A night of heavy riffage, featuring: Godless Suns - London's stoner-doom trio Godless Suns bring their solid grooves to 85 for the first time, having previously played across the country and landed slots at Bloodstock twice in recent years. They bring an infectious mix of bluesy-stoner grooves, classic 70s metal vibes, doomy riffage and frontwoman […]

Ultimate Coldplay Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are frequently described as the ‘next best thing’ to one the UK’s most famous bands. Pre pandemic the band were frequent fliers, performing in many different countries around the world, including tours in Europe […]

Thingeezer Promo presents PAT McMANUS BAND + Five Five Six Pat McManus Band http://PATMCMANUS.CO.UK/ The Irish Power Trio led by former Mama’s Boys and Celtus guitarist/violinist, singer and songwriter Pat McManus!Former Mama’s Boys and Celtus guitarist and violin virtuoso, Pat McManus, along with band members Paul Faloon ( Drums) and Marty McDermott ( Bass and […]

HENGE + Dogshow 7.30pm, Saturday 14th October, Club 85, Hitchin Attention Humans! This is HENGE. We are not from this world. We bring you music from distant planets. We offer this gift for the edification of humankind… so that eventually your species may put an end to war and set up new homes in space. […]

Club 85 Presents HAWKLORDS! Originally formed in 1978 from the ashes of The Sonic Assassins, by Robert Calvertand Dave Brock (of Hawkwind). Hawklords was rebooted in 2008 by former Hawkwind alumni, including Nik Turnerand guitarist Jerry Richards, to play a celebratory concert for founder member, the late Robert Calvert, lyricist for Hawkwind’s 1970s hit classic, […]

Join us for You're All Weird Festival Volume 2, our annual celebration of the legacy of Mark Astronaut and The Astronauts. This year, we are offering a reduced priced ticket (£8 + 10% booking fee) for those unemployed or on a low wage, versus a full priced ticket at £12 + 10% booking fee. This […]

JAZZ UP! presents... Horace Panter’s Soul Grooves  We are over the moon to bring this British bass icon back to JazzUp! This gig sells out - don’t delay getting your tickets! Horace Panter needs no introduction as founder member and bassist of The Specials. After many Top Ten singles and achievements too numerous to mention, […]

Club 85 Presents a night of the most haunting riffs and killer breakdowns, with a guest compere to judge some brutal games and best costumes. Famyne Canterbury Doom. https://www.facebook.com/famyneuk  Lowdown A hard rock band formed in 2022 - with (ex) members from Silas and N.O.V.A. https://www.facebook.com/lowdownuk Before The Sirens Hertfordshire based melodic metalcore band with […]

THIS SHOW HAS NOW SOLD OUT!!! NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests*EXTRA DATE ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND - SATURDAY 4th HAS ALREADY SOLD OUT* The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their 4th show of the year at Club 85 on Saturday 4th November for one giant party and a celebration of […]

Masterplan Presents. NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their third show of the year at Club 85 on Saturday 4th November for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this country has ever produced. Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's […]

Kosheen, one of the UK’s booming live electronic music showstoppers, broke into prominence with their hit ‘Hide U‘ off their debut album in 2001, the platinum selling ‘Resist’, followed by crossover hits ‘Catch‘, ‘Hungry‘ and ‘All In My Head‘. Kosheen successfully placed two UK Top Ten albums, topped the UK and European music charts and […]

Moretallica Celebrating 40 years of Kill 'Em All + many more Metallica classics. Moretallica are the most exciting new Metallica tribute in the UK, delivering the most authentic musical performance and the most energetic show! They formed in 2012, determined to perform the music of heavy metal legends Metallica to the highest standard, immediately setting […]

  Mme CASSANDRA HARMAN in association with CLUB 85 Proudly Presents on the GRANDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR A STEAMPUNK EXTRAVAGANZA! COMBINING THE EXTRAORDINARY AND AWESOME COMIC TALENTS OF PROFESSOR ELEMENTAL Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer AND MASTER OF CEREMONIES Mr G. LAROCHE   Professor Elemental is an award-winning hip hop artist and accomplished host, the […]

