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.
Lunch Time Concert - October (Oliver Nelson & Vasilas Rakitzis)
Woodville Auditorium, Civic Centre, Gravesend
Oliver Nelson - Violin
Vasilis Rakitzis - Piano
Programme:
Ravel sonata No. 2
Allegretto
Blues. Moderato
Perpetuum mobile
Beethoven sonata No. 9 in A, Op. 47 'Kreutzer'
Adagio sostenuto - Presto
Andante con variazioni
Presto
The Electronix - 80's Synth-Pop Night
Brewery Tap Hall & Bar, 39 Dover Road, Northfleet
The Electronix - Live 4 piece Synth-Pop band present an 80’s night featuring the songs of Yazoo, Erasure, ABC, Soft Cell, The Human League, Depeche Mode, Eurythmics and many more…
£3 per ticket on the door for non- members, drinks at club prices
Songwriters’ Sunday Club
The Mole Hole Micro Pub, 17 High Street, Gravesend
Original music from talented local artists.
Not an open mic – curated performances
Free entry | Limited slots for performers
DM us if you’d like to play!
Smooth Sunday Sessions with Shane Milligan
St George’s Arts Centre cafe, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
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
Shane Milligan
I have been an entertainer for many years, performing as a magician, guitarist and singer, tailoring my performances to the clientele at the venue. I sing many styles, from BritPop, to a Swing Set featuring classics by Frank Sinatra and others.
I also lead a Peaky Blinders re-enactment group, where all members arrive at a venue in costume, for parties and clubs, as required. The group has appeared in charitable fundraising events such as the Northfleet Carnival, raising funds for the Ellenor Foundation.
I love to perform and always aim to give the audience as good a time as possible!
The Johns at Milton Social Club
Milton Social Club, Raphael Rd, Gravesend
Rock'n'roll gave birth to triplets and called them The Johns.
Marquee Square Heroes - Leo's Red Lion
Leo's The Red Lion, DA11 9AA
Celebrated Fish-era Marillion tribute band, Marquee Square heroes, perform a full-length, 2+ hour show featuring current and former members of Marillion contemporaries Twelfth Night, Credo, and Jump.
Drawing material from the classic debut album ‘Script for a Jester’s Tear’, the magnificent sophomore album ‘Fugazi’, the number-one album ‘Misplaced Childhood’, and its spectacular follow-up ‘Clutching at Straws’. A fantastic evening for anyone who is a fan of Fish era Marillion.
Frankie Valli Tribute Evening
Reliance Restaurant, Queens St, Gravesend, DA12 2EE
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, nostalgia, and incredible vocals as Ben Evans, star of Jersey Boys, brings the unmistakable sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons to Reliance Fish Restaurant!
Having performed as Frankie Valli in London’s West End and toured nationally with The Valli Boys, Ben Evans captures the energy, charisma and signature falsetto that made Frankie a legend. Enjoy all your favourite hits including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man, and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You — performed live in an intimate, feel-good setting.
£35 per person
Includes famous Fish & Chips and a scoop of ice cream dessert
Booking essential – no walk-ins
Book your table now: Contact 07768087036
Matt Kripps/Anthony Martin/Marzipan Fingers at the Mole Hole
Mole Hole Micro Pub, 17 High Street, Gravesend
Matt Kripps – Bluesy jazzman
Anthony Martin – Britpop energy
Marzipan Fingers – Debut gig!
From 7:30pm – Free entry
Soulful Saturday
Rum Puncheon, 87 West St, Gravesend
A Soulful Saturday
It’s time to get down to the sounds
Of disco , funk, old skool dance with a bit of reggae as well thrown in for good measure
And it’s free entry
Great atmosphere and great bar prices
Why go anywhere else
Soul By The River Pt2
Clarendon Royal Hotel, Royal Pier Road, Gravesend, DA12 2BE
Soul By The River returns and it’s set to be bigger, bolder and better than ever!
