Club 85

The return of the mighty WRONG JOVI! Multi-Award-Winning Wrong Jovi are widely considered to be “the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!” So much so, that even the former Bon Jovi guitarist, Richie Sambora, has personally thanked the band for their hard work and unforgettable performances. Now in their eleventh year of touring, […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses - Hitchin - Grand Final! www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN   Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2025, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! The grand final will consist of a special guest headliner, 4 competing bands […]

Help us kick off the celebrations for 20 years of Balstock- Hertfordshire’s biggest free music festival! This special fundraiser brings together incredible local talent for one night of wall-to-wall music, community spirit, and the electric atmosphere that’s powered 20 years of unforgettable memories. Every penny raised goes toward keeping Balstock alive and thriving, so come […]

LOWDOWN PRESENTS: ALPHA OMEGA Lowdown: All Hail The Riff. A war cry synonymous with the Hertfordshire-based four-piece that has seared its mark into the local music scene. Now, with relentless intent, Lowdown is poised to take the UK metal landscape by storm. Born in the aftermath of lockdown, Lowdown emerged from the mind of Dave […]

Another extended fundraising event for our ongoing 'Battle Fund' to keep the venue open beyond 2025- check it out here! INDIFFERENT ENGINE The mad scientists behind the Cambridge/Herts-based crew have been making a name from themselves over the past few years, thanks to their incendiary live shows and sound that defies any easy pigeonholing - […]

STOP THE PRESS- everyone's favourite local doorman is swapping the clipboard for the decks! Get ready as Vince spins a night of Motown, Northern Soul, and Ska bangers guaranteed to keep you moving. All proceeds go straight into the Club 85 Battle Fund — so you’re dancing for a damn good cause! Throw on your […]

They're back! After a triumphant sold out show in 2024, the Sambroso All Stars return to Club 85 for a night of cuban sounds and dancing. 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 […]

Get ready for a night packed with raw energy, catchy riffs, and loads of fun. From  pun to rock and everything in between, this lineup is all about good vibes and great tunes. If you’re up for a night of music that’s loud, proud, and impossible not to move to, this is the one. ESCAPE […]

Get ready for a relentless night of heavy metal mayhem! This lineup promises a full-on assault of heavy riffs, crushing rhythms, and unstoppable stage presence. Expect a sonic assault that will shake the floor and rattle your soul. HELGRIND Formed in 2000, Helgrind are UK thrash veterans known for their fierce, no-compromise sound and relentless […]

THE DEKKERTONES Pleased to announce The Dekkertones are returning to Club 85 on Friday 26th September. The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and reggae from the late 60's Trojan and Bluebeat scene right through to the 2tone era. Packing out venues around the […]

The Devout (Depeche Mode Tribute) Selling out venues up and down the UK we are very pleased to announce The Devout (Depeche Mode Tribute) return to CLUB 85 Hitchin on Friday 3rd October. The Devout have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. The Devout’s show transports the audience back […]

Bringing the Warped Tour to your door! Get ready to unleash your inner punk at the Distorted Tour 25' presented by Green 182! A night dedicated to the ultimate icons of pop-punk, Blink-182 and Green Day, with support from the phenomenal Kerrank! Relive the sounds that defined a generation as we bring you the most […]

Arctic Numpties are Yorkshire's very own premium tribute to the Arctic Monkeys, with roots to the very same places as the original band. The 'Numpties' give audiences the ultimate Arctic Monkeys experience, exactly replicating the Sheffield icons' look, sound, guitars and every move. Covering everyone's favourites from all seven studio albums, the Arctic Numpties are […]

The Men They Couldn’t Hang + Guests Founded in 1984, TMTCH evolved from the Shepherd’s Bush squatting and busking scene to make their debut supporting Poguemahone at the Electric Ballroom in Camden in the Easter of that year. Swiftly their uproarious and engaging style, coupled with keenly contemporary songs, gained a passionate national following, leading […]

One of the fastest selling shows at the venue in 2024 we are pleased to welcome the return of 'SOUND OF THE LIONESS' a tribute to AMY WINEHOUSE Formed in 2016, SOUND OF LIONESS is an 8-piece tribute to AMY WINEHOUSE with the goal of paying an authentic homage to the music of the late […]

BRUCE JUICE - The Springsteen Tribute Band Pleased to announce BRUCE JUICE  ‘The Springsteen Tribute Band’ are heading to Club 85 Hitchin to perform one of their legendary a 3-hour, high energy blast of the Boss's greatest songs as well some early and rare gems. Doors are the earlier time for 7pm with the band […]

T'Pau + Guests! 7:30pm, 31st October, Club 85, Hitchin T'Pau burst onto the music scene in 1987 with the hit Heart & Soul reaching No. 4 in both the UK & US charts. Taken from the debut album Bridge of Spies. It's innovative use of a rap verse by a white female vocalist introduced the […]

Following 6 SOLD OUT shows in 2024 Noasis return to CLUB 85 Hitchin on Saturday 8th 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 five-piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over […]

Moments Of Pleasure - Kate Bush Tribute Since arriving on the tribute scene back in 2019, Moments Of Pleasure have rapidly emerged as one of the most acclaimed tribute bands in the UK to Kate Bush. This 5 piece band features the amazing vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as featured recently in the Sunday Times magazine […]

Mad Dog McCrea + Guests: Skimmington Ride  Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience […]

LiNKN PARK + Kerrank! Friday 12th December 2025 LiNKN PARK make their Club 85 debut on Friday 12th December! Celebrating 25 years since the release of the seminal album, Hybrid Theory. Made up of some of the finest touring musicians in the scene, LiNKIN PARK painstakingly recreate the sounds of Linkin Park like no other […]

SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS Special Kinda Madness return to CLUB 85 in Hitchin on Saturday 13th December following numerous sell out shows at the venue 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 […]

Moretallica - UK Metallica Tribute Band 7:30pm Friday 19th December, Club 85, Hitchin.   Following fully sold out shows in 2023 and 2024 we are pleased to announce the return of Moretallica to Club 85 on Friday 19th December! 2025 is Moretallica's 12th year of touring, delivering an authentic performance and the most energetic show! […]

DUB PISTOLS + Guests 7:30pm Saturday 20th December, Club 85, Hitchin.   Pleased to announce DUB PISTOLS make a welcome return for their annual end of year party at CLUB 85, HITCHIN on Saturday 20th December. The Dubs may have had an easier ride of it if they’d been a cartoon band like Gorillaz. There […]