Newry · 8 venues · 2 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Newry

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

By size: 1 mid-size (150 to 499), 1 large (500+), 6 with no size listed. All 7 open rooms are verified (1 marked closed). 0 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Newry

Grassroots
venues

in Newry

In detail

House PA	2 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	27 /100

01 — Find a venue

8 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

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Photo: Google Abbey Lane TheatreArmaghKit not listedSat 12 Dec The Boogie Monsters - Blues Christmas 2026

Bellini'sTown Centre · NewryHouse PASat 6 Mar Gerry Tully Sings the Christy Moore Songbook 500Cap

McKenna's BarMonaghanKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Newry Town HallTown Centre · NewryHouse PAEngineerNo gigs listed yet 400Cap

O'HaresNewcastleKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Railway BarNewryKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Rostrevor InnVillage centre · RostrevorKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Warrenpoint INFTown centre · WarrenpointKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Growing — a small but real Newry venue circuit led by genres. Room for more rooms to come online.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	20
Coverage	38
Backline	0
PA	25
Engineer	13
Genres	75

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Newry has

By size

Small under 150	0 0%
Medium 150-499	1 50%
Large 500+	1 50%
Size not listed	6

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

Kit

Bring your own	6 75%
PA only	2 25%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	3
Removed	0
Verified	3
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Newry

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Private hire

1 Newry venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Bellini'sUp to 500 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 London302 Luton16

Maidstone22 Manchester164 Margate32 Middlesbrough27 Milton Keynes18

Newcastle75 Newquay20 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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Newry Venues

Grassroots Venues in Newry

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Newry?

GigXchange lists 8 grassroots music venues in Newry, 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 Newry venues provide full backline?

0 of 8 Newry venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 2 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

27/ 100

Newry Venue Score

GrowingA small but real Newry venue circuit led by genres. Room for more rooms to come online.

Choice20

Coverage38

Backline0

PA25

Engineer13

Genres75

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Newry venue

8 venues, from back rooms to big stages
2 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
1 includes a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

8 Venues in Newry

Newry has 8 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 400-capacity room to 500. 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 8 Newry venues, 2 provide a PA system and 1 includes 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.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Newry

2 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

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Venues: 2
With PA: 0
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Browse Newry Venues

Search all 8 Newry 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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Armagh city's 55-seat community theatre with a monthly Folk Club and open micSat 12 Dec The Boogie Monsters - Blues Christmas 2026

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Newry › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Rock and live music venue in NewrySat 6 Mar Gerry Tully Sings the Christy Moore Songbook

Private hire up to 500 standing

Backline1 of 7

PA system
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Guitar amp
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Keys / keyboard (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue08:00–18:00
Wed08:00–18:00
Thu08:00–22:00
Fri08:00–02:00
Sat08:00–02:00
Sun10:00–21:00

Monaghan's oldest family-run pub, with a Thursday open mic and a monthly blues jam upstairs in the Brewery.No gigs listed yet

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Newry › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and live music venue in NewryNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:30–16:00
Tue09:30–16:00
Wed09:30–16:00
Thu09:30–16:00
Fri09:30–16:00
Sat09:30–16:00
Sun09:30–16:00

Traditional Irish pub in Newcastle, Co Down, with live acts at weekendsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

Mon11:00–01:00
Tue11:00–01:00
Wed11:00–01:00
Thu11:00–01:00
Fri11:00–01:00
Sat11:00–01:00
Sun11:00–23:30

Newry pub with a long-running weekly Thursday trad session, an open mic-style night for traditional playersNo gigs listed yet

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Rostrevor › Village centre★★★★★ (—)

The Rostrevor Inn in Rostrevor hosts an open mic every Sunday at 5pm.No gigs listed yet

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Warrenpoint INF

Warrenpoint › Town centre★★★★★ (—)

Warrenpoint INF in Warrenpoint hosts an open mic on the third Saturday.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Venues You Can Hire in Newry

1 Newry venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Newry Venue Scene in Numbers

Newry’s 8 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 · Newry

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 2 with a known capacity

1Medium · 150–499

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 8 venues

2PA only

6Bring your own gear

2provide a PA

1has an in-house engineer

1takes private hire

Traditional · Folkmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Newry? GigXchange lists 8 grassroots music venues across Newry. 25% provide a PA system.

Do Newry venues provide equipment? 1 venue includes an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Newry venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Newry venue directory.

Newry Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Newry, 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 Newry?

GigXchange lists 8 grassroots music venues in Newry, 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 Newry venues provide full backline?

0 of 8 Newry venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 2 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Newry venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Newry venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Bellini's (up to 500 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 Newry's grassroots venues?

Of the 2 Newry venues with known capacity: 0 are small (under 150), 1 is medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Newry’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Newry venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Newry page lists every gig we hold across these 8 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Newry gig directory.

What genres do Newry venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Newry’s 8 grassroots venues are traditional, folk, Rock, irish, Indie. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Newry venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Newry 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 Newry 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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What they book. In what Newry venues say they book, traditional, folk and irish come up most often, out of 7 genres listed. The acts that fit pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 3 of these listings were added or re-checked in the last month.

Next steps. The Newry gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now, the Newry open mics are where new acts get stage time, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Booking acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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