LIVE MUSIC VENUE & NIGHTCLUB
Live Music & Nightclub Open every weekend
The Dreadnought is a live music venue and nightclub located in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. It's known for hosting a variety of events, including a wide variety of live events every weekend, club nights, and other music-related activities.
Although known for playing predominately Rock oriented music in the Nightclub as it has done for 50plus years it's the popular rock tunes from the 70's - 00's that generally gets played and requested most often.
The venue has built a reputation as a significant part of the local music scene, attracting both local and touring bands, as well as music lovers of different genres.
If you're planning to visit, you can expect a vibrant, welcoming and safe atmosphere with regular events, catering to different tastes in music.
It has been and still is an iconic part of Bathgate's nightlife and culture for over FIVE DECADES.
What We Do Every Weekend of the Year
NIGHTCLUB
After each live show downstairs we ROCK ON UPSTAIRS
to 3am EVERY Friday and Saturday night playing all the classics people still want to hear from the 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's. Granted it's predominantly Rock Based Music just like the last 50 plus years. Probably why we have and always will rock EVERY WEEKEND.
LIVE SHOWS - Every Weekend !
Upcoming Events
6 days to the eventFri 10 OctThe GI Joes are a 4 piece band based in the West Lothian area. The set list covers a range of classic songs from the sixties through to the present day. ADVANCE SALES (£4.40 inc BF) to 6pm on show day also for the real last minute decision makers you can PAY ON THE DOOR from 7pm £5. Times below.
7 days to the eventSat 11 OctGuns Or Roses aka GoR have been around since their concept in 2009 just after the new year when lead guitarist John Sumbler put an ad out to start a Guns N' Roses tribute band. It's been a pleasure to have these guys come up and play nearly every year since at Dreadnoughtrock.
13 days to the eventFri 17 OctTEMPTATION WAITS return for another cracking night of ROCK COVERS. Book in ADVANCE - £4.40 inc booking fee - Pay on the door £5 from 7pm.
14 days to the eventSat 18 OctAnother cracking night of original ROCK, Alternative and Punk for ye from THE HOT ROCKETS, BUZZBOMB and 2SEVENS
20 days to the eventFri 24 OctSomething different to kick off the Halloween weekends. TONIGHT - YOU will be the live entertainment as we have a Dreadnought ROCKAOKE session. Get up on the live stage and give it your all.
21 days to the eventSat 25 OctHalloween is always mega at the Dreadnought as everyone goes all out to dress up and the Rock Crew go above and beyond on the decorations to make it one special night. JOIN US for PART 1
27 days to the eventFri 31 OctPart two of the HALLOWEEN PARTY ZONE, well it is Hallow's Eve after all. More great live music to start the night off with the SIGNS then we rock till you drop to 3am.
28 days to the eventSat 01 NovScotland's very own tribute to LED ZEPPELIN return to Dreadnoughtrock for another brilliant night of classic Rock. TICKETS ON SALE NOW
34 days to the eventFri 07 NovSOUND AFFEX are back after a superb set at this years SKUNDAY back in February as they play tribute to THE JAM.
35 days to the eventSat 08 NovThe No1 tribute to The Stranglers are back in 2025 where they love play up in Scotland - Dreadnoughtrock. Tickets online now. Doors 7pm.
41 days to the eventFri 14 NovScotland’s top 80s Indie, Alternative & Post-Punk Tribute Band. A unique set of your favourite classic songs from the coolest alternative 80s bands. Orange Juice, The Cure, Simple Minds, Aztec Camera, Echo & the Bunnymen, REM, The Smiths, Joy Division and many more.
42 days to the eventSat 15 NovDREAM ON JOIN US ON THE ROCK'ROLLER TOUR CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF AEROSMITH
48 days to the eventFri 21 NovALMA FIERA return to Rock you once again. Get down and get rocking with them. Tickets just £4 in advance.
49 days to the eventSat 22 NovMetal Militia - the UK tribute to the greatest metal band of all time, Metallica! Make sure you lock in a ticket as all previous shows have sold out.
50 days to the eventSun 23 NovAn afternoon of live music featuring Jason Sweeney (solo acoustic) plus another act to be announced. Event runs from 1pm to 7pm. Fresh pizza will be served on site, the bar will be open, and there will be fun games and raffles throughout the day.
55 days to the eventFri 28 NovAnother top night of NWOHM featuring AIRFORCE with links to the one and only IRON MAIDEN. Grab a ticket and show you are coming along.
56 days to the eventSat 29 NovHenry Cluney's XSLF are back in Bathgate this November playing Early punk songs from the first 3 Stiff Little Fingers albums that I Henry Cluney was involved with. Great support and night ahead - LOCK in a ticket in advance !
62 days to the eventFri 05 DecFor nearly a decade Beyond Jovi have brought a great night of Bon Jovi to the Dreadnought. Great to see them back at full strength and back for another excellent night at the Dreadnought.
63 days to the eventSat 06 DecWith a superb stage show it's always an pleasure to have them back especially as they pack massive theatres on a regular basis for their 2 hour plus stage show. Grab your tickets in advance.
69 days to the eventFri 12 DecVictory Or Die are a hard-hitting rock band from Scotland. Back in BATHVEGAS for another Festive Special with BAD ACTRESS and THOSE MADE BROKEN. Tickets £11 inc Booking Fee. Doors 7pm - approx stage times from 8pm.
5 Star Reviews from Gig Goers
5 Stars
Iain Stewart
STRAIGHTEN OUT
A Brilliant night again from the best tribute band in the UK and the best rock venue in the UK
5 Stars
Lorna Allan
PRETTY AS P!NK
Fabulous night, band were brilliant. First tine seeing them, would definitely see them again 🤩
5 Stars
Linda Kelly
METAL MILITIA
Great venue great staff & bands are always amazing