Club 85

ION MAIDEN – A fully Charged Tribute to Iron Maiden! 7:30pm | Saturday 4th April | Club 85, Hitchin.   Ion Maiden formed in August 2018, The original line up was built around the core of four ex-members of some of best Maiden tribute bands in the UK at the time. In early 2022, the […]

Club 85 & Nxt Gen Promotions present... DECORUM / SLUMBER / KONTRA / GIVEMEYOURTEETH! 6.45pm | Sunday 09.04.2026 | Club 85, Hitchin. DECORUM: New to the scene, Decorum is a 4 piece student band from Norwich. Made up of Beatles lovers and Britpop fiends, the group of Vocalist/Guitar player Soren Green, Guitarist Matthew Gee (Hitchin […]

SKA VS METAL! - REDEEMON / CODENAME COLIN / THE REAL MCKOYS / JACKAL'S BACKBONE / PTEROSAUR £10+ | 7:30pm | Saturday 11.04.2026 The worlds of ska and metal collide for this unique night of horns and riffs! REDEEMON High Wycombe's six-piece ska-metallers, making their first appearance at 85. Featuring members from acts such as […]

Arthur Brown is synonymous with his 1968 hit “Fire” and the Hammond-driven “Crazy World” line-up which spawned it. However, his ‘God of Hellfire’ burned out fast and, in 1970, he returned with a new project: the prog-festival freak-show Kingdom Come followed by a varied solo career. Those initial four band albums, by The Crazy World […]

Celebrating the 50-year anniversary of PUNK In celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the genre that sparked a musical revolution, Club 85 are delighted to present a mix of established and emerging Punk bands! All bands will be playing for free, with proceeds going to Club 85 to keep this precious venue and grass roots […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - Heat 1. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2026, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get their names out there! HOW IT WORKS: - All heats will be 50% audience vote and 50% judges […]

CHINA CRISIS! 7.30pm | Friday 24.04.26 | Club 85, Hitchin. China Crisis are an English pop/rock band formed in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, Merseyside with a core of vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon. China Crisis were originally assimilated in the batch of new wave Liverpool acts of the late 1970s and early […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - Heat 2. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2026, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get their names out there! HOW IT WORKS: - All heats will be 50% audience vote and 50% judges […]

Locust Furnace Presents... HELPLESS / HIGHER WALLS / T.R.E.S.T / LOCUSTS! £13+ | 7.45pm | Friday 01.05.2026 Join us for a night of heavy metallic HC/math/crust at Club 85, Hitchin on Friday 1st May!   HELPLESS Furious nihilistic mathy hardcore/grind from Plymouth will tear Club 85 a new one. Signed to majestic home of noise […]

DECADES II After last year’s sold-out show, DECADES returns with another fundraiser for CLUB 85 and another massive night of music and nostalgia. 3 bands playing 3 decades of awesome music from the ‘80s, ’90s and ‘00s, all in the name of live music and the love we all share for Hitchin’s premium live music […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - Heat 3. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2026, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get their names out there! HOW IT WORKS: - All heats will be 50% audience vote and 50% judges […]

The 900 - The Tony Hawk Pro Skater Cover Band + Guests! 7:30pm | Sat 9th May | Club 85, Hitchin.   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 […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - Heat 4. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2026, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get their names out there! HOW IT WORKS: - All heats will be 50% audience vote and 50% judges […]

NxtGen promotions presents, GREENSANDS / THE CLASS / DEAD COLOURS / PEACH REBELS Greensands: A 4 piece alternative rock band from Bedfordshire inspired by the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead and Incubus. The Class: The Class are a five-piece indie rock band from Luton, delivering anthemic tracks infused with youthful energy and sharp, relatable […]

DC⚡️73 LIVE AT CLUB 85: A HIGH-VOLTAGE TRIBUTE TO EARLY AC/DC Get ready for a massive night of rock 'n' roll as DC⚡️73 brings the raw power of the Bon Scott era to the legendary Club 85 in Hitchin on May 15th. Expect all the Bon Scott-era classics delivered with high-voltage power and authentic rock […]

THE TOTAL STONE ROSES 7.30pm | Saturday 16.05.2026 | Club 85, Hitchin.   The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage! 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 to hear your favourite Stone […]

