1 LondonUp to 800 standing

Amazing Grace London BridgeUp to 300 standing

Bush HallUp to 350 standing

Colours HoxtonUp to 450 standing

Downstairs at The DomeUp to 600 standing

E1 LondonUp to 800 standing

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

Inverness29 Ipswich35

Leeds92 Leicester40 Lincoln22 Liverpool130 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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London Venues

Grassroots Venues in London

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in London?

GigXchange lists 302 grassroots music venues in London, 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 London venues provide full backline?

30 of 302 London venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 109 provide at least a PA system. 27 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: What size are London's grassroots venues?

Of the 169 London venues with known capacity: 54 are small (under 150), 76 are medium (150–499), and 39 are large (500+). The majority of London’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

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

63/ 100

London Venue Score

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

Choice100

Coverage100

Backline10

PA36

Engineer9

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every London venue

302 venues, from back rooms to big stages
109 provide a PA in-house
30 offer full backline
27 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Last updated: 13 November 2026

302 Venues in London

London has 302 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 30-capacity room to 50,000. 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 302 London venues, 109 provide a PA system, 30 offer full backline and 27 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.

302

grassroots venues hosting live music in London

109 provide a PA system · 30 offer full backline
27 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

302
Venues: 109
With PA: 30
Full backline: 27
In-house engineer: 13 Nov
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The Bedford

London › Balham★★★★★ (—)

Balham's tuesday-night free open mic at The Bedford — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.Wed 25 Nov Wigwam Live at The Bedford, Balham

Private hire up to 160 standing

Backline1 of 7

PA system
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Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–00:00
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Fri11:00–02:00
Sat11:00–02:00
Sun10:00–22:30

London › Clerkenwell★★★★★ (—)

Clerkenwell Victorian pub with one of London's smallest cellar gig roomsNo gigs listed yet

Private hire

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
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Wed12:00–00:00
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Fri12:00–01:00
Sat17:00–01:00
SunClosed

London › Camden Town★★★★★ (—)

Camden's iconic rock & metal pub on Greenland Place — lively bar downstairs, gig room upstairs, weekly rock, metal, ska and singer-songwriter nights.Tue 17 Nov Lonnie Gunn, What Jen Wants

Backline6 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–00:00
Tue15:00–00:00
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Thu15:00–01:00
Fri12:00–02:00
Sat12:00–02:00
Sun12:00–00:00

London › Abington Square★★★★★ (—)

Kennington pub with rock and songwriters.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–00:00
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Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–23:00

London › Whitechapel★★★★★ (—)

Historic East End pub on Whitechapel Road with live music, open mic and a gardenNo gigs listed yet

Backline6 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

London › Soho★★★★★ (—)

Traditional Soho boozer with weekly blues and jazz nightsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:30–23:00
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Fri11:30–23:00
Sat11:30–23:00
Sun11:30–22:30

London › Shoreditch★★★★★ (—)

Shoreditch's sunday-night free open mic at The Blues Kitchen — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.No gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 12 seated

Backline6 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–00:00
Tue16:00–00:00
Wed16:00–00:00
Thu16:00–01:00
Fri16:00–02:30
Sat11:00–03:00
Sun12:00–23:30

The Blues Kitchen Brixton

London › Brixton★★★★★ (—)

Deep South BBQ, cocktails and live blues seven nights a week in BrixtonFri 13 Nov Brixton Fridays: Hip Hop, R&B & Afrobeats ‘til 3AM

Private hire

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue17:00–23:00
Wed17:00–00:00
Thu17:00–01:00
Fri17:00–03:00
Sat12:00–03:00
Sun12:00–22:30

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The Blues Kitchen Camden

London★★★★★ (—)

Camden blues bar and restaurant.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

Backline5 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–00:00
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Wed12:00–01:00
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Fri12:00–02:30
Sat11:00–03:00
Sun11:00–02:00

London › Highgate★★★★★ (—)

Independent Highgate rock 'n' roll music pub with live music, comedy and DJsNo gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 45 seated

Backline6 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–00:00
Tue12:00–00:00
Wed12:00–00:00
Thu12:00–01:00
Fri12:00–02:00
Sat10:00–02:00
Sun10:00–00:00

Brentford pub with live bands every week - jazz, rock, folk, soul and IrishNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Guitar amp (TBC)
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London › Charlton★★★★★ (—)

