Local gigs: The Essential Guide

Gravesham has a strong musical heritage and venues to suit almost every genre. From large theatre stages to cramped pub corners, from discreet back rooms to vibrant established eateries, live music will find it’s home.


Antfestive 2025
Dec
13

Antfestive 2025

The Mole Hole Micro Pub, DA11 0BA

Come along for Antfestive 2025 in aid of OneBigFamily!

Including-
21:30pm - Godless Reds
21:00pm - Tom Burgess
20:30pm - Russ Kearton
20:00pm - Pedestrian Zero
19:30pm - Jonny Gray
18:30pm - Marc Palmer
18:00pm - TBC
17:30pm - TBC
17:00pm - TBC 

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AntFestive 2025 at The Mole Hole
Dec
13

AntFestive 2025 at The Mole Hole

The Mole Hole, High St, Gravesend

This Saturday – Antfestive 2025 at The Mole Hole!

A full day of incredible live music, community spirit, and heartfelt purpose.

Huge thanks to Anthony Martin for organising this amazing event once again.

Antfestive is held in loving memory of Jonathan Martin, supporting One Big Family – Helping the Homeless, a cause close to all our hearts.

Here’s the full lineup:

14:00 – Bill H
14:30 – Ashley Wells
15:00 – Pete Azzopardi
15:30 – Mark Newlove
16:00 – Mark Johnson
16:30 – Push Comes To Shove
17:00 – Badger
17:30 – Anthony Martin
18:00 – Dan Solo
18:30 – Marc Palmer
19:00 – Motherwitz
19:30 – Jonny Gray
20:00 – Pedestrian Zero
20:30 – Brightr
21:00 – Tom Burgess
21:30 – Russ Kearton
22:00 – The Godless Reds

Come down, show your support, enjoy a fantastic day of live music, and help raise vital funds for an incredible charity.

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Underground Grooves at The Mole Hole
Dec
12

Underground Grooves at The Mole Hole

The Mole Hole, High St, Gravesend

This Friday! A Country Christmas Special at The Mole Hole!

Get ready for a festive night of country-inspired goodness as we welcome FOUR fantastic debut acts to our stage! Fresh talent, great vibes, and that cosy Mole Hole magic — all wrapped up in one brilliant evening.

Line-up:
19:15 – 19:45 • The Curly Locks (@thecurlylocksband)
20:00 – 20:30 • Ruby Lily (@rubylilymusic)
20:45 – 21:15 • Miranda Phillips (@mirandaphillipsmusic)
21:30 – 22:00 • Louise Parker (@louiseparkermusic)

FREE entry

Super friendly crowd - Brilliantly priced drinks - A night of pure live music joy

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Aloud to Laugh
Dec
12

Aloud to Laugh

Blakes Nightclub, DA12 2EQ

Aloud to Laugh is back for Christmas!

The Grand Gravesend Nightclub event for those in School Years 9-13 is back at Blake's on Friday 12th December.

With Frankie C and Emzy back in the DJ Booth, and a special guest from Lapland handing out gifts on the night, make sure you get your tickets before they go!

Tickets - £5 Early Bird, £7 General Sale & £10 on the Door (Ticket Includes Free Soft Drinks and Food)

Tickets can be purchased from Grand Gravesend, Gravesend Methodist Church Community Centre, 4-9 Wilfred St, DA12 2HA – Mon-Fri

Or Jo Joes Hair & Beauty, 98a Old Road West, Gravesend, DA11 0LR (Tuesdays Only 4-6pm)

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Kings of Soul Christmas Party
Dec
12

Kings of Soul Christmas Party

Reliance Fish Restaurant

The ultimate festive music night is here!

On Friday 12th December, enjoy a night of Soul, Motown & Bob Marley classics with the amazing Nate Simpson and our Kings of Soul Christmas Party!

Bring your friends, your work Christmas crew, or come for a feel-good night of singing, dancing, great food & even better entertainment.

A December night you’ll absolutely love!

Limited spaces — book now!

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FREE Silent Disco on the Town Pier
Dec
7

FREE Silent Disco on the Town Pier

Gravesend Town Pier, DA11 0BG

All ages welcome to a fantastic, free festive Silent Disco on Gravesend Town Pier!

Dancers will be teaching iconic routines—from the Macarena to K-Pop hits

Enjoy free glitter art from our on-site sparkle artist

First 50 visitors each day get a free glowstick

No booking needed—just grab your sequins and dancing shoes!

Warm up with mulled wine, festive hot chocolate and tasty hot & cold treats

SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2025

10am – 12 noon: Tweenies Disco
Primary school favourites for kids and families

12 noon – 2pm: Chart-Tastic
Today’s top tunes—open to all ages

2pm – 4pm: All-Festive Dance Off
A celebration of merry music and Christmas spirit

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Diana Ross/Soul & Motown Tribute Evening
Dec
6

Diana Ross/Soul & Motown Tribute Evening

Reliance Restaurant, DA12 2EE

This festive season, make your office party, friends’ night out, or family celebration extra special with Reliance Fish Restaurant!

Tickets are £35pp (unless otherwise stated) Includes: fish and chips (GF options available), ice cream and a great show!

