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Live Music in Widnes
Widnes, Cheshire
Widnes has The Studio, a community arts venue that brings in global headliners and original showcases - with Liverpool's and Warrington's circuits either side of the Mersey.
Updated 31 October 2026
01 — The short answer
WidnesLive music in Widnes
Widnes has 1 venue listing live music, 184 gigs in the next 30 days and 27 open mic nights (both in and around Liverpool). Below: the rooms to start with, the gigs on now, what acts are paid and where to go next, all read live from the same directory.
The Studio is Widnes's community arts venue, a mid-size room that books global headliners and original-music showcases. Widnes acts wanting regular pub gigs and open mics play Liverpool's circuit across the Mersey or head to Warrington.
listing live music
| Gigsin the next 30 days · in and around Liverpool | 184 |
| Open micsactive nights · in and around Liverpool | 27 |
02 — The scene
Live Music Scene Score — Widnes100
| Artists | 70 |
| Venues | 12 |
| Gigs 90d | 100 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 100 |
| Activity | 10 |
03 — The scene
WidnesThe Widnes sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Widnes is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| The StudioThe arts venue brings in headliners and original-music showcases. |
| Liverpool (nearby)The weekly pub and club circuit is over the Mersey. |
| Warrington (nearby)More band and function work up the road. |
| The open mic circuit27 open mic nights run in and around Liverpool - ink. Art Gallery & Lounge and Hot Water Comedy Club among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times. |
| The gig calendar184 gigs are listed in and around Liverpool in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email. |
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Liverpool, Chester and Bolton.
| NearbyLive music in Liverpool | |
| NearbyLive music in Chester | |
| NearbyLive music in Bolton |
04 — Venues
1 roomWhere live music happens
1 rooms in Widnes put on live music. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Widnes venue directory, see what is booked on the Widnes gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
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05 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Widnes
184 gigs are listed in and around Liverpool for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory.
Starts19:00 Swervedriver Live and Signing at District, LiverpoolDistrict · City Centre South · Liverpool 
Arts Bar Baltic: Kit Coldstream x Tom Pierre x Charlie BairdArts Bar Baltic · City Centre South · Liverpool 19:30Tonight 
True Order - the sound of New OrderThe Cavern · City Centre North · LiverpoolTickets 19:30Tonight 
Launchpad Showcase One: Pocket, Caitlin Doran, New Human +moreThe Jacaranda Club · City Centre South · Liverpool 19:00Tue 3 Nov 
Passenger: Album Launch ShowJacaranda Baltic · Dingle · Liverpool 19:00Tue 3 Nov 
EMOM - Moolakii Club Listening RoomFuture Yard · Birkenhead and Tranmere · Liverpool 19:00Tue 3 Nov Every listing is a real Widnes date, rebuilt nightly from the Widnes gig directory. See the Widnes venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Widnes gigs | |
| What's on in Widnes this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
06 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Widnes
Whoever you are, Widnes has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
| FansWhat's on in Widnes this weekthe Widnes gig guide, by email | |
| FansUpcoming gigs in Liverpoolevery listing, sorted by date | |
| ArtistsHow to get gigspay, venues that book, how to pitch | |
| ArtistsOpen mics in Liverpoolfree stage time, night by night | |
| BookersBook live musicprices, steps, licensing | |
| VenuesLive music venues in Liverpoolclaim yours free and keep it current |
07 — Pay
GX IndexWhat acts earn
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
| What it costs to book live music in Widnesthe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Widnesthe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
08 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Widnes compares
Widnes' scene, counted with the Liverpool area, ranks second of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Manchester, Wrexham, Stoke-on-Trent, Preston, Rawtenstall, Accrington and Blackburn. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
| # | Area | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Manchester 59 open mics · 678 upcoming gigs | 159 |
| 02 | Widnes (Liverpool area) This city 27 open mics · 463 upcoming gigs | 128 |
| 03 | Wrexham 18 open mics · 44 upcoming gigs | 31 |
| 04 | Stoke-on-Trent 17 open mics · 42 upcoming gigs | 26 |
| 05 | Preston 17 open mics · 82 upcoming gigs | 24 |
| 06 | Rawtenstall 9 open mics · 31 upcoming gigs | 21 |
| 07 | Accrington 7 open mics · 15 upcoming gigs | 10 |
| 08 | Blackburn 5 open mics · 16 upcoming gigs | 9 |
09 — Questions8 answersFrequently asked questions
10 — Keep exploring
WidnesMore of Widnes
More live music resources for Widnes and the rest of the UK: fee guides, venue lists, open mic finders and how-to guides, all read from the same live directory.
