Norwich · 38 venues · 24 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Norwich

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

By size: 4 small (under 150), 9 mid-size (150 to 499), 3 large (500+), 22 with no size listed. All 38 open rooms are verified. 1 with full backline, 5 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Norwich

Grassroots
venues

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In detail

House PA	24 venues
Full backline	1 venue
In-house engineer	5 venues
Venue Score	65 /100

01 — Find a venue

38 rooms

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Photo: Google 200 cap B2 @ The BrickmakersNorwichHouse PAEngineerNo gigs listed yet

Butcher BhoyNorwichKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Corn Hall DissTown Centre · DissHouse PAEngineerNo gigs listed yet 400Cap

Dead Wax NorwichNorwichHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Dereham Memorial HallDerehamKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 300Cap

Earlham ParkNorwichKit not listedFri 11 Jun Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra | Earlham Park Concert 2027 Cap tbc

East Point PavilionRoyal Plain · LowestoftHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Gonzo's Tea RoomCity Centre · NorwichHouse PAEngineerNo gigs listed yet 200Cap

Gunton Estate Community HallNorth Lowestoft · LowestoftKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Henham ParkSouthwold · BecclesKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Strong — coverage and genres lead the mix, with room to grow on backline.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	95
Coverage	100
Backline	3
PA	63
Engineer	13
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Norwich has

By size

Small under 150	4 25%
Medium 150-499	9 56%
Large 500+	3 19%
Size not listed	22

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

Kit

Bring your own	14 37%
PA only	23 61%
Full backline	1 3%

This month

Added	8
Removed	0
Verified	8
Re-verified	1

04 — More of Norwich

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
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Norwich music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

9 Norwich 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.

NORWICH EPIC STUDIOSUp to 600 seated

The Adrian Flux WaterfrontUp to 700 standing

The Bicycle ShopUp to 24 seated

The Halls NorwichUp to 900 standing

The Nick Rayns LCR, UEAUp to 1,075 standing

NORWICH EPIC STUDIOSUp to 600 seated

The Adrian Flux WaterfrontUp to 700 standing

The Bicycle ShopUp to 24 seated

The Halls NorwichUp to 900 standing

The Nick Rayns LCR, UEAUp to 1,075 standing

05 — Other cities

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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 Newry8 Northampton26 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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Norwich Venues

Grassroots Venues in Norwich

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Norwich?

GigXchange lists 38 grassroots music venues in Norwich, 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 Norwich venues provide full backline?

1 of 38 Norwich venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 24 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

65/ 100

Norwich Venue Score

StrongCoverage and genres lead the mix, with room to grow on backline.

Choice95

Coverage100

Backline3

PA63

Engineer13

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Norwich venue

38 venues, from back rooms to big stages
24 provide a PA in-house
1 offers full backline
5 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

38 Venues in Norwich

Norwich has 38 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 60-capacity room to 1,550. 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 38 Norwich venues, 24 provide a PA system, 1 offers full backline and 5 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.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Norwich

24 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
5 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

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Venues: 24
With PA: 1
Full backline: 5
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Search all 38 Norwich 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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The Brickmakers

Norwich › Sprowston Rd★★★★★ (—)

Sprowston Rd's thursday-night free open mic at The Brickmakers — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.No 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

Mon17:00–00:00
Tue17:00–00:00
Wed17:00–00:00
Thu17:00–00:00
Fri15:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Cosy Batemans pub by Chantry Place with Thursday open mic and fortnightly live music.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:30
Tue12:00–23:30
Wed12:00–23:30
Thu12:00–23:30
Fri12:00–02:00
Sat12:00–02:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Friendly Norwich corner local on Hall Road with a sun-trap decked garden, real ales and frequent live music and quiz nights.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon14:30–22:00
Tue14:30–22:00
Wed14:30–22:00
Thu14:30–22:00
Fri11:30–22:30
Sat11:30–22:30
Sun12:00–20:00

Norwich › South Heigham★★★★★ (—)