To make a booking call us on 07768 087036

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Rock Against Parkinson's '25
Dec
6

Rock Against Parkinson's '25

Leo's The Red Lion, DA11 9AA

Returning again this year after a hugely successful day last year!
Be great to see all once again for a fantastic cause! 

Featuring this year:
That’s Not Ur Cat
Kiti Black
Ruby Soup
Shade Of Envy
The Sweetest Kill
Gianni Scalera And The Jury
Corellian Rebels

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FREE Silent Disco on the Town Pier
Dec
6

FREE Silent Disco on the Town Pier

Gravesend Town Pier, DA11 0BG

All ages welcome to a fantastic, free festive Silent Disco on Gravesend Town Pier!

Dancers will be teaching iconic routines—from the Macarena to K-Pop hits

Enjoy free glitter art from our on-site sparkle artist

First 50 visitors each day get a free glowstick

No booking needed—just grab your sequins and dancing shoes!

Warm up with mulled wine, festive hot chocolate and tasty hot & cold treats

SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2025

10am – 12 noon: Tots Bop
Pre-school classics for kids and their grown-ups

12 noon – 2pm: 70s & 80s Classics
Timeless hits for all ages—perfect for throwing some retro shapes

2pm – 4pm: 1990s & 2000s Throwback
Get the party started with iconic hits from two unforgettable decades

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Abba Tribute Evening
Dec
5

Abba Tribute Evening

Reliance Restaurant, DA12 2EE

This festive season, make your office party, friends’ night out, or family celebration extra special with Reliance Fish Restaurant!

Tickets are £35pp (unless otherwise stated) Includes: fish and chips (GF options available), ice cream and a great show!

To make a booking call us on 07768 087036 £20pp deposits are required to secure the booking and full payment must be made one month prior to the show.

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Big Love UK - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Dec
5

Big Love UK - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Leo's The Red Lion, DA11 9AA

Big Love UK' are one of the best 5 piece Fleetwood Mac tribute bands.

Based in South-East England Big Love UK play theatres, festivals, music venues and private events throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. The band delivers a totally live, high energy show, with the stunning voice of Lynn Clare, a tight rhythm section and rich vocal harmonies combining to perfectly capture the distinctive Fleetwood Mac sound. While the band’s playlist is largely drawn from the classic ‘Rumours’ and ‘Tango In The Night’ albums, songs from the original Peter Green era also feature, along with the best of the Stevie Nicks solo hits.

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Smooth Sunday Sessions with PJ & Rose
Nov
30

Smooth Sunday Sessions with PJ & Rose

St George's Arts Centre, St George's Shopping Centre, DA12 0TA

Great Art, Tasty Food and Amazing Music from talented Kent-based Acts.

Join us at the St George’s Arts Centre Café twice a month for live music from talented singers and musicians.

Music starts 12.45pm lasting 45mins - 1 hour

No need to book, just turn up

Sunday 30th November: PJ & Rose

PJ & Rose are a professional duo, based in Kent, specialising in popular jazz music from the 1920s-1950s, e.g. Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, with modern classics in a jazz style interspersed throughout. Their music is a unique combination of electric acoustic accordion and cabaret vocals.

Join us for a Christmas/Musical Theatre special!

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Soulful - The Rum Puncheon
Nov
29
to 30 Nov

Soulful - The Rum Puncheon

The Rum Puncheon, DA11 0BL

All welcome to enjoy Soulful at The Rum Puncheon, Gravesend - a hidden gem next to the river!

With DJ Vinyl Ritchie playing soul, disco and club classics.

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Dirty Secrets Live at The Pelham Arms
Nov
29

Dirty Secrets Live at The Pelham Arms

The Pelham Arms, DA11 0LT

Dirty Secrets make their debut at The Pelham Arms, Gravesend on Saturday 29th November with their brand of high energy covers of the greatest crowd-pleasers from the past 60 years. Hope to see some of you there for another great night out!

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Victoria Crowsley at The Somerset Arms
Nov
29

Victoria Crowsley at The Somerset Arms

The Somerset Arms, DA11 0RU

The Somerset Arms invites you for a night of music with Victoria Crowsely!

Victoria will be playing tunes from the 60s all the way up to the present today.
Covering pop, rock and reggae plus some sing-along classics that everyone knows and loves and lots more!

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Adele Tribute Evening – Starring Katie Markham
Nov
29

Adele Tribute Evening – Starring Katie Markham

Reliance Fish Restaurant, Queen’s St, Gravesend

Join us for a breathtaking night of powerhouse vocals and emotional ballads as the phenomenal Katie Markham takes the stage for our Adele Tribute Evening.

Handpicked by Adele herself to appear on BBC’s Adele at the BBC, Katie is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading Adele tribute artists. Her incredible voice, stage presence, and heartfelt delivery capture the true essence of Adele’s biggest hits.

From Someone Like You and Easy On Me to Hello, Rolling in the Deep, and Make You Feel My Love — this is an evening guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

Enjoy world-class live entertainment alongside a delicious set menu, all in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Reliance Fish Restaurant.

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