Get ready to dance the night away with powerhouse performer ZOE KYPRI and an incredible DJ line-up featuring Calvin Francis, George Kay and Jon Jules.
Expect soul, groove, and energy all night long! Let the music move you and the river breeze lift your soul – see you on the dancefloor!
Have you secured your spot for an unforgettable night by the water?
Tickets: swiftentry.uk/product/soul-by-the-river-part-2/
£15 Early Bird | £20 Second Release | More on the Door
Why not make it the perfect night out?
Add an all-you-can-eat buffet for just £10 – delicious food, great vibes, and stunning riverside views.
Contraband at The Three Daws
The Three Daws, Town Pier, Gravesend, DA11 0BJ
Female vocal led modern pop, rock & party covers band performing all the anthems
Hollie-Louise at the Mole Hole
The Mole Hole Micro Pub, 17 High Street, Gravesend
Hollie-Louise
A New Era: Her first solo gig in nearly 20 yrs!
Pop, soul, Jazz, R&B and more!
From 7:30pm – Free entry
The Ricochets at The Three Daws Riverside Inn
The Three Daws Public House, DA11 0BJ
The Ricochets are a classic rock covers band from Kent who are performing at The Three Daws riverside inn in Gravesend. Their upcoming gig is on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, and they play classic rock songs from bands like Thin Lizzy, Guns N' Roses, Bruce Springsteen, and Bad Company.
Toot'n'Skamen at Manor Farm Barn
The Manor Farm Barn Pub, Southfleet, Kent
Join Toots for a night of 2Tone Ska and More at The Manor Farm Barn in Southfleet.
Playing the best tunes from Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, The Selecter and More!!
on stage at 9pm.
Tickets £10 available from the venue!!
Muse x Killers (+ Placebo)
Leo’s Red Lion, Gravesend
Simulation Muse and The Runaway Killers head back to Gravesend to pay tribute to two of the biggest bands of our generation...
And introducing SUCKER LOVE, the UK's only tribute to Placebo!
Expect all the top sing-along head-banging anthems of these awesome bands, such as Every You Every Me, The Bitter End, Uprising, Plug In Baby, Hysteria, When You Were Young, Human, Mr Brightside, and TONS more...
Underground Grooves
Molehole Micro Pub, 17 High Street, Gravesend
This October we have another stacked line-up showcasing the incredible diversity of talent that we regularly display at the Mole Hole!
Feast your eyes and ears upon:
19:15 - 19:45: Philip Exley
20:00 - 20:30: The Simple Things
20:45 - 21:15: Push Comes To Shove
21:30 - 22:00: Marc Palmer
Come down and support live music, FREE entry, great atmosphere and reasonably priced booze.
Songwriters' Sunday Club
The Mole Hole Micro Pub, High St, Gravesend DA11 0BA
The Songwriters Sunday Club is a regular event held at The Mole Hole Micro Pub in Gravesend, Kent.
It features live, original music and allows songwriters to perform their own work in the pub's intimate cellar bar.
Smooth Sunday Sessions with Stephen Porter
St George's Arts Centre, St George's Shopping Centre, DA12 0TA
Join us at the St George’s Arts Centre Café twice a month for live music from talented singers and musicians.
Stephen Porter
Stephen is a huge fan of musical theatre and jazz in equal measure and is happiest performing songs where the two genres meet. He has performed in some of the most renowned jazz venues over the years such as Ronnie Scott's, Pizza Express Soho, The Pigalle Club, Talk of the town at The Hippodrome and The Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge. Stephen was born in Gravesend and is really excited to have the opportunity of performing in his much-loved home town.
Leanne Jones performs at the Town Pier Cafe
Gravesend Town Pier
Pop-Up on the Pier part of Gravesend Maritime Festival
Sunday 28 September 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30
West End singing sensation Leanne Jones will be entertaining us with a lively mix of nautical numbers and well known songs.
