Club 85

***SOLD OUT*** The original tribute to The Cure ‘The Cureheads’ return to Hitchin to play Club 85 following a SOLD OUT show in 2024. 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 The Cure and have taken their […]

We are pleased to announce THE METEORS will be playing Club 85 in Hitchin for the very first time on Friday 4th April THE METEORS were formed in 1980 in a reaction to the bands that were singing about ‘Big Green Cars’, ‘Rocking This Town’ and being ‘Rockabilly Rebels’. Preferring their songs to contain topics […]

A Tribute to some of the greats of Reggae and Dub…. Plus featured guests singing classic R&B, Soul, Jazz, Blues, and more…   All profits will go to the charity ‘One Tree Planted’   Tickets: Standard ticket £12.50 + 10% booking fee Student ticket £7.50 + 10% booking fee Doors: 7pm Age: Persons aged 16+ […]

JAZZ UP! Presents… SPRING GROOVE As we prepare for our upcoming JazzUp event at Club 85, we find ourselves reflecting on the countless nights of music, camaraderie, and community that this venue has fostered. Club 85 has been more than just a building; it has been a cornerstone of Hitchin’s vibrant music scene, nurturing artists […]

U2UK – The Ultimate Tribute to U2 – 7:30pm, Friday 28thMarch, Club 85, Hitchin   We are pleased to announce U2UK make their debut appearance at Club 85 on Friday 28th March. Celebrating over 20 years of performances, U2UK are renowned for recreating the iconic moments of U2’s legendary tours that have earned them the […]

‘Decades’ is a fantastic night celebrating 30 years of brilliant indie rock/pop created by local bands to support our beloved live music venue Club 85. All proceeds go straight to the battle fund to help keep the venue alive, so join The Polaroids, Snubcat, and the Zeroes, accompanied by DJ Rich Winchester for a massive […]

LATINO NIGHT IS BACK! After the incredible success of our Valentine’s Special, we’re bringing Latino Night back—bigger, better, and hotter than ever! Doors open at 19:45 Tickets: £15 – Book NOW to avoid disappointment! Prepare for a full-on Latino experience with the electrifying Francis Alejandro Cardoso! He’ll kick off the night with 15 minutes of […]

A night of high octane Heavy Metal to raise money for the legendary Club 85. Featuring Neverworld, The Death Valley Knights, Planet Fatale and Cutlass. Doors 7pm Tickets £8 + 10%booking fee, or £10 on the door 16+ (please bring ID) – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and must be accompanied […]

After a sell out show in 2023 we are pleased to announce the return of FEROCIOUS DOG as pert of their 2025 acoustic tour. After a roaring spring tour celebrating the release of our politically charged album Kleptocracy and follow up Part 2 tour this autumn, we’re looking ahead to a special acoustic tour in Spring […]

Another fundraising event for our ongoing 'Battle Fund' to keep the venue open beyond 2025 - for more info please check out our donation page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/club-85s-battle-fund Famyne - Canterbury's favourite doom metal quintet, who have been hypnotizing crowds for over a decade now, having released one EP and two full-length albums in that time […]

Following 6 SOLD OUT shows in 2024 Noasis return to CLUB 85 Hitchin on Friday 7th 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 over […]

  BOLD AS LOVE are a dynamic 3 piece dedicated to celebrating the legendary music and spirit of Jimi Hendrix. Formed in 2024, we faithfully pay homage to the unparalleled creativity and electric energy of one of music's greatest icons. Comprising passionate and talented musicians, Bold As Love capture the essence of Hendrix’s iconic sound, […]

JAZZ UP! Presents… nova.sol Saturday, 22nd February 2025 | Club85, Hitchin The Future of UK Jazz Hits Hitchin! A band on the rise. A gig you can’t afford to miss. Hitchin’s JazzUp is back with another unmissable night, bringing you nova.sol - the Leeds-based six-piece alternative jazz outfit taking the UK scene by storm. If […]

On Sat 15th Feb we welcome the debut show from Northampton’s legendary Ska outfit The 2 Tones Ska Band to Club 85 Hitchin. The 8 piece band formed in 2007 have been blowing away audiences with their unique treatment of classics from the Trojan and 2 Tone Labels mixed with a few cheeky modern classics. […]