ADK Presents... NO SLEEP 'TILL HITCHIN! KAINE Kaine is an NWOTHM/Speed Metal band, originally formed in 2009, with a top 100 album to their name. They have completed several UK tours and played over 300 gigs. VICIOUS NATURE Vicious Nature were formed from the ashes of Marshall Law, Cloven Hoof and Cerebral Fix, this however is […]

Humour live together in Glasgow. They formed across the 2021 lockdowns, writing and recording their material at home, with the music intended as a backdrop to Andreas' lyrics. Sometimes they’re about letting people down, sometimes they’re about pets dying, sometimes they’re about trying to say something when you don’t have anything worth saying.  Signing to […]

Spear of Destiny + Guests7:30pm Saturday 23rd May, Club 85, Hitchin Hard to believe we know but it is true, Kirk Brandon has now been leading SPEAR OF DESTINY for over 40 years. SPEAR OF DESTINY were formed in 1983 after the demise of Kirk Brandon’s post punk iconic rockers THEATRE OF HATE. (Brandon had […]

THE CUREHEADS + SIOUXSIE & THE BUDGIEES! £17+ | 7.30pm | Friday 29.05.2026   The original tribute to the British godfathers of goth, The Cureheads make a very welcome return to Club 85 following their SOLD-OUT show at the venue in 2025! The Cureheads have been together since 1990 and celebrated 30 years together in […]

THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD' 40TH ANNIVERSARY; Greatest Hits & More! 7:30pm | Friday 5th June | Club 85, Hitchin.   We're delighted to announce THE SMYTHS are back on tour and joining us one more at Club 85 following their sell out show at the venue in 2025. To mark the 40th anniversary of […]

Mark Chadwick (Levellers) + Guests7:30pm Friday 12th June, Club 85, Hitchin We are very pleased to be welcoming Levellers frontman and chief songwriter, Mark Chadwick back to Club 85 Hitchin for a special, intimate show. One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including […]

DOPE PURPLE NOISY PSYCHEDELIA FROM TAIWAN   The psychedelic/noise rock band founded in Taipei in 2016. Dope Purple channel influences from hard rock, noise and psychedelia with a particular emphasis on sounds from the Japanese underground, into a cosmic guitar explosion. Dope Purple is committed to promoting Taiwan's psychedelic rock culture and hosts the Taipei […]

club 85 presents fathers day! Not Your Average Dad Rock The Father’s Day alt and Pop-Punk Party Who says Father's Day has to be boring? We’ve curated a lineup of the loudest alt and pop-punk talent to celebrate the dads who rock. Catch a full roster of live bands for a day of nostalgia, power […]

NxtGen promotions presents, COUNTRY NIGHT OLIVIA LYNN / STEVE YOUNG / THE SKELTONS / FLOOR FOUR Olivia Lynn: Born and raised in Luton / Bedfordshire, Olivia Lynn fell in love with music at an early age - often singing along with her nana to classic country songs. Over the years she merged those roots with […]

WRONG JOVI! 7.30pm | Friday 26.06.2026 | Club 85, Hitchin.   Get ready for One Wild Night as multi-award-winning Bon Jovi tribute legends WRONG JOVI return to Club 85 with a full-throttle set of hits, fan favourites and deep cuts. Widely regarded as one of the best Bon Jovi tributes in the world, Wrong Jovi […]

Club 85 Proudly Presents... THE GRATEFUL DUDES! 7pm | Saturday 27.06.26 | Club 85, Hitchin.  Playing the music of the Grateful Dead, The Grateful Dudes dive deep into the band’s iconic catalogue – the songs, the improvisations, the jams and the glorious left turns. Emulating the sound, style, freedom and adventure of those legendary live […]

ADK Presents: Deathly Thrashing Mad! feat. EXTREME DEATH ART/BLOODY PINEAPPLES/DRAUGRHEIM/MUST KILL! £8+ | 6pm | Sunday 26.07.2026 Extreme Death Art Death metal like Vader, Carcass, Decapitated. The band has been performing live and featured in local music scenes, including the Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses (M2TM) tournaments in Hitchin. They advanced to the Grand Final […]

