Plymouth · 34 venues · 20 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Plymouth

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

By size: 10 small (under 150), 3 mid-size (150 to 499), 1 large (500+), 20 with no size listed. 30 of the 33 open rooms are verified (1 marked closed). 2 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 13 November 2026

At a glance

Plymouth

Grassroots
venues

in Plymouth

In detail

House PA	20 venues
Full backline	2 venues
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	62 /100

01 — Find a venue

34 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

Sort

Photo: Google Bar RakudaPlymouthHouse PANo gigs listed yet

Brass MonkeyCity Centre · PlymouthKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Cafe MomusStonehouse · PlymouthKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Calstock ArtsCalstockHouse PANo gigs listed yet 120Cap

Central Park PlymouthPlymouthKit not listedFri 11 Jun Discovery Festival 2027 - Friday Cap tbc

Firebrand Brewing CoPennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston · LauncestonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

HutongBarbican · PlymouthHouse PANo gigs listed yet 80Cap

Kitty O'HanlonsCity Centre · PlymouthKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Launceston Town HallLauncestonHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Marina BarPlymouthHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Solid — healthy coverage, building on genres. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	85
Coverage	100
Backline	6
PA	59
Engineer	3
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Plymouth has

By size

Small under 150	10 71%
Medium 150-499	3 21%
Large 500+	1 7%
Size not listed	20

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

Kit

Bring your own	14 41%
PA only	18 53%
Full backline	2 6%

This month

Added	6
Removed	0
Verified	6
Re-verified	4

04 — More of Plymouth

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Plymouth open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Plymouth music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

5 Plymouth 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.

Calstock ArtsUp to 115 seated

Launceston Town HallUp to 450 standing

The Barrel House BallroomUp to 150 standing

The TreasuryUp to 150 standing

Market HallPrivate hire

Calstock ArtsUp to 115 seated

Launceston Town HallUp to 450 standing

The Barrel House BallroomUp to 150 standing

The TreasuryUp to 150 standing

Market HallPrivate hire

05 — Other cities

90 cities

Venues elsewhere

Exeter Cardiff Bristol

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 Norwich38 Nottingham79

Oxford35

Peterborough22 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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Plymouth Venues

Grassroots Venues in Plymouth

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Plymouth?

GigXchange lists 34 grassroots music venues in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth venues provide full backline?

2 of 34 Plymouth venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 20 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: Which Plymouth venues can you hire for a private event?

5 Plymouth venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Calstock Arts (up to 115 seated), Launceston Town Hall (up to 450 standing) and The Barrel House Ballroom (up to 150 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.

Q: What size are Plymouth's grassroots venues?

Of the 14 Plymouth venues with known capacity: 10 are small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Plymouth’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

Q: How do I book a gig at a Plymouth venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Plymouth venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

Q: Are there open mics in Plymouth?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Plymouth, 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.

Q: What's on at Plymouth venues this month?

The What’s On in Plymouth page lists every gig we hold across these 34 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Plymouth gig directory.

Q: What genres do Plymouth venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Plymouth’s 34 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, Rock, covers, Pop. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

Q: What are typical fees at Plymouth venues?

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

Q: Can I list my Plymouth 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.

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

62/ 100

Plymouth Venue Score

SolidHealthy coverage, building on genres. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

Choice85

Coverage100

Backline6

PA59

Engineer3

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Plymouth venue

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

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Weekly open mic nights across Plymouth — verified and mapped

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Everything the Plymouth scene has beyond the venue list

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Last updated: 13 November 2026

34 Venues in Plymouth

Plymouth has 34 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 50-capacity room to 750. 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 34 Plymouth venues, 20 provide a PA system, 2 offer full backline and 1 includes 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 Plymouth

20 provide a PA system · 2 offer full backline
1 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

34
Venues: 20
With PA: 2
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 13 Nov
Last updated

What’s on in Plymouth this week — or see what’s on across the UK.

Browse Plymouth Venues

Search all 34 Plymouth 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.