  Revelations Presents Anti Nowhere League Anti-Nowhere League are an English punk rockband, formed in 1979 by lead singer Animal (Nick Culmer), guitarist Magoo (Chris Exall), Bones (Tony Shaw) on drums and Chris Elvy on bass. The Bleach Boys The Bleach Boys are an English punk rock band, originally from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, who have been together since 1976.   TEAR UP […]

WHOLE LOTTA DC! (The ultimate AC/DC tribute) The monthly ‘Masterplan’ tribute show at Club 85 has a fine instalment for November 2023 as we welcome back one of the UK's finest AC/DC Tribute Bands. Whole Lotta DC are an authentic representation of AC/DC, a thundering rhythm section, the unmistakable vocals & charisma of Brian and […]

FERAL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS DEATH GOALS https://www.facebook.com/DeathGoals  CHEWING GLASS https://www.facebook.com/ChewingGlassCollective   HOUR OF REPRISAL https://www.facebook.com/xhourofreprisalx GOOD COP https://www.facebook.com/GoodCopHxC PINSCAWLER Tickets: £5 + 10% booking fee or £6 on the door Please scroll down this page to purchase tickets. Doors: 6:00pm Age: 16+ with photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied […]

Nine years ago THE GOD OF HELLFIRE graced us with his presence at  RHYTHM'S OF THE WORLD 2014.              Well, he's back and bringing hellfire with! Club 85 Proudly Presents! The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Arthur Brown is synonymous with his 1968 hit “Fire” and the Hammond-driven “Crazy World” […]

A night of all things doomy and riffy, featuring: Gevaudan - Herts/London doomsters Gevaudan will be performing a run of dates in support of their forthcoming new album 'Umbra', which will be released on October 13th via Meuse Music, stopping off at Hitchin for this one. Head over to https://gevaudan.bandcamp.com to pre-order the new album or check […]

JAZZ UP! presents… RANDOLPH MATTHEWS + the Joe English Trio “The rich enveloping world of Randolph Matthews.” - Jazzwise. “A stunning, McFerrin-esque talent.” - Songlines. “Cinematic vocal jazz” - The Guardian “Dazzling improvisational skills. Flawless and world class.” - Jazz FM. Randolph Matthews is a jazz vocal artist with a career spanning an impressive 25 […]

KC BLACKWATER DEADBEAT BRACKET ESCAPE ROUTE THE GREENSANDS Doors: 8:00pm TICKETS: £6 Adv / £8 Door Ticket link: https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/kc-blackwater-deadbeat-bracket-escape-club-85-tickets Age: 16+ (bring ID) Younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult. Earplugs are available upon request (50p). Downstairs bar open until 1am. Like […]

Following on from last years event we are thrilled to announce we are returning to Club 85 with another FREE ENTRY event to raise money for Kidney Care UK. Line-up: // Countless Skies// Countless Skies are a four-piece melodeath band from Herts/Cambs https://youtu.be/JKf71oSEtJU?si=jGKkY7CheU73jd8t // Earthbound. // Earthbound are a five-piece melodeath band from Herts https://youtu.be/ZZO7bPHz4C0?si=CqMcOAGKU6_NnpVp […]

Ion Maiden UK - onstage 9.30pm https://www.facebook.com/Ionmaiden666/ Fully Charged Tribute to Iron Maiden from Cardiff/Birmingham. Ion Maiden are one of the best and most authentic tributes to the mighty Iron Maiden. No stranger to Club 85, these guys absolutely kill it every time, putting on a show that is guaranteed to impress. Support from .... […]

The Rattlebacks LIVE @ Club 85, Hitchin We're off up to the legendary Club 85 for the penultimate gig of the KINK tour, and filming a cheeky music video while we're there! The Rattlebacks are a Brighton based hard rock band of stadium promise. With the line up finalised in 2021, and with Coxy (Rhythm […]

Special Kinda Madness make a welcome return to Club 85 on Saturday 9th December with their classic take on Madness and The Specials. Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty […]

Dub Pistols return to Club 85 in Hitchin for their annual live Christmas show. This year the band are touring their brand new album FRONTLINE so expect a few cuts from this as well some of the bands legendary bangers ! Speaking about what to expect from the upcoming tour, lead Pistol Barry Ashworth says: […]