LATINO NIGHT RETURNS TO CLUB 85! An unforgettable magical night unfolded last Friday, where we shared an incredible time with a vibrant community of dancers. Led by the extraordinary Francis Alejandro Cardoso, we journeyed through the soul-stirring rhythms of salsa, bachata, cha-cha, merengue, samba, and so much more. Every beat, every step, and every smile […]

Another heavy all-day fundraiser for 85, with all proceeds going towards our 'Battle Fund' to keep our venue open - have look at out GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/club-85s-battle-fund The full line-up will be: Stormbringer https://www.facebook.com/StormbringerrockErronaut - https://www.facebook.com/erronautukDead Flesh - https://www.facebook.com/DeadFleshUKDevilhusk - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560379293530Secreum - https://www.facebook.com/Secreum.The.BandSkarlet Envy - https://www.facebook.com/skarlet.envybandBurdensome - https://www.facebook.com/burdensomemusicDescendant of Odin - https://www.facebook.com/DescendantOfOdinAmritpalGalsin Doors 3:45pm, […]

Ion Maiden Formed in August 2018, Ion Maiden was built around the core of four ex-members of some of the best Maiden tribute bands in the UK, and with only one rehearsal their first gig was an instant success with Maiden fans. Since they exploded onto the scene the band have played Holland, various clubs […]

On Saturday 18th January we welcome back one of the UK’s finest AC/DC Tribute Bands back to Club 85 for their first show in over 2 years. 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 naughty-boy antics […]

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 Amy Winehouse. Complete with a full horn section (including Baritone sax and flute) and drawing inspiration from her incredible performances, the band accurately recreates the live sound of […]

LATINO NIGHT RETURNS TO CLUB 85! Friday, January 10th, 2025 Club 85, Hitchin Tickets: £15 – Book now at the Club 85 website! Get ready for an electrifying evening as Francis Alejandro Cardoso brings his passion, energy, and talent back to the stage at Club 85! WHO IS FRANCIS ALEJANDRO CARDOSO? Britain’s Got Talent 2010 […]

It gives us great pleasure to announce that your headline act for the evening will be The Hot One Two!! After the huge success of their debut album "Superbia" and a run of huge festivals, including opening Stonedead for Saxon, These boys are a band not to be missed. Main Support: Electric Black - hometown […]

The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their 5th show of the year at Club 85 on Sunday 29th December 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 […]

With the evening show now SOLD OUT and after an unprecedented demand over the past few months we have now added a very special NOASIS ‘Family Edition Matinee Show’ on Sunday 29th December. This show is the chance to bring the family along to a gig with ages 12 – 15 welcome at the show […]

JazzUp is thrilled to announce its unmissable festive finale to the year—a night of world-class jazz, Celtic flair, and party vibes, headlined by Dave Keech & Sons and featuring Robin Campbell’s Celtic Mashup alongside the soulful sounds of resident DJ Sten King. Join us at Club85 for a celebration of exceptional music, community spirit, and […]

CBGB's comes to Club 85 with the return 'Bootleg Blondie' on Friday 27th December due to public demand. 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 […]

Scallywags Christmas Party The Scallywags https://www.facebook.com/The.Scallywags.H.Q Emergency Break https://www.facebook.com/profile Kit Bottomley https://www.facebook.com/profile Full House https://www.facebook.com/FullHouseHerts Plus hosts Smige and Majenta Slipperz Tickets: £8 + 10% Booking Fee or £10 OTD 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 […]

DUB PISTOLS + Hitman + DJ Amiah THE BIG ONE ! With 6 sellout shows at CLUB 85 (more than any other band) DUB PISTOLS are back at the venue on Sat 21stDecember for what will be their final LIVE performance before the venue closes on the 31st December. Not many acts stay together for […]

MOTÖRHEADACHE + Lowdown MOTÖRHEADACHE IS A THREE-PIECE TRIBUTE TO LEMMY'S MUSICAL CAREER WITH MOTÖRHEAD FOR 40 YEARS FROM 1975 TO 2015. SET UP BY LIFELONG MOTÖRHEAD FAN ROB CAMPBELL ON RICKENBACKER BASS AND VOCALS, ROB CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF LEMMY IN VOICE, STAGE CLOTHES AND HIS GRINDING MID-RANGE BASS SOUND. MOTÖRHEADACHE HAVE TOURED THE UK […]

