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If you’re craving a night packed with raw energy, killer riffs, and a crowd that lives and breathes rock, then you’ve got to know about one place: Dreadnoughtrock in Bathgate. This venue isn’t just a spot to catch a gig - it’s a legendary hub for rock music lovers. I’m here to take you on a tour of what makes this place tick, why it’s so beloved, and how it keeps the rock spirit alive and kicking in Scotland. Dive into the world of dreadnoughtrock bathgate events Every week,

Dreadnoughtrock joins Music Venue Trust’s Everywhere At Once at the end of June with The Head Hunters (Fri 26 June) and Illegally Blondie (Sat 27 June). Tickets available now.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music at Dreadnought Rock in Bathgate on Saturday, 6 June. This event features the dynamic Chez Kane alongside the electrifying support act Star Circus. Both bands have earned glowing reviews for their live performances, making this night a must-see for any live music fan. Whether you’re a longtime follower or new to their sound, this show promises energy, passion, and memorable moments. Dreadnought Rock stage is getting ready fo

There’s a particular kind of silence that hits a venue when the room should be buzzing — not because the band isn’t good, not because the promoter hasn’t grafted, but because everyone’s waiting. Waiting for payday. Waiting for the next bill. Waiting until the last possible minute to buy a ticket. Across the UK, the economic climate is changing how people go out — and it’s landing hardest on grassroots live music. The cost of living hasn’t just tightened belts, it’s rewired be

Cassidy Paris at DreadnoughtRock — gig recap A huge thanks to Rockfiend Publications Scotland for the original coverage of this show. This post is an original recap, with full credit and links to the Rockfiend reviews below. Rockfiend live review: Cassidy Paris @ DreadnoughtRock (Sat 23 May 2026) Rockfiend gig review: Fireheart @ DreadnoughtRock (support) Last Saturday, DreadnoughtRock welcomed Cassidy Paris back to Bathgate for a night of modern melodic rock with a classic e

June 2026 Live Shows at DreadnoughtRock Here’s what’s coming up at DreadnoughtRock this June — every show listed below includes a direct ticket link. Friday, 05 June 2026 — SHOWCASE NIGHT - FOUR acts hit the Dreadnought Tickets (Universe) Event details on our site Saturday, 06 June 2026 — CHEZ KANE supported by STAR CIRCUS Tickets (Universe) Event details on our site Friday, 12 June 2026 — ALMA FIERA - 20th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL - Rock Covers Night Tickets (Universe) Event det

NEWS and UPDATES from the DREAD HQ May Day Well that's April done and dusted for another year at the Dread. What a rollercoaster ride it turned out to be. Some excellent live shows, nights upstairs rocking still rocking to 3am and a sad farewell to two long standing Dj's that were part of the fabric of the Dreadnought in the last 54 years. We had the honour to bid one of them the best send off we could imagine by hosting the funeral attended by hundreds in persons and hund

One week ago we all bid our farewells to Oor Billy the only fitting way we knew how to. Thank you to everyone for coming along to make a very sad and emotional day special for him, partner Christine, Daughter Aimee, family and friends. Two levels packed to the rafters for Billy was quite overwhelming to see. Thank you too for a very fitting service from Willie Evans which must have been challenging knowing Billy so well over the years also cram in a fraction of Billy's antics

Funeral Service & Arrangements for Mr Billy Haggarty. We have been asked on behalf of the family and close friends to share the details for Billy's funeral service to be held on : THURSDAY 9th APRIL 2026 Service begins at 1pm prompt at Dreadnoughtrock - 14-16 King Street Bathgate. EH48 1AX. Parking is free across from the venue in the old train station car park but can be busy but worth a shot or use Acredale Car Park that is only a 5 min walk down to King Street. Please Note