THE DOG CAT SCENE The Dog Cat Scene are a 4 piece Post-Punk band from Bedfordshire, taking inspiration from the most fascinating scene in British theatre, The Dog, Cat, Eel, and Fish are here to play a few songs. RED KENNY THE KID & I The Kid and I, an exciting alternative rock band hailing […]

Come join us for a pre-Christmas knees-up and a rocking line-up featuring: My Pet Junkie - Herts' favourite trio MPJ returns to C85 for the first time in five years, to remind us why they were so popular. Impossible to pigeonhole, their brand of proggy-grungey-rock was as catchy as the catchiest thing you could possibly […]

The Scallywags Christmas Party The Scallywags https://www.facebook.com/The.Scallywags.H.Q Full House https://www.facebook.com/FullHouseHerts Brutalligators https://www.facebook.com/brutalligators Duva Host tbc Tickets: £7 + 10% booking fee or £9 OTD Doors: 7.45pm Age: 16+ with photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult. Earplugs are […]

masterplan pres. Red Hot Chili Peppers UK Festive fun assured for the diary with a post Christmas celebration with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers UK. Red Hot Chili Peppers UK are the country’s funkiest, freshest, upliftin’ tribute band! These four funky monks are all dedicated Chili Peppers fans, based in the West Midlands. They are […]

JAZZ UP! presents… DAVE KEECH & SONS with special guest SIMON SPILLETT + the Joe English Trio + DJ Sten King JazzUp’s festive, end of year party with classic tunes, party vibes, music quiz, late bar and more! DAVE KEECH Dave is co-founder and musical director of JazzUp and regularly appears on stage as both […]

Dub Pistols presents: NYE at Club 85, Hitchin Jungle / Drum & Bass >>> LINEUP <<<< Dub Pistols (DJ Set) Deekline DJ BARRINGTON Amiah More TBA Doors: 9.00pm - 3.00am Age: Strictly 18+ Tickets: Early-bird £15 + 10% booking fee Tickets: Standard £20 + 10% booking fee Tickets: £25 on the door (subject to availability) Please […]

Resonant Frequencies to bring S.P.Y to Hitchin for the first time on Saturday the 6th of January 2024!! *** AGE RESTRICTION! 18+ ONLY! *** Resonant Frequencies are bringing you a star of the Drum and Bass the scene, S.P.Y. // S.P.Y // S.P.Y – Moving to London from São Paulo, S.P.Y was quick to establish […]

ELECTRIC BLACK - ALBUM RELEASE! We're thrilled to be celebrating the release of our 2nd album - LATE NIGHT LIGHTNING - with a hometown show at Club 85 Hitchin. Come join us for what will be a very special night Tickets: £12 + 10% Booking fee or £16 OTD Doors: 7pm Age: 18+ with photo […]

Pleased to announce the legendary GINGER WILDHEART will be making a rare appearance at CLUB 85 on Sunday 21st January. For this show Ginger will be exclusively revisiting the back catalogue of THE WILDHEARTS. Tickets priced £15 are on sale from 10am on Friday 20th October and are available from Seetickets and the local outlets […]

A night of hip hop revelry, the likes of, Hitchin has not seen in decades. In collaboration with Major Flavas, and in remembrance of the late Jaskarn Singh Lidder 50th birthday, we bring you west Londons very own Natural Born Spitta, MysDiggi supported highly decorated veteran of the UK Hip Hop scene DJ JAZZ T. Plus […]

Sack Sabbath are Europe's best known, longest serving and most authentic tribute to the masters of metal, Black Sabbath. Sack Sabbath were formed in 2002, and in the past two decades have delighted audiences across the UK and Europe with their stunning take on the classic era of Black Sabbath. Playing only the very blackest […]

CBGB's comes to Club 85 with 'Bootleg Blondie' on Sat 3rd Feb.   Expect to hear some of the greatest hits across a vast back catalogue inc: Heart of Glass, Dreaming, Union City Blue, The Tide Is High, Rapture, Atomic, Hanging on the Telephone, (I'm Always Touched by Your) Presence Dear, In the Flesh, Rip […]

