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Award Winning Grass Roots Music Venue & Art Space

Upcoming Events

  • AC/DShe UK
    AC/DShe UK
    AC/DShe UK
    Fri, 24 Jan
    Female fronted AC/DC tribute | support from Rottweiler
  • Kirk Brandon aKoustiK with special guest Dave Sharp
    Kirk Brandon aKoustiK with special guest Dave Sharp
    Kirk Brandon aKoustiK with special guest Dave Sharp
    Sat, 25 Jan
    Plus more to be announced (reduced capacity show - only 100 tickets available!)
  • Kirk Brandon aKoustiK with special guest Dave Sharp (matinee show)
    Kirk Brandon aKoustiK with special guest Dave Sharp (matinee show)
    Kirk Brandon aKoustiK with special guest Dave Sharp (matinee show)
    Sun, 26 Jan
    Second date added! (Reduced capacity - only 100 tickets for each show)
  • Korn Again / Deaftones
    Korn Again / Deaftones
    Korn Again / Deaftones
    Sat, 01 Feb
    Nu Metal Double header
  • Parasite Eve Club Night
    Parasite Eve Club Night
    Parasite Eve Club Night
    Fri, 07 Feb
    From the people that brought you Panic at the Emo!
  • Blondie UK
    Blondie UK
    Blondie UK
    Fri, 14 Feb
    Tribute to Blondie
  • Red Hot Tribute Peppers
    Red Hot Tribute Peppers
    Red Hot Tribute Peppers
    Sat, 22 Feb
    Tribute to RHCP
  • Panic! at the Emo
    Panic! at the Emo
    Panic! at the Emo
    Sat, 01 Mar
    Dust off those converse and fish out that MCR T Shirt because Panic! At The Emo is here to bring you into a timewDust off those converse and fish out that MCR T Shirt because Panic! At The Emo is here to bring you into a timewarp where Myspace is still in its prime and everyone is wearing eyeliner!
  • Secret Gig
    Secret Gig
    Secret Gig
    Fri, 21 Mar
    The 21st of March will forever go down in local folklore as one of the most off the chain, sweatiest, and intimate shows in both the Riggers and this Bands history.
  • Knowtfest | Slipknot, Lamb of God and Killswitch Engage tributes
    Knowtfest | Slipknot, Lamb of God and Killswitch Engage tributes
    Knowtfest | Slipknot, Lamb of God and Killswitch Engage tributes
    Fri, 18 Apr
    Knowtfest - A Night Of Tributes Featuring Slipknowt (Tribute to Slipknot), Self Revolution (Tribute to Killswitch Engage) and Eleventh Hour (Tribute to Lamb of God)
  • Riskee & the Ridicule
    Riskee & the Ridicule
    Riskee & the Ridicule
    Fri, 02 May
    plus support
  • Steampunk Orchestra
    Steampunk Orchestra
    Steampunk Orchestra
    Fri, 09 May
  • Chocolate Starfish - A Tribute To Limp Bizkit
    Chocolate Starfish - A Tribute To Limp Bizkit
    Chocolate Starfish - A Tribute To Limp Bizkit
    Sat, 12 Jul
    Chocolate Starfish - A Tribute To Limp Bizkit at The Rigger
  • Brain Of J - Pearl Jam Tribute
    Brain Of J - Pearl Jam Tribute
    Brain Of J - Pearl Jam Tribute
    Sat, 06 Dec
    Return to The Rigger

GIG GUIDE 

LIVE MUSIC

COMEDY / PERFORMING ARTS

2025 Submissions now open

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AMPLIFIED:
Live & Unsigned

Submissions now open for our new unsigned band night: Amplified. 30-45 minute sets available, original material preferred.

Send an EPK to gigs@theriggervenue.com (subject: amplified) or click the button below to apply.

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Submissions now open for metal mania - showcasing the best metal bands on the UK circuit. 30-40 min sets available, original material preferred.

Send an EPK to gigs@theriggervenue.com (subject: metal mania) or click the button below to apply.

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Fresh Vibes is a monthly event designed for 13+ audiences, showcasing new bands, first performances & rising artists in an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. Email: 

gigs@theriggervenue.com (subject: fresh vibes) or click the button below to apply.

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ABOUT THE RIGGER

AWARD WINNING SMALL INDEPENDENT LIVE MUSIC VENUE & ARTS SPACE

Based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hosting Live entertainment from all over the world.

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Delivering weekly live shows featuring: Local & Touring bands, Comedy, Poetry & Spoken Word, Performing Arts, Sideshow, Burlesque, Cultural & Craft events.

 

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#KeepMusicLive #SupportYourScene

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