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The Grove

Small independent gig room and recording studio in Sneinton Market

Capacity to be confirmed. Folk, Indie - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 31 Oct 2026

Here is The Grove in Sneinton Market, Nottingham at a glance. It books folk and indie acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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Standing
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grassroots room
In detail
Live musicVaries
BacklineTBC
BooksFolk · Indie

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Everything about The Grove that matters before you book is set out below. It books folk and indie acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Genres
FolkIndie
Websitethegrovenotts.co.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked31 Oct 2026
Checked againstWeb listing

03 — Find The Grove

Sneinton Market

Getting there

You will find The Grove at unit 48 Freckingham Street, Sneinton Market, Nottingham, NG1 1DQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 78 rooms in our Nottingham venue directory.

unit 48 Freckingham Street,
Sneinton Market, Nottingham NG1 1DQ

The nearest station is Lace Market (tram stop), about 10 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking

Members only

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Nobody from The Grove is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books folk and indie acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.

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06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at The Grove is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Sneinton Market, Nottingham

About The Grove

Here is the story of The Grove in Sneinton Market, Nottingham so far. It books folk and indie acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

The Grove is a grassroots music venue in Sneinton Market, Nottingham. It books Folk, Indie; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Grove opened in August 2024 in Unit 48 of Sneinton Market, in Nottingham's creative quarter. It is a small independent music venue and recording studio, run by musicians who describe it as "built by gig-goers, run by musicians, and powered by the scene". It has a mezzanine floor, a small bar and a stage. Alongside gigs it hosts recording days for bands, and its programme runs from local bands to folk nights, EP launches and charity gigs, with most shows starting at 7pm. The Grove does not open every day - it opens when there is something on, so check the events page before you go.

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08 — What's on

Nothing listed

Nothing is listed at The Grove on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Nottingham gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

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09 — Nottingham league

Next 30 days

The Nottingham league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#58
of 78
live rooms
Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01Billy Bootleggers Bar 23 gigs
02Rock City 20 gigs
03Rescue Rooms up1 9 gigs
04The Bodega down1 9 gigs
05Red Dog Saloon Nottingham 7 gigs
06Metronome Nottingham up2 3 gigs
07Nottingham, The Level down1 3 gigs
08Rough Trade Nottingham down1 2 gigs
09The Mist Rolling Inn 2 gigs
10The Palais New 2 gigs

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Sneinton Market · Grassroots

The Grove

Small independent gig room and recording studio in Sneinton Market

Venue at a glance The Grove · Nottingham
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Capacity
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Live music
flexibleper week
19:00
Start time
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Backline
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Folk
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
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openWeb listing
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Last updated: 31 October 2026

The Grove — Quick Facts

Small independent gig room and recording studio in Sneinton Market. Here are the key facts on The Grove at a glance. It books folk and indie acts.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksFolk+1 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Grove is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

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

About The Grove

The Grove is a grassroots music venue in Sneinton Market, Nottingham. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

The Grove books Folk, Indie acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Nottingham venue directory.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Grove opened in August 2024 in Unit 48 of Sneinton Market, in Nottingham's creative quarter. It is a small independent music venue and recording studio, run by musicians who describe it as "built by gig-goers, run by musicians, and powered by the scene". It has a mezzanine floor, a small bar and a stage. Alongside gigs it hosts recording days for bands, and its programme runs from local bands to folk nights, EP launches and charity gigs, with most shows starting at 7pm. The Grove does not open every day - it opens when there is something on, so check the events page before you go.

Playing The Grove: what to know

The Grove doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. It lists folk among the genres it books. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Grove isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Nottingham.

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Find The Grove

You will find The Grove at unit 48 Freckingham Street, Sneinton Market, Nottingham, NG1 1DQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 78 rooms in our Nottingham venue directory.

Addressunit 48 Freckingham Street
AreaSneinton Market, Nottingham
PostcodeNG1 1DQ
Getting there

The nearest station is Lace Market (tram stop), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Grove is in Sneinton Market, Nottingham — use NG1 1DQ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Nottingham this week, or see which Nottingham bands are free this weekend if you book the music.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Nottingham League

The Grove is #58 of 78 Nottingham venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 – Billy Bootleggers Bar 23 gigs
  2. #2 – Rock City 20 gigs
  3. #3 ▲1 Rescue Rooms 9 gigs
  4. #4 ▼1 The Bodega 9 gigs
  5. #5 – Red Dog Saloon Nottingham 7 gigs
  6. #6 ▲2 Metronome Nottingham 3 gigs
  7. #7 ▼1 Nottingham, The Level 3 gigs
  8. #8 ▼1 Rough Trade Nottingham 2 gigs
  9. #9 – The Mist Rolling Inn 2 gigs
  10. #10 NEW The Palais 2 gigs

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Common Questions

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10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Grove. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.

The Grove has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Nottingham venue directory.
The Grove books Folk, Indie. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Grove has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Grove. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Grove. Browse the Nottingham Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
unit 48 Freckingham Street, Sneinton Market, Nottingham, NG1 1DQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Nottingham venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Nottingham vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Lace Market (tram stop), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NG1 1DQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. The Grove hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.
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Venues Near The Grove

16 other venues are close to The Grove in Nottingham. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.

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12 — More Nottingham venues

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We list 78 grassroots music venues in Nottingham. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near The Grove: The Navigation Inn, The Nest, The Old Bus Depot, The Old Cold Store At Castle Rock Brewery, The Old Library, The Old Volunteer, The Palais, The Parlour, The Pelican Club, The Southbank Bar, The Tap & Tumbler, Billy Bootleggers Bar, Rock City, Rescue Rooms, The Bodega, Red Dog Saloon Nottingham, Metronome Nottingham, Nottingham, The Level and Rough Trade Nottingham.

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