Second Thursday of the month, from 8pmNo gigs listed yet

Backline6 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–00:00
Tue12:00–00:00
Wed12:00–00:00
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Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun11:30–23:30

London › Barnes★★★★★ (—)

Barnes pub with jazz and world music.Sun 15 Nov Mario Bakuna Quartet @EFG London Jazz Festival 2026

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

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London › Camden★★★★★ (—)

350-capacity Camden bar and event space behind KOKONo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–02:00
Tue15:00–02:00
Wed15:00–03:00
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Fri15:00–04:00
Sat12:00–04:00
Sun09:00–01:00

London › Chalk Farm★★★★★ (—)

Camden's legendary Barfly: gigs upstairs, music bar belowNo gigs listed yet

Private hire

Backline0 of 7

PA system (TBC)
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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
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In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon17:00–23:00
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Fri17:00–03:00
Sat15:00–03:00
Sun15:00–22:00

London › Stratford★★★★★ (—)

The Birthplace of Iron Maiden — East London's rock pub with a basement live roomSat 14 Nov Airforce

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–00:00
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Sun12:00–00:00

London › East Dulwich★★★★★ (—)

East Dulwich pub with open mics, folk nights and a monthly folk club upstairsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Guitar amp (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
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Sun12:00–22:30

London › Canning Town★★★★★ (—)

Canning Town's community-minded warehouse club — getting away with it since 2018No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–17:00
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Fri17:00–06:00
Sat12:00–06:00
Sun12:00–00:00

London › Stockwell★★★★★ (—)

Stockwell's Thursday-night free open mic at 128 Hartington Road, SW8 2HJ — comedy + music pub, PA + guitar amp, 10-minute slots.No gigs listed yet

Backline3 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon17:00–23:00
Tue17:00–23:00
Wed17:00–23:00
Thu17:00–23:30
Fri17:00–00:30
Sat16:00–00:30
Sun16:00–22:30

London › Peckham★★★★★ (—)

Peckham art lounge for live jazz, Latin, Afrobeat and DJ nightsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Opening times5 of 7

MonClosed
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London › Cranfield★★★★★ (—)

Intimate Cranfield pub hosting monthly folk, roots & acoustic gigsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

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

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The Courtyard Theatre

London★★★★★ (—)

Hoxton arts centre in an old library, with a live music studio beside the theatreWed 25 Nov Essy Sparrow

BacklineTBC

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London › Soho / West End★★★★★ (—)

Soho cabaret, live music and comedy venue.No gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 80 standing

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon19:00–23:00
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Sat19:00–23:00
Sun19:00–23:00

London › Tufnell Park★★★★★ (—)

Independent North London live music venue in Tufnell Park, 600-cap upstairs roomSun 15 Nov Urne, The Grey

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–14:00
Sat10:00–14:00
Sun07:00–00:00

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Venues You Can Hire in London

76 London 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.

London Venue Scene in Numbers

London’s 302 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 · London

302

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 169 with a known capacity

54Small · under 150

76Medium · 150–499

39Large · 500+

What's on stageall 302 venues

30Full backline

79PA only

193Bring your own gear

109provide a PA

27have an in-house engineer

76take private hire

Jazz · Rockmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in London? GigXchange lists 302 grassroots music venues across London. 36% provide a PA system and 10% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do London venues provide equipment? 27 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of London venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified London venue directory.

London Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in London, 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 London?

GigXchange lists 302 grassroots music venues in London, 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 London venues provide full backline?

30 of 302 London venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 109 provide at least a PA system. 27 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which London venues can you hire for a private event?

76 London venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Amazing Grace London Bridge (up to 300 standing), Bush Hall (up to 350 standing) and Colours Hoxton (up to 450 standing). 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 London's grassroots venues?

Of the 169 London venues with known capacity: 54 are small (under 150), 76 are medium (150–499), and 39 are large (500+). The majority of London’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a London venue?

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

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

The What’s On in London page lists every gig we hold across these 302 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the London gig directory.

What genres do London venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across London’s 302 grassroots venues are jazz, Rock, folk, indie, 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 London venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for London 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 London 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. Across the 169 rooms that list a capacity, the middle one holds about 200 and 54 hold under 150; the largest listed is Magazine at 3,000. They are spread over 144 areas, led by Shoreditch (11), Hoxton (9) and Soho (9).

What they book. Jazz, rock and folk come up most often in what London venues say they book, out of 97 genres listed. An act that fits pitches best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 17 of these listings were added or re-checked in the last month.

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

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