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Upcoming Events

  • Angels of Darkness - Gothmas Special
    Angels of Darkness - Gothmas Special
    Angels of Darkness - Gothmas Special
    Fri, 27 Dec
    Join us for Gothmas featuring the ultimate Goth tribute band Angels of Darkness with special guests Glasshouse Museum
  • NYE ALL NIGHTER
    NYE ALL NIGHTER
    NYE ALL NIGHTER
    Tue, 31 Dec
    Featuring live music from Fat Lip (tribute to pop punk) and One Step Closer (Nu Metal and Alternative club night) til 4am!
  • *rescheduled* Rhyme & Reason; Beastie Boys / Rage Against the Machine / Cyprus Hill tribute
    *rescheduled* Rhyme & Reason; Beastie Boys / Rage Against the Machine / Cyprus Hill tribute
    *rescheduled* Rhyme & Reason; Beastie Boys / Rage Against the Machine / Cyprus Hill tribute
    Sat, 11 Jan
    The tour that never happened ft. Beast Decoys / The Machine Rages On / Cypr-ish Hill
  • Comedy Gong Show - Should I stay or should I go?
    Comedy Gong Show - Should I stay or should I go?
    Comedy Gong Show - Should I stay or should I go?
    Thu, 16 Jan
    Funhouse Comedy Club returns to The Rigger with its “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” competition!
  • The Black Charade & Fell Out Boy
    The Black Charade & Fell Out Boy
    The Black Charade & Fell Out Boy
    Fri, 17 Jan
    Who's ready to prove that emo was never a phase? This is the night you’ve been waiting for! Get ready to lose yourself in a blast from the past at The Rigger! 🎶
  • 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!
  • 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

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Submissions now open

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 eventsteam@theriggervenue.com (subject: amplified) or click the button below to apply.

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ABOUT THE RIGGER

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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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