Welshpool · 4 venues · 1 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Welshpool

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

By size: 1 small (under 150), 1 large (500+), 2 with no size listed. All 4 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Welshpool

Grassroots
venues

in Welshpool

In detail

House PA	1 venue
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	29 /100

01 — Find a venue

4 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

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Photo: Google 140 cap Hafan Yr AfonNewtownKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

Newtown HafrenTown Centre · NewtownHouse PAEngineerNo gigs listed yet 600Cap

The Old New InnHigh Street · LlanfyllinKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

WorkhouseLlanfyllinKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Growing — a small but real Welshpool venue circuit led by genres. Room for more rooms to come online.

Early days - fewer than 5 venues are listed in Welshpool, so the score is capped at 49 and its parts aren't shown yet.

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Welshpool has

By size

Small under 150	1 50%
Medium 150-499	0 0%
Large 500+	1 50%
Size not listed	2

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

Kit

Bring your own	3 75%
PA only	1 25%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	0
Removed	0
Verified	0
Re-verified	1

04 — More of Welshpool

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

Go next

Featured venueHafan Yr AfonNewtown · 140 cap
Welshpool gigsWhat's on at these rooms, by date
What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Welshpool open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Welshpool music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

1 Welshpool venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Newtown HafrenUp to 500 seated

05 — Other cities

90 cities

Venues elsewhere

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All cities, A–ZVenues

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 Sunderland23 Sutton14 Swansea34 Swindon19

Telford21 Tunbridge Wells10

Waterlooville12 Watford24 Weymouth18 Woking16 Wolverhampton49 Worthing1 Wrexham31

York48

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Welshpool Venues

Grassroots Venues in Welshpool

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Welshpool?

GigXchange lists 4 grassroots music venues in Welshpool, 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 Welshpool venues provide full backline?

0 of 4 Welshpool venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 1 provides at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: Which Welshpool venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Welshpool venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Newtown Hafren (up to 500 seated). 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 Welshpool's grassroots venues?

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

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

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

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

The What’s On in Welshpool page lists every gig we hold across these 4 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Welshpool gig directory.

Q: What genres do Welshpool venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Welshpool’s 4 grassroots venues are folk, Jazz, acoustic, singer-songwriter, 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 Welshpool venues?

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

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

29/ 100

Welshpool Venue Score

GrowingA small but real Welshpool venue circuit led by genres. Room for more rooms to come online.

Choice10

Coverage38

Backline0

PA25

Engineer25

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Welshpool venue

4 venues, from back rooms to big stages
1 provides a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
1 includes a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Welshpool's upcoming grass-roots gigs, sorted by date

One-off gigs at indie venues and community stages
Sorted by date, refreshed continuously
Free and ticketed shows
Every gig links its venue

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Weekly open mic nights across Welshpool — verified and mapped

Filter by night of the week
Sign-up times, slot lengths and fees
Most are free entry
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Everything the Welshpool scene has beyond the venue list

City guide: venues, promoters and bookers
Local rate benchmarks before you quote
How to get gigs in the city
Members near you on GigXchange

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

4 Venues in Welshpool

Welshpool has 4 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 140-capacity room to 600. 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 4 Welshpool venues, 1 provides 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 Welshpool

1 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

4
Venues: 1
With PA: 0
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
Last updated

What’s on in Welshpool this week — or see what’s on across the UK.

Browse Welshpool Venues

Search all 4 Welshpool 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.

Showing 4 of 4 venues

Riverside community centre and cafe in Newtown with a 140-capacity function room, live music and a monthly Sunday open micNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–16:00
Tue09:00–16:00
Wed09:00–16:00
Thu09:00–16:00
Fri09:00–16:00
Sat09:00–16:00
Sun09:00–16:00

Newtown › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk venue in NewtownNo gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 500 seated

Backline2 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

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

Llanfyllin › High Street★★★★★ (—)

The Old New Inn in Llanfyllin hosts an open mic on the second Wednesday.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

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Y Dolydd, Llanfyllin Workhouse — Mid-Wales arts venue with a cafe-bar, festivals and concertsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

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Venues You Can Hire in Welshpool

1 Welshpool venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Welshpool Venue Scene in Numbers

Welshpool’s 4 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 · Welshpool

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 2 with a known capacity

1Small · under 150

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 4 venues

1PA only

3Bring your own gear

1provides a PA

1has an in-house engineer

1takes private hire

Folk · Jazzmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Welshpool? GigXchange lists 4 grassroots music venues across Welshpool. 25% provide a PA system.

Do Welshpool venues provide equipment? 1 venue includes an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Welshpool venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Welshpool venue directory.

Welshpool Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Welshpool, 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 Welshpool?

GigXchange lists 4 grassroots music venues in Welshpool, 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 Welshpool venues provide full backline?

0 of 4 Welshpool venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 1 provides at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Welshpool venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Welshpool venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Newtown Hafren (up to 500 seated). 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 Welshpool's grassroots venues?

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

How do I book a gig at a Welshpool venue?

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

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

The What’s On in Welshpool page lists every gig we hold across these 4 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Welshpool gig directory.

What genres do Welshpool venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Welshpool’s 4 grassroots venues are folk, Jazz, acoustic, singer-songwriter, 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 Welshpool venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Welshpool 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 Welshpool 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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What they book. In what Welshpool venues say they book, folk, jazz and acoustic come up most often, out of 12 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. In the last month, 1 of these listings were added or re-checked.

Next steps. To see which of these rooms are booking now, use the Welshpool gig directory; new acts get stage time at the Welshpool open mics, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Need an act for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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Venue guides for every UK city we cover, each with the same filters and capacity data, biggest scenes first. Useful when you are planning a run of dates or looking for a room beyond Welshpool.

Run a Welshpool venue? List it free.

Listing is free. Already listed? Open your venue’s page and press Claim this venue to keep its capacity, kit and booking details up to date for the artists searching here. Missing? Email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look.

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