The release of Neverworld's 3rd full length album with special guests Forged in Black and Tales of Time. Neverworld  A Traditional heavy metal band, hailing from Hertfordshire, England. https://www.facebook.com/NeverworldMetal Forged In Black Pure, unashamed heavy metal! https://www.facebook.com/forgedinblacks Tales of Time https://www.facebook.com/talesoftimeofficial Doors: 7pm Tickets: £6.50 + 10% Booking Fee, or £8 on the door. Please […]

FERAL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS Chinned https://www.instagram.com/chinnedpv Sex germs https://www.instagram.com/sexgerms Feign https://www.instagram.com/feign_hc Abe https://www.instagram.com/abesoundz Nethernaut https://www.instagram.com/nethernautband Catharge Must Be destroyed https://www.instagram.com/carthagegrind Tickets: £5 + 10% booking fee or £6 on the door Please scroll down this page to purchase tickets. Doors: 6:00pm Age: 16+ with photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and […]

Showcasing bands who are twisting metal and alt-rock into new shapes, we'll have: Tribe Of Ghosts - Coming back to 85, Brighton's TOG have continued their musical evolution into a formidable live act. TOG'S current form began in 2022 when founder Adam Sedgwick chose to scrap their old material and start afresh, creating a post-metal/industrial […]

JAZZ UP! presents… BILLY POD - Quintessence + the Joe English Trio + DJ Sten King Billy Pod is an award-winning Greek drummer based in London. His debut album "Drums to Heal Society” (2019) has given him a prominent position among the new generation of international drummers and demonstrates his compelling skills as a composer […]

DAYBREAK Daybreak, a vibrant 6-piece band hailing from Bedfordshire, fuses raw and gritty tones with a powerful melodic touch, crafting a captivating auditory experience WKTD SHARPER SIDE Sharper Side are a high energy 3-piece pop-punk band based in Herts and North London, mixing the classic 2000's alt sound with hard rock elements to keep it […]

Tellers Scribe For Millennia there have been stories told, tales of History, Legend and Lore. Every generation requires a band of storytellers to keep the pages turning. Where Bards have roamed and Authors have collected history there has always been the Tellers Scribe. Guardians of the Library of the unknown. Wordsmiths of tales old and […]

*SECOND SHOW ADDED BY PUBLIC DEMAND* The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their 2nd show at Club 85 on Friday 15th March for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this country has ever produced. Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five-piece super group Oasis. Since […]

The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their 1st show at Club 85 on Saturday 16th March for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this country has ever produced. Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five-piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with […]

In Celebration of his 70th Birthday Nick Boxall invites you to his party featuring a tribute to his all time favourite act The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience are a 5 piece outfit from Glasgow and are officially the UK's Number 1 tribute to Scottish legend's THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND. […]

Guess who's back and pissed-off again? The King Blues are back on tour with a full headline set of old classics. The King Blues are a British punk rock band from London credited for fusing punk and hip hop together with influences from ska and spoken word. The King Blues will be joined by brat-pop […]

The St Chris Afro/Funk Collective (A.K.A. The St Chris Jazz and World Music Ensemble) is hosting it’s yearly charity gig at Club 85 in Hitchin on March 27th; featuring a host of St Chris musicians, plus another appearance from the UK’s leading Afrobeat artist, and former Fela Kuti bandmate, Dele Sosimi. The concert is curated […]

THE CLASS A 5 Piece indie rock band from Luton https://www.facebook.com/TheClassLuton THE GREENSANDS Indie Rock ALMAMOR Almamor are an experimental rock band that creates music beyond trends and styles! https://www.facebook.com/almamorUK TIPTOE APOLLO Fast, loud, energetic rock. The music of a restless generation. Have you heard of Tiptoe Apollo? https://www.facebook.com/tiptoeapolloband Ticket Link: https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/the-class-the-greensands-almamor-club-85-tickets/ Doors: 8pm Age: […]

JUST RADIOHEAD Performing the music of Radiohead! “So authentic … not a beat missed!” “Amazing set … your performance was the highlight of my weekend” “Having never seen Radiohead live I was really excited to catch your set … and wasn’t disappointed!” Just Radiohead are the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band, replicating and performing the […]

