By Jolene Rae-Walsh –
Here’s your line-up of some of the best gigs & events happening at some of the best venues around town and further afield…
Florence’s Cocktail Bar
4 Macaulay Street. Huddersfield. HD1 2JY
HDSEEN PRESENTS ADENiCO ‘OUTSIDEUS’ Single Launch Event
Friday 13th March, 8.30 pm til late.
Live Performances, Guest DJ’s, Guest Speakers, Open Mic & Art Exhibition.
Come celebrate the launch of ADENiCO’s debut single ‘OUTSIDEUS’.
This will be an inspiring and motivational celebratory event!
Dress Code: Dress to Impress… Colour Scheme: Black/White/Grey.
Advanced Tickets £4.50 + Booking Fee (or 2 for 1) / £5 on the door.
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17 Westgate, Huddersfield. HD1 1NP
DJ Missy
Every Saturday, 7 pm til late
Playing all your favourite 90’s Dance Hits, Pop, Soul, Motown & so much more!
18+
Free entry
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The Terrace
31 Wellington Road, Dewsbury. WF13 1HL
Kirklees Most Wanted Dewsbury Showcase #2
Friday 20th March 7 pm – 10.30 pm
Following the exceptional Kirklees Most Wanted (KMW) Showcase in February, KMW is back with another amazing evening of brilliant local talent. Confirmed acts for round 2 are Elefem, Ducklin Curls, and Vazon with support from DJ Fiesta La Ginger to get you grooving in between the performances.
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22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield. HD7 5JN
Sonar Sessions: Monthly live music events in the genres of world, jazz, soul, acoustic & folk. Each Sonar Session will present a lineup of captivating live acts; showcasing established artists alongside emerging local talent. Taking place in a creative hub and participatory arts space in the centre of the idyllic village of Slaithwaite with onsite bar and cabaret style seating.
Suntou Susso
Sunday 29th March, Doors open 6.30 pm
Step into an unforgettable evening with Suntou Susso, a captivating singer, performer and master of the kora – the 22 string West African harp whose sounds have enchanted listeners and carried the soul of Mandinka culture for over seven centuries. Born into a revered Gambian Griot of seven lineages: historians, story-tellers and peacekeepers, Suntou is both a guardian of the tradition and a bold innovator of its future. Rooted in the ancient rhythms and spiritual depth of his heritage, Suntou’s music is a bridge between worlds
Advanced Tickets £16 + Booking Fee
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Gig Venue Address: 29 Zetland Street, Huddersfield. HD1 2RA
Café Address: 29 Queensgate, Huddersfield. HD1 2RA
“3-2-1” It’s Wednesday 8pm onwards
Live Music every week!
Up & Comers, unsigned, & student bands
18+
Donation entry
BEDLAM
Every Friday 11pm til late
Huddersfield’s longest running alt club night.
Entry £5 on the door.
HIVE Youth at Amped
2nd Tuesday of every month 5pm-7pm
LGBTQ+ Social & Support Space
Ages 16-21
Free entry
Jam Club
Last Thursday of every month 8pm – 10pm (starts 26th March)
Hosted by Leo Brazil – 1 x drum kit, guitar & bass amps provided. Just bring your sticks / instruments / keyboards / anything else you desire to play on the night.
All levels of players are welcome.
All ages welcome (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult).
Free entry
Claire Helm & The Outside World – Album Launch
Friday 27th March 2026 at 7.30pm
Claire Helm & The Outside World will launch their “Quicksand” album.
Featuring support from Rock Paper Sister.
14+ (with parental guidance for under 18’s)
Advanced Tickets £8.80
P.O.S.E Clubnight
Saturday 28th March 2026 10pm – 2am
A 100% vinyl night championing the sound of pirate radio and underground UK club culture. A multi-genre night of bass-weight pressure blending techno, grime, breaks, dubstep, DnB and Jungle. Celebrating their third night with a heavy-weight line-up of highly respected DJ selectors (in alphabetical order):
ALEXX, DAMION J, EDV3CTOR, HOLSTA, SILAS THE DON
Advanced Tickets Early Bird £4.40 / General Admission £8.80
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Queen Street, Huddersfield. HD1 2SP
Free Pool Tuesdays
Two pool tables are set to free play in the dive bar area.
EMF
Saturday 14 March – Doors Open 7:30pm, Starts 8pm
Part of their EMF 2026 tour, EMF have expressed their excitement for this show. The concert features special guest Dictator.
Advanced Tickets £26.40
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Queen’s Square, Queen Street. Huddersfield. HD1 2SP
Check out (using the link above) professional theatre productions and events for young and old happening at Huddersfield’s finest theatre.
Attic Stories @ LBT
Last Wednesday of the month 7.30 pm – 9.30pm
Beautiful and supportive poetry open mic night hosted by the wonderful award-winning Prairie Poet Rose Condo, plus Guest Poet
Pay As You Feel (PAYF) All proceeds go to the Guest Poet
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Durty O’Dwyers Irish Bar
61-63 King Street. Huddersfield. HD1 2PZ
St. Patrick’s Weekender
Friday 13th to Tuesday 17th
Friday 13th opens at 1pm
Saturday 14th opens at 1pm with Irish Singer starting at 7.45pm
Sunday 15th opens after the Irish Parade
Monday 16th opens 1pm
Tuesday 17th from 1pm St. Patrick’s Day Karaoke & Irish Music
Generally:
Monday Club (Karaoke & Irish Music)
Every Monday 1pm til late
Student Night
Wednesdays 6pm til late
Generally:
Fridays open from 6pm
Saturdays open 1pm til late
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28 Wood Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1DU
Open Mic Night
Every Thursday from 8pm until late
Singers, musicians, poets, story-tellers, comedians, etc.
