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
5 days to the eventFri 10 AprA Night of Music to remember two longstanding Dj's at the Dread and world at large. Please RSVP if coming by hitting Tickets Button (NO Ticket Purchase is Required)
6 days to the eventSat 11 AprTHE now WORLD FAMOUS......... (as they globe trotted a wee bit in 2025) THE GIMME GIMME GIMMES are back in Bathgate for another night of mayhem with some top support.
12 days to the eventFri 17 AprCelebrating the music of PINK FLOYD and FLEETWOOD MAC all wrapped into one great live show featuring NINE mighty fine musicians. Not one to be missed especially after the feedback and reviews of their two last shows.
13 days to the eventSat 18 AprAfter the debut of a new FREE and BAD COMPANY TRIBUTE to the Dreadnought featuring a wealth of local musicians in 2025 its a pleasure to welcome back ALL RIGHT NOW with an ever expanding set list.
19 days to the eventFri 24 AprThe West Lothian Band, formed in 2018 have released four singles amassing over 50,000 streams on Spoitfy. The Volts have played many notable venues across Scotland including headline shows including supporting The Snuts in the Barrlowlands.
20 days to the eventSat 25 AprThe No1 tribute to The Stranglers are back in 2026 where they love play up in Scotland - Dreadnoughtrock. Tickets online now. Doors 7pm.
27 days to the eventSat 02 MayHellbent Forever was forged in the furnace in late 2008 by Priest fans who wanted to bring the flamboyant stage of Judas Priest to the masses. Grab a Ticket and come get some PRieeeeeeeeeest in your life.
33 days to the eventFri 08 MayPassionate purveyors of the finest rock music known to humanity from AC/DC to Muse, Led Zeppelin to Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi to Joan Jett, Kings of Leon to Queen. They offer catchy riffs, crowd-pleasing anthems and combined awesomeness.
34 days to the eventSat 09 MayRock Pop & Indie covers band based in and around West Lothian well worth coming out to check out at Scotland's Longest Running Rock Club.
40 days to the eventFri 15 MayGreat to have one of West Lothian's finest Rock and Pop Covers bands back to The Dreadnought. TICKETS OFFERS available if you are quick !!
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