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Wednesday 5pm - 10pm Thursday 5pm - 10pm Friday 8pm - 2am Saturday 8pm - 2am

http://www.theriggervenue.co.uk/

The Rigger Venue, The Rigger Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme (2026)

08/06/2026

Happy Monday and happy Pride Month!!! Weather is on the mend, and we've got some amazing events coming up for ya:

📌 Wednesday 10th June | Sober Social | Focus Group | Free Mocktail Tasters
✨️ Give your input on how you think a sober event should look like
⏰️ Doors 7-9
🎟 Free entry
📲 More info on event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hb5g3LVpK/
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📌 Friday 12th June | Armed Project Band
🎶 Punk/rock/pop blend
⏰️ Doors 8pm
🎟 Entry £6 OTD
📲 Click GOING on the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18mw4zM5hB/
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📌 Saturday 13th June | Tom Robinson - Up Close and Personal
🎶 Punk rock, new wave, rock, acoustic, storytelling
⏰️ Doors 8pm
🎟 5 SEATED TICKETS LEFT; limited standing tickets available!!! Get yours here: https://www.gigantic.com/tom-robinson-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-06-13-20-00
📲 Click GOING on the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B2QvQmkmq/
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📌 Sunday 14th June | The Power Shift 2.0: Build It. Own It. Power It.
✨️ Panels, DJs, zine making, networking
⏰️ Doors 1:30pm
🎟 Get your FREE tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/the-power-shift-part-2-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-06-14-13-30
📲 Click GOING on the event here: https://facebook.com/events/s/the-power-shift-20-build-it-ow/1624525315500964/

08/06/2026

‼️NEW GIG ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ Get ready for
Armed Project Band 🔥

📅 Friday 12th June
⏰️ Doors 8pm
🎟 £6 Entry OTD

Armed Project’s style is a genre-bending blend of punk rock urgency, heavy rock grit, pop sensibility, soulful depth, and bluesy swagger. Their music channels the spirit of Rock, Punk, Soul and blues — all wrapped in a modern rock package.

🎸 Live & Loud
On stage, Armed Project is a force of nature. they deliver high-octane sets that leave audiences buzzing. With Steve and Ian trading guitar licks, Andy laying down grooving basslines, Glen driving the rhythm, and Chris commanding the mic, the band creates a wall of sound that’s impossible to ignore.

🫵 Be there 🤘

07/06/2026

Throwback to last weekend with Thunder Hammer 💥

It was hot. It was sweaty. It was PURE FIRE 🔥

absolutely smashed another incredible night on our stage.
And you lot turned up the heat by selling out the joint.

Massive thanks to the band for continuing to choose our venue for one of their smaller intimate shows each year. And a massive thanks to all of you for showing up to support them!

Can you spot yourself in the crowd?

Got the gig bug? Can't wait for your next live show?
Check the link in our bio for all the awesome upcoming gigs and show here at The Rigger!

04/06/2026

‼️The Rigger presents: Rock & Shots Saturday‼️

⚡ One night only. One shot at glory.
Don’t miss the Saturday Party everyone will be talking about.

🔥 Join us for a Saturday night stacked with shots, rock anthems, and killer vibes at Rock ’N’ Shots!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🔥 Shot Deals All Night – Drink specials guaranteed to keep you rocking.

🎱 Free Pool Tables – “rack ‘n’ roll” no coins needed 5pm-midnight.

🎶 Free Virtual Jukebox – you choose the soundtrack, “Play Your Best Shot.”

🎁 Shot Giveaways – Drop It Like It Rocks!
Step up to our giant prize drop, let it fall, and see where it lands… free shots, free merch, and epic surprises up for grabs all night long.

🤘 Dress the Part – wear your favourite band tee & score a free mystery shot.

👉 Tag your crew, hit “Going,” and take your best shot!

📅 Saturday 6th June
⏰️ 10pm - 2am
🎟 Free entry all night

01/06/2026

‼️GIG SLOT AVAILABLE‼️
Saturday 6th June
Genre: METAL
Please email [email protected] if interested 🤘

31/05/2026

⚠️ EXTREMELY LOW TICKET WARNING ⚠️ https://www.gigantic.com/tom-robinson-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-06-13-20-00

Don't miss out on this up close and personal experience with Tom Robinson! There will be stories, music, anecdotes, more music... all this at a limited tickets, seated event where you'll get to hear about the 50 years long stage presence of the legend that is Tom Robinson!

Grab your tickets NOW, and we'll see you there!

