The Red Lion - Arundel

31/10/2026

Music scheduled for The Red Lion
November 2026
All music starts at 9pm unless otherwise stated.

Thursday 5th - OPEN MIC
Remember, remember the fifth of November! Forget gunpowder, treason and plot - we're supplying the stage, you supply the talent.

Friday 6th - MACBAND
Back at The Red Lion, Duncan brings his considerable guitar wizardry and musical pedigree. An evening in very capablehands, assisted by Chris Hunt and Jim Barr.

Saturday 7th - OUTATIME
Great Scott! Outatime are back, and the flux capacitor is running dangerously hot. Expect an evening of musical time travel, familiar favourites and the sort of Saturday-night enthusiasm that might require a trip back to Sunday morning to recover from.

Friday 13th - TRIPLE X
Lucky us! Three seasoned rockers delivering Hendrix, Cream, Zeppelin and The Who. No superstition required.

Saturday 14th - CROSSFIRE
November's fireworks aren't quite finished. Crossfire roll into the pub with a name that promises trouble and a Saturday-night slot that practically demands it.

Thursday 19th - ORIGINALS OPEN MIC
Fresh songs, fresh words, fresh ideas, no covers. Our monthly showcasefor musicians, songwriters and poets brave enough to share something entirelytheir own. Original music, poetry and spoken word, straight from the source.

Friday 20th - DUCK SOUP
A name that raises more questions than it answers, which is precisely how we like our Friday nights.

Saturday 21st - BUSTIN A GROOVE
It's not so much a band name as a direct order. Bustin’ a Groove are here. You know what to do.

Friday 27th - JULIETTE & THE ECHOES
There's something wonderfully evocative about Juliette & the Echoes. A touch of romance, a suggestion of intrigue and a name made for a Friday-night stage. As November draws towards its chilly conclusion, join us for an evening of live music, good company and the reassuring warmth of The Red Lion.

Saturday 28th - SATURDAY NIGHT FUNERAL
November's final Saturday and dearly beloved Saturday Night Funeral are officiating. Black ties optional, pints compulsory. Nobody's going quietly.

AND DON’T FORGET…

Saturday 28th - LA VETERANS BREAKFAST
From 10.00a.m til noon the veterans group brekky.

**rinarundel www.redlionarundel.com

31/10/2026

20/10/2026

December is coming round faster then you think !!
Bookings are open !!

🎄 CHRISTMAS 2026 AT THE RED LION, ARUNDEL 🎄

The Christmas menu has landed… and we think this one is looking rather special. ✨

From Chicken Liver Parfait and Crispy Fried Camembert, through to Twice-Cooked Pork Belly, Pan-Fried Sea Bass and, of course, a proper Butter-Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, there’s plenty here to get you feeling suitably festive.

And then there’s pudding… Traditional Christmas Pudding, Crispy Fried Figs, Warm Chocolate Brownie or a Smashed Lemon Pavlova. Decisions, decisions... ! 😋

🎅 Two courses £32
🎅 Three courses £39

Perfect for Christmas get-togethers, work parties, family meals or simply gathering a few of your favourite people around a table.

Our Christmas booking forms are now available on the Red Lion website too. Simply download the version you need, fill in your party’s choices and email it back to the team [email protected] nice and easy!

🎁 Christmas bookings are now open.

Get the date in the diary, gather the elves and leave the cooking to us. 🍷🎄🦁

Full menu and booking forms at https://www.redlionarundel.com/menus/

30/09/2026

Music scheduled for OCTOBER 2026 at The Red Lion Arundel

All music starts at 9pm unless otherwise stated.

Thursday 1st - OPEN MIC
Our monthly Open Mic returns to kick off October, so if you fancy playing, singing or simply soaking up the talent with a pint in hand, you know where to be.

Friday 2nd - USTIN A GROOVE DUO
Bustin a Groove are known for playing a mix of styles from across the decades, so expect a set with plenty of variety and a bit of something for everyone. In duo form, they should bring a looser, feel-good Friday-night energy that eases you neatly into the weekend.

Saturday 3rd - BIG YELLOW TAXI
Expect rich harmonies, acoustic folk-rock flavour and a feel-good set with crowd-pleasing favourites from this lively multi-piece outfit.

Friday 9th - MYSTERY BAND
We’re keeping this one under wraps for the moment. Keep an eye on our socials and the website, because we’ll let you know as soon as the riddle is solved!

