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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.

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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

LIVE MUSIC 

EVERY FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHT - EVERY WEEKEND of the year we host Live Events featuring a wealth and diverse amount of bands and artists. 

Check out the Schedule and book your tickets in advance. 

THUR & SUN openings please refer to Live Schedules for details. 

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.  

GREAT DRINKS

We have an extensive selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available at both bars to suit all budgets that easily match prices at local bars busting that myth just because we are a live venue and nightclub it must be dearer.

It's not just to be blunt.  

LIVE SHOWS - Every Weekend !

Upcoming Live Shows & Events

  • ALMA FIERA - 20th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL - Rock Covers Night
    ALMA FIERA - 20th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL - Rock Covers Night
    3 days to the event
    12 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    12 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    ALMA FIERA return to Rock you once again but this time it's to celebrate 20 years of Rocking. Get down and get rocking with them. Tickets just £4 in advance.
  • AC/DC GB - Ac/Dc Tribute - Back in Bathgate
    AC/DC GB - Ac/Dc Tribute - Back in Bathgate
    4 days to the event
    13 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    13 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    BACK in BATHGATE Rocking the foundations are AC/DC GB. What a way to warm up to Scotland's World Cup adventure coming later on in the early hours. AC/DC or Scotland tops a MUST !!
  • JASON SWEENEY - LIVE SCOTLAND GAME - NIGHTCLUB
    JASON SWEENEY - LIVE SCOTLAND GAME - NIGHTCLUB
    10 days to the event
    19 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 20 Jun 2026, 03:00
    19 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 20 Jun 2026, 03:00
    What a Night in store. LIVE MUSIC from JASON SWEENEY - THE BIG GAME - NIGHTCLUB ACTION.
  • MAIDEN SCOTLAND - IRON MAIDEN TRIBUTE
    MAIDEN SCOTLAND - IRON MAIDEN TRIBUTE
    11 days to the event
    20 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    20 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    Scream for us BATHGATE - MAIDEN SCOTLAND are back. Tickets are now on sale and be quick as it's always a cracker.
  • THE HEAD HUNTERS - ROCK COVERS SHOW
    THE HEAD HUNTERS - ROCK COVERS SHOW
    17 days to the event
    26 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    26 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    Scotland's Classic Rock Covers Band play a tribute to the greatest rock bands of all time. From AC/DC to ZZ Top!
  • ILLEGALLY BLONDIE - BLONDIE TRIBUTE
    ILLEGALLY BLONDIE - BLONDIE TRIBUTE
    18 days to the event
    27 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    27 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    ILLEGALLY BLONDIE UK's No1 Blondie Tribute Show Full Band All The Hits all The Costumes.
  • THE OLD GREY WHISTLERS
    THE OLD GREY WHISTLERS
    24 days to the event
    03 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    03 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    Classics from 1972 onwards featuring The Eagles, Steely Dan, The Doobie Bros, Ace, Bowie, Genesis, Queen, The Foo's and much much more.
  • Blockbustarz 70's Glam Rock Tribute
    Blockbustarz 70's Glam Rock Tribute
    25 days to the event
    04 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    04 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    Featuring former members of The Glitter Band and well established Scottish tribute and covers bands, we aim to recreate the sound and the look of the original artists, bringing venues the absolute best tribute to the 1970s Glam Rock era.
  • TEMPTATION WAITS - ROCK COVERS NIGHT
    TEMPTATION WAITS - ROCK COVERS NIGHT
    53 days to the event
    01 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    01 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    We welcome back TEMPTATION WAITS for another cracking night of ROCK COVERS. Tickets just £4 advance - £5 on the door.
  • STILL MARILLION - MARILLION TRIBUTE
    STILL MARILLION - MARILLION TRIBUTE
    67 days to the event
    15 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    15 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    StillMarillion are Europe's definitive tribute to the EMI & Fish Era of Rock legends Marillion. Since 2009 StillMarillion have been performing around the UK and feature Martin Jakubski of The Steve Rothery Band on vocals, their performances of classic Marillion songs are second to none.
  • SLYDER SMITH with THE HOLLOWMEN
    SLYDER SMITH with THE HOLLOWMEN
    73 days to the event
    21 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    21 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
  • THE SIGNS - ROCK COVERS BAND
    THE SIGNS - ROCK COVERS BAND
    74 days to the event
    22 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    22 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    Great to have this Bathgate based Covers band back to entertain with a great mix or Rock and Pop tracks that always have you dancing along.
  • THE BRILLIANCE OF 4 PAST MIDNIGHT plus THE TOLERATED
    THE BRILLIANCE OF 4 PAST MIDNIGHT plus THE TOLERATED
    80 days to the event
    28 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    28 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    The Brilliance Of 4 Past Midnight are a theatrical/Alternative/Rock band that really rocked up at the 2025 Gathering. Great to have these guys back for a full headline set in all their glory. MORE Info at https://www.facebook.com/4past
  • EAGLES TRIBUTE - HOTEL CALEDONIA
    EAGLES TRIBUTE - HOTEL CALEDONIA
    81 days to the event
    29 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    29 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    The Eagles have become the soundtrack of the 70’s and the very definition of the classic west coast sound. Hotel Caledonia deliver a classic set of songs from one of the greatest bands to come out of America in the past 45 years.
  • OVERDRIVE - ROCK COVERS
    OVERDRIVE - ROCK COVERS
    87 days to the event
    04 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    04 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    OVERDRIVE are a Rock covers band playing some mighty fine tunes from - ACDC,Zeppelin,thin lizzy,deep purple,stones,Beatles,sabbath, RATM,Ozzy,CCR,and more
  • STATUS NO - Quo Tribute
    STATUS NO - Quo Tribute
    88 days to the event
    05 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    05 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    Status No join us for another cracking night of all things QUO capturing the authentic boogie sound much loved by Quo heads everywhere.
  • Guns or Roses - GnR Tribute
    Guns or Roses - GnR Tribute
    95 days to the event
    12 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    12 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    The best G'n'R tribute in the land are back at Scotland's longest running rock club. Make sure you get a ticket well in advance.
  • JAM TRIBUTE - SOUND AFFEX
    JAM TRIBUTE - SOUND AFFEX
    101 days to the event
    18 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    18 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    SOUND AFFEX are back after a superb show in November 2025 as they play tribute to THE JAM. LOCK in a ticket in plenty time.

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ENTRY : 18+ for ALL LIVE EVENTS and NIGHTCLUB
OPEN 7pm - 3am EVERY WEEKEND
Thu & Sun Openings - See the Live Show Schedule.
​Last entry 1.30am but please be in b4 1am.

01506 632879 - OFFICE

alanr@dreadnoughtrock.com

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