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What's On in Rawtenstall

13 Nov – 11 Dec

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All Rawtenstall gigs This month

Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Gigs in
4 weeks

in Rawtenstall, 13 Nov – 11 Dec

In detail

Venues with something on	5
Venues tracked	25
Open mics	12
Busiest night	Saturday · 9 gigs

17 gigs listed in Rawtenstall over the next 28 days across 5 venues. Saturday is the busiest night with 9. In total we track 25 grassroots venues and 12 regular open mics here.

01 — This weekend

5 gigs

This weekend in Rawtenstall

This weekend in Rawtenstall, Friday to Sunday: 5 gigs. Look out for Live at the Log Cabin - Big Lix perform Bowie at The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club (Friday), Metallicish. Live at Empire Rochdale (Friday) and Paul Hand, Tribute To Liam Gallagher & Oasis at Elton Liberal Club In Bury (Saturday). Each card is one night at one venue, with the start time and the price where the venue publishes it; the four-week list below covers everything after Sunday.

Fri13Nov Starts20:00 Live at the Log Cabin - Big Lix perform BowieThe Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club · North Manor · Rawtenstall

Metallicish. LiveEmpire Rochdale · Central Rochdale · Greater - ManchesterTickets 20:00Tonight

Paul Hand, Tribute To Liam Gallagher & OasisElton Liberal Club In Bury · Elton · Bury 18:30Sat 14 Nov

Kieran Arnold Album LaunchWax And Beans · Bury East · Rawtenstall 19:00Sat 14 Nov

Amnesia - LiveEmpire Rochdale · Central Rochdale · Rawtenstall 20:00Sat 14 Nov

02 — Compared

#4 of 6

How Rawtenstall compares

Counting every upcoming date, not just the next four weeks, there are 31 gigs listed in and around Rawtenstall - fourth of 6 against its nearest places with live music, behind the Manchester area (763). Each row counts the gigs, venues and open mics our directories hold in and around that place, refreshed nightly; tap a town for its live music scene.

#	Place	Gigs
01	Manchester area 164 venues · 59 open mics	763
02	Bradford area 42 venues · 19 open mics	120
03	Preston area 28 venues · 17 open mics	75
04	Rawtenstall area This page 25 venues · 12 open mics	31
05	Blackburn area 11 venues · 5 open mics	14
06	Accrington area 12 venues · 8 open mics	10

03 — Gigs

17 gigs

Gigs in Rawtenstall

The whole four weeks, 13 Nov to 11 Dec: 17 gigs across 5 venues, busiest on Saturdays. Unlike This Weekend above, this list runs past Sunday - every gig we hold for the city, earliest first.

Fri13Nov Starts20:00 Live at the Log Cabin - Big Lix perform BowieThe Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club · North Manor · Rawtenstall

Metallicish. LiveEmpire Rochdale · Central Rochdale · Greater - ManchesterTickets 20:00Tonight

Paul Hand, Tribute To Liam Gallagher & OasisElton Liberal Club In Bury · Elton · Bury 18:30Sat 14 Nov

Kieran Arnold Album LaunchWax And Beans · Bury East · Rawtenstall 19:00Sat 14 Nov

Amnesia - LiveEmpire Rochdale · Central Rochdale · Rawtenstall 20:00Sat 14 Nov

Daddy G (Massive Attack)The Golden Lion · Todmorden West · Rawtenstall 19:00Fri 20 Nov

Ladies Night - Pleasure Boys UK - LiveEmpire Rochdale · Central Rochdale · Rawtenstall 20:00Fri 20 Nov

Nov 21 - The Box at The Met - Bury, UK @ 3:00 PMThe Met · Bury East · Bury£18 15:00Sat 21 Nov

Eminem Show. LiveEmpire Rochdale · Central Rochdale · Greater - ManchesterTickets 20:00Sat 21 Nov

Square peg / bleak valley choir double headline showGolden Lion Live Lounge Todmorden · Todmorden West · Rawtenstall 19:30Sun 22 Nov

Search every Rawtenstall gigEverything upcoming, not just the next four weeks

04 — This week

4 rooms

Where it's on this week

Which Rawtenstall rooms are busiest this week? This ranks venues by how many gigs they have in the next seven nights - a quick way to find where something is on most nights.