This is a free event, join us in the Town Pier licensed café.
The Pink Party in aid of Breast Cancer Now and Coppafeel
The Guild Theatre, Vale Road, Northfleet, DA11 8BZ
Join us for the Pink Party 2025 raising funds for two amazing charities, Breast Cancer Now and Coppafeel.
The event takes place at the Guild Theatre, Vale Road, Northfleet on Saturday 27th September 2025.
Entertainment will be provided in the form of performances from some members of the Guild dressing up as famous rock/pop stars and performing popular songs. Think Stars in Their Eyes without really looking or sounding like them!
There will also be a wonderful raffle of various hampers and Pink Party merchandise available.
All profits from the event will be split 50/50 between Breast Cancer Now and Coppafeel.
Bring your own nibbles, but a bar will be provided by the Guild theatre for your drink purchases (also a charity) and all profits from the bar will go to the Guild Theatre.
Tickets: Ages 17+ £10, Ages 16 and under £5, Ages 2 years and under free
Booking link: WHAT'S ON | My Site
Soulful Saturday at the Rum Puncheon
The Rum Puncheon, West St, Gravesend
Soul, Disco, Club Classics with Vinyl Richie.
Holly’s Buddies
The Mole Hole Micro Pub, High Street, Gravesend DA11 0BA
Enjoy live music with Holly’s Buddies.
Holly's Buddies are a Buddy Holly & The Crickets plus '50s, '60s & '70s 4 piece tribute act.
Chas & Dave Tribute @ Hatch
Hatch Market, DA11 0AZ
Come and enjoy a Chas & Dave Tribute at Hatch Market.
Rabbit, Rabbit! A classic knees-up with a Chas & Dave tribute. Expect singalongs, banter and a good time.
Music, Soul - 70's, 80's & Reggae
St Andrew's Arts Centre, DA12 2BD
Iron Pier at St Andrews invite you to enjoy live Music, Soul, 70's, 80's & Reggae!
A closing party to celebrate Iron Pier Brewery's time at St Andrews!
Dan Solo performs at the Town Pier Cafe
Gravesend Town Pier
Pop-Up on the Pier part of Gravesend Maritime Festival
Saturday, 27th September 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30
This is a free event, join us in the Town Pier licensed café.
Come along and enjoy live easy listening music from the talented Dan Solo.Singer-songwriter from Gravesend, with musical inspirations ranging from Queen, Stereophonics, OneRepublic, Snow Patrol, Ed Sheeran and many more. Dan’s powerful vocals and catchy self-penned songs have been very popular with local audiences in the local area and further afield. His musical journey began in front of the cameras of X-Factor and continued on the local stage with the guitar, culminating in his original music being featured on BBC Radio Kent a number of times.
Lunch Time Concert - September
Woodville Auditorium, Civic Centre, Gravesend
Programme:
Schumann Arabesque in C Op. 18
Schubert Impromptu in B Flat D935 no 3
Sibelius 6 Impromptus Op. 5
Chopin Fantasie in F minor Op. 49
Joseph Tong has established a reputation as one of the most versatile and imaginative pianists of his generation. Much in demand as a soloist, duo pianist and chamber musician, Joseph made his Wigmore Hall debut in 1997 as winner of the Maisie Lewis Young Artists Award and now gives regular recitals throughout the UK and abroad.
Joseph’s ongoing Sibelius recording project has seen three CDs released on the Quartz label to critical acclaim. His Schumann album was selected as Instrumental Choice in BBC Music Magazine in 2019. Joseph has made several concert visits to Finland, including recitals at Ainola on Sibelius’s original Steinway, the Korpo Sibelius Festival, Camerata Hall, Helsinki and Hämeenlinna City Hall. Other recent highlights have included recitals in Germany and Spain, at Wigmore Hall in London, St George’s Bristol and the Joensuu Music Festival in Finland in 2024. Last summer, he returned to the Presteigne Festival to give the premiere of Koivunrungot Kaarella by Lara Poe in a programme titled The Piano in Nature, also featuring ‘Five Trees’ by David Matthews.
