Club 85

BEANS ON TOAST + Nuala! 7:30pm | Thursday 13th November | Club 85, Hitchin.   BEANS ON TOAST Folk legend Beans on Toast is coming to town. Travelling troubadour for the ages, Beans is an entertainer, singer, songwriter, storyteller – and a master of his art. His songs celebrate the human spirit, from the beauty […]

MOMENTS OF PLEASURE - The Ultimate Tribute To Kate Bush! 7:30pm | Friday 14th November | Club 85, Hitchin.   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 […]

MAD DOG MCREA + Skimmington Ride! 7:30pm | Sat 15th November | Club 85, Hitchin.   MAD DOG MCREA Mad Dog 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 […]

We are please to announce two brilliant tributes on one double bill at Club 85 on Friday 21st Nov ft KORN AGAIN & NIN UK! KORN AGAIN - The Definitive KORN Experience! Korn Again are a Korn tribute band from the UK fully endorsed by the original band. After forming in 2010, Korn Again have […]

The fourth Bobfest fundraiser- and the final all-dayer of the year- is set to bring another crushing line-up of metal and alternative acts to Club 85! Every ticket sold helps fuel our fight to keep the venue alive and rocking well into the future. Our GoFundMe. PYTHIA EARTHBOUND ..aAnd? DEVILHUSK ELYSIAN DIVIDE WHY PATTERNS VERMINTHRONE […]

MAX RYAN HOMECOMING GIG! 7.30pm | Friday 28th November | Club 85, Hitchin.   Get ready for an electrifying night of live music as the incredible Max Ryan returns to his roots for a special homecoming show! From the pitch to the stage, Max has successfully traded his professional football boots for a microphone and […]

Club 85 is thrilled to announce the return of legendary international psychedelic band GONG! More a mythology than a band in the conventional sense Gong established itself as one of the most unique, innovative and experimental rock groups of the seventies, with an experimental mix of rock, jazz and psychedelia with elements of mysticism and […]

LOCUST FURNACE PROMOTIONS presents an evening of heavy UK sludge/doom/stoner/noise!   KULK Two piece noise sludgy wrecking crew from Norwich who will melt your minds. Latest album 'It Gets Worse' out on Human Worth. PRAETORIAN Local sludge doom noise quarter from North Herts. Latest album 'Pylon Cult' out on APF Records. A HORSE CALLED WAR […]

EASTSIDE JIMMY Veteran North Herts band Eastside Jimmy needs no introduction. But don’t worry- if you don’t know them yet, you certainly soon will. This North Herts pop-punk powerhouse features local legends John Moran, Stuart Dinsey, Jon Thurlow (previously of Chron Gen), and SMASH drummer Rob Hague, coming together for a night of loud, fast, […]

Formed in 1996 in the small village of Pirton, Hertfordshire, Fruition are five lifelong friends bound by a shared love of music and a knack for infectious, groove-laden indie rock. After three decades together, they’re returning to the stage for one night only, reuniting at Club 85- their favourite venue and home to many of […]

THE PEDALS! w. FLEETING MINDS/PUBLIC LIABILITY/DREWJAM THE PEDALS Young indie rock outfit making waves throughout Hertfordshire and London with their summer release “Hold Me” proving to be a great hit. The Pedals will make you feel like you know all their songs, harnessing catchy riffs and solid song writing craft, all in all a solid […]

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 […]

Locust Furnace Promotions Presents... FESTIVE FURNACE! A fitting end to the year with a barrage of brutal metal/HC/sludge on SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER at CLUB 85, HITCHIN! Insta - @locustfurnacepromo Email - [email protected]   MASTIFF Northern misery mob fusing precision hardcore, brutal sludge and a smattering of grind. Not for the faint hearted. Recently signed to […]

*SAVE THE DATE* Ultimate RnB are coming back to Hitchin for another of their classic Club 85 nights. The 6 piece band are a live tribute to some of the greatest music of all time, featuring hit songs from the most memorable artists of this genre: En Vogue, Lauryn Hill, Sisqo, Next, TLC, Boyz II […]

SYMMETRICAL FEELINGS + CLUB 85 PRESENT... LEFT VENTRICLE! w. Noah Parabola & Guests TBA LEFT VENTRICLE Drawing influences from Royal Blood, QOTSA, Jack White and Nirvana, Dynamic three-piece Left Ventricle deftly combine Grunge and Indie to bring you infectious melodies, solid basslines and soaring guitar riffs. Their unique song writing speaks directly of their generation, […]

BOOTLEG BLONDIE - The world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band + 80s DJ set! 7.30pm | Sat 10th January | Club 85, Hitchin.   CBGB's comes to Club 85 with the return of 'Bootleg Blondie' following SELL OUT shows in 2023 and 2024; expect to hear some of the greatest hits across […]

SPEAKING IN TONGUES – Europe’s Premier Talking Heads Tribute! 7:30pm | Sat 31st January | Club 85, Hitchin.   The brainchild of two rabid eternal Talking Heads superfans, Speaking in Tongues have enlisted Bristol’s finest funk players to refresh the Heads classics with their tasty licks, driving rhythms and funky grooves! Entertaining audiences since 2005, […]

THE 2 TONES SKA BAND! 7.30pm | Sat 7th February | Hitchin, Club 85.   We are pleased to welcome Northampton’s legendary Ska outfit The 2 Tones back to Club 85 once again! Formed in 2007, this powerhouse 8-piece band has been firing up dancefloors across the UK with their infectious energy and unique spin […]

ADK & Hammerdown presents… SENTIENT/BROKEN CALLING/LEAVE NO WITNESS/BEFORE THE SIRENS! SENTIENT "Sentient are metal band based in Hertfordshire, UK. Formed in 2018, this four-piece group is known for their energetic performances and a distinctive sound, blending noodly riffs and beefy breakdowns, serving up delicious Heavy Spaghetti." BROKEN CALLING Broken Calling, formed in 2019, are a […]

RAMMLIED 7:30pm | Sat 21st February | Club 85, Hitchin.   Experience the electrifying energy of Rammstein’s music with RAMMLIED, the UK’s #1 tribute act. With 15 years of touring across the UK and Europe, Rammlied have perfected their live show, incorporating the iconic electro-metal sound and industrial look of the original Neue Deutsche Härte […]

ABSOLUTE BOWIE BAND! 7:30pm | Friday 27th February | Club 85, Hitchin.   We are pleased to announce the return of Absolute Bowie to Club 85 on Friday 27th Feb following their sell out show at the venue in 2025 a full 3 months in advance - so get your tickets while you can! Without […]

NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests! 7.30pm | Saturday 21st Match | Club 85, Hitchin.   Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five-piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 1000 performances to date Noasis has justly earned its reputation as the best tribute on the circuit […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]