Jucebox precents The Skive are a three-piece punk/garage racket straight outta Stevenage, which is genuinely the 42nd worst town in the UK. These guys are all about filthy, in-your-face energy and no-bullshit, politically charged chaos. They’ve got a reputation for blowing the roof off every joint they play with blistering speed, reckless anthems, and lyrics […]

Imajica Theatre have come together with Club85 & Diamond Roadshow Discos to host a Spicy Christmas party and grotto. Come  along and dance your sparkly boots off this Dec at our cheesy Christmas Disco and meet Santa in his Grotto. Our spicy club, hosted by Our North Pole Elves is an  event created with  SEN […]

Following numerous sold out shows at Club 85 we are excited to announce the return of FOO FIGHTERS GB for one final time on Saturday 14th December. Five musicians at the top of their game, bringing to you the talent and stage presence to perform the biggest hits from the greatest rock band in the […]

We are delighted to announce that our friends Mystery Jets are playing a very special show for us in Aid of Club 85 Hailing from the folkloric birthplace of British Blues, Eel Pie Island in London, Mystery Jets are a prog/psychedelia-influenced British indie band who refer to as many genres as they like without being […]

The Rattlebacks - Sidewinder Tour! Get Ready, Hitchin! The Rattlebacks are rolling into town with the electrifying Sidewinder UK Tour 2024, and we’re bringing along the epic Night Thieves, Kōdama, the wicked jackles Secure your tickets now before they're gone! Tickets available at: https://www.therattlebacks.co.uk/.../the-rattlebacks   Be there and experience the unforgettable. Let’s make this a […]

Special Kinda Madness make a welcome return to Club 85 on Saturday 7th 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 […]

My Pet Junkie Three-piece pop/grunge/prog rock band from Herts, with influences including The Mars Volta, King Crimson and Nick Drake. www.mypetjunkie.com Instagram: @mypetjunkie Escape Route Four-piece indie rock band from Herts. Influenced by the 70s to modern-day rock, Escape Route perform a set of catchy original songs with anthemic riffs and dirty blues sounds. Instagram: […]

Jucebox Presents GRADE 2 50 years after the genre turned the music world upside-down, Grade 2 bring the raw power of old school punk to a new generation. Their second release on Tim Armstrong's legendary Hellcat Records is a thumping 15 track tour de force melding the uncompromising ethos of punk with the howl of […]

Come join us at Club 85 Hitchin on Sunday 1st December for a night of Brazilian music to help raise money for Club 85!! After the threat of closure and redevelopment, Club 85 now have the opportunity to buy the building and save this iconic music venue that will otherwise close in June 2025.  Garden […]

The last heavy fundraising event of 2024 will feature this exciting line-up: Cage Fight - The unrelenting hardcore 'super-group', signed to the world renown Candlelight Records, featuring members who have played in Eths, Tesseract and various others. This will be a hometown show for half of the band, who have kindly lent their services to […]

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. Extra-terrestrial joymongers - HENGE - have been delighting audiences in […]

Following a fully sold out show in 2023 we are pleased to announce the return of Moretallica to Club 85 in Hitchin on Sat 23rd November. 2024 is Moretallica's 11th year of touring. To celebrate this, we will be playing songs from all 11 of Metallica's original studio albums. At this show, there will be […]

The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com We are very pleased to announce that one of the UKs best loved alt-pop/indie bands, Space will be visiting Club 85, Hitchin for the first and very last time on Friday 22nd November. Bending elements of electronica, guitar music and often quirky vocals, Space were one of THE bands of the […]

Club85 Presents OZRIC TENTACLES + Guest 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 connect […]

Following a packed out show in 2023 we are pleased to be bringing Big Country back to Club 85 for the 40th Anniversary Tour of their classic STEELETOWN album. ———————– Steeped in a stunning catalogue of proud and stirring hit songs such as ‘Fields of Fire’, ‘Chance’, ‘In A Big Country’ (which sold 2 million), […]

