Put on your wellies, grab your raincoats and brollies and get ready for the Great British Bank Holiday Weekend. Forget the endless Bank Holiday traffic jams; there’s plenty to do locally this weekend.

If you’ve got kids, Sunday is your day to head off to Brintons Park, Kidderminster, for music in the park with Half a Clown. Or, Stourport Riverside to enjoy the music of Sunset Levels

Grab a picnic and let the kids run wild whilst you sit back and take in the sounds.

For the rest us stay dey at these venues. Take a look, plan your weekend, and don’t forget folks — sharing is caring, so pass this post along to your friends and get those weekend plans sorted!

⚓ Stourport-on-Severn (DY13)

• Rollin’ River Band | The Black Star
  • When: Friday, Aug 28
  • Where: 1 Mitton Street, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 9AA
  • What’s On: High-energy live music starting off the Bank Holiday weekend.
• The GTs | The Black Star
  • When: Saturday, Aug 29
  • Where: 1 Mitton Street, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 9AA
  • What’s On: Classic rock, pop, and dancefloor covers.
• Total Nexxus Rock | The Wharf
  • When: Saturday, Aug 29 | 9:00 PM
  • Where: Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 9ER
  • What’s On: Live rock covers and originals.
• Music in the Park: Sunset Levels | Riverside Meadows Bandstand
  • When: Sunday, Aug 30 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Entry)
  • Where: Riverside Meadows, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8UX
  • What’s On: Relaxing open-air afternoon acoustic set from 3-piece band Sunset Levels, putting a fresh spin on classic songs across the decades. Pack your picnic blankets and folding chairs!
• Simon Wallace (Acoustic) + The Streamers | The Black Star
  • When: Sunday, Aug 30
  • Where: 1 Mitton Street, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 9AA
  • What’s On: Double session featuring an afternoon acoustic set by Simon Wallace followed by an evening performance from The Streamers.

🎹 Kidderminster (DY10 / DY11)

• Shotgun Marmalade | The Bear & Wolf
  • When: Friday, Aug 28 | 6:30 PM
  • Where: Coventry Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2BS
  • What’s On: High-energy ska/pop-punk trio performing for ‘The Black Country Clash’ benefit set for H.E.L.P.
• Distress Tolerance | Ye Olde Seven Stars
  • When: Friday, Aug 28 | 8:00 PM
  • Where: Coventry Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2BS
  • What’s On: Live alt-rock, metal, and punk performance as part of the Get Your Kicks On The A456 Festival.
• Mistrusted | Ye Olde Seven Stars
  • When: Saturday, Aug 29 | 7:00 PM
  • Where: Coventry Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2BS
  • What’s On: Live rock set continuing the Get Your Kicks On The A456 Festival multi-venue weekend.
• Music in the Park: Half a Clown | Brinton Park Bandstand
  • When: Sunday, Aug 30 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Entry)
  • Where: Brinton Park, Kidderminster, DY11 6QT
  • What’s On: Free afternoon bandstand session featuring Worcestershire duo Half a Clown, playing acoustic Americana, popular covers, and original tunes. Bring your picnic chairs and relax!
• Get Your Kicks On The A456 Festival: Chloe Mogg | Kidderminster Town Hall
  • When: Sunday, Aug 30
  • Where: Vicars Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1DA
  • What’s On: Acclaimed alt-rock/folktronica singer-songwriter performing her main festival slot.

🎸 Stourbridge & Kingswinford (DY8 / DY6)

• Giant & The Georges | Claptrap The Venue
  • When: Friday, Aug 28
  • Where: 108a High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1EE
  • What’s On: High-energy roots and indie rock performance from local favourites.
• MOSHtalgia: Rock Cafe 2000 Reunion | The River Rooms
  • When: Friday, Aug 28 | Doors 7:30 PM
  • Where: Mill Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1JN
  • What’s On: Rock Cafe 2000 Noise Pollution reunion featuring live alt-rock, punk, and metal covers with DJ Kev.
• Stuart Ojelay Live | The Fox Inn
  • When: Friday, Aug 28 | 7:00 PM
  • Where: Bridgnorth Road, Stourton, DY7 6RA
  • What’s On: Live house and feel-good DJ set from Word of Mouth favourite Stuart Ojelay.
• Retro Groove | Claptrap The Venue
  • When: Saturday, Aug 29
  • Where: 108a High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1EE
  • What’s On: Dance floor session packed with classic retro throwback hits.
• Spice Forever (Spice Girls Tribute) | The River Rooms
  • When: Saturday, Aug 29 | Doors 7:30 PM
  • Where: Mill Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1JN
  • What’s On: Live tribute celebrating 90s pop icons with full choreography, costumes, and classic hits.
• Ultimate Coldplay | The River Rooms
  • When: Sunday, Aug 30 | Doors 7:30 PM
  • Where: Mill Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1JN
  • What’s On: Premier tribute to Coldplay performing anthem highlights across their entire discography.
• Grassroots Pub Sessions | Kingswinford Staples
  • Where: The Cross Guns, The Park Tavern, and The White Hart
  • What’s On: Live weekend acoustic sessions, rock covers, and pub entertainment across Kingswinford.

🎺 Brierley Hill & Merry Hill (DY5)

• This Is Floyd: Through The Years Tour | Brierley Hill Civic
  • When: Friday, Aug 28 | 7:30 PM
  • Where: Bank Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DH
  • What’s On: Comprehensive Pink Floyd tribute show featuring full laser production.
• We Got Soul – Soul & Motown Night | Brierley Hill Civic
  • When: Saturday, Aug 29 | 3:00 PM – Late
  • Where: Bank Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DH
  • What’s On: Afternoon-into-evening Motown and soul dance party.

🎤 Dudley & Tipton (DY1 / DY4)

• Weekend Pub Live Music | The Gospel Oak
  • When: Friday, Aug 28 / Saturday, Aug 29 | From 8:30 PM
  • Where: 1 Bilston Road, Tipton, DY4 0BT
  • What’s On: Free entry weekend music sessions featuring soul, reggae, and covers across the decades.

⛵ Bewdley (DY12)

• Saturday Night Pop Party | The Cock & Magpie
  • When: Saturday, Aug 29 | 8:00 PM
  • Where: Severn Side North, Bewdley, DY12 2EE
  • What’s On: Riverside pop classics and weekend pub entertainment right on the river.

📢 Know of a gig we’ve missed?