Gigs planned to honour East of England independent music venues

Independent Venue Week 2026 kicks off with over 700 shows across the UK

Independent Venue Week 2026 is kicking off tonight (Monday January 26), and over 700 shows are planned to take place around the UK.

'Small venues provide a lifeline for musicians - go out and support them'

Independent Venue Week launched in 2013 and has since sold more than one million tickets, helping to fill venues at a traditionally quiet time of…

Gigs planned to honour East of England independent music venues

The week-long event's organiser says it is very important to "preserve and celebrate" these spaces.

Second Biggest Ever Independent Venue Week Is Launched

Today sees the start of the 13th edition of Independent Venue Week, the UK’s much-loved 7-day celebration of live music and culture. With 236 authentic, independently-owned venues set to participate (a 10% increase on 2025), fans can show support for this crucial part of the music ecosystem by coming out to enjoy some of the 700+ gigs and events being promoted during the week.

Independent Venue Week returns with over 700 live events planned

The 13th edition of Independent Venue Week (IVW) begins today, 26 January, celebrating and raising funds for independent venues across the UK. Expected to be one of the biggest yet, this year’s edition will see 236 venues taking part, an increase of 10% from 2025, with over 700 concerts and events being promoted throughout the week. Shows include rock duo Nova Twins at the Amersham Arms, London, Scottish band Brògeal at The Venue in Dumfries, an…

Liverpool launches support programme for grassroots music venues - Liverpool Express

Liverpool City Council has launched a new grassroots music venues support programme designed to strengthen and sustain the city’s small live music spaces — the vital places where new talent is discovered, developed and championed. The programme brings together direct financial support with tailored business development assistance, helping venues adapt to ongoing challenges and continue to platform new and original music by Liverpool based artist…