He is also a busy chamber musician, giving recitals with the violinist Fenella Humphreys with whom he recorded a disc of Sibelius for the Resonus Classics Label in 2020. The album was featured on Radio 3’s Record Review and selected as Chamber Choice in BBC Music Magazine.
Joseph was made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) in 2008 and is a visiting teacher at Wells Cathedral School, Hampton School and Junior Academy, RAM.
GOLD @ The Three Daws Riverside Inn
The Three Daws Public House, DA11 0BJ
All welcome to enjoy GOLD at The Three Daws Riverside Inn.
Doors open 8pm, band starts at 9pm.
Whitney Houston Tribute
Reliance Restaurant, DA12 2EE
Get ready for a night of powerful vocals, timeless hits, and pure soul as Kieshia Chun brings the magic of Whitney Houston to Reliance Fish Restaurant!
Experience the voice, the passion, and the show-stopping hits including:
I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Greatest Love of All and more – all performed live by the sensational Kieshia Chun, one of the UK’s most celebrated Whitney tribute acts.
Tickets: £35 per person
Includes our much-loved Fish & Chips and a scoop of ice cream
Advance booking is essential – no walk-ins allowed
This is going to be a powerful night of music and memories – book now and get ready to sing your heart out!
Call Now to Book - 01474 533593
Candlelight Concert; A Bard's Tale with Manus Noble
The Lost Village of Dode, DA13 0XF
Inside the candlelit stone walls of Dode Church. Step into a world where time folds inwards and music becomes the storyteller. Beneath the ancient arches of Dode Church, book now for A Bard’s Tale — an evocative candlelit concert that carries its listeners across centuries and continents.
Renowned classical guitarist Manus Noble comes to Dode with a soul-stirring programme that speaks not just to the ear, but to the heart. Performed on classical guitar, Irish bouzouki, hand pan, shruti box and voice, the music is beautifully entwined with real letters read aloud — love letters, partings, reflections — that bring deep emotional resonance to every note played.
Noble is celebrated across Europe for his distinct, powerful playing style and his ability to breathe life into each performance. His training includes the Royal College of Music (First Class Honours) and the Royal Academy of Music (Distinction), where he studied under legends such as Craig Ogden and Gary Ryan. His accolades are many, his artistry widely admired.
With performances in iconic venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, Wigmore Hall and Sage Gateshead and a legacy of teaching and directing national ensembles, Manus brings not only technical brilliance, but a rare sensitivity and storytelling spirit.
As dusk falls over the ancient yew trees and the last light slips from the sky, let the glow of candlelight and the echoes of string and story lift your soul in a setting untouched by time.
Book your tickets now — space is limited and early booking is essential.
Soulful Sundays
The Rum Puncheon, 87 West Street, Gravesend
If you haven’t gave it a try you’ve been missing out on a fantastic afternoon in early evening of soulful loveliness
Playing all the classics to sing your heart out to and get your toes tapping
Car park opposite
Free entry
Nice friendly atmosphere
See you there!
Smooth Sunday Sessions with Johnny G
St George's Arts Centre, St George's Shopping Centre, DA12 0TA
Join us at the St George’s Arts Centre Café twice a month for live music from talented singers and musicians.
Johnny G
Johnny G is well known on the open mic circuit either performing solo or often working with other local musicians to support various events in this area. He also played for the Mayor’s Charity lunch earlier this year at Cobham Hall on a beautiful Steinway piano.
He has a wonderful way with harmonies on the keyboard accompanied with smooth vocal delivery of popular songs. His repertoire includes contemporary songs from Beatles, Queen, Lady Gaga to favourite jazz standards from an early era.
No need to book, just turn up!