Welcome to bring your own instruments but if you are a band wanting to play, please inform the venue in advance.
Free entry and all ages welcome.
Jam Night
1st Friday of every month. Doors open at 7pm. Music from 8pm.
Backline provided and house band.
Bring your own instruments.
Free entry
Nu:No Presents Inna Jungle Part 2
Saturday 21st March 9pm-2am. (Last entry 12am)
DJ Mark, Ventus, Damion J, Sticky Edit (Future Formation), Holsta (Future Formation) and Hokus (Sub:Freqz, 2darkinc).
Host MC’s: Mikee Rider, Shesta.
Advanced Tickets £5 (£7 on the door)
Lioness Power
Last Saturday of every month, 8.30pm – 1am
Uplifting Reggae, Roots, Dub, Steppas and beyond.
Advanced Tickets £8 (£9 on the door)
Druce & Jones Trio
Sunday 29th March Doors 5pm, Show starts 6pm.
Druce, Jones, and Robin Bowles return with their intimate, Americana, Trad & Blues evening! Fiddle, mandolin, accordion, guitars, vocals, and more. All played with experience, expertise, and joy. Tunes and songs – some rare, some popular.
Entry £10 on arrival.
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The Sportsman
1 St John’s Road, Huddersfield. HD1 5AY
Acoustic Music Night
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 8.30pm onwards
St Patrick’s Day Irish Whiskey Tasting
Friday 13th 8pm onwards
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Head of Steam
At Huddersfield train station.
Friday 20th March 7pm – 10pm
INK SPILL #42
Ink Spill is a poetry event (half workshop/half open mic) where you can showcase your own poetic talents or simply enjoy the beautiful art of spoken word.
March’s event will be focusing on the theme “Fragments”.
Roosters & Saltaire Tap Takeover / Open Mic Special
Friday 27th March, 7pm onwards
New Brook Entertainment providing live entertainment and a reyt good time!
Free entry
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The Railway
2 School Lane, Berry Brow, Huddersfield. HD4 7LT
Open Mic Night
Every Wednesday 7.30pm til late
A popular and free weekly Open Mic Night featuring live music, a house guitar, and PA system. Organised by New Brook Entertainment, this community-focused event is open to all performers and is held in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Just turn up and feel free to bring your own instruments.
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Shepperds Arms, Cowcliffe
186 Cowcliffe Hill Road, Huddersfield. HD2 2NB
Monthly Open Mic Night
Friday 20th March 7pm onwards
Launched in February, organised by New Brook Entertainment, this is a beautiful venue for this new open mic night!
The venue feels like a massive living room where you can enjoy a drink and a good sing-song. Great vibes and great music!
Hot beef sandwiches are on too!
Just turn up and feel free to bring your own instruments.
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Meltham Liberal Club
17 Wessenden Road, Meltham, Huddersfield. HD9 4ET
Debut Monthly Open Mic Night
Starts Thursday 12th March 8pm onwards
All performers welcome at this debut monthly open mic night organised by New Brook Entertainment. It’s going to be a great night filled with free live entertainment, good folk and great community.
Just turn up and feel free to bring your own instruments.
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Smile Bar and Venue (Please note this is a cashless venue)
38 Wakefield Road, Aspley. HD1 3AQ
The Huddersfield Blues Club All Stars!
Thursday 12th March 7pm – 10.30pm
Back by popular demand!
Ft. James O Hara – guitar/vocals, Alex Eden – guitar/vocals/harmonica,
Pat Fulgoni – vocals, Marc Layton Bennett – drums,
Rod Mason – saxophones, James Dash – bass guitar
Advanced Tickets £5 + Booking Fee (£10 on the door)
The Shania Twain Story – Ultimate Tribute Show
Friday 13th March 7pm – 11.30pm
Relive Shania’s greatest hits, sing and dance the night away to – ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’, ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’, ‘Still The One’ alongside classics from Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Eagles, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, John Denver & more! A must-see fun-filled show for all ages of Country fans. Grab your cowboy hats for a great night of Country.
18+ (Bring ID)
Advanced Tickets £15 + Booking Fee
JOHNNY2BAD – The No.1 UB40 Show
Friday 20th March 7pm – 11.30pm
J2B are an 8-piece band from Birmingham, UK, who perform the music of UK Reggae legends UB40 (endorsed by Ali Campbell himself on national TV interview), presenting their spectacular, electrifying high energy live show with a Unique twist, performing all the Hits and Classics.
18+ (Bring ID)
Advanced Tickets £16.50 + Booking Fee
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Holmfirth Picturedrome
Market Walk, Victoria Street, Holmfirth. HD9 7DA
MUS3 – Tribute to Muse: Supermassive Laser Show
Fri 20th March, Doors open 7.30pm
MUS3 is comprised of Dan Lines on vocals and guitar, Alistair Martin on bass, and Kyle Fenton on drums. Together, they have mastered the art of recreating Muse’s sound and stage presence, earning them a reputation as one of the most authentic and thrilling Muse tribute acts around.
Their performances are fully immersive, featuring laser shows and a setlist that covers Muse’s greatest hits as well as deeper tracks. Dan Lines’ dynamic vocals and the band’s tight instrumentation bring the spirit of Muse to life on stage, delivering the intensity and emotion that fans expect.
Age Restriction – 14+ as long as accompanied by an Adult 18+ at all times.
Advanced Tickets £20 (£22 on the door – only if the gig hasn’t sold out!)
The Box Office
At the back of The Picturdrome, The Box Office bar is open specifically for you to enjoy live music, real ales and cocktails before and after your gig at the Picturedrome.
Open 6.30pm til late
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