Club85 Presents H A W K L O R D S British Space-Rock Band Originally formed in 1978 from the ashes of The Sonic Assassins, by Robert Calvert and Dave Brock (of Hawkwind). RELATIVITY TOUR 2024 Lose your mind and save your soul on a roller-coaster ride of pure Space-Rock& Roll Expect a cosmic head-trip […]

Join Us for a Salsa Night at Club 85! Special Guests: Yvonne Pataca & Francis Cardoso (Dance Flavourz, Britain’s Got Talent Semifinalists, 2010) Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with Latin rhythms and dance! Enjoy the vibrant beats of salsa, bachata, merengue, samba, and more. The night will kick off with an exciting demonstration […]

Ultimate Coldplay Following their sell out show a full 2 months in advance we are pleased to announce Ultimate Coldplay will be returning to Club 85 for a new show in Saturday 9th November 2024. Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are […]

The Bluetones + The Loose Cut “The Bluetones are a band tied to their Brit Pop past but with tunes that begin to transcend it too” – Louder Than War The Bluetones first came to prominence in 1995, when their debut release ‘Are You Blue Or Are You Blind’ broke into the Top 40. The […]

The second all-day fundraiser, to help us secure the funds required for Club 85's future - please see our page for the most recent news, or have a look at our GoFundMe page if you wish to donate at https://www.gofundme.com/f/club-85s-battle-fund. This one will be a day for the metalheads - the full line-up will be: […]

We are very pleased to welcome Ultimate RnB to Club85, 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 legends. This Midlands based band consists of three outstanding lead […]

JAZZ UP! presents… T BONE AFRIKA ALLSTARS Our second gig into the new JAZZ UP season, and it’s going to be a stormer! Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich and rhythmic sounds of Southern Africa with T-BONE AFRIKA ALL STARS, an upbeat Afro Beat High Life band that’s bringing a fresh wave of […]

The Pad Presents Pleased to announce we are bringing the legendary Tom Robinson Band to Club 85 in Hitchin for the very first time on Friday 25th October. Born in Cambridge in 1950, Tom Robinson first became known in the late 1970s as a musician and LGBT activist with the Tom Robinson Band (TRB) who were early […]

The first fundraiser, to help us secure the funds required for Club 85's future - please see our page for the most recent news, or have a look at our GoFundMe page if you wish to donate at https://www.gofundme.com/f/club-85s-battle-fund. The exact running order and times etc will be added soon, but here's who'll be joining […]

The Soul Music Collective The Soul Music Collective  is a local band of like-minded musicians and singers who love soul music. The band have been together for 6 years; however, they have musical experience going back 40 years. Yes, they started really young, really young! As individual singers and musicians, they have played on radio, […]

We're very excited to be bringing the purveyors of 'maximum rockgrass', Hayseed Dixie to Club 85, Hitchin for the first and (possibly) last time on Thursday 17th October. Hayseed Dixie began one innocent Summer day in 2000 when John Wheeler and Mike Daly drank roughly enough whiskey to float a battleship from the Florida Coast […]

Pleased to announce Absolute Bowie make their debut at Club 85 in Hitchin on Sat 12th October. Now in their 17th year of touring, the UKs 'Best Tribute Band' and 'Best Bowie' act, would like to come and meet you and they might just blow your mind... With an electrifying performance from our main Starman, […]

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 backing vocals), are playing from their 21st European Tour […]

We are very pleased to be working with indie heroes, Sleeper once again, as we take their brilliant ‘unplugged’ show to Club 85 in Hitchin. This is an unreserved seating and part standing show, so tickets are limited. You can grab one only at Seetickets from 10am, Friday 12th July: Ticket link: https://www.seetickets.com/event/sleeper/club-85/3093415 Doors: 7:30pm […]

Join Us for a Salsa Night at Club 85! Special Guests: Yvonne Pataca & Francis Cardoso (Dance Flavourz, Britain’s Got Talent Semifinalists, 2010) Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with Latin rhythms and dance! Enjoy the vibrant beats of salsa, bachata, merengue, samba, and more. The night will kick off with an exciting demonstration […]

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 […]

*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 […]

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 […]

*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 […]

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' […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

**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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

*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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

"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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

?????????????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 […]

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 […]

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 - […]

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 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 - […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

***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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]