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Grassroots Venues in Maidstone

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

By size: 1 small (under 150), 7 mid-size (150 to 499), 2 large (500+), 12 with no size listed. 19 of the 21 open rooms are verified (1 marked closed). 0 with full backline, 2 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance
Maidstone
22
Grassroots
venues
in Maidstone
In detail
House PA4 venues
Full backline0 venues
In-house engineer2 venues
Venue Score47 /100
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02 — The scene
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Emerging — coverage and genres already on the map; a Maidstone scene on the way up.
How it adds up (0-100)
Choice55
Coverage100
Backline0
PA18
Engineer9
Genres100
03 — Rooms + kit
Live data
What Maidstone has
By size
Small under 1501 10%
Medium 150-4997 70%
Large 500+2 20%
Size not listed12

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Kit
Bring your own18 82%
PA only4 18%
Full backline0 0%
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Grassroots Venues in Maidstone

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

47/ 100
Maidstone Venue Score
EmergingCoverage and genres already on the map; a Maidstone scene on the way up.
Choice55
Coverage100
Backline0
PA18
Engineer9
Genres100
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

22 Venues in Maidstone

Maidstone has 22 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 60-capacity room to 5,000. 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 22 Maidstone venues, 4 provide a PA system and 2 include 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.

22
grassroots venues hosting live music in Maidstone
  • 4 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
  • 2 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists
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4
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0
Full backline
2
In-house engineer
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Search all 22 Maidstone 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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c. 300
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Ashford Stour Centre
Ashford › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)
Mid-size rock and live music venue in AshfordNo gigs listed yet
Private hire
  • PA system
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  • Guitar amp
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  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
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  • Mon06:30–22:00
  • Tue06:30–22:00
  • Wed06:30–22:00
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  • Fri06:30–22:00
  • Sat08:00–20:00
  • Sun08:00–20:00
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c. 1,200
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BALLIN' Maidstone
Kent › Maidstone★★★★★ (—)
Three-concept social venue in central Kent.No gigs listed yet
Private hire
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  • MonClosed
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  • Fri18:00–01:00
  • Sat12:00–02:00
  • Sun12:00–20:00
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c. 300
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Boughton Under Blean Village Hall
Faversham › Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham★★★★★ (—)
Refurbished Kent village hall with a stage for community and tribute nights.No gigs listed yet
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Casino Rooms
Rochester › Rochester, Kent★★★★★ (—)
Kent's largest nightclub, three rooms over two floors.Next gig: Fri 20 Nov Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
  • PA system (TBC)
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  • MonClosed
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  • Fri23:00–04:00
  • Sat23:00–04:00
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c. 300
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Ditton Community Centre
Aylesford › Ditton, Aylesford★★★★★ (—)
Community centre with Motown and tributes.Next gig: Sat 12 Dec Word Up 80s live
Private hire up to 280 seated
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  • Mon08:30–16:00
  • Tue08:30–16:00
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  • Fri08:30–16:00
  • SatClosed
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c. 60
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Drakes
Maidstone★★★★★ (—)
Cork and cask craft beer pub.No gigs listed yet
Private hire
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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★★★★★ (—)
Snodland local with live music most Saturdays and regular country nightsNo gigs listed yet
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  • Mon12:00–00:00
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Harmony HQ
Maidstone › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)
Harmony HQ in Maidstone hosts an open mic fortnightly on Thursdays from 18:30.No gigs listed yet
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c. 350
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Hazlitt Arts Centre
Maidstone › Maidstone town centre★★★★★ (—)
Maidstone theatre with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet
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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
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c. 5,000
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Mote Park
Maidstone★★★★★ (—)
Country park for rock, metal and multi-genre.No gigs listed yet
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  • Mon08:00–20:00
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  • Fri08:00–20:00
  • Sat08:00–23:00