#	Venue	Gigs
01	Empire Rochdale	2
02	Elton Liberal Club In Bury	1
03	The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club	1
04	Wax And Beans	1

05 — Venues

25 rooms

Venues in Rawtenstall

Rawtenstall's grassroots venues, all 25 of them, listed whether or not they have something on right now - capacity, backline and hours for each, and a link to its own listings.

Photo: Google Blind TigerRawtenstall

Buffer StopsRawtenstall · RossendaleHouse PA Cap tbc

Champness HallCentral Rochdale · Rochdale Cap tbc

Doffcocker InnDoffcocker · BoltonHouse PA Cap tbc

Elton Liberal ClubBury 140Cap

Empire RochdaleRochdale 80Cap

Golden Lion TodmordenFielden Square, Todmorden · Todmorden 250Cap

Horse + BambooRossendale Cap tbc

Irwell Works BreweryRamsbottom · BuryHouse PA Cap tbc

Masons ArmsEgerton · Bolton 80Cap

All 25 Rawtenstall venuesCapacity, backline and opening times

06 — Open mics

12 nights

Open mics in Rawtenstall

Open mics are regular nights rather than one-off gigs: the same venue, the same night, week in, week out - 12 nights in Rawtenstall. Each card shows the night, the sign-up time and the fee; most are free to watch and to play.

Wed18Nov Kick-offTBC Blind TigerRawtenstallNo fee

Rose & CrownRamsbottomNo feeHouse PAFortnightly 20:00Fri

The Barlow InstituteEdgworthNo fee1st Fri of the month 20:00Fri

Robin Hood InnHelmshore · RossendaleNo fee1st Sun of the month 17:00Sun

Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club LimitedBoltonNo feeHouse PAFortnightly 20:00Mon

Doffcocker InnBoltonNo feeHouse PA 20:00Tue

The Plough InnHarwood · BoltonNo fee 20:00Tue

Irwell Works BreweryRamsbottom · BuryNo feeHouse PA2nd Wed of the month 19:30Wed

The Chetham ArmsChapeltown · BoltonNo feeHouse PAMonthly 20:00Wed

Masons ArmsEgerton · BoltonNo feeMonthly 20:30Wed

All 12 Rawtenstall open micsSign-up times, slots and kit for every night

07 — Support grassroots

Support grassroots music in Rawtenstall

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Rawtenstall still has 25 of them.

In Rawtenstall the Blind Tiger carries the week from its Wednesday open mic, Horse and Bamboo in Waterfoot mixes folk and ska, and Rochdale's Empire and White Lion add band nights.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music - 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

Think of this as the city's noticeboard: 17 gigs across Rawtenstall in the next four weeks, alongside 25 grassroots venues and 12 regular open mic nights, updated daily from the rooms that host them. There is no algorithm and no paid placement. Most of it happens at Empire Rochdale, The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club and Elton Liberal Club In Bury, and the sound leans tribute act and house.

The best support is a full room. Turn up to something new, stay for the support act, and buy from the bar. For a weekly round-up of Rawtenstall gigs, use the sign-up below; if you run a venue here, claim your listing so people can find it. Start small: Blind Tiger hosts an open mic each Wednesday.

Go to one this month

Between now and 11 Dec there are 17 gigs in Rawtenstall, and 25 grassroots venues and 12 regular open mic nights. One night out this month keeps a room's diary full. Saturday is the night with most on.

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One email, once a week. Noon on Monday, Rawtenstall's week of live music from the 7 venues with gigs on, alongside 12 open mic nights, capped at two gigs a night so it stays readable. When fewer than four Rawtenstall gigs fall in the week, the email reaches on to the next fortnight, then the month, so you still have something to choose from.

Why sign up. Empire Rochdale alone has 9 dates on - the email is how you hear about them before the night, not after. Right now Rawtenstall leans tribute act and house. One click unsubscribes, any time.

Beyond this week. Gigs in Rawtenstall are announced week to week; festivals are planned months out. The UK music festivals we have date-checked sit on one festival timeline, by month, region and genre, with clash checks for your weekends.

All Rawtenstall gigsEverything upcoming, sorted by date
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Rawtenstall open mics12 regular nights
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08 — Questions10 answersWhat's on in Rawtenstall

What's on in Rawtenstall this weekend?

