Grass-roots gigs in Stoke-on-Trent are intimate by design: most rooms cap below 200, the band is close to the floor, and the support acts often deserve as much attention as the headliner. Arrive within thirty minutes of doors to catch the openers and pick your spot.
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The Drag Parade Presents: RAWR THE BLACK PARADE Drag Show — Quick Facts
On the 23rd October 2026 join us in celebrating THE BLACK PARADE album by My Chemical Romance presented by the drag show THE DRAG PARADE
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The Details
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DateFriday, 23 October 2026
Doors19:30
EntryTBA
AgesAll ages
Where
The RiggerTown Stoke-on-Trent ST5 1BT
About this venue
The Rigger hosts grass-roots gigs in Stoke-on-Trent. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night — check the details panel above. Find The Rigger online
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The Drag Parade Presents: RAWR THE BLACK PARADE Drag Show are playing The Rigger in Stoke-on-Trent on Friday, 23 October 2026. Doors open at 19:30, with the night wrapping by 22:30. This listing is part of the Stoke-on-Trent grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Stoke-on-Trent gigs there.
On the 23rd October 2026 join us in celebrating THE BLACK PARADE album by My Chemical Romance presented by the drag show THE DRAG PARADE
VenueThe Rigger, Stoke-on-Trent
The Artist — The Drag Parade Presents: RAWR THE BLACK PARADE Drag Show
The Drag Parade Presents: RAWR THE BLACK PARADE Drag Show headlines this Stoke-on-Trent gig on Friday, 23 October 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.
The Rigger is one of Stoke-on-Trent's grass-roots venues on GigXchange — the kind of small-capacity room where you can stand close to the band and the bill changes every week. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night, so always cross-check with the gig details panel or the venue's own page closer to the date.
Grass-roots gigs in Stoke-on-Trent are intimate by design: most rooms cap below 200, the band is on stage close to the floor, and the support acts often deserve as much attention as the headliner. Arrive within thirty minutes of doors to catch the openers and pick a sightline you're happy with.
Entry hasn't been published — bring £5–£15 cash to be safe, or check the venue's social channels for advance ticketing.
Travelling? Check the map below for the exact location of The Rigger, or jump to the Stoke-on-Trent live music hub for what else is on around the same time.
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Booking or playing in Stoke-on-Trent? The GX Index publishes what UK gigs actually
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