Stockton-on-Tees · 16 venues · 2 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Stockton-on-Tees

Every grassroots room in Stockton-on-Tees - capacity, backline, who books it.

By size: 2 small (under 150), 3 mid-size (150 to 499), 2 large (500+), 9 with no size listed. All 16 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Stockton-on-Tees

Grassroots
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in Stockton-on-Tees

In detail

House PA	2 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	43 /100

01 — Find a venue

16 rooms

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Photo: Google 3 Rivers Bar & Coffee LoungeIngleby BarwickKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

Angels Cut BarDarlingtonKit not listedFri 20 Nov Saboteurs 60Cap

ARC Stockton Arts CentreStockton Town Centre · Stockton-on-TeesHouse PANo gigs listed yet 550Cap

Billingham Catholic ClubBillinghamKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Cafe Bar LocoTown Centre · Stockton-on-TeesKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Darlington Folk Acoustic ClubDarlingtonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Darlington HippodromeDarlingtonKit not listedSat 23 Jan James Bond Concert Spectacular Cap tbc

Hydes BarNorton · Stockton-on-TeesKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

KUStockton-on-TeesKit not listedFri 12 Feb Nu-castle - Nu Metal Tribute Show (Stockton - Ku) Cap tbc

Norton Cricket ClubNorton · Stockton-on-TeesKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

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Emerging — coverage and genres already on the map; a Stockton-on-Tees scene on the way up.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	40
Coverage	100
Backline	0
PA	13
Engineer	6
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Stockton-on-Tees has

By size

Small under 150	2 29%
Medium 150-499	3 43%
Large 500+	2 29%
Size not listed	9

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

Kit

Bring your own	14 88%
PA only	2 13%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	1
Removed	0
Verified	1
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Stockton-on-Tees

Beyond the rooms

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Grassroots Venues in Stockton-on-Tees

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Stockton-on-Tees?

GigXchange lists 16 grassroots music venues in Stockton-on-Tees, 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 Stockton-on-Tees venues provide full backline?

0 of 16 Stockton-on-Tees venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 2 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

16 grassroots music venues across Stockton-on-Tees. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Re-verified on a rolling cycle.

43/ 100

Stockton-on-Tees Venue Score

EmergingCoverage and genres already on the map; a Stockton-on-Tees scene on the way up.

Choice40

Coverage100

Backline0

PA13

Engineer6

Genres100

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1 includes a sound engineer
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16 Venues in Stockton-on-Tees

Stockton-on-Tees has 16 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 60-capacity room to 3,000. 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 16 Stockton-on-Tees venues, 2 provide a PA system and 1 includes an in-house sound engineer; none lists full backline 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 Stockton-on-Tees

2 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
1 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

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With PA: 0
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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3 Rivers Bar & Coffee Lounge

Ingleby Barwick★★★★★ (—)

3 Rivers Bar & Coffee Lounge is an Ingleby Barwick live-music venue with a monthly Tuesday open mic night.No gigs listed yet

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Mon11:00–23:30
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Cocktail bar with live music.Fri 20 Nov Saboteurs

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ARC Stockton Arts Centre

Stockton-on-Tees › Stockton Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Stockton arts centre with a 550-cap live music room, The Point.No gigs listed yet

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MonClosed
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Wed10:00–19:30
Thu10:00–21:30
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
SunClosed

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Billingham Catholic Club

Billingham★★★★★ (—)

Billingham social club hosting the Vatican Buskers open mic most ThursdaysNo gigs listed yet

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Mon18:00–23:30
Tue19:00–23:30
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Fri19:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:30
Sun12:00–23:30

Stockton-on-Tees › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Cafe Bar Loco in Stockton-on-Tees hosts an open mic the first Thursday of the month from 19:00.No gigs listed yet

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Darlington Folk Acoustic Club

Darlington★★★★★ (—)

Open mic folk club in DarlingtonNo gigs listed yet

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Darlington Hippodrome

Darlington★★★★★ (—)

Restored Edwardian theatre with touring shows and tribute concerts.Sat 23 Jan James Bond Concert Spectacular

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Stockton-on-Tees › Norton★★★★★ (—)

Norton neighbourhood bar with a lively open mic every WednesdayNo gigs listed yet

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Mon15:00–20:00
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Fri15:00–23:00
Sat13:00–00:00
Sun13:00–22:00

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Stockton-on-Tees★★★★★ (—)

Stockton's longest-running independent live music venue and late barFri 12 Feb Nu-castle - Nu Metal Tribute Show (Stockton - Ku)

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Stockton-on-Tees › Norton★★★★★ (—)

Home of Stockton Folk Club's weekly Monday singaroundNo gigs listed yet

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Stockton-on-Tees › Stockton town centre (High Street)★★★★★ (—)

Restored art deco theatre for pop and DJ.Tue 17 Nov Squeeze, Billy Bragg

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The Forum Music Centre

Darlington★★★★★ (—)

Darlington's not-for-profit live music venue, rehearsal rooms and studios on Borough RoadNo gigs listed yet

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Stockton-on-Tees › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Indie and live music venue in StocktonSat 21 Nov Foo Fighters GB

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Stockton-on-Tees › Theatre Yard, Stockton-on-Tees★★★★★ (—)

Theatre Yard, Stockton-on-Tees, 60-cap grassroots micro-venue.Fri 11 Dec Mascara's Lies

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Stockton-on-Tees★★★★★ (—)

200-capacity Stockton bar and gig room beside the Globe, backing local talentFri 18 Dec Urlay

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The Wellington Inn in Wolviston hosts an open mic every Thursday from 20:30.No gigs listed yet

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Stockton-on-Tees Venue Scene in Numbers

Stockton-on-Tees’s 16 grassroots venues in one picture: how big the rooms are, what kit is on stage. Use it to judge whether to bring your own backline and which size of room suits your draw before you start booking.

Grassroots venues · Stockton-on-Tees

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Room sizeof the 7 with a known capacity

2Small · under 150

3Medium · 150–499

2Large · 500+

What's on stageall 16 venues

2PA only

14Bring your own gear

2provide a PA

1has an in-house engineer

Folk · Acousticmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Stockton-on-Tees? GigXchange lists 16 grassroots music venues across Stockton-on-Tees. 13% provide a PA system.

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

Stockton-on-Tees Venue FAQs

9 answers about grassroots venues in Stockton-on-Tees, 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 Stockton-on-Tees?

GigXchange lists 16 grassroots music venues in Stockton-on-Tees, 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 Stockton-on-Tees venues provide full backline?

0 of 16 Stockton-on-Tees venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 2 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Stockton-on-Tees's grassroots venues?

Of the 7 Stockton-on-Tees venues with known capacity: 2 are small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Stockton-on-Tees’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Stockton-on-Tees venue?

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

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Stockton-on-Tees, 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 Stockton-on-Tees venues this month?

The What’s On in Stockton-on-Tees page lists every gig we hold across these 16 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Stockton-on-Tees gig directory.

What genres do Stockton-on-Tees venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Stockton-on-Tees’s 16 grassroots venues are folk, acoustic, Rock, Pop, Comedy. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Stockton-on-Tees venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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 7 rooms that list a capacity, the middle one holds about 200 and 2 hold under 150; the largest listed is Stockton Globe at 3,000. They are spread over 7 areas, led by Darlington (3), Norton (2) and Billingham (1).

What they book. Folk, acoustic and rock are the genres Stockton-on-Tees venues most often say they book, out of 15 genres listed. An act that fits pitches best with a recent clip and a clear fee. In the last month, 1 of these listings were added or re-checked.

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

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