Sunderland · 23 venues · 13 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Sunderland

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

By size: 5 small (under 150), 5 mid-size (150 to 499), 1 large (500+), 12 with no size listed. 22 of the 23 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 0 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Sunderland

Grassroots
venues

in Sunderland

In detail

House PA	13 venues
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	0 venues
Venue Score	53 /100

01 — Find a venue

23 rooms

Pick your room

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Kit

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Photo: Google Diego's JointSunniside · SunderlandHouse PANo gigs listed yet

Harbour View PubRoker · SunderlandHouse PANo gigs listed yet 80Cap

Herrington Country ParkPenshaw · Houghton le SpringKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Horden Comrades Social ClubHorden · PeterleeKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 180Cap

IndependentSunderlandHouse PAFri 4 Dec Trevor Horn 300Cap

Live LoungeSunderlandHouse PANo gigs listed yet 200Cap

Low Lights TavernTynemouth · North ShieldsHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Pop RecsSunniside, Sunderland · SunderlandHouse PANo gigs listed yet 250Cap

South Shields Folk Club (South Tyneside Indoor Bowls and Social Club)Horsley Hill · South ShieldsKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

STACK SeaburnSeaburn · SunderlandKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Solid — healthy coverage, building on genres. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	57
Coverage	100
Backline	0
PA	57
Engineer	0
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Sunderland has

By size

Small under 150	5 45%
Medium 150-499	5 45%
Large 500+	1 9%
Size not listed	12

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

Kit

Bring your own	10 43%
PA only	13 57%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	2
Removed	0
Verified	2
Re-verified	2

04 — More of Sunderland

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Sunderland music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

4 Sunderland 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.

Diego's JointPrivate hire

Live LoungePrivate hire

Pop RecsPrivate hire

The Dun CowPrivate hire

Diego's JointPrivate hire

Live LoungePrivate hire

Pop RecsPrivate hire

The Dun CowPrivate hire

05 — Other 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

Scarborough17 Sheffield94 Southampton47 Stockton-on-Tees16 Stoke-on-Trent32 Sutton14 Swansea34 Swindon19

Telford21 Tunbridge Wells10

Waterlooville12 Watford24 Welshpool4 Weymouth18 Woking16 Wolverhampton49 Worthing1 Wrexham31

York48

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Sunderland Venues

Grassroots Venues in Sunderland

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Sunderland?

GigXchange lists 23 grassroots music venues in Sunderland, 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 Sunderland venues provide full backline?

0 of 23 Sunderland venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 13 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 Sunderland venues can you hire for a private event?

4 Sunderland venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Diego's Joint, Live Lounge and Pop Recs. 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 Sunderland's grassroots venues?

Of the 11 Sunderland venues with known capacity: 5 are small (under 150), 5 are medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Sunderland’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Sunderland page lists every gig we hold across these 23 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Sunderland gig directory.

Q: What genres do Sunderland venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Sunderland’s 23 grassroots venues are Acoustic, Covers, folk, Pop, Rock. 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 Sunderland venues?

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

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

53/ 100

Sunderland Venue Score

SolidHealthy coverage, building on genres. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

Choice57

Coverage100

Backline0

PA57

Engineer0

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Sunderland venue

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13 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
0 include a sound engineer
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

23 Venues in Sunderland

Sunderland has 23 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 50-capacity room to 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 23 Sunderland venues, 13 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 Sunderland

13 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

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Venues: 13
With PA: 0
Full backline: 0
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Search all 23 Sunderland 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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Diego's Joint

Sunderland › Sunniside★★★★★ (—)

Sunderland bar, coffee house and events space in Sunniside.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

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

Mon09:00–21:00
Tue09:00–21:00
Wed09:00–21:00
Thu09:00–23:00
Fri09:00–01:00
Sat09:00–01:00
Sun10:00–23:00

Sunderland › Roker★★★★★ (—)

Roker seafront pub with a weekly blues & acoustic Speakeasy.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Mon10:00–23:00
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Wed10:00–23:00
Thu10:00–23:00
Fri10:00–23:00
Sat10:00–23:00
Sun10:00–23:00

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Herrington Country Park

Houghton le Spring › Penshaw★★★★★ (—)

Sunderland park for multi-genre outdoor festivals.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Horden Comrades Social Club

Peterlee › Horden★★★★★ (—)

Working men's social club with a large concert hall in HordenNo gigs listed yet

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Sunderland indie and alternative live venue.Fri 4 Dec Trevor Horn

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MonClosed
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Fri23:00–04:00
Sat23:00–04:00
SunClosed

