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Live Music in Brighouse
Brighouse, West Yorkshire
Brighouse has a Grade II-listed civic hall with a busy live programme and a real ale pub with a twice-monthly open mic - with Halifax and Huddersfield either side.
Updated 31 October 2026
01 — The short answer
BrighouseLive music in Brighouse
Brighouse has 2 venues listing live music, 31 gigs in the next 30 days and 18 open mic nights (both in and around Bradford). Below: the rooms to start with, the gigs on now, what acts are paid and where to go next, all read live from the same directory.
Brighouse Civic Hall LIVE is a Grade II-listed hall with a busy live programme. The Red Rooster, a real ale pub, has music on Thursdays and Saturdays and a twice-monthly open mic. For more band and open mic nights, Brighouse acts head to Halifax's Piece Hall and Huddersfield's grassroots venues, both a few miles away.
listing live music
| Gigsin the next 30 days · in and around Bradford | 31 |
| Open micsactive nights · in and around Bradford | 18 |
| On GigXchangeBrighouse act · with a profile you can browse | 1 |
02 — The scene
Live Music Scene Score — Brighouse100
| Artists | 10 |
| Venues | 0 |
| Gigs 90d | 100 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 0 |
| Activity | 0 |
03 — The scene
BrighouseThe Brighouse sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Brighouse is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| The Civic HallThe listed hall carries the town's live programme. |
| The Red RoosterA real ale pub with an open mic twice a month. |
| Halifax and Huddersfield (nearby)Bigger rooms and weekly band nights a few miles either way. |
| The open mic circuit18 open mic nights run in and around Bradford - Ling Bob and Shoulder of Mutton among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times. |
| The gig calendar31 gigs are listed in and around Bradford in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email. |
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford.
| NearbyLive music in Halifax | |
| NearbyLive music in Huddersfield | |
| NearbyLive music in Bradford |
04 — Venues
2 roomsWhere live music happens
The Brighouse circuit runs through 2 venues, Brighouse Civic Hall LIVE and Red Rooster included. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Photo: Google Brighouse Civic Hall LIVEBrighouse, West Yorkshire · Brighouse 
Red RoosterBrighouse Cap tbc Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Brighouse venue directory, see what is booked on the Brighouse gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
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05 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Brighouse
31 gigs are listed in and around Bradford for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory.
Starts14:30 James Walsh & Ben Ottewell | Leeds Old Woollen | Sun 1st Nov 2pmThe Old Woollen · Calverley & Farsley · Bradford 
James Walsh & Ben Ottewell | Leeds Old Woollen | MON 2nd Nov 7pmThe Old Woollen · Calverley & Farsley · Bradford 19:00Mon 2 Nov 
The Bryan Adams ExperienceNightrain · City · Bradford 19:00Fri 6 Nov 
Positive Vybz Reggae BandBrighouse Civic Hall LIVE · Brighouse 19:00Sat 7 Nov 
Blackmore's BloodNightrain · City · Bradford 19:00Sat 7 Nov 
Nu-castle - Nu Metal Tribute Show (Sowerby Bridge - Blind Pig)The Blind Pig · Sowerby Bridge 19:30Sat 7 Nov Every listing is a real Brighouse date, rebuilt nightly from the Brighouse gig directory. See the Brighouse venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Brighouse gigs | |
| What's on in Brighouse this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
06 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Brighouse
Whoever you are, Brighouse has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
| FansWhat's on in Brighouse this weekthe Brighouse gig guide, by email | |
| FansUpcoming gigs in Bradfordevery listing, sorted by date | |
| ArtistsHow to get gigspay, venues that book, how to pitch | |
| ArtistsOpen mics in Bradfordfree stage time, night by night | |
| BookersBook live musicprices, steps, licensing | |
| VenuesLive music venues in Bradfordclaim yours free and keep it current |
07 — Pay
GX IndexWhat acts earn
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
| What it costs to book live music in Brighousethe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Brighousethe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
08 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Brighouse compares
Brighouse's scene, counted with the Bradford area, ranks fourth of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Rawtenstall, Doncaster, Accrington and Blackburn. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
| # | Area | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Manchester 59 open mics · 678 upcoming gigs | 159 |
| 02 | Sheffield 38 open mics · 166 upcoming gigs | 94 |
| 03 | Leeds 34 open mics · 229 upcoming gigs | 91 |
| 04 | Brighouse (Bradford area) This city 18 open mics · 98 upcoming gigs | 39 |
| 05 | Rawtenstall 9 open mics · 31 upcoming gigs | 21 |
| 06 | Doncaster 12 open mics · 6 upcoming gigs | 15 |
| 07 | Accrington 7 open mics · 15 upcoming gigs | 10 |
| 08 | Blackburn 5 open mics · 16 upcoming gigs | 9 |
09 — Questions8 answersFrequently asked questions
10 — Keep exploring
BrighouseMore of Brighouse
More live music resources for Brighouse and the rest of the UK: fee guides, venue lists, open mic finders and how-to guides, all read from the same live directory.
