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Grassroots Venues in Stoke-on-Trent

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Stoke-on-Trent?

GigXchange lists 22 grassroots music venues in Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Stoke-on-Trent venues provide full backline?

0 of 22 Stoke-on-Trent 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.

22 grassroots music venues across Stoke-on-Trent. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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22 venues, from back rooms to big stages
10 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
1 include a sound engineer
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22 Venues in Stoke-on-Trent

grassroots venues hosting live music in Stoke-on-Trent

10 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

Stoke-on-Trent has 22 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 10 provide a PA system, 0 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.

22 Venues 10 With PA 0 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated 29 Sept 2026

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Stoke-on-Trent Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 22 grassroots venues across Stoke-on-Trent. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Stoke-on-Trent

45%

PA Provided

10 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

0 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

1 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

23%

Medium

54%

Large

23%

Equipment Provision

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55%

PA Only

45%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Stoke-on-Trent? GigXchange lists 22 grassroots music venues across Stoke-on-Trent. 45% provide a PA system.

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

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Aynsley Mill

Stoke-on-Trent › Longton★★★★★ (—)

Converted mill venue in Longton.

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Stoke-on-Trent › Weston Coyney★★★★★ (—)

Bolton Gate Arts in Stoke-on-Trent hosts an open mic the first Saturday of the month from 18:00.

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Stoke-on-Trent › Dilhorne★★★★★ (—)

Country pub in Dilhorne with live music.

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Mon12:00–00:30
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Coppenhall Social Club

Crewe★★★★★ (—)

Crewe social club with tribute nights, a Wednesday open mic and a Sunday jam.

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Mon16:00–23:30
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Staffordshire › Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire★★★★★ (—)

Stoke-on-Trent multi-genre live music venue.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon19:00–23:30
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Sat19:00–23:30
Sun13:00–23:30

Leek's arts centre — live music, cinema, exhibitions and cafe

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Mon09:30–15:00
Tue09:30–15:00
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Fri09:30–15:00
Sat09:30–15:00
SunClosed

Newcastle-under-Lyme › Keele★★★★★ (—)

Keele University's award-winning students' union venue — three rooms, full stage and PA for live gigs.

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Mon08:30–18:00
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London Road Ale House

Stoke-on-Trent★★★★★ (—)

Stoke ale house with live music.

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Nantwich › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size rock and live music venue in Nantwich

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Stoke-on-Trent › Hartshill★★★★★ (—)

Hartshill micropub with an every-other-Sunday open mic from 7pm.

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Opening times7 of 7

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Stoke-on-Trent › Meir★★★★★ (—)

Swifty's in Stoke-on-Trent hosts an open mic every Thursday.

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Newcastle › Newcastle-under-Lyme★★★★★ (—)

Brighton wine and cocktail bar.

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Stoke-on-Trent › Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent★★★★★ (—)

Live music venue.

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Stoke-on-Trent › Penkhull★★★★★ (—)

Stoke pub with live entertainment.

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Opening times7 of 7

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Newcastle-under-Lyme★★★★★ (—)

The Boulevard in Newcastle-under-Lyme hosts an open mic fortnightly on Mondays from 20:00.

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Stoke-on-Trent › Stoke-on-Trent ST4★★★★★ (—)

Joule's pub championing new and upcoming local talent.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–22:00
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Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–22:30

Newcastle › Newcastle-under-Lyme★★★★★ (—)

Stoke pub with live entertainment.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–00:00
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Wed12:00–01:00
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Sat12:00–02:00
Sun12:00–01:00

Newcastle › Newcastle-under-Lyme★★★★★ (—)

Newcastle-under-Lyme live music and arts.

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Stoke-on-Trent › Hanley★★★★★ (—)

Stoke-on-Trent's iconic c.

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Stoke-on-Trent › Hanley★★★★★ (—)

Hanley pub with live entertainment.

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Opening times7 of 7

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Fri13:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun13:00–21:00

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Tom's Tap & Brewhouse

Crewe › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots live music venue in Crewe with a regular open mic night.

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Opening times7 of 7

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Sat14:00–23:00
Sun14:00–22:00

Stafford's multi-room cultural venue — live music, tribute shows and cabaret

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Stoke-on-Trent Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Stoke-on-Trent?

GigXchange lists 22 grassroots music venues in Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Stoke-on-Trent venues provide full backline?

0 of 22 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent's grassroots venues?

Of the 13 Stoke-on-Trent venues with known capacity: 3 are small (under 150), 7 are medium (150–499), and 3 are large (500+). The majority of Stoke-on-Trent’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Stoke-on-Trent venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Stoke-on-Trent page lists every gig we hold across these 22 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Stoke-on-Trent gig directory.

What genres do Stoke-on-Trent venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Stoke-on-Trent’s 22 grassroots venues are rock, Tribute Act, acoustic, electronic, Rock. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Stoke-on-Trent venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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.

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