| How to Book Live MusicVenue guide — local rates, genre fit, licensing, and a step-by-step booking walkthrough for Widnes. | |
| Upcoming Gigs in WidnesThe full Widnes gig calendar — touring shows, festivals, and venues hiring acts across the region. | |
| Open Mics in WidnesOpen mic nights near Widnes — directions, dates, and the grass-roots route into paid bookings. | |
| Widnes Rate BenchmarkWhat UK bands actually charge by city and gig type. Median fees from the live GigXchange Index. |
Everything live in Widnes — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Widnes. Artists and bands available around Widnes.
| GigsUpcoming gigs in Widnes — sorted by dateWhat's on in Widnes — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Widnes, by date. One-off gigs at indie venues and community stages. Sorted by date, refreshed continuously. Free and ticketed shows both listed. Every gig links its venue.Widnes gigs · UK gig directory |
| VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in WidnesCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Widnes venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Widnes. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Widnes venues · For venues |
| Open MicsFree stage time — Widnes open mic nightsJust starting out? Widnes open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Widnes. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Widnes open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in WidnesStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Widnes. How to get gigs. How to book live music. Find a band, city by city. Written for working musicians and venues.How to get gigs · How to book · Find a band |
| RatesWhat live acts earn in WidnesLive Widnes rate benchmarks from the GigXchange Index. Median fees by act size and event type. City-level benchmarks, updated nightly. Never a misleading average — real percentiles. Free to cite under CC BY 4.0.GigXchange Index · Pay-rate guide |
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Live Music in Widnes
Widnes has The Studio, a community arts venue that brings in global headliners and original showcases - with Liverpool's and Warrington's circuits either side of the Mersey.
Last updated: 31 October 2026
Live Music in Widnes: the Short Answer
Widnes has 1 venue listing live music, 184 gigs in the next 30 days and 27 open mic nights (both in and around Liverpool). Below: the rooms to start with, the gigs on now, what acts are paid and where to go next, all read live from the same directory.
The Studio is Widnes's community arts venue, a mid-size room that books global headliners and original-music showcases. Widnes acts wanting regular pub gigs and open mics play Liverpool's circuit across the Mersey or head to Warrington.
The Widnes Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Widnes is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
The arts venue brings in headliners and original-music showcases.
The weekly pub and club circuit is over the Mersey.
More band and function work up the road.
27 open mic nights run in and around Liverpool - ink. Art Gallery & Lounge and Hot Water Comedy Club among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.
184 gigs are listed in and around Liverpool in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email.
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Liverpool, Chester and Bolton.
Where Live Music Happens in Widnes
1 rooms in Widnes put on live music. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights. Browse by area or by night, then open a room to see its upcoming gigs.
Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Widnes venue directory, see what is booked on the Widnes gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Widnes
184 gigs are listed in and around Liverpool for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory. Every listing links to the gig's own page, with the date, the doors time and where to buy a ticket.
Every listing is a real Widnes date, rebuilt nightly from the Widnes gig directory. See the Widnes venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Widnes
Whoever you are, Widnes has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
What Acts Earn in Widnes
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
How Widnes Compares
Widnes' scene, counted with the Liverpool area, ranks second of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Manchester, Wrexham, Stoke-on-Trent, Preston, Rawtenstall, Accrington and Blackburn. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
- #1 Manchester 59 open mics · 678 upcoming gigs 159
- #2 Widnes (Liverpool area) This city 27 open mics · 463 upcoming gigs 128
- #3 Wrexham 18 open mics · 44 upcoming gigs 31
- #4 Stoke-on-Trent 17 open mics · 42 upcoming gigs 26
- #5 Preston 17 open mics · 82 upcoming gigs 24
- #6 Rawtenstall 9 open mics · 31 upcoming gigs 21
- #7 Accrington 7 open mics · 15 upcoming gigs 10
- #8 Blackburn 5 open mics · 16 upcoming gigs 9
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