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Top Small Gig Venues in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's lively music scene thrives on electrifying performances in intimate spaces. Here at Tagvenue, we have gathered only the city's best small gig venues for hire. Whether you're a budding band seeking underground club venues with an edgy vibe near the University of Edinburgh or an established artist looking for a venue with state-of-the-art sound equipment in New Town, you can find options to suit your style and budget. Book your next unforgettable performance in Edinburgh now!
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![Wolfson Lecture Theatre at The Royal Society of Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £1465
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWolfson Lecture Theatre
144 guestsThe Royal Society of EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghRSE Venue – Edinburgh’s Historic Event Space Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s City Centre, within the home of the prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh, our venue offers convenience, flexibility, and a truly memorable -
![The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Other Room
67 guestsDragonfly Cocktail BarOld Town, EdinburghAAileen L.
“I would definitely recommend Dragonfly as a location for a small private function.” -
![The Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £180
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Speakeasy
80 guestsThe Voodoo RoomsNew Town, EdinburghAAoife
“Communication was amazing and the venue was brilliant!” -
![Devil's Cut at Angel's Share Hotel in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £600
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityDevil's Cut
150 guestsAngel's Share HotelNew Town, EdinburghSSam K.
“Barman was fantastic. Venue was superb.” -
![Entire Venue at Ollie's Private Event Space in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
110 guestsOllie's Private Event SpaceNew Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
EEloise S.
“Incredible staff that put up with a lot! Great venue Staff very happy to help with any issues and requests” -
![Beer Palace at Brewhemia in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBeer Palace
800 guestsBrewhemiaOld Town, EdinburghKKerry-ann M.
“Had all the suitable AV, was funky and quirky, additional space for breakout areas. Staff great to work with.” -
![Versatile Space at Slow Progress Records and Coffee in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £20
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVersatile Space
40 guestsSlow Progress Records and CoffeeOld Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
JJudith C.
“Would definitely recommend using this room for similar events.” -
![The Ballroom at The Voodoo Rooms in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £250
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Ballroom
170 guestsThe Voodoo RoomsNew Town, EdinburghDDana H.
“The staff were great and it's a dynamic room that was perfect for the party size.” -
![Boudoir at Brewhemia in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBoudoir
80 guestsBrewhemiaOld Town, EdinburghLLawrie G.
“Everyone had the best night ever and massive amounts of 10/10’s for the venue! Couldn’t ask for more.” -
![Galerie Jacques Tati at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £90
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGalerie Jacques Tati
50 guestsInstitut francais d'EcosseOld Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
LLucy B.
“Very friendly and helpful with a complicated booking. Would be my first place to try for anything in future.” -
![Entire Venue at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £2000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
187 guestsDragonfly Cocktail BarOld Town, EdinburghLLee B.
“We recently hosted a corporate cocktail reception at this venue and secured the entire space for the event.” -
![Bothy at Brewhemia in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBothy
100 guestsBrewhemiaOld Town, EdinburghBBoyd's
“Great Festive decorations and atmosphere for a Christmas lunch”
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FAQs about Top Small Gig Venues in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, prices of small gig venues average £504 hire fee per day. 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 Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data from September 2025:
| From £250 | to £1140 | hire fee per day |
| From £214 | to £350 | hire fee per event |
| From £600 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic cosy venue, helpful and accommodating staff, worth the money for the deposit and hire of the venue.’ -
Devil's Cut at Angel's Share Hotel in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Staff, food, location & facilities all great.’ -
The Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms in New Town - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The bar staff were so great and we all had a lovely evening at our engagement party.’
Many small gig venues in Edinburgh do have age restrictions, typically due to licensing laws and the nature of the events. However, depending on the time of the event and whether alcohol is being served, the restrictions may vary. We recommend checking with the specific venue beforehand to confirm their policy.
Many small gig venues in Edinburgh do offer sound engineers or technical support to ensure a high-quality audio experience during performances. For instance, venues in Old Town offers setup assistance for performances, so you can focus on your music without worrying about technical issues.
Yes, many small gig venues in Edinburgh come equipped with a dedicated stage for performances. Venues in Old Town provides dedicated stages, creating a professional setup for live music events and other performances.
