Venue Directory

Docks Academy

Docks Academy is an independent live events venue in central Grimsby, based on the first floor of a converted former church above the Docks Beers brewery and taproom. The venue presents a varied programme of live music, comedy, theatre, community events and private hires, with a focus on bringing a broad range of performances to audiences in the town and surrounding area. Its setting gives it a distinctive character, combining the atmosphere of a historic building with the feel of a modern, welcoming events space. As part of the wider Docks Beers site, Docks Academy has developed into an established local venue for both ticketed shows and one-off cultural events.

KUDOS Bar and Nightclub

We are a late-night bar and nightclub located on Prince of Wales Road in Norwich. We host club nights and ticketed events, including themed nights covering genres such as K-pop, drum and bass, reggae, hip hop and other dance-led formats. We are best described as a nightlife venue rather than a dedicated live music venue.

Sigma Lounge

Sigma Lounge is a modern Tamworth events and nightlife venue built around live music, club events and private hire. Operating from a two-floor space on Bolebridge Street, it caters for promoter-led nights, birthdays, celebrations, engagement parties and other functions, while also tying in a Caribbean restaurant and bar offer. With regular event programming and a flexible layout for both public and private bookings, it works as both a local nightlife spot and a bookable event venue.

Baby M

BABY M is a modern Derby bar and small events venue based on historic Sadler Gate, combining cocktails, late-night trade and a steady music-led programme. Alongside its bar offer, the venue promotes live music, DJ sets, themed nights and private hire, giving it a stronger events identity than a standard town-centre bar. Its branding and socials lean heavily into atmosphere, nightlife and flexible venue use, making it a useful fit for intimate parties, promoter-led nights and casual live entertainment.

Suki10C

SUKi10C is a long-running independent venue on the edge of Digbeth and Birmingham city centre, combining the feel of a grassroots live music space, club and bar. Known for its alternative atmosphere, community-led spirit and broad music policy, the venue hosts everything from live bands and DJ events to underground club nights across genres including drum and bass, dubstep, reggae and more. Its distinctive visual identity and strong local following have made it one of Digbeth’s more recognisable independent music spaces.

Blue Note

The BlueNote is one of Derby’s best-known independent music venues, based on Sadler Gate in the city centre. With a history stretching back decades, the venue has hosted live acts, DJs and club nights across a broad mix of genres, giving it a strong identity as both a live music room and a nightlife destination. Its long-standing presence and regular programme make it a recognised part of Derby’s grassroots and late-night entertainment scene.

The Grafton Arms

The Grafton Arms is a well-known Manchester pub and grassroots entertainment spot on Grafton Street, close to Oxford Road and the university area. Alongside its bar and food offer, the venue has built a strong identity around regular live music, open mic nights, quizzes and sport, with a dedicated stage area and outdoor space that make it more than just a standard city pub. Popular with students, locals and passing footfall alike, it sits comfortably between neighbourhood pub and casual live events venue.

The Rutland Arms

The Rutland Arms is one of Newark-on-Trent’s character venues, set within a Grade II listed former coaching inn on Barnby Gate. Blending historic architecture with a lively contemporary atmosphere, it operates as a pub, hotel and event space, hosting live music, themed nights and private functions alongside its day-to-day bar and hospitality offer. With its central location and flexible setup, The Rutland Arms remains a well-known part of Newark’s social and live entertainment scene.

The Alhambra Live

Alhambra Live is one of Morecambe’s standout live entertainment spaces, set within the landmark Alhambra building on the town’s West End promenade. Blending historic character with a modern grassroots music focus, the venue hosts everything from touring acts and tribute shows to themed nights, festivals and wider community events. With a flexible event setup and a strong live-music identity, Alhambra Live has become an important part of Morecambe’s cultural revival and nightlife offer.

Fuel Cafe Bar

Refuel at Fuel - a vegetarian café bar in Withington is as famous for its 'quiz and chips' nights and cheap eats. tasty Set over two storeys, it’s beloved by many who enjoy the speciality beers (think local ales, traditional imported German beers and a large selection of regularly-changing seasonal brews) and sporadic live music events (usually folk/acoustic, free entry). A proper chillaxing hangout and a real embodiment of Manchester’s independent café scene, Fuel is complete with free WiFi, newspapers and a grand selection of well-used board games. Nowhere is this independence more obvious than in the food offering with no main dishes are over £6; inventive meat-free meals, sumptuous sweets and utterly brilliant smoothies and shakes.

Toms Tap And Brewhouse

Located a short distance from Crewe town centre, Tom’s Tap and Brewhouse is an independent, community-focused venue with a focus on serving great beer. Occupying three adjoining units on Thomas Street, it combines a working microbrewery, a busy events space, and a welcoming taproom open Thursday to Sunday (also occasionally for special events on Wednesdays). The bar features a regularly changing line-up of up to 12 keg beers, many brewed on-site, and an impressive selection of 15 real ciders. Cask ale is now a permanent fixture with a dedicated cask tap. A variety of house brews dominate the taps with other local breweries also featuring. Tom’s Tap aims to be a safe, inclusive space embracing everything that a modern community pub can be. Events include open mic nights, live music, comedy, bottle shares, quiz nights, and themed gatherings. Regular visits from street food vendors add to the atmosphere and provide food options.

The Arena

We are The Arena Crewe , a town-centre live entertainment venue based in the heart of Crewe. We have built our space around giving people a reason to come out for a proper night, whether that means live music, tribute shows, themed events, comedy or special one-off performances. Our focus is on creating an atmosphere that feels lively, welcoming and built for a crowd, with a flexible venue that can support a wide range of live events. We see ourselves as more than just a bar or social space. Live entertainment is a huge part of what we do, and we are passionate about bringing memorable nights to Crewe. From established tribute acts and touring performers through to local talent and special ticketed events, we want to give artists, promoters and audiences a venue that feels energetic, accessible and full of potential. Our central High Street location makes us easy to reach, and our layout gives us the flexibility to host everything from intimate live sets to bigger crowd-pleasing nights. At our core, we are about creating experiences that bring people together. We want every event at The Arena to feel like something worth turning up for, whether it is a live band, a themed party night, a comedy event or a full-scale entertainment bill. As we continue to grow, we are proud to be building our reputation as one of Crewe’s emerging destinations for live music and entertainment.