Sunderland performing arts and events venue.No gigs listed yet

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Backline1 of 7

PA system
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MonClosed
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Fri19:00–02:00
Sat19:00–02:00
SunClosed

North Shields › Tynemouth★★★★★ (—)

Harbourside tavern with live music.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

Mon11:00–00:00
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Sunderland › Sunniside, Sunderland★★★★★ (—)

Sunderland's independent record shop, café and grassroots music venueNo gigs listed yet

Private hire

Backline2 of 7

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

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Mon09:00–15:00
Tue09:00–15:00
Wed09:00–15:00
Thu09:00–15:00
Fri09:00–15:00
Sat09:00–15:00
SunClosed

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South Shields Folk Club (South Tyneside Indoor Bowls and Social Club)

South Shields › Horsley Hill★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots South Shields venue with a regular open mic nightNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Sunderland › Seaburn★★★★★ (—)

Seaburn street food and bar venue with live local acts every day of the weekNo gigs listed yet

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Mon11:00–23:00
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Sat10:00–00:00
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Sunderland social club with entertainment.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon18:00–23:30
TueClosed
Wed18:00–23:30
Thu18:00–23:30
Fri18:00–23:30
Sat18:00–23:30
Sun11:30–23:00

Sunderland › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Sunderland's grand touring theatre.Thu 25 Feb Michael Starring Ben

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Three floors on High Street West with live music seven days a week and rooftop viewsNo gigs listed yet

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Mon09:00–23:00
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Sat09:00–02:00
Sun09:00–23:00

Sunderland community music CIC — learn, play, record and perform.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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Mon09:00–22:00
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Sunderland › Sunderland city centre★★★★★ (—)

Grade II listed Edwardian 'gin palace' in Sunderland's Culture Quarter with live music and fortnightly buskers' nights.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–23:00
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Wed15:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

North Shields › Fish Quay★★★★★ (—)

Small underground arts and music venue near North Shields Fish QuayNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–23:00
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Sat14:00–23:00
Sun14:00–23:00

Sunderland's restored 1907 fire station, now a mid-scale live music and arts venueSat 5 Dec Toyah

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Stunning family-run pub with live music.No gigs listed yet

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Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
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Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–20:00

The Point Events Venue

Sunderland › Holmeside, Sunderland★★★★★ (—)

Pop and house events venue.No gigs listed yet

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Sunderland › Hanover Pl★★★★★ (—)

Sunderland pub with live music.No gigs listed yet

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–22:00
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Wed16:00–22:00
Thu16:00–22:00
Fri14:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–22:00

The Secret Garden Pub

Sunderland★★★★★ (—)

Sunderland pub with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet

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Sunderland pub with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet

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Mon16:00–23:00
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Fri12:00–00:00
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Sunderland › Roker★★★★★ (—)

Tribute entertainment venue.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–21:00
Tue09:00–21:00
Wed09:00–21:00
Thu09:00–22:00
Fri09:00–00:00
Sat09:00–00:00
Sun09:00–22:30

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Venues You Can Hire in Sunderland

4 Sunderland 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.

Sunderland Venue Scene in Numbers

Sunderland’s 23 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 · Sunderland

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GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 11 with a known capacity

5Small · under 150

5Medium · 150–499

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 23 venues

13PA only

10Bring your own gear

13provide a PA

0have an in-house engineer

4take private hire

Acoustic · Coversmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Sunderland? GigXchange lists 23 grassroots music venues across Sunderland. 57% provide a PA system.

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

Sunderland Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Sunderland, 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 Sunderland?

GigXchange lists 23 grassroots music venues in Sunderland, 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 Sunderland venues provide full backline?

0 of 23 Sunderland venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 13 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 Sunderland venues can you hire for a private event?

4 Sunderland venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Diego's Joint, Live Lounge and Pop Recs. 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 Sunderland's grassroots venues?

Of the 11 Sunderland venues with known capacity: 5 are small (under 150), 5 are medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Sunderland’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Sunderland venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Sunderland page lists every gig we hold across these 23 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Sunderland gig directory.

What genres do Sunderland venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Sunderland’s 23 grassroots venues are Acoustic, Covers, folk, Pop, 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 Sunderland venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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. Of the 11 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 180 and 5 hold under 150; the largest listed is The Fire Station at 800. They are spread across 10 areas, led by Roker (2), Sunniside (2) and Fish Quay (1).

What they book. Acoustic, covers and folk are the genres Sunderland venues most often say they book, out of 28 genres listed. The acts that fit pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 4 of these listings were added or re-checked over the last month.

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

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