Scarborough · 17 venues · 7 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Scarborough

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

By size: 2 small (under 150), 2 mid-size (150 to 499), 2 large (500+), 11 with no size listed. 16 of the 17 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 0 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Scarborough

Grassroots
venues

in Scarborough

In detail

House PA	7 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	0 venues
Venue Score	39 /100

01 — Find a venue

17 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

Sort

Photo: Google 3,800 cap Bridlington Spa CentreBridlingtonKit not listedSat 5 Dec The Pigeon Detectives, The Lilacs, The Slates

Chaplins BarScarboroughHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Harbour TavernBridlingtonKit not listedSat 12 Dec Argham And Haze Cap tbc

Indigo AlleyScarboroughKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 70Cap

Pickering Book TreePickeringKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Scarborough SpaScarboroughKit not listedFri 20 Nov The Manfreds 600Cap

The Cask & KegTown Centre · ScarboroughHouse PANo gigs listed yet 80Cap

The Crescent LoungeScarboroughHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The FleeceWhitbyKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The GranbyWhitbyHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Emerging — genres and coverage already on the map; a Scarborough scene on the way up.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	43
Coverage	50
Backline	0
PA	41
Engineer	0
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Scarborough has

By size

Small under 150	2 33%
Medium 150-499	2 33%
Large 500+	2 33%
Size not listed	11

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

Kit

Bring your own	10 59%
PA only	7 41%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	1
Removed	0
Verified	1
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Scarborough

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

Go next

Featured venueBridlington Spa CentreBridlington · 3,800 cap
Scarborough gigsWhat's on at these rooms, by date
What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Scarborough open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Scarborough music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

2 Scarborough 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.

Whitby PavilionUp to 348 seated

Scarborough SpaPrivate hire

05 — Other cities

90 cities

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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 Preston28

Rawtenstall25 Reading32

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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Scarborough Venues

Grassroots Venues in Scarborough

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Scarborough?

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

0 of 17 Scarborough venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 7 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

2 Scarborough venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Whitby Pavilion (up to 348 seated) and Scarborough Spa. 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 Scarborough's grassroots venues?

Of the 6 Scarborough venues with known capacity: 2 are small (under 150), 2 are medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Scarborough’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Scarborough 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 Scarborough gig directory.

Q: What genres do Scarborough venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Scarborough’s 17 grassroots venues are folk, acoustic, rock, pop, covers. 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 Scarborough venues?

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

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

39/ 100

Scarborough Venue Score

EmergingGenres and coverage already on the map; a Scarborough scene on the way up.

Choice43

Coverage50

Backline0

PA41

Engineer0

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Scarborough venue

17 venues, from back rooms to big stages
7 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
0 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Weekly open mic nights across Scarborough — verified and mapped

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

17 Venues in Scarborough

Scarborough has 17 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 70-capacity room to 3,800. 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 17 Scarborough venues, 7 provide a PA system; none lists full backline or an in-house engineer yet. 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 Scarborough

7 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

17
Venues: 7
With PA: 0
Full backline: 0
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
Last updated

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Search all 17 Scarborough 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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Bridlington Spa Centre

Bridlington★★★★★ (—)

Bridlington's seafront Spa Theatre and Royal Hall events venue.Sat 5 Dec The Pigeon Detectives, The Lilacs, The Slates

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

Mon09:00–16:00
Tue09:00–16:00
Wed09:00–16:00
Thu09:00–16:00
Fri09:00–16:00
Sat09:00–16:00
Sun10:00–16:00

Scarborough town-centre bar with a popular Monday open micNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon20:00–01:00
Tue20:00–01:00
Wed20:00–01:00
Thu20:00–01:00
Fri20:00–02:30
Sat20:00–02:30
SunClosed

Queen Street pub in Bridlington hosting prog rock nightsSat 12 Dec Argham And Haze

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

Mon12:00–00:00
Tue12:00–00:00
Wed12:00–00:00
Thu12:00–01:00
Fri12:00–01:30
Sat12:00–01:30
Sun12:00–00:00

Open mic every Tuesday from 9pm in a rustic free houseNo 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

MonClosed
Tue19:00–02:00
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

North Yorkshire bookshop with events.No 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

Mon10:00–16:00
Tue10:00–16:00
Wed10:00–16:00
Thu10:00–16:00
Fri10:00–16:00
Sat10:00–16:00
Sun10:30–15:30

Grade II seafront entertainment complex on South Bay.Fri 20 Nov The Manfreds

Private hire

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

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Scarborough › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Intimate indie and live music venue in ScarboroughNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
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
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

A grassroots music venue in Scarborough.No gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Harbour-view Whitby pub with Monday open mic and Thursday folk nightsNo 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

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–23:00
Sat11:00–23:00
Sun11:00–23:00

Traditional West Cliff pub with regular live musicNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun11:00–22:00

Filey › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots Filey venue with a regular open mic nightNo 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)

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Old-school Whitby pub with live music and open mic nightsNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 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
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–00:00

Scarborough's Irish bar with live music every weekNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–23:00
Tue16:00–23:00
Wed16:00–22:00
Thu16:00–00:00
Fri14:00–01:00
Sat14:00–01:00
Sun14:00–11:00

Whitby › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Friendly members' club with Saturday live music in WhitbyNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times—

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Whitby bar with entertainment most nights and a regular open micNo 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

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–01:00
Sat11:00–01:00
Sun11:00–23:00

Scarborough › Town centre★★★★★ (—)

Valley Bar in Scarborough hosts an open mic every Wednesday.No 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)

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Clifftop entertainment venue overlooking the harbour.Wed 18 Nov John Lydon

Private hire up to 348 seated

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

Mon09:00–16:00
Tue09:00–16:00
Wed09:00–16:00
Thu09:00–16:00
Fri09:00–16:00
Sat09:00–16:00
Sun09:00–16:00

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Venues You Can Hire in Scarborough

2 Scarborough 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.

Scarborough Venue Scene in Numbers

Scarborough’s 17 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 · Scarborough

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 6 with a known capacity

2Small · under 150

2Medium · 150–499

2Large · 500+

What's on stageall 17 venues

7PA only

10Bring your own gear

7provide a PA

0have an in-house engineer

2take private hire

Folk · Acousticmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Scarborough? GigXchange lists 17 grassroots music venues across Scarborough. 41% provide a PA system.

Do Scarborough venues provide equipment? The majority of Scarborough venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Scarborough venue directory.

Scarborough Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough?

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

0 of 17 Scarborough venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 7 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Scarborough venues can you hire for a private event?

2 Scarborough venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Whitby Pavilion (up to 348 seated) and Scarborough Spa. 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 Scarborough's grassroots venues?

Of the 6 Scarborough venues with known capacity: 2 are small (under 150), 2 are medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Scarborough’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Scarborough venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Scarborough 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 Scarborough gig directory.

What genres do Scarborough venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Scarborough’s 17 grassroots venues are folk, acoustic, rock, 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 Scarborough venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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. Among the 6 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 150 and 2 hold under 150; the largest listed is Scarborough Spa at 600.

What they book. Folk, acoustic and rock are the genres Scarborough venues most often say they book, out of 16 genres listed. An act that fits pitches best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 1 of these listings were added or re-checked in the last month.

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

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