  • Sun08:00–20:00
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Nellie Gerkins
Maidstone › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)
Nellie Gerkins in Maidstone hosts an open mic monthly on a Wednesday.No gigs listed yet
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Princes Park Pub
Chatham › Princes Park, Chatham★★★★★ (—)
Chatham pub with drum & bass nights.No gigs listed yet
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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
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c. 350
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Revelation
Ashford★★★★★ (—)
350-capacity music and arts venue in the restored St Mary's Church, AshfordNext gig: Sat 14 Nov Coda - Led Zeppelin Tribute, Coda
Private hire
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  • Mon09:00–22:30
  • Tue09:00–22:30
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  • Sat09:00–22:30
  • Sun09:00–22:30
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The Dog House Micropub
Ashford★★★★★ (—)
Award-winning Ashford micropub and vinyl barNo gigs listed yet
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c. 450
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The Factory Bar And Grill
Gillingham › Gillingham, Kent★★★★★ (—)
Bar and grill with country entertainment.Next gig: Fri 13 Nov Gillingham Christmas Country Night
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The Flower Pot
Maidstone★★★★★ (—)
Maidstone real-ale pub with weekend live music and weekly open mic.No gigs listed yet
  • PA system (TBC)
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  • Mon12:00–23:00
  • Tue12:00–23:00
  • Wed12:00–23:00
  • Thu12:00–23:00
  • Fri12:00–23:00
  • Sat12:00–23:00
  • Sun12:00–23:00
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The Market House
Maidstone★★★★★ (—)
Maidstone pub with Wednesday jam night and weekend live musicNo gigs listed yet
  • PA system (TBC)
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  • Mon11:00–23:00
  • Tue11:00–23:00
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  • Thu11:00–23:00
  • Fri11:00–01:30
  • Sat11:00–02:00
  • Sun12:00–22:30
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The Moody Mare
Maidstone › Mereworth★★★★★ (—)
Kent pub with dining and country nights.Next gig: Thu 3 Dec Moody Mare Xmas Hoedown
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  • MonClosed
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  • 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 Queen's Head
Sutton Valence★★★★★ (—)
Sutton Valence venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet
  • PA system (TBC)
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230
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The Swale Assembly
Sittingbourne › High Street★★★★★ (—)
Sittingbourne's independent 230-capacity live music venue on the High StreetNext gig: Fri 11 Dec Word Up 80s live at The Swale Assembly, Sittingbourne
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The Walnut Tree
Maidstone › 234 Tonbridge Rd★★★★★ (—)
Maidstone pub with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet
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  • 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
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The White Horse
Maidstone › Bearsted★★★★★ (—)
Maidstone pub with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet
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  • Mon11:00–23:00
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  • Fri11:00–23:30
  • Sat11:00–00:00
  • Sun11:00–22:00
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Venues You Can Hire in Maidstone

5 Maidstone 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.

Maidstone Venue Scene in Numbers

Maidstone’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 · Maidstone
22

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 10 with a known capacity
1Small · under 150
7Medium · 150–499
2Large · 500+
What's on stageall 22 venues
4PA only
18Bring your own gear
4provide a PA
2have an in-house engineer
5take private hire
Rock · Countrymost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Maidstone? GigXchange lists 22 grassroots music venues across Maidstone. 18% provide a PA system.

Do Maidstone venues provide equipment? 2 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Maidstone venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Maidstone venue directory.

Maidstone Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Maidstone, 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.

GigXchange lists 22 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.
0 of 22 Maidstone venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 4 provide at least a PA system. 2 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
5 Maidstone venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Ditton Community Centre (up to 280 seated), Ashford Stour Centre and BALLIN' Maidstone. 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.
Of the 10 Maidstone venues with known capacity: 1 is small (under 150), 7 are medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Maidstone’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.
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.
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.
The What’s On in Maidstone 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 Maidstone gig directory.
The most commonly booked genres across Maidstone’s 22 grassroots venues are rock, Country, acoustic, Comedy, Motown. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
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.
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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