Playlist Live is at 108a Friar Street, Town Centre, Reading, RG1 1EP. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 31 rooms in our Reading venue directory.
Nobody from Playlist Live is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books pop and covers acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
Playlist Live publishes its opening times for 2 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
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18:00–01:00
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13:30–01:00
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06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at Playlist Live 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
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Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Town Centre, Reading
About Playlist Live
This is the background on Playlist Live, from the venue and its listings. It books pop and covers acts. It has live music 2 nights a week.
Playlist Live is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Reading. It books Pop, Covers; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
Playlist Live opens to the public 2 nights a week, Friday and Saturday, at 108a Friar Street in the middle of Reading. It calls itself a live music bar, restaurant and immersive entertainment space, with weekly themed live music events.
The music is request-led: the musicians play songs from chart hits to older classics, so it suits cover acts. Friday runs from 6pm to 1am and Saturday from 1:30pm to 1am, with bottomless brunches on Saturday afternoons. From Sunday to Wednesday the room is available for private hire.
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08 — What's on
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Nothing is listed at Playlist Live on GigXchange right now. It has live music 2 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.
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Last updated: 1 November 2026
Playlist Live — Quick Facts
Request-led live music bar on Friar Street, open Friday and Saturday nights. Here are the key facts on Playlist Live at a glance. It has live music 2 nights a week.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music2nights a weekFri · Sat
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksPop+1 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get Playlist Live on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
Playlist Live hasn’t claimed its page yet, so nobody from the venue is on GigXchange to message. Vote to bring it on - free account, no card, 30 seconds.
The stage kit at Playlist Live 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 Playlist Live
Playlist Live is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Reading. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Playlist Live books Pop, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Reading venue directory.
Listing notes
Playlist Live opens to the public 2 nights a week, Friday and Saturday, at 108a Friar Street in the middle of Reading. It calls itself a live music bar, restaurant and immersive entertainment space, with weekly themed live music events.
The music is request-led: the musicians play songs from chart hits to older classics, so it suits cover acts. Friday runs from 6pm to 1am and Saturday from 1:30pm to 1am, with bottomless brunches on Saturday afternoons. From Sunday to Wednesday the room is available for private hire.
Playing Playlist Live: what to know
Live nights at Playlist Live are usually Fri, Sat. It lists pop among the genres it books. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. Playlist Live hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.
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Find Playlist Live
Playlist Live is at 108a Friar Street, Town Centre, Reading, RG1 1EP. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 31 rooms in our Reading venue directory.
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Playlist Live in Town Centre, Reading; RG1 1EP is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 2 other venues in Town Centre, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Reading this week, or book a Reading band for a night of your own.
Nothing is listed at Playlist Live on GigXchange right now. It has live music 2 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Reading venue directory.
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Playlist Live. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Playlist Live. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
Playlist Live has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Reading venue directory.
Playlist Live books Pop, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Playlist Live 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 Playlist Live. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for Playlist Live. Browse the Reading Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
108a Friar Street, Town Centre, Reading, RG1 1EP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Reading venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Reading 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 Reading (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RG1 1EP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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