| How to Book Live MusicVenue guide — local rates, genre fit, licensing, and a step-by-step booking walkthrough for Brighouse. | |
| Upcoming Gigs in BrighouseThe full Brighouse gig calendar — touring shows, festivals, and venues hiring acts across the region. | |
| Open Mics in BrighouseOpen mic nights near Brighouse — directions, dates, and the grass-roots route into paid bookings. | |
| Brighouse Rate BenchmarkWhat UK bands actually charge by city and gig type. Median fees from the live GigXchange Index. |
Everything live in Brighouse — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Brighouse. Artists and bands available around Brighouse.
| GigsUpcoming gigs in Brighouse — sorted by dateWhat's on in Brighouse — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Brighouse, by date. One-off gigs at indie venues and community stages. Sorted by date, refreshed continuously. Free and ticketed shows both listed. Every gig links its venue.Brighouse gigs · UK gig directory |
| VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in BrighouseCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Brighouse venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Brighouse. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Brighouse venues · For venues |
| Open MicsFree stage time — Brighouse open mic nightsJust starting out? Brighouse open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Brighouse. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Brighouse open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in BrighouseStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Brighouse. How to get gigs. How to book live music. Find a band, city by city. Written for working musicians and venues.How to get gigs · How to book · Find a band |
| RatesWhat live acts earn in BrighouseLive Brighouse rate benchmarks from the GigXchange Index. Median fees by act size and event type. City-level benchmarks, updated nightly. Never a misleading average — real percentiles. Free to cite under CC BY 4.0.GigXchange Index · Pay-rate guide |
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Live Music in Brighouse
Brighouse has a Grade II-listed civic hall with a busy live programme and a real ale pub with a twice-monthly open mic - with Halifax and Huddersfield either side.
Last updated: 31 October 2026
Live Music in Brighouse: the Short Answer
Brighouse has 2 venues listing live music, 31 gigs in the next 30 days and 18 open mic nights (both in and around Bradford). Below: the rooms to start with, the gigs on now, what acts are paid and where to go next, all read live from the same directory.
Brighouse Civic Hall LIVE is a Grade II-listed hall with a busy live programme. The Red Rooster, a real ale pub, has music on Thursdays and Saturdays and a twice-monthly open mic. For more band and open mic nights, Brighouse acts head to Halifax's Piece Hall and Huddersfield's grassroots venues, both a few miles away.
The Brighouse Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Brighouse is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
The listed hall carries the town's live programme.
A real ale pub with an open mic twice a month.
Bigger rooms and weekly band nights a few miles either way.
18 open mic nights run in and around Bradford - Ling Bob and Shoulder of Mutton among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.
31 gigs are listed in and around Bradford in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email.
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford.
Where Live Music Happens in Brighouse
The Brighouse circuit runs through 2 venues, Brighouse Civic Hall LIVE and Red Rooster included. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights. Browse by area or by night, then open a room to see its upcoming gigs.
Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Brighouse venue directory, see what is booked on the Brighouse gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Brighouse
31 gigs are listed in and around Bradford for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory. Every listing links to the gig's own page, with the date, the doors time and where to buy a ticket.
Every listing is a real Brighouse date, rebuilt nightly from the Brighouse gig directory. See the Brighouse venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Brighouse
Whoever you are, Brighouse has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
What Acts Earn in Brighouse
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
How Brighouse Compares
Brighouse's scene, counted with the Bradford area, ranks fourth of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Rawtenstall, Doncaster, Accrington and Blackburn. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
- #1 Manchester 59 open mics · 678 upcoming gigs 159
- #2 Sheffield 38 open mics · 166 upcoming gigs 94
- #3 Leeds 34 open mics · 229 upcoming gigs 91
- #4 Brighouse (Bradford area) This city 18 open mics · 98 upcoming gigs 39
- #5 Rawtenstall 9 open mics · 31 upcoming gigs 21
- #6 Doncaster 12 open mics · 6 upcoming gigs 15
- #7 Accrington 7 open mics · 15 upcoming gigs 10
- #8 Blackburn 5 open mics · 16 upcoming gigs 9
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