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Top Music Venues in East London
Searching for live music venues in east London? London’s east end is one of the city’s most diverse areas, and is full of different venues and concert halls that can hold all kinds of eclectic music events. Whether it is chilled out evenings in Dalston jazz bars, boisterous live bands at gig venues in Stratford, or underground techno raves at basement venues in Hackney, all the bases are covered here. To check through absolutely everything that’s on offer, take a look at our smart venue finder now and find your ideal London space in literally minutes!
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![The Workshop at The Star in Shoreditch in Hoxton, East London]()
from £1500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Workshop
100 guestsThe Star in ShoreditchOld Street StationHoxton, East LondonCClaire B.
“Nice staff, good sound and we had a great time in our private party” -
![Bar and Venue at Signature Brew Haggerston in Hackney Borough, East London]()
from £1750
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBar and Venue
180 guestsSignature Brew HaggerstonHaggerston StationHackney Borough, East LondonMMadeleine R.
“The venue itself is really cool. Excellent drinks selection.” -
![Basement Club at Club No8 in Dalston, East London]()
from £1200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Club
150 guestsClub No8Dalston Kingsland StationDalston, East London
#Supervenue
AAldred D.
“Great venue, great prices, great hosts - would definitely book again and recommend.” -
![Brew Hall at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road in Walthamstow, East London]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBrew Hall
300 guestsSignature Brew Blackhorse RoadBlackhorse Road StationWalthamstow, East LondonIIvanka K.
“The night was amazing! Everything from service, food to music was absolutely spot on!” -
![Theatre/ Function Room at Chats Palace in Hackney Borough, East London]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityTheatre/ Function Room
200 guestsChats PalaceHomerton StationHackney Borough, East LondonAAlan R.
“Good room, good stage, good cantina space, good toilet facilities. Not far from the overground station.” -
![Hoxton Underbelly at Eleven Hoxton Square in Hackney Borough, East London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityHoxton Underbelly
200 guestsEleven Hoxton SquareOld Street StationHackney Borough, East London
#Supervenue
JJoanna S.
“I was looking for an intimate venue that catered well for live music.” -
![Room 1 at Dalston Den in Dalston, East London]()
from £200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityRoom 1
200 guestsDalston DenDalston Kingsland StationDalston, East LondonWelcome to Room 1, a canvas for creativity and celebrations set within a dynamic and versatile space. The polished concrete flooring adds an industrial chic essence, reflecting the vibrant lights that dance across the room, -
![The Basement Club at Queen of Hoxton in East London]()
from £1020
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Basement Club
250 guestsQueen of HoxtonLiverpool Street StationEast LondonJJohn V.
“Booked the venue for 80+ people for a 30th birthday/engagement drinks. Everyone had a brilliant time.” -
![Ground Floor Live Room at The Jago in Dalston, East London]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityGround Floor Live Room
180 guestsThe JagoDalston Junction StationDalston, East LondonThe Jago is a character-filled multi-purpose event space and live music venue available for private hire, creative productions, community projects, rehearsals, filming and events. -
![Upstairs Lounge at Lighthouse Bar & Nightclub in Shoreditch, East London]()
from £900
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Lounge
130 guestsLighthouse Bar & NightclubOld Street StationShoreditch, East LondonLL.w
“Staff were very lovely and quick to respond to any queries we had” -
![First Floor Venue at Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston, East London]()
from £23
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFirst Floor Venue
100 guestsVortex Jazz ClubDalston Kingsland StationDalston, East LondonOur flexible space has a mixed seated/standing capacity of 100 people and looks out into Gillett Square. As a music venue, our space can house rehearsals / recordings / filming sessions for a range of groups from solo musicians -
![CUBE Lounge at CUBE Club And Lounge in Bellingham, East London]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityCUBE Lounge
150 guestsCUBE Club And LoungeBellingham, East LondonZZainab C.
“Venue met all of my requirements and the costs were reasonable. My event went so well, no hitches!”
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Booking costs of live music venues average £1200 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 East London, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £750 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £80 | to £200 | hire fee per hour |
| From £400 | to £8500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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Bar and Venue at Signature Brew Haggerston in Hackney Borough - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The venue itself is really cool.’ -
Brew Hall at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road in Walthamstow - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Everything from service, food to music was absolutely spot on!’ -
Theatre/ Function Room at Chats Palace in Hackney Borough - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Good room, good stage, good cantina space, good toilet facilities.’
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 East London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 150 guests | prices average £900 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 180 and 300 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 350 guests | prices average £3800 minimum spend per event |
Smaller live music venues usually fit up to 150 guests standing. Here are some great options in East London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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Tequila Bar at The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch - bar for 120 guests
Venue said: The Tequila Bar is located in the basement of The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch and is perfect for a party! You'll find a fully stocked bar, front room feel furniture, an in House casual catering option and many options for curating... -
Live Room at Arcus Sounds - Live Music Studio East London, rated 4.7/5 - recording studio for 25 guests
Our user said: ‘Staff was extremely attentive,professional and welcoming.’ -
Ground Floor at 26 Curtain Road, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 80 guests
Our user said: ‘Really easy to book and manage. Staff on the night lovely and helped me with setting up music...’
Cheap live music venues in East London start from £250 hire fee per event or £400 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Basement Club at Club No8, from £250 hire fee per event (up to 150 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Staff were friendly and communication with the organisers was good. Great value for money.’ -
Aura X Basement Bar at Aura X, from £400 minimum spend per event (up to 180 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Bar staff were great and the price is very reasonable for the hire.’ -
The Gold Room at The Leyton Star, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 90 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great room for parties, private bar, friendly and super helpful management...’
Your Guide to Hiring Live Music Venues in East London
East London’s real charm lies with its underground and urban cafe and bar culture, which open their doors to many different acts performing different genres of music.
In fact, with so much on offer and an ever growing reputation as London’s coolest spots for live music, it’s important to get in early with your booking requests, especially in thriving areas such as Shoreditch and Old Street.
If you’re looking to enjoy a relaxed evening, take advantage of Hoxton and Dalston’s awesome range of jazz bars and convertible cafes that reflect the areas flexible and contemporary character.
Alternatively, you may want to check out some of the more bespoke gig venues that are ideally suited to holding a raucous rock concert or a lively indie band. If electronic music is more your thing, then be on the lookout for some of the low ceilinged basements, or more club oriented spaces that are fantastic for an energetic gathering and located all across the East End of London.
While smaller venues might be the areas forte, grand-scale music events are also possible, with auditoriums, theatres, and concert halls all available for hire. Some of these larger spaces in east London can hold north of 1,000 people in beautiful surroundings, with acoustics that compliment live orchestras and singers perfectly.
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