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Grassroots Venues in Maidstone

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Maidstone?

GigXchange lists 17 grassroots music venues in Maidstone, 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 Maidstone venues provide full backline?

0 of 17 Maidstone venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 1 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

17 grassroots music venues across Maidstone. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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1 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
1 include a sound engineer
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Last updated: 14 August 2026

17 Venues in Maidstone

grassroots venues hosting live music in Maidstone

1 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

Maidstone has 17 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 1 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.

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

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Maidstone Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 17 grassroots venues across Maidstone. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Maidstone

PA Provided

1 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

0 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

1 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

13%

Medium

63%

Large

25%

Equipment Provision

BYO

94%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Maidstone? GigXchange lists 17 grassroots music venues across Maidstone. 6% provide a PA system.

Do Maidstone venues provide equipment? 1 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Maidstone venues are medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Maidstone venue directory, updated daily.

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Ashford › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size rock and live music venue in Ashford

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PA system
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Guitar amp
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Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon06:30–22:00
Tue06:30–22:00
Wed06:30–22:00
Thu06:30–22:00
Fri06:30–22:00
Sat08:00–20:00
Sun08:00–20:00

Kent › Maidstone★★★★★ (—)

Three-concept social venue in central Kent.

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MonClosed
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Fri18:00–01:00
Sat12:00–02:00
Sun12:00–20:00

Boughton Under Blean Village Hall

Faversham › Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham★★★★★ (—)

Refurbished Kent village hall with a stage for community and tribute nights.

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Rochester › Rochester, Kent★★★★★ (—)

Hippodrome venue with rock and metal nights.

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MonClosed
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Fri23:00–04:00
Sat23:00–04:00
SunClosed

Ditton Community Centre

Aylesford › Ditton, Aylesford★★★★★ (—)

Community centre with Motown and tributes.

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Mon08:30–16:00
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Fri08:30–16:00
SatClosed
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Cork and cask craft beer pub.

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Mon15:00–22:00
Tue15:00–00:00
Wed15:00–23:00
Thu15:00–23:00
Fri00:00–01:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:00

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Freemasons Arms Snodland

Snodland★★★★★ (—)

Pub with country music nights.

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Mon12:00–00:00
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Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–00:00

Maidstone › Maidstone town centre★★★★★ (—)

Maidstone theatre with live entertainment.

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Mon10:30–14:30
Tue10:30–14:30
Wed10:30–14:30
Thu10:30–14:30
Fri10:30–14:30
Sat10:30–14:30
SunClosed

Country park for rock, metal and multi-genre.

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Mon08:00–20:00
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Fri08:00–20:00
Sat08:00–23:00
Sun08:00–20:00

Chatham › Princes Park, Chatham★★★★★ (—)

Chatham pub with drum & bass nights.

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Mon11:30–22:30
Tue11:30–22:30
Wed11:30–22:30
Thu11:30–23:30
Fri11:30–00:00
Sat11:30–00:00
Sun11:30–22:00

350-capacity music and arts venue in the restored St Mary's Church, Ashford

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–22:30
Tue09:00–22:30
Wed09:00–22:30
Thu09:00–22:30
Fri09:00–22:30
Sat09:00–22:30
Sun09:00–22:30

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The Dog House Micropub

Ashford★★★★★ (—)

Award-winning Ashford micropub and vinyl bar

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Maidstone real-ale pub with weekend live music and weekly open mic.

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Mon12:00–23:00
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Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Maidstone pub with Wednesday jam night and weekend live music

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Mon11:00–23:00
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Fri11:00–01:30
Sat11:00–02:00
Sun12:00–22:30

Maidstone › Mereworth★★★★★ (—)

Kent pub with dining and country nights.

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MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed12:00–21:00
Thu12:00–21:00
Fri12:00–21:00
Sat12:00–21:00
Sun12:00–18:00

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The Walnut Tree

Maidstone › 234 Tonbridge Rd★★★★★ (—)

Maidstone pub with live entertainment.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon14:00–22:00
Tue14:00–23:00
Wed14:00–23:00
Thu14:00–23:00
Fri14:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Maidstone › Bearsted★★★★★ (—)

Maidstone pub with live entertainment.

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Mon11:00–23:00
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Wed11:00–23:00
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Fri11:00–23:30
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun11:00–22:00

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Maidstone Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Maidstone?

GigXchange lists 17 grassroots music venues in Maidstone, 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 Maidstone venues provide full backline?

0 of 17 Maidstone venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 1 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 Maidstone's grassroots venues?

Of the 8 Maidstone venues with known capacity: 1 are small (under 150), 5 are medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Maidstone’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Maidstone venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Maidstone page lists every gig we hold across these 17 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Maidstone gig directory.

What genres do Maidstone venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Maidstone’s 17 grassroots venues are Rock, Country, rock, Motown, 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 Maidstone venues?

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