Saturday 10th - MIDNIGHT DEADLINE
Midnight Deadline deal in favourite-song covers designed to keep the room moving, so this should be one for anyone who likes their Saturday nights lively.

Thursday 15th - ‘Originals’ OPEN MIC
Our ‘Originals’ Open Mic is the night for fresh material, brave songwriting and the sort of musical honesty you don’t always get from a jukebox. If you write your own songs, or just enjoy hearing where the next great idea might begin, this is absolutely your night.

Friday 16th - WILL HALL & JEN Z
Will Hall & Jen Z bring a stripped-back Friday session with the sort of easy chemistry and close-up live feel that suits The Red Lion down to the ground.

Saturday 17th - ACOUSTICA
An acoustic-led set that keeps things melodic, accessible and effortlessly sociable. Expect familiar songs, a relaxed atmosphere and exactly the sort of live soundtrack a Saturday crowd can settle into before it lifts a gear.

Friday 23rd - A TAD TIGHTER
A Tad Tighter promise rock, pop and plenty of energy, so tonight looks nicely set up for a full-blooded start to the weekend.

Saturday 24th - DESPERATE DAN BAND
Desperate Dan Band lean into soulful blues, R&B, gospel and country-rock territory, so expect a set with muscle, groove and a bit of grit in all the right places. They’ve been around the Sussex scene for years, and this one should have proper live-music-lovers well and truly sorted.

Friday 30th - WH***EY OVER ICE
Wh***ey Over Ice are a modern country band from West Sussex, blending country charm with a rock twist, heartfelt songs and rhythms built for toe-tapping and glass-raising alike.

Saturday 31st - ROBIN BIBI BAND
Robin Bibi Band arrive with serious pedigree, bringing Texas-style blues, rock and soul from one of the UK scene’s most established blues-rock guitarists. It’s Halloween, yes, but this is no novelty booking: it’s the real deal, and a cracking way to finish the month in style.

AND DON’T FORGET…

Saturday 31st - LA VETERANS BREAKFAST
From 10.00a.m til noon the veterans group brekky.

www.redlionarundel.com

22/09/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS 2026 AT THE RED LION, ARUNDEL 🎄

The Christmas menu has landed… and we think this one is looking rather special. ✨

From Chicken Liver Parfait and Crispy Fried Camembert, through to Twice-Cooked Pork Belly, Pan-Fried Sea Bass and, of course, a proper Butter-Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, there’s plenty here to get you feeling suitably festive.

And then there’s pudding… Traditional Christmas Pudding, Crispy Fried Figs, Warm Chocolate Brownie or a Smashed Lemon Pavlova. Decisions, decisions... ! 😋

🎅 Two courses £32
🎅 Three courses £39

Perfect for Christmas get-togethers, work parties, family meals or simply gathering a few of your favourite people around a table.

Our Christmas booking forms are now available on the Red Lion website too. Simply download the version you need, fill in your party’s choices and email it back to the team [email protected] nice and easy!

🎁 Christmas bookings are now open.

Get the date in the diary, gather the elves and leave the cooking to us. 🍷🎄🦁

Full menu and booking forms at https://www.redlionarundel.com/menus/

01/09/2026

Music scheduled for SEPTEMBER 2026
at The Red Lion Arundel
All music starts at 9pm unless otherwise stated.

THURSDAY 3rd - OPEN MIC
New month, same brave souls. Sing, strum, bash, blow or simply prop up the bar and offer enthusiastic encouragement from a professionally safe distance.

FRIDAY 4th - MACBAND
Duncan McKenzie on lead guitar and vocals,joined by Jim Barr on bass and Chris Hunt on drums.Three seriously seasoned musicians, one formidable littleband and absolutely no mystery about why they’re here.

SATURDAY 5th - DAVID HAY BAND
Experienced, polished and armed with the sort of repertoire that comes from years spent doing this properly. The David Hay Band are well established around the Sussex live circuit, no gimmicks required, just seasoned musicians and a very deep bag of tunes.

FRIDAY 11th - JONNY WIGG FOLK
Something a little different for Friday night as Jonny Wigg brings folk music to The Red Lion. Musicianship takes centre stage,proof that you don't need several thousand watts to command a pub.

SATURDAY 12th - TEX'S ROCKABILLY RIOT
Quiffs at the ready. Sussex-based Tex and his Rockabilly Riot return with rock 'n' roll revival firmly on the agenda,vintage rhythms, infectious energy and absolutely noguarantee your feet will remain where you left them.