Showing 24 of 34 venues

Plymouth › Mutley Plain★★★★★ (—)

CAMRA award-winning Mutley Plain pub with up to eight cask ales and a busy live-music, open-mic, poetry and DJ diary downstairs.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

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Plymouth › Mutley★★★★★ (—)

Plymouth's Tuesday-night free open mic at 63 Mutley Plain, PL4 6JH — independent music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.Tue 17 Nov Big Lava / PETREA / wormswormsworms

Backline6 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri17:00–02:00
Sat17:00–02:00
SunClosed

Plymouth › Barbican★★★★★ (—)

Traditional Barbican pub on Southside Street with regular live music, a piano, real ale and harbour-side outdoor seating.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

Mon11:30–23:00
Tue11:30–23:00
Wed11:30–23:00
Thu11:30–23:00
Fri11:30–00:00
Sat11:30–01:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Plymouth › Greenbank★★★★★ (—)

Plymouth 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

Mon16:00–03:00
Tue16:00–03:00
Wed16:00–03:00
Thu16:00–03:00
Fri16:00–03:00
Sat16:00–03:00
Sun16:00–03:00

Saltash › Burraton★★★★★ (—)

Burraton pub in Saltash with occasional live bands and tribute nightsFri 27 Nov Green Day Tribute Live

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
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Plymouth › North Hill★★★★★ (—)

North Hill pub that's home to local bands, with resident DJs every weekendNo 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
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–00:00

Plymouth › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Plymouth's Thursday-night free open mic at 12 Catherine Street, PL1 2AD — Old Treasury building, PA + guitar amp + piano, 12-minute slots.No gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 150 standing

Backline4 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue10:00–22:00
Wed10:00–22:00
Thu10:00–22:00
Fri10:00–01:00
Sat10:00–01:00
Sun12:00–18:00

Plymouth › Mutley★★★★★ (—)

Punk-spirited basement venue under The Dog & Duck on Mutley Plain, with a 7k PANo 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

Mon20:00–00:00
Tue20:00–00:00
Wed20:00–00:00
Thu20:00–00:00
Fri20:00–00:00
Sat20:00–00:00
Sun20:00–00:00

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Things Happen Here, Totnes

Totnes › Shinner's Bridge, Dartington★★★★★ (—)

Totnes taproom with ska and live music.Thu 19 Nov Land of the Giants + Phat Planet

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–20:00
Tue15:00–20:00
Wed15:00–22:00
Thu15:00–22:00
Fri13:00–23:00
Sat13:00–23:00
Sun13:00–20:00

Plymouth › The Barbican★★★★★ (—)

Plymouth tavern 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

Mon15:00–00:00
Tue15:00–00:00
Wed15:00–00:00
Thu15:00–00:00
Fri13:00–03:00
Sat13:00–03:00
Sun15:00–22:30

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Venues You Can Hire in Plymouth

5 Plymouth 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.

Plymouth Venue Scene in Numbers

Plymouth’s 34 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 · Plymouth

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 14 with a known capacity

10Small · under 150

3Medium · 150–499

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 34 venues

2Full backline

18PA only

14Bring your own gear

20provide a PA

1has an in-house engineer

5take private hire

Acoustic · Folkmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Plymouth? GigXchange lists 34 grassroots music venues across Plymouth. 59% provide a PA system and 6% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Plymouth venues provide equipment? 1 venue includes an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Plymouth venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Plymouth venue directory.

Plymouth Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth?

GigXchange lists 34 grassroots music venues in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth venues provide full backline?

2 of 34 Plymouth venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 20 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Plymouth venues can you hire for a private event?

5 Plymouth venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Calstock Arts (up to 115 seated), Launceston Town Hall (up to 450 standing) and The Barrel House Ballroom (up to 150 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 Plymouth's grassroots venues?

Of the 14 Plymouth venues with known capacity: 10 are small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Plymouth’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Plymouth venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Plymouth page lists every gig we hold across these 34 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Plymouth gig directory.

What genres do Plymouth venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Plymouth’s 34 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, Rock, covers, 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 Plymouth venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 14 rooms that list a capacity, the middle one holds about 100 and 10 hold under 150; the largest listed is The Depot at 750. They are spread across 20 areas, led by Barbican (3), Mutley (2) and Stonehouse (2).

What they book. Acoustic, folk and rock are the genres Plymouth venues most often say they book, out of 31 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. In the last month, 10 of these listings were added or re-checked.

Next steps. The Plymouth gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now, the Plymouth open mics are where new acts get stage time, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Venues close by: Exeter, Cardiff and Bristol. Hiring acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

More Cities

Venue guides for every UK city we cover, each with the same filters and capacity data, biggest scenes first. Useful when you are planning a run of dates or looking for a room beyond Plymouth.

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