At a glance, The Underground in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent is summed up below. It books indie, rock and metal acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Backline
TBC
Books
Indie · Rock · Metal
01 — Inside the room
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4 photos show the inside of The Underground, from the stage to the bar. It books indie, rock and metal acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Before you book The Underground, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books indie, rock and metal acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
The Underground is at 2 Morley Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4LS. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 29 rooms in our Stoke-on-Trent venue directory.
Nobody from The Underground is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books indie, rock and metal acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The stage kit at The Underground 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
07 — About
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
About The Underground
This is the background on The Underground, from the venue and its listings. It books indie, rock and metal acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Underground is a grassroots music venue in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. It books Indie, Rock, Metal, Punk; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Underground is a club and gig venue on Morley Street in Hanley, and most shows are open to over 14s. It is known for hosting up-and-coming indie, rock and metal acts, and over the years its stage has seen bands such as Architects, Bring Me the Horizon, Editors and The Wombats.
The programme leans towards punk, rock and metal, with touring names and tribute nights booked as individual shows. Doors are usually at 7pm or 7:30pm.
There is no fixed weekly night, so check the venue's own listings for what's on.
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08 — What's on
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There is 1 upcoming gig listed at The Underground. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Stoke-on-Trent gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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Last updated: 1 November 2026
The Underground — Quick Facts
Hanley club and gig venue for touring punk, rock, metal and indie bands. Here are the key facts on The Underground at a glance. It books indie, rock and metal acts.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksIndie+3 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get The Underground on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The Underground 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 The Underground 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 The Underground
The Underground is a grassroots music venue in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Underground books Indie, Rock, Metal, Punk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Stoke-on-Trent venue directory.
Listing notes
The Underground is a club and gig venue on Morley Street in Hanley, and most shows are open to over 14s. It is known for hosting up-and-coming indie, rock and metal acts, and over the years its stage has seen bands such as Architects, Bring Me the Horizon, Editors and The Wombats.
The programme leans towards punk, rock and metal, with touring names and tribute nights booked as individual shows. Doors are usually at 7pm or 7:30pm.
There is no fixed weekly night, so check the venue's own listings for what's on.
Coming up at The Underground: Definitely Oasis - Stoke 2027 — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.
Playing The Underground: what to know
There are no fixed live nights listed for The Underground - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Its listed genres start with indie. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Underground 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. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Find The Underground
The Underground is at 2 Morley Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4LS. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 29 rooms in our Stoke-on-Trent venue directory.
The nearest station is Stoke-on-Trent (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Underground in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent; ST1 4LS is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 2 other venues in Hanley, 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 Stoke-on-Trent this week, or book a Stoke-on-Trent band for a night of your own.
There is 1 upcoming gig listed at The Underground. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Stoke-on-Trent gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Stoke-on-Trent venue directory.
The busiest live music rooms in the Stoke-on-Trent directory right now, by gigs on the calendar: Keele Students Union, The Sugarmill, Eleven Music Venue and 1 more.
Rooms with gigs coming up in the Stoke-on-Trent directory
The Underground is #26 of 29 Stoke-on-Trent venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Underground. 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 The Underground. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
The Underground has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Stoke-on-Trent venue directory.
The Underground books Indie, Rock, Metal, Punk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Underground 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 The Underground. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Underground. Browse the Stoke-on-Trent Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
2 Morley Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4LS. See the map below for directions. Browse more Stoke-on-Trent venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is ST1 4LS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Venues Near The Underground
16 other venues are close to The Underground in Stoke-on-Trent. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.
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We list 29 grassroots music venues in Stoke-on-Trent. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.
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