THURSDAY 17th - ORIGINALS OPEN MIC
No covers, no musical comfort blankets. Our monthly stage for musicians performing their own material, established writers, emerging talent and songs that haven't already been murdered at a thousand karaoke nights.

FRIDAY 18th - MYSTERY BAND
Who are they? Excellent question. Whoever they turn out to be, they'll be great as ever. Consider it live music with the wrapper still on, turn up Friday and we'll all find out together.

SATURDAY 19th - OUTATIME
Great Scott! Local favourites Outatime return to supply the Saturday-night energy. A proper crowd-pleasing live band and another good reason to forget about getting home early. Where we're going, we don't need sensible bedtimes.

FRIDAY 25th - WILLIE AUSTIN
A familiar face, a well-stocked songbook and a man who knows exactly what a Friday-night pub requires. Willie Austin returns to do what Willie does, we'll provide the b**r, you provide the audience.

SATURDAY 26th - MICK & THE ROCKIN DAWGS
September goes out barking. Mick and the Rockin Dawgs take care of our final Saturday with a name that promises rock 'n' roll and very little sitting politely in baskets. Good Dawgs. Loud Dawgs.

AND DON’T FORGET…

Saturday 29th - LA VETERANS BREAKFAST
From 10.00a.m til noon the veterans group brekky.

**rinarundel www.redlionarundel.com

01/08/2026

Music scheduled for AUGUST 2026 at The Red Lion Arundel
All music starts at 9pm unless otherwise stated.

SATURDAY 1st — HAKUNA PESA
No worries, plenty of noise. Hakuna Pesa get August moving with infectious, crowd-pleasing tunes, feel-good favourites and the sort of Saturday night that rarely ends where sensible people intended.

THURSDAY 6th — OPEN MIC
The stage is yours. Sing, strum, play or simply grab a pint and admire those considerably braver than yourself.

FRIDAY 7th — SCREAMING L*Z & THE ROCKABILLY RIOT
The quiff may be optional, standing still isn't. Vintage swagger, rockabilly rhythms and good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll with enough energy to rattle the bottles behind the bar.

SATURDAY 8th — TRIPLE X
Classic rock with the safety catch removed. This seasoned power trio raid the good cupboards — Hendrix, Cream, Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Free and plenty more besides.

FRIDAY 14th — WH***EY OVER ICE
Country rides into the High Street, from Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton through to Shania Twain, Luke Combs and today's favourites. Boots encouraged; horse parking remains extremely limited.

SATURDAY 15th — BILLY NOMATES
Despite the name, they've accumulated rather a lot of friends over three decades of rocking the South East.

THURSDAY 20th — 'ORIGINALS' OPEN MIC
No covers, no safety net. Our monthly celebration of musicians performing their own material and original songs.

FRIDAY 21st — PETE ORR SOLO
Normally heading Electric Experience — finest purveyors of Hendrix and Cream — Pete goes it alone tonight. Solo, certainly, but by no means travelling light: one man, plenty of firepower and nobody else to share the applause with.

SATURDAY 22nd — THE MAFIA
The Festival begins with an offer you really shouldn't refuse. The Mafia bring decades of South Coast rock pedigree to Saturday night.

FRIDAY 28th — JUKEBOX JONES & THE MIGHTY BOOTH
Two Arundel musicians, approximately a whole band's worth of noise.

SATURDAY 29th — SLIM JIM & THE WILD CARDSDragon boats by day, Wild Cards by night. Once the paddles are down, Slim Jim and the gang deal out Saturday night's soundtrack.

www.redlionarundel.com

17/07/2026

Come find us at the Arundel Football Club

09/07/2026

LIVE MUSIC IN The Red Lion Arundel
HAKUNA PESA - SUNDAY 12th JULY 2026 - 9.00pm

Hakuna Pesa return to bring their trademark feel-good grooves, infectious rhythms and party atmosphere to round off the weekend in style. Expect a dancefloor full of big tunes, big smiles and plenty of reasons to stay for "just one more."

As if that wasn't enough, it's also Chris Lake's birthday! Whether he's celebrating with the band, behind the bar, or simply accepting birthday cheers from every corner of the pub, it's the perfect excuse to raise a glass, hit the dancefloor and make Sunday night one to remember. No worries... Hakuna Pesa have got the soundtrack covered.

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