After numerous sell-out shows at the venue we are very pleased to announce NIRVANA UK have agreed to make one final return to CLUB 85 in HITCHIN on Saturday 30th March. Tearing up venues up and down the UK and around Europe the band are formed of 3 die hard Nirvana fans who love nothing […]

A HUGE night at Club 85! "The UK's Ultimate sound, look & vibe alike Bob Marley Tribute Live & Direct from the Heart of the UK THE MARLEY EXPERIENCE https://www.facebook.com/groups/themarleyexperience The world's no1 Sound Look & Vibe alike Bob Marley Tribute band with a difference, with our lead vocalist Lionart & his undeniable vocal resemblance […]

Yorkshire based rockers MÖRDERSTEIN are the ultimate tribute to German Industrial Metal Gods Rammstein make their debut at Club 85 in Hitchin on Sat 6th April 2024. The six-piece band led by Brüno Stahl are a fusion of huge Guitars, haunting Electro Keyboards, thunderous Percussion and soaring vocals. Mörderstein deliver classic Rammstein anthems in an […]

The Wedding Present The Wedding Present have had eighteen UK Top 40 hit singles… not bad for a band that has, from its inception, stubbornly refused to play the record industry’s game. It all started in 1985 when David Lewis Gedge boarded a National Express coach in London with 500 records packed into a pair […]

The unholy union of Musikal Sin Promotions and re-activated Bloodline Promotions will be bringing this line-up to Club 85: Grave Lines - The London/Brighton-based quartet will be bringing their 'heavy gloom' to Hitchin. Brooding doom metal with an air of post-punk, Grave Lines are a leading name in the UK's doom scene, having played at […]

We are very pleased to announce a show with a brand new, highest of the high quality tribute to some of the greatest music ever made. Ultimate RnB are a full 7 piece live band featuring session musicians and vocalists that have played with some stone cold legends. This Midlands based band consists of three […]

As close as we can get to St Georges Day on a weekend night we are delighted to bring The Dekkertones back to Club 85 in Hitchin for a ‘St Georges Day Skank’. The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and reggae from the […]

JACOB SKINNER Jacob Skinner is an Indie Pop/Rock Artist backed by a band that consists of Sam Harris (Drummer), Dylan Forrest (Lead Guitarist) & Daisy Pepper (Bassist). He has released 5 singles and 1 E.P so far and his latest track called ‘Live’ has really started gaining traction ahead of his upcoming releases. BBC Introducing […]

***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED*** The original date was Sat 2nd March Dub Pistols return to Club 85 for a night of Jungle / Drum & Bass. This time we bring you a blend of old and new! Selecta J-Man has been tearing up the Jungle scene with huge tunes such as 'Couple Guiness', whereas […]

Combining global music, reggae, fusion and punk influences, Jah Wobble has entranced the world with his hypnotic bass riffs for over four decades and has become one of Britain's most influential and distinct bass players. Accompanied by his band, Invaders of the Heart, Jah Wobble is reborn into a new decade as defiant as ever […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses – Hitchin – Heat 1. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2023, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! Come on Hitchin, lets show ’em what we’re made of! Get down here and […]

The Pad Presents... THE ORB + Guests Very pleased to announce we are bringing THE ORB to Club 85 in Hitchin for an intimate show on Friday 3rd May. Thirty-five years since Alex Paterson lit the multi-coloured touchpaper on The Orb’s interstellar space odyssey, he continues to swerve, becoming his own tribute act by never […]

The original tribute to The Cure ‘The Cureheads’ return to Club 85 in Hitchin on Sat 4th May following their sell out show at the venue in Feb 2023.   The Cureheads have been together since 1990 and celebrated 30 years together in 2020. They have recreated the look, sound and atmosphere of shows by […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses – Hitchin – Heat 2. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2023, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! Come on Hitchin, lets show ’em what we’re made of! Get down here and […]

Theatre of Hate + guests In 1980, Kirk Brandon formed Theatre Of Hate from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack. Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musicians Stan Stammers and Luke Rendall, along with old school friend, Steve Guthrie and Canadian born John Boy Lennard, who revolutionised the bands sound with his […]

One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years.Still going strong, the Levellers are festival favourites and have cemented their cherished status with headline performances at Glastonbury, […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - Heat 3. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2024, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get their names out there! This will be the last M2TM to be hosted at our current location - […]

