Live Music Venues for Hire in Camden, London

Booking costs of live music venues average £1000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Camden, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

• Stage Area at The Lyttelton Arms in Camden - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘They have a PA system and they let us put on live music.’

• N6 Event Space at 3Locks Industrial Brewery Riverside Views in Camden - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We recently booked out this venue for a private event, and it was absolutely fantastic!’

• Playroom at Barfly in Primrose Hill - rated 4.8/5
  Venue said: Our epic playroom is situated at the top of our fine Camden boozer and provides the perfect space for hosting a party for up to 50 guests. This stunning private hire party pub room is equipped with a karaoke system – suitable...

You'll find live music venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Camden, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):

• Solo Studio at artsHouse, rated 4.7/5 - rehearsal room for 12 guests
  Our user said: ‘Room was perfect for our needs. Staff were responsive and helpful. No complaints at all!’

• The Terrace at Ester, rated 4.8/5 - terrace for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, good location, lovely staff...’

• The Private Bar at The Good Mixer - bar for 25 guests
  Venue said: The Private Bar is a semi-private corner of The Good Mixer that provides a secluded seating area separated from the main bar. Design: The space shows patterned damask wallpaper, dark timber trim and warm wall-mounted lighting...

• Private Area at Kiss, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘I loved how intimate the space is. Great equipment and great venue for music nights.’

• Solo Studio at artsHouse, from £19 hire fee per hour (up to 12 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Room was perfect for our needs. Staff were responsive and helpful. No complaints at all!’

• The Private Bar at The Good Mixer, from £350 minimum spend per event (up to 25 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Private Bar is a semi-private corner of The Good Mixer that provides a secluded seating area separated from the main bar. Design: The space shows patterned damask wallpaper, dark timber trim and warm wall-mounted lighting...

Famous Primrose Hill is home to excellent pubs and bars where you can enjoy live music or play a gig yourself. If you take a walk down Camden High Street, you will be surprised how many great venues you will find there, from private rooms to clubs. Chalk Farm is a diverse area where you will be able to see live performances from up-and-coming bands in a handful of lively bars and pubs.

When hiring a venue, you should carefully consider your budget. Live music venues in Camden offer various prices and hiring options, so you will have plenty to choose from. It is also important to check whether the genre of music that you will be playing fits the venue. It would be quite funny (or weird) to play an intimate acoustic set in a punk rock venue. When it comes to the size of your planned concert, you should check the venue’s capacity. For some, it is also important whether there is a green room available at the venue - if it’s something that you care about as well, we encourage you to ask about that prior to hiring the place. And last but not least, make sure to check the opening hours and find out what time the doors open and when the gig should end.