Total Stone Roses

Total Stone Roses - Credit Birgit Dierckx Photography

Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses gig at SPIKE ISLAND

Tapir!

Tapir! is an indie folk band from London. Known for their blending of folk music with genres such as post-punk and art pop.

Lou Terry

Introducing Lou Terry, South East London based singer, songwriter & activist.

Circus + Fat Mans Corner + Coherant

Circus

Hyped indie rock locals Circus join us on December 28 along side the amazinf Fat Mans Corner and Coherant

Smoove & Turrell

After more than 5 years since their last visit Smoove & Turrell make a triumphant return to Bootleg as part of their 10th Birthday Celebrations

The Horrors

The Horrors announce their sixth studio album Night Life, and will play an intimate performance here at Bootleg Social

Open Mic Night

Monthly Open Mic Night hosted by Imogen Evans, showcasing new talent from across the region.

Spizzenergi

Punk/New Wave icons SPIZZENERGI bring their ‘First Farewell Tour’ to Bootleg Social

pip blom

Our favourite Dutch trio return to Blackpool this December!

High Fade

On a three-man crusade to set dance floors alight with their inimitable brand of razor-sharp funk and disco.

The Vintage Explosion

Don’t miss the chance to be transported back in time and experience the sounds of the 50s and 60s

benjamin francis leftwich

Benjamin Francis Leftwich will perform his debut headline show in Blackpool this November in support of his 6th album released by @dirtyhit (The 1975, Wolf Alice, Pale Waves)

Sham 69 (Tim V)

Punk legends headline Bootleg this November

Caoilfhinionn Rose + Northling

Caoilfhionn’s music is rooted in a knowledge of folk, jazz and all the twentieth century’s classic tunesmiths, and seems to create a magical, otherworldly space of her own imagining, blending Caoilfhionn’s core piano with synths, and pitting a live rhythm section and saxophone embellishments against ambient samples and future-facing production techniques.

Koyo + Thursdays Fiasco

KOYO are a rock band, incorporating elements of alternative, psychedelic and progressive rock. Alumni of Leeds Conservatoire, they are a major factor in the city’s burgeoning music scene. Based on their live performance they were selected to open the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds festivals. They followed up with performances at Rockaway Beach,… Read more »

The Undercover Hippy

Drum & Bass MC turned singer-songwriter Billy Rowan, aka The Undercover Hippy, is on a mission to make people think, laugh, and dance simultaneously.

Adult DVD

Over their brief time as Adult DVD, the group have become known for their relentless output of infectious hooks and grooves, plus a euphoric live show

King No-One

Hearing King No-One will make you pine for those days of youth driven exuberance. The commotion doesn’t end there though as the weighty intellect and undeniable charm of this group is bringing a rush of excitement to all who make contact with their infectiously stirring opus. Hailing from the northern heights of England, King No-One… Read more »

Jekyll

Jekyll bring their expansive, melancholic soundscapes, dynamic mood shifts and visceral intensity to Bootleg Social in their native Blackpool.

Evil Blizzard

Prestons unholiest sons, the infamous Evil Blizzard make their debut at Bootleg Social in Blackpool with support from Slap Rash and Death Trails.

Pom Poko

Adult DVD

Indie showcase

ft The Forensics, The Outerlines, The Mandrills

Jimmy Whispers

Pay what you can on the door

The Meffs

Rebellion warm up show featuring the incredible The Meffs!

Fat Man’s Corner

Fat Man’s Corner since September have supported The Howlers, Wax-Tree Cast, Lost Hills, Delights & headlined an indie showcase. Now they headline their first ever hometown show and they’re joined by fantastic support in Emma Taylor & The Wallflowers + Thursdays Fiasco

Sonic Youths

A brilliant opportunity to give your kids a live music experience. This is a family-friendly event. There will be live music from a local pop-punk band, a DJ set, dance comps and more! A great way for kids to burn off some energy, perfect their dance moves and see some high voltage live music. We… Read more »

Coherent

Join us for a night of indie covers (and the odd original) with Coherent, Casual Jack & Lucas Williams

Heartworms

Sunday 14th July we host the incredible goth inspired post punk artist known as Heartworms who’s fresh off touring America with The Kills. For fans of: Interpol, PJ Harvey, Kraftwerk, Bauhaus, The Kills, The Shins.

Punk Showcase

A few weeks before Rebellion we’re delighted to announce this taster with Killbox, Those Fucking Snowflakes & Vee VV

Jon Gomm

on Gomm, based in Yorkshire in the UK, is an acoustic singer-songwriter with a revolutionary virtuoso guitar style, where he uses one acoustic guitar to create drum sounds, bass lines and twisting melodies all at the same time. The emphasis is still on the soulful vocals and songwriting, and his original material is influenced by… Read more »

Kerrang’d!

The UKs best live tribute to the best era of Kerrang covering emo/rock/alt classics from 90s-00s

The Luke Combs Experience

An electrifying tribute to one of country music’s brightest stars

PorkPie

Eight piece Ska band PorkPie Live plus SKA, Rocksteady, Reggae DJs at Bootleg Social, Blackpool on Friday 6th September 2024 Introducing PorkPie, Scotland’s 8 piece Ska Behemoth, a music force of nature that have been tearing up stages the length and breadth of the British isles in 2023. Combining top quality dance along ska standards… Read more »

Ben Ottewell & Ian Ball (Gomez)

‘Ben Ottewell & Ian Ball (Gomez) – Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Bring it On’ & ‘Liquid Skin’

Dune Rats

Just announced! Aussie punks Dune Rats will perform a one off UK headline show this summer at Bootleg! 2023 saw Dune Rats tour the world. From February of that year the band played to packed rooms throughout the US, Canada, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, France, South Africa, Ireland, over 20 shows in the UK… Read more »

Tom A. Smith

Despite being only 19 years-old, Sunderland-based newcomer Tom A. Smith has already achieved more than most artists do in a lifetime. He played his first ever gig aged just eight, supporting local psychedelic rockers Detroit Social Club at legendary Newcastle venue The Cluny, performed at Glastonbury before he was even in secondary school, and Tim… Read more »

Swiftogeddon

A night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. Do you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift – because… Read more »

Circus

Friday 28th June @circusbpl will perform their first hometown show in six months with special guests @kiwi_official_music & @countypilots Tickets on sale now!

Dirty Laces

Dirty Laces return to Blackpool in support of their debut album. Support from Double Think!

Sample Text + friends

Sample Text return to headline Bootleg with Flux, Optic Chiasm & Bedlam Buy a ticket for which act you’re most excited to see.

Ferocious Dog

To celebrate the release of their upcoming album Kleptocracy, Ferocious Dog have announced 14 headline shows and two festival appearances; Stone Valley South and the Bearded Theory. The Kleptocracy tour starts on May 17th at the legendary 100 Club in London, includes the Nottingham Rock City on 18th May, before concluding at Bootleg Social on… Read more »