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Last updated: 14 August 2026
25 Venues in Portsmouth
25
grassroots venues hosting live music in Portsmouth
13 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
0 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists
Portsmouth has 25 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 13 provide a PA system, 0 offer full backline, and 0 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.
25 Venues13 With PA0 Full Backline0 In-House EngineerUpdated
Live statistics from 25 grassroots venues across Portsmouth. Updated daily.
25
Total Venues
Across Portsmouth
52%
PA Provided
13 venues provide a PA system
0%
Full Backline
0 venues offer full backline
0%
In-House Engineer
0 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
6
46%
Medium
3
23%
Large
4
31%
Equipment Provision
BYO
12
48%
PA Only
13
52%
Full BL
0
0%
How many grassroots music venues are in Portsmouth? GigXchange lists 25 grassroots music venues across Portsmouth. 52% provide a PA system.
Do Portsmouth venues provide equipment? The majority of Portsmouth venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Portsmouth venue directory, updated daily.
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GigXchange lists 25 grassroots music venues in Portsmouth, 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 25 Portsmouth venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 13 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 13 Portsmouth venues with known capacity: 6 are small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 4 are large (500+). The majority of Portsmouth’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth page lists every gig we hold across these 25 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Portsmouth gig directory.
The most commonly booked genres across Portsmouth’s 25 grassroots venues are rock, Rock, acoustic, indie, Pop. 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 Portsmouth 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. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.
