Venue Guides
Expert guides on finding venues, planning events, and understanding venue types across the UK.
Whether you're booking your first venue or your fiftieth, our guides cover everything from choosing the right space to selling out your event. Browse by topic below.
All Guides
How to Find the Perfect Venue
A step-by-step guide to choosing, comparing, and booking the right venue for your event.
Venue Types Explained
Understand the different types of event venues and which is right for your event.
Best Music Venues in the UK
From intimate basement bars to legendary arenas — the definitive guide to the UK's finest live music spaces.
Best Comedy Clubs in the UK
The UK's best comedy clubs from London's West End to Edinburgh's Fringe venues.
Best Theatres in London
From the West End to fringe theatres, discover London's best theatres for watching and staging performances.
Live Music Venues in London
A guide to London's best live music venues, from grassroots rooms to iconic stages.
Wedding Venues Guide
Everything you need to know about choosing and booking a wedding venue in the UK.
Event Planning Checklist
A comprehensive checklist covering every stage of event planning from concept to wrap-up.
Venue Hire Costs
How much does it cost to hire a venue in the UK? A breakdown of pricing by type, city, and size.
Best Venues in Edinburgh
The best venues in Edinburgh for music, comedy, theatre, and events — including Fringe favourites.
Best Venues in Manchester
Manchester's best venues for live music, comedy, and theatre — from the Northern Quarter to Salford.