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Grassroots Venues in Waterlooville

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Waterlooville?

GigXchange lists 7 grassroots music venues in Waterlooville, 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 Waterlooville venues provide full backline?

0 of 7 Waterlooville venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 3 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: What size are Waterlooville's grassroots venues?

Of the 2 Waterlooville venues with known capacity: 1 are small (under 150), 1 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Waterlooville’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

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

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

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

The What’s On in Waterlooville page lists every gig we hold across these 7 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Waterlooville gig directory.

Q: What genres do Waterlooville venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Waterlooville’s 7 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, covers, spoken word, indie. 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 Waterlooville venues?

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

7 grassroots music venues across Waterlooville. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

Waterlooville Grassroots Venue Score

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Waterlooville venue

7 venues, from back rooms to big stages
3 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
0 include a sound engineer
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7 Venues in Waterlooville

grassroots venues hosting live music in Waterlooville

3 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

Waterlooville has 7 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 3 provide a PA system, 0 offer full backline, and 0 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.

7 Venues 3 With PA 0 Full Backline 0 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Waterlooville Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 7 grassroots venues across Waterlooville. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Waterlooville

43%

PA Provided

3 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

0 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

0 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

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50%

Medium

50%

Large

Equipment Provision

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57%

PA Only

43%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Waterlooville? GigXchange lists 7 grassroots music venues across Waterlooville. 43% provide a PA system.

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

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The Chichester Inn

Chichester › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

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

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–17:00

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The Ghost at the Feast

Chichester★★★★★ (—)

Chichester food hall hosting a monthly spoken-word open mic.

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Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon08:00–23:00
Tue08:00–23:00
Wed08:00–23:00
Thu08:00–23:00
Fri08:00–00:00
Sat08:00–00:00
Sun08:00–18:00

Chichester grassroots music bar with a weekly Wednesday open mic.

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Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon19:00–23:00
TueClosed
Wed19:00–23:00
Thu19:00–23:00
Fri19:00–00:00
Sat19:00–00:00
SunClosed

Chichester craft beer pub with a weekly open jam and full backline.

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat10:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Portsmouth › Southsea★★★★★ (—)

Southsea's Tuesday-night free open mic at 49 St James' Street, PO5 4LR — top-floor music venue, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

Backline3 of 7

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

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The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre Havant

Havant★★★★★ (—)

Havant arts and heritage centre.

Backline0 of 7

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

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
SunClosed

Chichester pub with a weekly Thursday open mic, walk-in only.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–22:30
Tue12:00–22:30
Wed12:00–22:30
Thu12:00–22:30
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:00

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Waterlooville Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Waterlooville?

GigXchange lists 7 grassroots music venues in Waterlooville, 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 Waterlooville venues provide full backline?

0 of 7 Waterlooville venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 3 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Waterlooville's grassroots venues?

Of the 2 Waterlooville venues with known capacity: 1 are small (under 150), 1 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Waterlooville’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Waterlooville venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Waterlooville page lists every gig we hold across these 7 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Waterlooville gig directory.

What genres do Waterlooville venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Waterlooville’s 7 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, covers, spoken word, indie. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Waterlooville venues?

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