30/05/2026

‼️Support announcement‼️As if the China Shop Bull gig on 4th July wasn't EPIC enough, it just got an upgrade: Stoke's synthpunk pride and joy, our own Eccie The Dog are joining the bill on support 🙌

This is going to be a night to remember - for fans of punk, ska, dub, hip hop, all the way to synthpunk and grime 🤘

🎟 Grab your tickets NOW, cause you don't wanna be the one who missed out! https://www.gigantic.com/china-shop-bull-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-07-04-19-30

29/05/2026

💰 Payday is finally here 💸 Time for your monthly treat to yourselves (or someone else, or both!) - in the form of a gig ticket at The Rigger!!! Have a look below for all our events, pick your faves and come on down 🎶

Another reminder, getting your advance tickets is essential for grassroots venues survival, music industry development, emerging artists recognition, community strengthening and so on ✨️ Please support your local venues, go to gigs, attend the local - mostly free festivals, visit a communal event, be present and show up for your community 💚

📌 Saturday 13th June | Tom Robinson - Up Close and Personal
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/tom-robinson-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-06-13-20-00
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📌 Sunday 14th June | The Power Shift 2.0: Build It. Own It. Power It.
🎟 Get your FREE tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/the-power-shift-part-2-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-06-14-13-30
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📌 Friday 19th June | Sherry Counsellors, supported by Cassidy Rising and The Liabilities
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sherry-counsellors-tickets-1988357711440
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📌 Friday 26th June | Everywhere at Once Festival ft. Yur Mum, supported by The Indestructibles + one more tba
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/yur-mum-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-06-26-20-00
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📌 Saturday 27th June | Everywhere at Once Festival ft. The Grunge Addiction
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/e/42411019
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📌 Sunday 28th June | Everywhere at Once Festival ft. Kira Mac, supported by MothKeeper + one more tba
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Newcastle-under-lyme/The-Rigger/Everywhere-at-once-festival/42436586/
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📌 Friday 3rd July | Peter and the Test Tube Babies, supported by The Crippens & Vomit
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/peter-the-testubes-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-07-03-20-00
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📌 Saturday 4th July | China Shop Bull
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/china-shop-bull-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-07-04-19-30
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📌 Friday 10th July | 50 Years of Punk ft. Pistol Whipped & Buzzkocks
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/pistol-whipped-buzzkocks-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-07-10-20-00
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📌 Sunday 9th August | Slady - World's Only All-Female Slade Tribute
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/slady-tribute-to-slade-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-08-09-18-00
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📌 Monday 10th August | The Courettes
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/the-courettes-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-08-10-20-00
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📌 Friday 4th September | The Varukers, supported by Blitzkrieg UK & The Thirteenth Turn
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/the-varukers-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-09-04-19-00
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📌 Saturday 5th September | Mötley Crüde: The Dirt Tour
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://wegottickets.com/event/684903/
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📌 Friday 18th September | Riskee and The Ridicule
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/riskee-the-ridicule-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-09-18-19-00
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📌 Wednesday 23rd September | Should I Stay or Should I Go Comedy Gong Show
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/comedy-night-12-comedian-gong-show-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-09-23-19-00
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📌 Saturday 26th September | Molly Vulpyne's Band
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/molly-vulpyne-band-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-09-26-19-00
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📌 Friday 2nd October | Ben Ottewell, supported by Average Joe & Nick Sharratt
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/ben-ottewell-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-10-02-19-00
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📌 Saturday 17th October | Hung Like Hanratty, supported by Rocket 69 & Hold Fast
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/hung-like-hanratty-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-10-17-20-00
📌 Sunday 18th October | Britallica Matinée
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Newcastle-under-lyme/The-Rigger-Venue/Britallica-Britney-Spears-Metal-Tribute-at-The-Rigger-Stoke/41287650/
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📌 Saturday 24th October | The Fiend Club Band, supported by Doomsday Sun
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/the-fiend-club-band-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-10-24-20-00
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📌 Saturday 7th November | The King Blues
🎟 Get your tickets here: gigantic.com/the-king-blues-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-11-07-19-00
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📌 Saturday 14th November | The Madchester Experience
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/the-madchester-experience-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-11-14-20-00
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📌 Friday 20th November | Nirvanah, supported by L.A. Foo Fighters
🎟 Get your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nirvanah-la-foo-fighters-live-the-rigger-newcastle-under-lyme-201126-tickets-1986529034819
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📌 Saturday 5th December | Headsticks: Revolution Gathering
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/headsticks-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rig

28/05/2026

Unfortunately, the Dead Hearts, Chaos Reigns & Downturn gig next Thursday won't be going forward, due to injuries of band members.

We wish them a speedy recovery! All tickets will be refunded promptly, and we hope to have all these amazing bands play for us very soon!

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