Got that weekend feeling? Let’s make some noise. 🎸
From massive tribute shows and funky lounge nights to riverside reggae and acoustic pub sessions, the live music calendar across Dudley, Stourbridge, Wyre Forest, and the Black Country is stacked for Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Grab your mates, check out the full lineup below, and get out to support your local venues!
⚡ Starting Early? (Thursday, Aug 6)
The Songwriter Sessions | The Bear & Wolf
When: Thursday, Aug 6 | 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Where: 11 Worcester Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1EA
What’s On: A relaxed evening of original music from local singer-songwriters in the popular craft beer venue.
🎤 Stourbridge (DY8)
Flash: A Tribute to Queen | The River Rooms
When: Friday, Aug 7 | Doors 7:30 PM
Where: Mill Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1JN
What’s On: A spectacular tribute celebrating the music of Queen with all the biggest anthems.
The Good, the Bad and the Funky | Claptrap the Venue
When: Friday, Aug 7 | 9:00 PM
Where: 108a High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1EE
What’s On: Melody Sponge Organ Trio joined by DJ Jimmy James for an evening of funk, soul and groove.
ABBA – Swede Dreamz | The River Rooms
When: Saturday, Aug 8 | Doors 7:30 PM
Where: Mill Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1JN
What’s On: All the greatest ABBA hits performed in a full-scale tribute show.
Collective House DJ Night | Claptrap the Venue
When: Saturday, Aug 8 | 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Where: 108a High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1EE
What’s On: DJs Mark Gannon and Chris Busby bring Balearic beats, house classics and disco favourites.
🎸 Dudley (DY1)
Chantel McGregor | The Lamp Tavern
When: Friday, Aug 7 | 8:00 PM
Where: 116 High Street, Dudley, DY1 1QT
What’s On: Award-winning British blues-rock guitarist and singer performing an intimate live show.
⛵ Bewdley (DY12)
The Alternatives | The Rising Sun
When: Friday, Aug 7 | 7:00 PM
Where: Dog Lane, Bewdley, DY12
What’s On: Free live covers band to kick-start the weekend.
Riverside Reggae | The Cock & Magpie
When: Saturday, Aug 8 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Severn Side North, Bewdley, DY12 2EE
What’s On: An afternoon of reggae beside the River Severn.
Ben & Stu | Rise Cafe
When: Saturday, Aug 8 | 5:00 PM
Where: Severn Side North, Bewdley, DY12 2EE
What’s On: Popular father-and-son acoustic duo performing riverside favourites.
Rob Pitt | The Rising Sun
When: Saturday, Aug 8 | 9:00 PM
Where: Dog Lane, Bewdley, DY12
What’s On: Live solo acoustic performance.
Sue | The Rising Sun
When: Sunday, Aug 9 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Dog Lane, Bewdley, DY12
What’s On: Sunday afternoon live music session.
🌳 Cleobury Mortimer (DY14)
4 Men Called Bob | The Royal Fountain
When: Saturday, Aug 8 | 9:00 PM
Where: 13 Church Street, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8BS
What’s On: Popular live covers band performing classic rock and pop favourites.
🚤 Stourport-on-Severn (DY13)
Tin Can | Hope & Anchor
When: Friday, Aug 7 | 9:00 PM
Where: Stourport-on-Severn
What’s On: Live band performing an energetic evening of rock covers.
Sour Cherry | Fedoras
When: Sunday, Aug 9
Where: Fedoras, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8UY
What’s On: Live rock and pop covers to round off the weekend.
🎹 Kidderminster (DY10)
Balaban and The Bald Illeagles (FTP Throwdown) | The Boars Head
When: Friday, Aug 7 | 7:30 PM
Where: 39 Worcester Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1EL
What’s On: Alternative live music night featuring local acts.
The Alice Coley Duo | The Bear & Wolf
When: Saturday, Aug 8 | 9:00 PM
Where: 11 Worcester Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1EA
What’s On: Live acoustic duo performing contemporary and classic favourites.
Chloe Mogg | The Chester Tavern
When: Sunday, Aug 9
Where: Chester Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1XF
What’s On: Acclaimed Worcestershire singer-songwriter performing a Sunday afternoon set.
🍺 Regular Live Music Venues
Even if they haven’t advertised specific acts yet, these venues regularly host live music across the weekend:
- Stourbridge & Wordsley: Katie Fitzgerald’s, The Green Duck Brewery, The Bird in Hand.
- Kingswinford & Kinver: The Cross Guns, The Park Tavern, The White Hart.
- Kidderminster & Bewdley: Ye Olde Seven Stars, The Horn & Trumpet, The Harriers Arms.
- Sedgley: District 21.
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