Craft Union community pub in South Heigham, Norwich — two bars, a big lawned garden, pool room, quiz nights and live music.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

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

Norwich › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Medieval friary halls on St Andrew's Plain, up to 900 standing.Fri 18 Dec A Country Night in Nashville

Private hire up to 900 standing

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–23:00
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Wed09:00–23:00
Thu09:00–23:00
Fri09:00–23:00
Sat09:00–23:00
Sun09:00–23:00

Norwich › St Benedicts St★★★★★ (—)

Norwich bar with live music.Fri 27 Nov Charlie Smith + TINY giant + Retro Firefly + Ewan Martin

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
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Medieval Norwich cafe bar with a courtyard stage — Student Monday open mics for music, spoken word and comedy.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–23:00
Tue10:00–23:00
Wed10:00–23:00
Thu10:00–23:00
Fri10:00–23:00
Sat10:00–23:00
Sun10:00–22:30

The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA

Norwich › University of East Anglia, Earlham★★★★★ (—)

Norwich's flagship 1,550-capacity gig hall at UEATue 17 Nov Shed Seven, The Academic

Private hire up to 1,075 standing

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon08:00–02:00
Tue08:00–02:00
Wed08:00–02:00
Thu08:00–02:00
Fri08:00–02:00
Sat08:00–02:00
Sun08:00–02:00

Elgoods Brewery pub with live music.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon17:00–00:00
Tue12:00–00:00
Wed12:00–00:00
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Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–20:00

Historic riverside real ale pub on Wensum Street with live bands every SundayNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
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Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–20:00

Norwich › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Norwich's Thursday-night free open mic at 8 St Andrews Street, NR2 4AF — back-room music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.No 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
Thu12:00–00:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun14:00–22:00

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The Walnut Tree Shades

Norwich★★★★★ (—)

Norwich pub with live music.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

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

Three-floor Bedford Street bar with live music four nights a weekNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Guitar amp (TBC)
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Keys / keyboard (TBC)
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Mon12:00–22:00
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Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Norwich's independent dive bar, pizza joint and live music venue.Fri 13 Nov Electric Eel Shock

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon17:00–22:00
Tue17:00–22:00
Wed17:00–22:00
Thu17:00–22:00
Fri17:00–22:00
Sat17:00–22:00
Sun17:00–22:00

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Venues You Can Hire in Norwich

9 Norwich 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.

Norwich Venue Scene in Numbers

Norwich’s 38 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 · Norwich

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 16 with a known capacity

4Small · under 150

9Medium · 150–499

3Large · 500+

What's on stageall 38 venues

1Full backline

23PA only

14Bring your own gear

24provide a PA

5have an in-house engineer

9take private hire

Rock · Folkmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Norwich? GigXchange lists 38 grassroots music venues across Norwich. 63% provide a PA system and 3% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Norwich venues provide equipment? 5 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Norwich venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Norwich venue directory.

Norwich Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Norwich, 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 Norwich?

GigXchange lists 38 grassroots music venues in Norwich, 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 Norwich venues provide full backline?

1 of 38 Norwich venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 24 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Norwich venues can you hire for a private event?

9 Norwich venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them NORWICH EPIC STUDIOS (up to 600 seated), The Adrian Flux Waterfront (up to 700 standing) and The Bicycle Shop (up to 24 seated). 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 Norwich's grassroots venues?

Of the 16 Norwich venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 9 are medium (150–499), and 3 are large (500+). The majority of Norwich’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Norwich venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Norwich page lists every gig we hold across these 38 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Norwich gig directory.

What genres do Norwich venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Norwich’s 38 grassroots venues are rock, folk, Indie, acoustic, 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 Norwich venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Norwich 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 Norwich 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 16 rooms that list a capacity, the middle one holds about 200 and 4 hold under 150; the largest listed is The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA at 1,550.

What they book. Rock, acoustic and folk are the genres Norwich venues most often say they book, out of 28 genres listed. The acts that fit pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 9 of these listings were added or re-checked in the last month.

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

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