Get ready for a high-octane assault on the senses as Pretendulum brings the stadium-filling sound of drum and bass legends, Pendulum, to the intimate stage of Club 85.​On Friday, 7th August, experience a meticulous tribute to the pioneers of the "rock-meets-rave" movement. Expect a setlist packed with the raw energy of Hold Your Colour, the […]

Pleased to announce The DekkerTones are returning to Club 85 Hitchin on Sat 19th 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 region […]

PLUG IN MAYBE – A Celebration of Muse. 7.30pm | Saturday 26/09/2026 | Club 85, Hitchin.   Back by popular demand, we are pleased to announce the return of Plug In Maybe! The single most authentic tribute to one of the biggest and best bands on the planet, Plug In Maybe take you through the […]

ULTIMATE COLDPLAY + Eductable! £17+ | 7.30pm | Saturday 03.10.2026   Following numerous SOLD OUT show at Club 85 we are pleased to welcome back Ultimate Coldplay. Tickets were snapped up a full 2 months in advance last time they played- so an early ticket purchase is essential! Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have […]

Bring Me The Horizon UK + Guests7:30pm, Friday 9th October, Club 85, Hitchin Europe’s number 1 tribute Bring Me The Horizon UK delivers the energy and chaos of BMTH’s live shows. Formed in Sheffield in 2004, the original band became one of the most influential modern rock and metal acts in the world, blending metalcore, […]

Utah Saints are Tim and Jez and together they have been making music, DJing and playing gigs around the globe since the birth of house music. In that time the world renowned duo have released 9 Top 40 UK hits, 4 of which hit the Top 10. They have sold over 2 million records worldwide, […]

THE DEVOUT 7.30pm | Saturday 17.10.2026 | Club 85, Hitchin.   Following on from the sell out show at CLUB 85 in 2025 we are pleased to welcome back THE DEVOUT! The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. In […]

Steve Ignorant Band + Club BratCRASS songs 1977-1984 and Ignorant Classics with his band: Friday 23rd October - Club 85, Hitchin We're excited to be hosting punk royalty, Steve Ignorant at Club 85, Hitchin for the very first time, alongside support from Club Brat. The band will be performing the best CRASS material from 1977 […]

C'mon folks, time to prove you look good on the dancefloor! Following a sellout show in 2025, Sheffield’s own Arctic Numpties return to Club 85 in Hitchin in November 2026. This time celebrating the 20th anniversary of Arctic Monkeys’ debut album: ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not', all the hits from the […]

ADK Presents…  Once Upon  A Time! TELLERS SCRIBE/ELKAPATH/ECHOES OF OBSIDIAN/WITHDRAWN! 6pm | Sunday 15/11/2026 | Club 85, Hitchin.   TELLERS SCRIBE Dickensian Gothic Rock / Metal from Hertfordshire, tales of mystery and lore. Bringing you a preview of the tales off the upcoming new album ahead of its official release. ELKAPATH They are a Synth […]

Club85 PresentsOZRIC TENTACLES + Support Ozric Tentacles are regarded as one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes […]

STIPE - THE DEFINITIVE R.E.M TRIBUTE7:30pm Fri 27th November, Club 85, Hitchin Pleased to announce the debut visit to CLUB 85 of STIPE - THE DEFINITIVE R.E.M TRIBUTE on Fri 27th Nov. R.E.M., from Athens, Georgia are widely credited as pioneers of alternative rock, influencing countless bands who would follow, including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and […]

REANIMATION - Linkin Park Tribute + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 4th December, Club 85 – Hitchin Reanimation are back Club 85, Hitchin on Friday 4th December following their sell out show in 2025 at the venue. Honouring the band's origins and reflecting the latest chapter in the Linkin Park story, REANiMATION bring a unique show to […]

SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS7:30pm, Sat 12th December, Club 85, Hitchin Special Kinda Madness return to CLUB 85 in Hitchin on Saturday 12th 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 […]

MORETALLICA (Metallica Tribute)7:30pm, FRI 18th December Club 85, Hitchin In 2026, Moretallica hit the road with their boldest theme yet: a tour marking three massive Metallica milestones celebrating 40 years of Master of Puppets, 30 years of Load, and 10 years of Hardwired... to Self-Destruct. Expect the biggest, boldest setlist yet-packed with fan favourites, deep […]