5 gigs in Rawtenstall this weekend (Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 Nov) - including Live at the Log Cabin - Big Lix perform Bowie at The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club (Friday), Metallicish. Live at Empire Rochdale (Friday), Paul Hand, Tribute To Liam Gallagher & Oasis at Elton Liberal Club In Bury (Saturday). The full Friday-to-Sunday list is in This Weekend above, and every gig over the next 28 days is below it.

How does live music in Rawtenstall compare to nearby cities?

Counting every upcoming date, there are 31 gigs listed in and around Rawtenstall - fourth of 6 against its nearest places with live music, behind the Manchester area (763).

What live music is on in Rawtenstall over the next four weeks?

We currently list 17 gigs in Rawtenstall between 13 Nov and 11 Dec, across 5 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse every upcoming gig in Rawtenstall in the gig directory or every city we cover.

Are there free gigs in Rawtenstall?

None of the Rawtenstall gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Rawtenstall open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.

What is the busiest night for live music in Rawtenstall?

Saturday, with 9 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 9 gigs · Friday: 7 gigs · Sunday: 1 gig. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.

Which Rawtenstall venues have the most on?

Right now: Empire Rochdale, The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club, Elton Liberal Club In Bury. In total we track 25 grassroots venues in Rawtenstall, of which 5 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Rawtenstall venue directory.

Where can I find open mic nights in Rawtenstall?

Rawtenstall has 12 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Rawtenstall open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

How much does a gig cost in Rawtenstall, and what should an artist be paid?

Where a Rawtenstall venue publishes a price, the average ticket is £18.00. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.

Why do grassroots venues in Rawtenstall matter?

Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Rawtenstall still has 25 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves hold TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS and navigate local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.

How do I get a Rawtenstall gig or venue listed on GIGXCHANGE?

Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Rawtenstall gig directory and it is reviewed before it goes live. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

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Q: What's on in Rawtenstall this weekend?

5 gigs in Rawtenstall this weekend (Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 Nov) - including Live at the Log Cabin - Big Lix perform Bowie at The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club (Friday), Metallicish. Live at Empire Rochdale (Friday), Paul Hand, Tribute To Liam Gallagher & Oasis at Elton Liberal Club In Bury (Saturday). The full Friday-to-Sunday list is in This Weekend above, and every gig over the next 28 days is below it.

Q: What live music is on in Rawtenstall over the next four weeks?

We currently list 17 gigs in Rawtenstall between 13 Nov and 11 Dec, across 5 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse every upcoming gig in Rawtenstall in the gig directory or every city we cover.

Q: What is the busiest night for live music in Rawtenstall?

Saturday, with 9 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 9 gigs · Friday: 7 gigs · Sunday: 1 gig. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.

Q: Which Rawtenstall venues have the most on?

Right now: Empire Rochdale, The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club, Elton Liberal Club In Bury. In total we track 25 grassroots venues in Rawtenstall, of which 5 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Rawtenstall venue directory.

Q: Where can I find open mic nights in Rawtenstall?

Rawtenstall has 12 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Rawtenstall open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

Live music in Rawtenstall over the next four weeks — 13 Nov – 11 Dec. 17 gigs listed in Rawtenstall over the next 28 days across 5 venues. Saturday is the busiest night with 9. In total we track 25 grassroots venues and 12 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Rawtenstall gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Every grassroots gig we hold for Rawtenstall between 13 Nov and 11 Dec.

Saturday is the busiest night — 9 gigs
Saturday: 9 gigs
Friday: 7 gigs
Most listed genres: Tribute Act (4), House (2), Metal (1), DJ / Electronic (1)
Average ticket price: £18.00
Imported daily from Ticketmaster, Skiddle and direct submissions

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5 different Rawtenstall venues have something on in the next 28 days.

Empire Rochdale — 9 gigs
The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club — 2 gigs
Elton Liberal Club In Bury — 2 gigs
The Golden Lion — 2 gigs
20 more tracked venues with nothing listed yet
Capacity, backline and opening times on every card

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12 regular open mic nights running in Rawtenstall. Turn up, put your name down, play.

Weekly and fortnightly nights across the city
Most are free to attend and free to play
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Updated daily · 17 gigs in Rawtenstall over the next four weeks

Last updated: 12 November 2026

This Weekend in Rawtenstall

NOV

Live at the Log Cabin - Big Lix perform Bowie

The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club·North Manor, Rawtenstall

Friday, 13 November 2026 · 20:00–23:45

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