20 years, a bit less hair, seven kids and one global pandemic after they split, Beretta are back for a one-off reunion gig at the place where it all started - Club 85 in Hitchin, before the venue (hopefully) relocates at the end of 2024. We'll be sharing the stage with some old friends, with […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - Heat 4. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2024, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! This will be the last M2TM to be hosted at our current location - […]

The Electric Salad Co and Club 85 proudly present ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE with support from Deviant Amps and Orme ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE Heavy Psych Rock from Japan. https://www.facebook.com/acidmotherstempleofficial/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_Mothers_Temple https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlGjzvt-Eto A review in the Guardian of a recent AMT gig ….. In a non-stop stream of thrilling noise, they segue from supercharged stomp-rock, through doomy […]

?????????????We’ll be hosting a special event this May for our good friend Ethan Burn. Many of you would have already heard his story and understand why this is so important, if you haven’t yet read about Ethan’s accident you can read into it in the link in our bio.Ticketing prices are optional depending on how […]

John Otway is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. From the age of 9, John Otway knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his sister’s Beatles and Stones […]

LIQUID RIOTLiquid Riot, are an up and coming London and Herts based 4-piece band whose electrifying sound and high energy performances have been making waves since their formation in 2023. Drawing inspiration from bands like Arctic Monkeys and the post punk sound of Fontaines DC, Liquid Riot developed a signature sound blending high-energy riffs, anthemic […]

The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com DJ YODA - 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP - AUDIO VISUAL SHOW The legendary DJ Yoda males his debut at Club 85 in Hitchin as part of his huge tour the ’50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop’ AV show! This is no ordinary club night, as Yoda gives a visual representation of the […]

Jack Alexander Introducing Jack Alexander, a dynamic five-piece alternative rock band hailing from the heart of Hertfordshire. With anthems like "Falling" and "We Owe It To The Night" under their belt, they've graced prestigious stages including the O2 Academy Islington and have supported Toploader at Islington Assembly Hall. Known for their emotionally charged lyrics, powerhouse […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses - Hitchin - 1st semi-final.www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2024, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there!This will be the last M2TM to be hosted at our current location - please come […]

GUNS 2 ROSES + Guests(THE ULTIMATE GUNS & ROSES TRIBUTE BAND) If you’re a GN’R fan then this is the night for you!! One of the only tribute bands to have actually played live on stage with 4 members of Guns N’Roses themselves!!!! 6 USA TOURS Multiple tours in INDIA, DUBAI, FRANCE, HOLLAND, BELGIUM, ROMANIA, […]

Mr and Mrs Hooligan invite you to their 60th Birthday rehearsal barrel bashing extravaganza.. Pet Needs https://www.facebook.com/wearepetneeds Pet Needs are a young four-piece indie-punk band from Colchester in Essex and you could say they’re prolific, as their third album in four years, Intermittent Fast Living hitting No 17 in the UK's official album chart midweek […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses - Hitchin - 2nd semi-final.www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2024, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there!This will be the last M2TM to be hosted at our current location - please come […]

"The UK #1 Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute show bring you “The Green River Tour” in 2024 & 2025 celebrating Creedence Clearwater Revival’s first US #1 Album “Green River” in full, featuring their UK #1 hit single “Bad Moon Rising”. ’Review will take you on a two hour nostalgia trip back to 1969, with all the […]

Its 10 years to the day since Wrong Jovi played their first ever gig and it was right here at Club 85! In celebration the band is bringing us a very special show with a few surprises up their sleeves.grial The Multi-Award-Winning Wrong Jovi are widely considered to be “the best Bon Jovi tribute band […]

The Total Stones Roses + Bowfinger The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses Debut Album! If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses - Hitchin - Grand Final.www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2024, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there!This will be the last M2TM to be hosted at our current location - please come […]

The Smyths are back on tour for 2024 - and are returning to Club 85 in Hitchin on Friday 5th April following a SOLD OUT out show in 2023. The new tour is a celebration of the classic release of their self-titled debut album THE SMITHS and it’s vinyl accomplice HATFUL OF HOLLOW compilation which […]

