Purple Turtle

Purple Turtle Purple Turtle, Reading's longest-running independent bar.

OVER 18's ONLY

PAST GUESTS
Maribou State - Live / Fabio & Grooverider / Teleman / Pied Piper / MC DT / Spectrasoul / Bailey / Billy Nasty / DJ Andy Smith / The Parrots / Oscar / Count Skylarkin / Earl Gateshead / Gengahr / Jim Bob (Carter USM) / Sundara Karma / The Amazons / Tibet / Palace / Geno Washington / Son of Dave / Hidden Charms / Cabbage / The Shimmer Band / Dexters / VANT

EVERY MONDAY NIGHTTurtle Underground;Calibre Skies + support7pm-10pm FREE ENTRYThen go straight into CLUB RECKLESS...ROC...
07/09/2026

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
Turtle Underground;
Calibre Skies + support

7pm-10pm FREE ENTRY

Then go straight into CLUB RECKLESS...
ROCK EMO METAL
Your weekly alternative music night

10:30pm-3am
18+ ID REQUIRED

Sunday Karaoke Night at The Purple Turtle! Got a go-to anthem? Secret shower singer? Or just here to cheer everyone else...
06/09/2026

Sunday Karaoke Night at The Purple Turtle!

Got a go-to anthem? Secret shower singer? Or just here to cheer everyone else on? Grab the mic and join us from 7PM for a night of big tunes, questionable dance moves, and unforgettable performances.

TONIGHT - REGGAE SUNDAYS with Mr Gee10pm Cellar BarFREE ENTRY 18+ ID Required
06/09/2026

TONIGHT - REGGAE SUNDAYS with Mr Gee
10pm Cellar Bar
FREE ENTRY 18+ ID Required

HOT EARTH RECORDS TAKEOVER 🔥Hot Earth Records are taking over The Purple Turtle for a night of alternative live music, b...
05/09/2026

HOT EARTH RECORDS TAKEOVER 🔥

Hot Earth Records are taking over The Purple Turtle for a night of alternative live music, bringing three brilliant acts to Reading:

⚡ TUMMYACHE
⚡ MR SPEED
⚡ FAMOUS RED TIGHTS

Wednesday 23rd September
From 8PM
FREE ENTRY
18+ | ID required

Come down, find your new favourite band and support independent live music 🖤

Soundjam is back for an epic house party in the Basement Bar! Dive into the beats and let the night take you away.Saturd...
05/09/2026

Soundjam is back for an epic house party in the Basement Bar! Dive into the beats and let the night take you away.

Saturday 5th September
10PM-3AM
FREE ENTRY

WIGWAM FEST 2026 - TODAYJoin us as we celebrate 10 years of championing grassroots music!Across two days of incredible l...
05/09/2026

WIGWAM FEST 2026 - TODAY

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of championing grassroots music!

Across two days of incredible live music, we'll be bringing together a stacked lineup featuring Bone-Idle, Doops, Cold July, Verdagears, and many more amazing artists.

Come celebrate local talent, discover your next favourite band, and help us continue supporting the grassroots music scene.

🎟️ Tickets available now on TryBooking.

Saturday Night Vibes Join us tonight at The PURPLE TURTLE for AFTER DARK9pm - 3:30amResident DJs spinning classic Turtle...
05/09/2026

Saturday Night Vibes

Join us tonight at The PURPLE TURTLE for AFTER DARK

9pm - 3:30am
Resident DJs spinning classic Turtle Tunes
FREE ENTRY // 18+ Only // Bring your ID

Don't miss out on the best tunes in town! Tag your friends and plan your weekend escape now! 💃🕺

LOST CITY IS BACK. Anton Stach + Tobes return to the Purple Turtle for another Lost City residency — bringing a night of...
04/09/2026

LOST CITY IS BACK.

Anton Stach + Tobes return to the Purple Turtle for another Lost City residency — bringing a night of House & UKG to the basement.

Saturday 12th September
22:00 – 03:00
Purple Turtle, Reading
House & UKG

See you in the basement. 🐢🌴

Rosedale are back on stage next Friday!This talented six-piece covers band brings together the very best of Rock, Blues,...
04/09/2026

Rosedale are back on stage next Friday!

This talented six-piece covers band brings together the very best of Rock, Blues, Indie and New Wave, delivering crowd favourites with plenty of energy and musicianship. Whether you're into timeless rock classics, blues grooves or indie anthems, Rosedale's diverse setlist has something for everyone.

FREE ENTRY
18+ ID REQUIRED

Code Red return to the Purple Turtle TONIGHT 8PMA night of indie, rock and Brit pop anthems.FREE ENTRY18+ ID REQUIRED
04/09/2026

Code Red return to the Purple Turtle TONIGHT 8PM

A night of indie, rock and Brit pop anthems.

FREE ENTRY
18+ ID REQUIRED

Address

9 Gun Street
Reading
RG12JR

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 3am
Tuesday 12pm - 3am
Wednesday 12pm - 3am
Thursday 12pm - 3am
Friday 12pm - 3:30am
Saturday 12pm - 3:30am
Sunday 12pm - 3am

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