Reading · Sat 6 Feb · Price not listed

It Wasn't A Phase at The FaceBar, Reading

The FaceBar

Saturday 6 February 2027. Starts 19:30. Price not listed.

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Sat 6 Feb

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In detail

Date	Saturday, 6 February 2027
Starts	19:30
Ends	23:45
Entry	Price not listed
Ages	Not listed
Listing	Being verified

01 — The gig

Punk Rock

About the gig

It Wasn't A Phase plays The FaceBar in Reading on Saturday, 6 February 2027.

Sing, scream, and relive the 2000's emo, pop punk, and alt scene, as It Wasn't A Phase bring to life the anthems of our youth!

Punk RockPop

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

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Venue	The FaceBar
Area	Abbey RG1 7JE
Genre	Punk Rock / Pop

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Abbey, Reading RG1 7JE

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The nearest station is Reading West (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

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It Wasn't A Phase at The FaceBar, Reading

Saturday, 6 February 2027 · starts 19:30 · The FaceBar, Reading

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It Wasn't A Phase — Quick Facts

Sing, scream, and relive the 2000's emo, pop punk, and alt scene, as It Wasn't A Phase bring to life the anthems of our youth!

Listed from a public event listingDouble-check with the venue before you travel.

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The gigSaturday 6 Feb 2027 · 19:30Starts in 96d 10h 40m

Starts19:30start timeListed to finish 23:45

Line-up1actHeadline set

GenrePunk Rock+1 more

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The gig Saturday 6 Feb Starts 19:30 · The FaceBar, Reading

It Wasn't A Phase are playing The FaceBar in Reading on Saturday, 6 February 2027. It starts at 19:30 and is listed to finish around 23:45. Expect Punk Rock / Pop. This listing is part of the Reading grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Reading gigs there.

HeadlinerIt Wasn't A Phase

GenrePunk Rock · Pop

PricePrice not listed

AgeNot listed

ListingFrom a public event listing

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Reading has 50 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 7 venues — 5 of them this week. Friday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 18:31. The FaceBar has 3 other upcoming gigs listed.

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About this gig

Sing, scream, and relive the 2000's emo, pop punk, and alt scene, as It Wasn't A Phase bring to life the anthems of our youth!

The artist — It Wasn't A Phase

It Wasn't A Phase headlines this Reading gig on Saturday, 6 February 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Punk Rock / Pop across the set.

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The venue — The FaceBar

The FaceBar is in the Reading gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.

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Abbey, Reading, RG1 7JE

AreaAbbey, Reading

PostcodeRG1 7JE

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Getting there

The nearest station is Reading West (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The FaceBar is in Abbey, Reading — use RG1 7JE for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 19:30.

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Where is It Wasn't A Phase playing in Reading?

It Wasn't A Phase is at The FaceBar, Reading RG1 7JE.

When does the gig start?

It is listed to start at 19:30 on Saturday, 6 February 2027, finishing around 23:45.

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What's the nearest station to The FaceBar?

The nearest station is Reading West (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RG1 7JE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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It Wasn't A Phase at The FaceBar. It Wasn't A Phase plays The FaceBar on Saturday 6 February from 19:30. Also on in Reading: Wigwam Live at The Purple Turtle, Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Hexagon Theatre and Chocolate Starfish & Nickelback GB at The FaceBar. All upcoming shows are in the Reading gig directory. Looking further ahead? One festival timeline holds the UK music festivals we have date-checked, with clash checks.

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Chocolate Starfish & Nickelback GB	Fri 6 Nov
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It Wasn't A Phase at The FaceBar, Reading

At a glance

01 — The gig

About the gig

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find The FaceBar

Getting there

04 — Planning

Your night out

It Wasn't A Phase at The FaceBar, Reading

It Wasn't A Phase — Quick Facts

About this gig

The artist — It Wasn't A Phase

The venue — The FaceBar

Find The FaceBar

Other gigs in Reading

Planning your Reading night

05 — The Reading week

Gigs by night

The Reading week

Gigs by night in Reading

06 — Small print 8 answers Common questions Common Questions

What’s On at The FaceBar

07 — Keep up with Reading

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