Inside the GigXchange arena — hundreds of member profiles under stage lights

Preston Venues

Grassroots Venues in Preston

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Preston?

GigXchange lists 17 grassroots music venues in Preston, 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 Preston venues provide full backline?

2 of 17 Preston venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 10 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

17 grassroots music venues across Preston. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

Preston Grassroots Venue Score

0 /100

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

0Venues

0With PA

0Full Backline

0Engineer

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Preston venue

17 venues, from back rooms to big stages
10 provide a PA in-house
2 offer full backline
1 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Verified and updated weekly

Find out more Join free

Preston's upcoming grass-roots gigs, sorted by date

One-off gigs at indie venues and community stages
Sorted by date, refreshed continuously
Free and ticketed shows
Every gig links its venue

Find out more Join free

Weekly open mic nights across Preston — verified and mapped

Filter by night of the week
Sign-up times, slot lengths and fees
Most are free entry
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

Find out more Join free

Everything the Preston scene has beyond the venue list

City guide: venues, promoters and bookers
Local rate benchmarks before you quote
How to get gigs in the city
Members near you on GigXchange

Find out more Join free

Reach artists actively looking for Preston stages

Free listing — no fee
Claim an existing page to keep it current
Backline and capacity specs searchable
Booking contact shown to members

Find out more List your venue

Run a Preston venue? Claim your page free — keep specs current

Last updated: 14 August 2026

17 Venues in Preston

grassroots venues hosting live music in Preston

10 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

Preston has 17 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 10 provide a PA system, 2 offer full backline, and 1 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.

17 Venues 10 With PA 2 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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

Preston Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 17 grassroots venues across Preston. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Preston

59%

PA Provided

10 venues provide a PA system

12%

Full Backline

2 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

1 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

40%

Medium

50%

Large

10%

Equipment Provision

BYO

41%

PA Only

47%

Full BL

12%

How many grassroots music venues are in Preston? GigXchange lists 17 grassroots music venues across Preston. 59% provide a PA system and 12% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Preston venues provide equipment? 1 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Preston venues are medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Preston venue directory, updated daily.

Browse Preston Venues

Filter all 17 venues by capacity, backline or area

Showing 17 of 17 venues

100

Claim this venue

Asylum

Wigan › Standish★★★★★ (—)

Standish live music bar and function venue.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon14:00–20:00
Tue12:00–22:00
Wed12:00–22:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:30
Sat12:00–00:30
Sun12:00–19:00

City-centre bar over three floors with open mic and live bands.

Backline4 of 7

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

Opening times—

Mon—
Tue—
Wed—
Thu—
Fri—
Sat—
Sun—

Grade II-listed Robinsons real-ale pub on Friargate with weekend live music

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat10:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Preston › Preston City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Preston food hall and events space with garden.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu17:00–22:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–20:00

Family-run café bar and music club in the heart of Chorley

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu16:00–21:00
Fri15:00–21:00
Sat15:00–21:00
Sun15:00–19:00

Preston › Preston city centre★★★★★ (—)

Ale house with house music events.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–21:30
Tue12:00–22:30
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–22:30

Preston › Lea★★★★★ (—)

Social club with live entertainment.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon18:30–23:00
Tue18:30–23:00
Wed18:30–23:00
Thu18:30–23:00
Fri18:00–23:15
Sat12:00–23:15
Sun12:00–23:15

Preston › Riverside★★★★★ (—)

Preston's dedicated food, drink and live venue.

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–22:00
Tue12:00–22:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri09:00–00:00
Sat09:00–00:00
Sun09:00–22:00

Chorley › 11 Cowling Rd★★★★★ (—)

Bolton pub with live music.

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–00:00
Tue11:00–00:00
Wed11:00–00:00
Thu11:00–00:00
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun12:00–00:00

Preston student venue in the UCLAN district, specialising in live music and events.

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–02:30
Tue12:00–02:30
Wed12:00–02:30
Thu12:00–02:30
Fri12:00–03:30
Sat12:00–03:30
Sun12:00–02:30

Preston › Preston city centre★★★★★ (—)

Preston's 1,500-capacity events arena for concerts and tribute shows

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times—

Mon—
Tue—
Wed—
Thu—
Fri—
Sat—
Sun—

Preston › Higher Walton★★★★★ (—)

Preston pub with live music.

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–22:00
Tue15:00–22:00
Wed15:00–22:00
Thu15:00–22:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Preston's dedicated grassroots live venue.

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue19:00–23:00
Wed20:00–01:00
Thu19:00–01:00
Fri19:00–02:00
Sat15:00–02:00
Sun19:00–23:00

View venue›

Photo: Google

Claim this venue

The Northern Way Preston

Preston★★★★★ (—)

Preston bar with live entertainment.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
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
Fri12:00–02:00
Sat12:00–02:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Wigan › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Indie and live music venue in Wigan

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times—

Mon—
Tue—
Wed—
Thu—
Fri—
Sat—
Sun—

View venue›

Photo: Google

Claim this venue

The Stanley Club Burscough

Ormskirk › Burscough★★★★★ (—)

Burscough social club.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon17:00–23:00
Tue17:00–23:00
Wed17:00–23:00
Thu17:00–23:00
Fri17:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:30

Preston vinyl bar with live music.

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue16:00–23:00
Wed16:00–00:00
Thu13:00–00:00
Fri13:00–01:00
Sat13:00–01:00
Sun13:00–23:00

View venue›

Preston Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Preston?

GigXchange lists 17 grassroots music venues in Preston, 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 Preston venues provide full backline?

2 of 17 Preston venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 10 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Preston's grassroots venues?

Of the 10 Preston venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 5 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Preston’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Preston venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Preston page lists every gig we hold across these 17 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Preston gig directory.

What genres do Preston venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Preston’s 17 grassroots venues are rock, acoustic, Rock, Acoustic, folk. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Preston venues?

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

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.

More Cities

Switch to another UK city.

Run a Preston venue? List it free.

2-minute submission, verified within 48 hours. Reach thousands of Preston artists actively looking for gigs.

Claim Your Venue Why List?

Looking for paid bookings in Preston?

For Artists For Venues For Agents For Promoters For Organisers For Fans