There is quite alot of news to begin April at the Dread. Some good and some sad. FIRST of ALL We will be hosting the Funeral Service of Billy Haggarty on Thursday 9th April at Dreadnought Rock - 14-16 King Street that has been mentioned on out main Facebook page last week. For those without social media or a reminder here are the details : 1pm MAIN SERVICE for Billy (Both levels of the venue will be open for the service) For those able to stand during the service please do

It is with great sadness we have to share of the passing of our own Billy Haggarty on Friday 20 March peacefully at home. A good man (granted stubborn as hell sometimes) a great friend to many, father and Mr Dreadnought for absolutely forever……………….. His loss will not only be devastating on his daughter Amie, partner Christine and family members. It will be for all those closest to him too, also to everyone who knew him or via his…let say exploits in the Dread over the decade

MARCH 2026 is upon us at last and we are off to the SCOTTISH LIVE MUSIC AWARDS TONIGHT as one of the FINALISTS for best live music venue upto 500 capacity along with 5 other excellent venues and a whole host of excellent bands and artists many of whom have graced our wee stage too. Ye just never know and once the fresh orange has worn off tomorrow morning will let ye know how we got on but to make the final 6 in the land is award itself from those who voted and judged us wort

Firstly, sorry for delay in getting a 2026 newsletter/bLOg out to you before now. Just when you think there would be plenty of time in January and February time seems to evaporate or playing catching up with a multitude of things and repairs after a hectic festive period that take up more and more time. Secondly Due to more and more people requesting the news letters we have had to upgrade and switch to a new company called Brevo to provide a cost effective mail out rather

We have just learned (12.30pm on show day) that Lesley (Blondie) has been struck down but the dreaded Lurgy which has been doing the rounds and really struggling to speak let alone sing. Rather than struggle on with a sub-par performance which is never good for anyone we and the band have agreed to postpone tonight's show to a future date. ALL TICKET HOLDERS have been informed directly earlier and apologies to those who were planning on coming later, still to get a ticket or

2025 is all but done as I jot this down, with just ONE more live show and Saturday night Rock Club on 27th Dec with TEMPTATION WAITS kicking the night off before we see out 2025 Dread Style with our HOGMANAY PARTY in a weeks time. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the full Rock Crew Team to thank you all keeping the Rock and Roll Train going down the tracks whether it was just coming to one show or really knocking the arse out it every weekend in 2025. It's d

Some really tragic news in this morning I’m sorry to announce. Due to a very sudden bereavement to one of the bands immediate family we will be postponing this show due to take place on Friday 19 th December to Friday 27 March 2026 . Due to the complex nature of what the band play and the integral part the band member plays in the show we have no other option to postpone in such sad circumstances. I’m sure you will all join us in passing on our condolences to the band and me

No point messing about with this update - here are the facts. At today's date 18/11/25 just 10 days before the awesome Airforce are up from London to Scotland and the majestic Medusa Touch are back with us for a great night of Rock, granted original rock that both have been playing for decades we only FOUR TICKET SALES. Yup 4, quatre, vier, quattro, cuatro, fire or if you are turkish - dort. Hopefully you are just as flabbergasted as we all are and at £7 a ticket wasn't as

18/11/25 IMPORTANT UPDATE Due to very slow uptake since putting this event out on sale on 5th April 2025 - Just 25 at todays date. We have already had too many sleepless nights with the uptake also what we know financially we will be facing in 2026 to deliver this show, so had no option to look very closely at all the costs/band fees involved in this show then take an impossible decision to cancel The Meffs appearance on the 2026 Gathering with full agreement from their mana

So far..... No Bad news for a change but think we've had our fair share lately including mini drain disasters, amps blowing up, speakers disintegrating and multitude of repairs to deal with that fortunately the highly tuned technicians were all able to fix in house and wash the bodily fluids away. All of which no one would ever know has gone on behind the scenes but without it would have potentially stopped the machine in it's tracks. We haven't stopped after quite a hectic r

Sadly another show having to be cancelled due to very poor advance sales and no point beating about the bush anymore as it helps no one....