The Grandfather of Metal is hosting a FREE ENTRY Heavy Metal Banger to celebrate his retirement. Featuring Neverworld, Helgrind, Spectral Darkwave and The Mighty Wraith. Doors: 7pm Age: 16+ with photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult. Earplugs […]

*POSTPONED! NEW DATE NOVEMBER 10th* STRINGS ON FIRE An Evening With Violinist Caroline Owen And 6 Piece Showband With a career spanning more than 15 years as a soloist, recording artist, touring musician and headline act, Caroline has been making a big impact with her stunning performances  worldwide. Not just a violinist she  is truly […]

RED KENNYRed Kenny’s sound has been evolving over the past two years and hasn’t yet settled. The 4 piece band from Hertfordshire have experimented with sounds including indie rock, funk, disco, folk, grunge ect. Despite being recognisable to the ear, the band find the prospect of being inspired by other artists to make new sounds […]

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! The legendary Boom in the Diamond Industry return to Club 85 for a final party! BOOM rised like a phoenix from the ashes of the mythical Fog Donkey in 2003, embracing a catchy post-punk sound, and touring nationwide throughout the noughties with bands such as Capdown, Hundred Reasons, Hell is For […]

As we all know, the legendary Club 85 in Hitchin is closing down at the end of the year so, we thought what better place to kick off the 2nd half of the year by bringing a HUGE lineup to that wonderful venue to bring some riffs to the lovely people of Hertfordshire! Co-headlining the […]

**Please note this show had been moved from Saturday 13th April, all tickets remain valid for the new date**     Picture this… It’s August 1999, people are getting excited about Red and Blue Pills, Star Wars have embarked on the first of their many prequel films, frosted tips & Sea Monkeys are all the […]

The Sambroso All Stars make their Club85 debut on Saturday 17th August! Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club’s eponymous debut? Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, it remains a high watermark not just for Cuban music but world music as a whole, having been only one of […]

Making their debut at Club 85 on the 23rd August is The World's premier Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout. The Devout have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. The Devout’s show transports the audience back to a Depeche Mode concert, at their peak with authentic reproductions of the […]

Jucebox presents WKTD THE GREENSANDS DEADBEAT BRACKET THE SKIVE Doors: 7:45pm Ticket link: https://www.universe.com/events/wktd-the-greensands-deadbeat-bracket-the-skive-tickets 16+ (bring ID).Younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult. Earplugs are available upon request (50p).Downstairs bar open until 1am. Like all our gigs this show finishes well […]

All hail the riff! One more night of heavy riffs and atmospheric grooves, featuring: Everest Queen - North Herts-based prog-sludge metallers, previous co-winners of M2TM Hitchin who went down a storm at Bloodstock that year, and have since gone on to play various other festivals across the country, including last year's Desertfest. They will be […]

Embark on a journey through heartland melodies and raw country storytelling with 'The Luke Combs Experience' – an electrifying tribute to one of country music's brightest stars. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the chart-topping hits and soul-stirring ballads of Luke Combs, delivered with unmatched passion and authenticity. Sing along to hits […]

One more time, C85 will host a fundraiser for Balstock, Hertfordshire's biggest free music festival!https://balstock.co.uk/ The line-up will feature: Raise The Devil - The southern-tinged rockers with a dark edge, who feature members of Cage Fight and Balstock's founder G La Roche in their line-up. Check out last year's singles 'So Low' and 'Bitter Pills' […]

*rescheduled date from Friday 15th June, all tickets remain valid, if unable to attend please get a refund from the point of purchase*   Floyd UK have brought together some of the best musicians in the country to perform their incredible covers & renditions of the Pink Floyd classics. This spellbinding band are dedicated to […]

JAZZ UP! presents… AWAY FROM HOME The new season of Jazzup returns with a new young band! Over the years JazzUp is proud to have brought you the very best in both contemporary and classic jazz this country has to offer. At the same time JazzUp prides itself in giving young players exposure and experience […]

*Extra date added by public demand* The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their 4th show of the year at Club 85 on Saturday 4th October for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this country has ever produced. Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five-piece super […]

NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests + Rich Winchester DJ set The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their 3rd show of the year at Club 85 on Saturday 5th October for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this country has ever produced. Noasis is the […]