Club 85

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 […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - Grand Final 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! Each heat will consist a special guest headliner, four competing bands and a special […]

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 […]

Sunday 28th June 2026 NXT GEN Promotions @ Club 85, Hitchin, SG5 1PZ NXT GEN true to its name, nurtures the "next generation" of musicians and showcases some of the best and newest. You're likely to discover your next favourite band at Club 85 with NXT GEN, so check out the 4 bands performing on […]

Thursday | 23rd | July NXT GEN Promotions @ Club 85 NXT GEN true to its name, nurtures the "next generation" of musicians and showcases some of the best and newest. You're likely to discover your next favourite band at Club 85 with NXT GEN, so check out the 4 bands performing on this event […]

ADK Presents: Must Kill, Extreme Death Art, Draugrheim & Burdensome £8+ | 6pm | Sunday 26.07.2026 MUST KILL Must Kill are a four-piece thrash/death metal band from Milton Keynes, UK, blending the raw aggression of old-school thrash with the intensity of modern death metal. Their sound is a brutal yet precise fusion of relentless riffing, […]

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 […]

The Pad Presents: DODGY - FREE PEACE SWEET 30TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW UK Indie-Pop stalwarts, DODGY are coming to Club 85 in Hitchin for the very first time on Friday 25th September. The band are playing a special 'warm up' show for their UK tour celebrating the 30th Anniversary of their debut album FREE PEACE SWEET. […]

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 […]

THE JACQUES, THE SUKIS AND PISTOL DAISYS GET IN THE VAN FOR ‘THE WHEELS IN MOTION TOUR’ THIS COMING SEPTEMBER In an ever changing and evolving music industry, whilst the digital age has transformed so many aspects of how artists operate, one thing that will never change is the desire to get in the van […]

Mary In The Junkyard | Friday 2nd October | 19:30 Really excited to announce that one of the hottest new bands around, MARY IN THE JUNKYARD will be playing Club 85 in October, courtesy of The Pad Presents. Mary in the Junkyard have quickly become one of the UK’s most intriguing new acts, stitching together […]

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 […]

MANTRA - A Bring Me The Horizon Tribute 7:30pm, Friday 9th October, Club 85, Hitchin MANTRA A Bring Me The Horizon tribute is the ultimate tribute, delivering 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 […]

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, […]

Senser + Very Special Guests 7;30pm, Friday 16th October, Club 85, Hitchin SENSER – Defying Boundaries Since 1989 Born from the underground energy of free festivals, squat parties, and the acid rave scene, Senser emerged in 1989, forging an incendiary fusion of beats, rhymes, heavy guitars, and a kaleidoscope of musical influences. Their fearless experimentation […]

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 […]

Earthbound's only hometown show of 2026 will be our Halloween spectacular! More details to follow Age: Persons aged 16+ may attend without a chaperone provided they have 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 available on […]

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 […]

SKIDS / THEATRE OF HATE – Co Headline Tour 7pm Weds 11th November, Club 85, Hitchin Two era defining artists SKIDS & THEATRE OF HATE come together this autumn for an explosive UK co-headline tour. SKIDS The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & […]

Following 2 SOLD OUT shows in March, Noasis return to Club 85 this 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 1000 performances to […]

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 […]

ULTIMATE RnB 7:30pm, Friday 20th November, Club 85 We are very pleased to welcome Ultimate RnB back to Club 85, Hitchin, for a 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 […]

WHOLE LOTTA DC! (The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute)Sat 21st November 7.30pm On Saturday 21st November we welcome back one of the UK’s finest AC/DC Tribute Bands back to Club 85. Whole Lotta DC are an authentic representation of AC/DC, a thundering rhythm section, the unmistakable vocals & charisma of Brian and Angus’s searing lead work and […]

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 […]

DUB PISTOLS + Guests 7:30pm Saturday 19th 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 19th December. The Dubs may have had an easier ride of it if they’d been a cartoon band like Gorillaz. There wouldn’t […]

Established in 2001 Bootleg Blondie is the world's official No.1 Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, the only tribute to have performed with two founder members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke and songwriter, bass player and author Gary Valentine. BB had the honour to be thanked on Blondie’s 11th album ‘Pollinator’ and have played […]