Preston · 28 venues · 13 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Preston

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

By size: 4 small (under 150), 5 mid-size (150 to 499), 1 large (500+), 18 with no size listed. 25 of the 28 open rooms are verified. 2 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 13 November 2026

At a glance

Preston

Grassroots
venues

in Preston

In detail

House PA	13 venues
Full backline	2 venues
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	56 /100

01 — Find a venue

28 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

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Photo: Google 53 DegreesPrestonKit not listedFri 27 Nov Tuesday Night Whites

Albion Ale HouseTown centre · StandishKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

AsylumStandish · WiganKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 100Cap

Baker StreetPrestonFull kitNo gigs listed yet 80Cap

Black HorsePrestonHouse PANo gigs listed yet 150Cap

Cactus Ray'sBurscough Wharf · BurscoughKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Chew's YardPreston City Centre · PrestonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Foxtails ChorleyChorleyKit not listedSun 11 Apr Joe Solo and Sam Draisey Cap tbc

Guild Ale HousePreston city centre · PrestonKit not listedThu 6 May Manitoba Hal Workshop and Performance Cap tbc

Hopwoods Tap HouseCity Centre · PrestonKit not listedNo 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	70
Coverage	100
Backline	7
PA	46
Engineer	4
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Preston has

By size

Small under 150	4 40%
Medium 150-499	5 50%
Large 500+	1 10%
Size not listed	18

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

Kit

Bring your own	15 54%
PA only	11 39%
Full backline	2 7%

This month

Added	3
Removed	0
Verified	3
Re-verified	3

04 — More of Preston

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Private hire

5 Preston 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.

AsylumPrivate hire

Chew's YardPrivate hire

Foxtails ChorleyPrivate hire

New ContinentalPrivate hire

Stage City PrestonPrivate hire

AsylumPrivate hire

Chew's YardPrivate hire

Foxtails ChorleyPrivate hire

New ContinentalPrivate hire

Stage City PrestonPrivate hire

05 — Other cities

90 cities

Venues elsewhere

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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 Plymouth34 Portsmouth30

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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Preston Venues

Grassroots Venues in Preston

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Preston?

GigXchange lists 28 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 28 Preston venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 13 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

56/ 100

Preston Venue Score

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

Choice70

Coverage100

Backline7

PA46

Engineer4

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Preston venue

28 venues, from back rooms to big stages
13 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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Last updated: 13 November 2026

28 Venues in Preston

Preston has 28 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 70-capacity room to 1,500. 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 28 Preston venues, 13 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 Preston

13 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

28
Venues: 13
With PA: 2
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 13 Nov
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Search all 28 Preston 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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A grassroots music venue in Preston.Fri 27 Nov Tuesday Night Whites

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Standish › Town centre★★★★★ (—)

Albion Ale House in Standish hosts an open mic on the first Wednesday at 7.No gigs listed yet

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Wigan › Standish★★★★★ (—)

Standish live music bar and function venue.No gigs listed yet

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Mon14:00–20:00
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Sun12:00–19:00

City-centre bar over three floors with open mic and live bands.No gigs listed yet

Backline5 of 7

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Grade II-listed Robinsons real-ale pub on Friargate with weekend live musicNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Burscough › Burscough Wharf★★★★★ (—)

Cactus Ray's in Burscough hosts an open mic every Thursday at 8pm.No gigs listed yet

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

Preston food hall and events space with garden.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

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Family-run café bar and music club in the heart of ChorleySun 11 Apr Joe Solo and Sam Draisey

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

Ale house with house music events.Thu 6 May Manitoba Hal Workshop and Performance

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Preston › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Preston's craft beer tap house, with live singers and acoustic acts every weekendNo gigs listed yet

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Hopworks Brew Co. Tap

Bamber Bridge › Walton Summit★★★★★ (—)

Hopworks Brew Co.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Preston › Lea★★★★★ (—)

Preston members' club with a 170-capacity function room, ska and tribute nightsFri 27 Nov UB40 tribute- U340

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Mon18:30–23:00
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Irish pub on Friargate with live bands on Fridays and live acts on SaturdaysNo gigs listed yet

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Preston › Riverside★★★★★ (—)

Preston's dedicated food, drink and live venue.Sat 14 Nov Whatever - Oasis Tribute

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Chorley › 11 Cowling Rd★★★★★ (—)

Bolton pub with live music.No gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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2 vocal mics
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–00:00
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Preston student venue in the UCLAN district, specialising in live music and events.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Preston's 1,500-capacity events arena for concerts and tribute showsSun 27 Dec GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Takeover

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Preston › Higher Walton★★★★★ (—)

Preston pub with live music.No gigs listed yet

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Preston's dedicated grassroots live venue.Fri 13 Nov MC Devvo

Backline5 of 7

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Grassroots Leyland venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

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Chorley › Buckshaw Village★★★★★ (—)

The Kitchen Tap in Chorley hosts an open mic fortnightly on a Monday at 7.No gigs listed yet

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The Northern Way Preston

Preston★★★★★ (—)

Preston bar with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet

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Wigan › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Indie and live music venue in WiganNo gigs listed yet

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Chorley › Steeley Lane★★★★★ (—)

The Railway Inn in Chorley hosts an open mic fortnightly on a Tuesday at 7.No gigs listed yet

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Venues You Can Hire in Preston

5 Preston 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.

Preston Venue Scene in Numbers

Preston’s 28 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 · Preston

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 10 with a known capacity

4Small · under 150

5Medium · 150–499

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 28 venues

2Full backline

11PA only

15Bring your own gear

13provide a PA

1has an in-house engineer

5take private hire

Rock · Acousticmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Preston? GigXchange lists 28 grassroots music venues across Preston. 46% provide a PA system and 7% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Preston venues provide equipment? 1 venue includes an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Preston venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Preston venue directory.

Preston Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Preston, 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 Preston?

GigXchange lists 28 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 28 Preston venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 13 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Preston venues can you hire for a private event?

5 Preston venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Asylum, Chew's Yard and Foxtails Chorley. 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 Preston's grassroots venues?

Of the 10 Preston venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 5 are medium (150–499), and 1 is 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 28 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 28 grassroots venues are rock, acoustic, folk, pop, covers. 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. 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 10 rooms that list a capacity, the middle one holds about 150 and 4 hold under 150; the largest listed is Stage City Preston at 1,500.

What they book. In what Preston venues say they book, rock, acoustic and folk come up most often, out of 27 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. In the last month, 6 of these listings were added or re-checked.

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

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