The Rigger Upcoming Events

05/09/2026

Wake up babe, new Terrorvision (official) just dropped! And they've done it again, it's absolute 🔥🔥🔥

Their legendary frontman Tony Wright is coming back to our stage this December, so make sure to grab a ticket: https://www.gigantic.com/tony-wright-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-12-04-18-00

05/09/2026

Your favourite horror punk tribute band are coming back!!! The Fiend Club Band UK- A Living Deadication to The Misfits make their return to The Rigger this October, just in time to start your Halloween celebrations early 💀

Grab a ticket NOW: https://www.gigantic.com/the-fiend-club-band-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-10-24-20-00

And as if that wasn't amazing enough, we've got some of the best bands Stoke has to offer on support: Doomsday Sun & Hostile Aggression Towards Everyone 🤘

🫵 Be there!

03/09/2026

‼️Next Friday the 11th‼️The best of Punk & 2Tone, by the one and only: Clash Of The Beat !!!

If you were there last time, you know to expect a great party; and if you were one of the unfortunate who missed it, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!

Grab a ticket below, and let's do this 🥳

Buy tickets and see event information for Clash of the Beat.

02/09/2026

Next up on the Riskee agenda: IT'S US‼️Just over two weeks until we scream out Mollotov Cocktails and obviously the brand new Ghettoblaster 💪

Grab a ticket while you still can, they're flying!!! https://www.gigantic.com/riskee-the-ridicule-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-09-18-19-00 / You can also buy a physical ticket from the bar, fee-free!

01/09/2026

‼️One month to go‼️Ben Ottewell (Gomez) LIVE at The Rigger!

📅 Friday 2nd October
📍 The Rigger Venue
⏰️ Doors 8pm

🎶 Ben Ottewell, the gravelly-voiced frontman of the legendary Mercury Prize-winning band Gomez, is coming back to The Rigger Venue for an unforgettable night of soul-stirring music.

With a voice that's been called one of the most distinctive in British rock, Ottewell will be performing live on Saturday, August 30th, bringing fans a stunning mix of Gomez classics and highlights from his acclaimed solo albums, including Shapes & Shadows, Rattlebag, and A Man Apart.

Expect an evening of raw acoustic power, introspective lyrics, and the kind of emotive storytelling that has captivated audiences for over two decades.

🎟️ Tickets are getting low - don’t miss this chance to see a true British music icon up close in one of Staffordshire’s most iconic live venues: https://www.gigantic.com/ben-ottewell-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-10-02-20-00

👉 Secure your spot and join us for a night of music that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary ✨️

Support by Nick Sharratt Music and Average Joe 🎶

30/08/2026

Jam Night with Rhi Hill is back!!!

📅 Wednesday 16th September
⏰️ Doors 7:30pm
📍 The Rigger Venue

We're bringing back Jam Night, this time with full backline provided (drummers, bring your breakables).

All instruments welcome, any abilities and skills! It's a fun way to practice your tunes with other like-minded people, on an actual stage, with professional light and sound engineer.

Free entry, and free drink for all performers.

Come along and jam with us, or just enjoy some live music on a weekday and support other local aspiring musicians 🎶

See you all there!

29/08/2026

From Stoke-on-Trent Animal Rights:

Excited to welcome three incredible bands to The Rigger, all ready to support Footprints Animal Sanctuary!

📅 Friday 16th October
⏰️ Doors 8pm
🎟 £8 Entry OTD

Old friends Active Minds from Scarborough will be bringing their political, hardcore music to the stage.

Stokie mates Herbie Jack are coming along with their reggae/ska/punky mix.

And here for the first time, West Yorks band, The Couldn't Care Less (TCCL) with their old-school 80's style hardcore.

Once again, huge thanks to The Rigger and bands for being absolute legends giving their time and energy to raise funds to help the many rescued animals at Footprints.

Tickets are £8 on the door. There'll be merch for sale and a fantastic raffle full of vegan goodies, along with a donated merch pack from locals Headsticks.

Don't miss it!

29/08/2026

✨️ This Wednesday ✨️ It's Open Mic time with Rhi Hill, and you know the drill for this one - come along, play, sing, tell jokes, show us your art and craft, read us your poems, or just show up and support everyone else who does 😊

Entry is free of course, professional stage lighting and sound engineer provided, plus a free drink for all performers!

See you all there

27/08/2026

🎺 TOMORROW 🎺 We kick off Newcastle Jazz & Blues Festival with Pirehill - a fresh new local band already making waves! If retro 60s garage is your thing, The Rigger Venue is your place!

Doors open 7:30pm, entry is free all night, so come on down ✨️

27/08/2026

Are you ready for this⁉️ We cannot wait for Mötley Crüde coming back to our stage next Saturday!!!

Only a few tickets left, make sure to grab one before they're gone: https://wegottickets.com/event/684903/