SHOUT! bring the best of 60s Pop, Motown and Northern Soul to The Bungalow on Friday night, 30 October. Join the party with one of Paisley’s most popular bands to celebrate the best music that never gets old. This is a free gig and doors are at 7.00pm.
On Saturday afternoon, 31 October, The Divas Soul Band will be playing Classic Motown and Soul hits from iconic artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, The Supremes, The Temptations and The Four Tops. Doors open at 1.00pm. This is a free entry gig.
Simple Minded are widely recognised as the UK’s premier tribute band dedicated to the legendary Scottish rock group Simple Minds. Formed in Scotland in 2008, the band captures the precise musical spirit, massive stadium sound, and live energy of the original stadium-rock icons. They are at The Bungalow for another night of iconic music from one of Scotland’s most loved bands. Their live shows cover the full spectrum of the original group’s history, spanning from massive worldwide synth-rock hits like “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” and “Alive and Kicking” to early post-punk gems and deep cuts for die-hard fans. Tickets on the door on Saturday night, 31 October from 7.00pm.
Sound Affex a high-energy 3-piece tribute to The Jam and Paul Weller are playing at The Bungalow on Sunday 1 November 2026. The gig is free entry and doors are 1.00pm.
The Bungalow Wednesday Club starts at 2.00pm with an afternoon of fun from singer John Griffith of The Bobby Deans Big Band and the legendary weekly quiz. In the evening there is an Open Mic organised by Sinead Donnelly. Doors at 7.00pm. Slow For a Poet, Met After Dark and Cailean McDonald are on stage on Thursday night 5 November. Tickets on the door from 7.00pm.
Ronnie T kicks off at The Old Swan from 4.00pm Friday 30 October and following him is The Brian Kelly Band at 8.00pm. Saturday in the ‘Shopper’s Slot’ it is Crackerman at 4.00pm followed by Ronnie T at 8pm. The Sunday Soul Club starts at 4pm till 8pm. Listen to the voice of Crawford Carlyle on Monday at 5pm, he is one of the best singers around and it is free, Lee James is playing Tuesday at 3pm and every second Thursday at 5.00pm and alternatively sometimes it is Cammy Miller. Duncan McLellan will be onstage on Wednesday 5pm.
Graeme Kerr is live at The Keg tonight from 9pm and tomorrow night it will be Freight Train arriving at The Keg Station on platform 1 for lots of live rock. The popular Vinyl Hangout Night starts from 7pm to late on Sunday. On Thursday you can discover a full line up of new or up and coming talent showcasing new original material. It all kicks off at 9pm.
Screaming Velvet are at Kennedys on Sunday from 3pm and later at 6pm Rumours will be playing at Sportsters
Enjoy the ultimate Halloween movie Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Venue tomorrow on the big screen. Dress up and or go cozy and dance the time warp. Engaged sweethearts Brad Majors and Janet Weiss get a flat tyre in the rain and walk to an eerie, isolated mansion to use the phone and then the fun begins. Tickets from Skiddle or on the doors which open at 12pm.
Later at The Venue is a fantastic all-out dressed-up party with live local rock band Howlin Radio and amazing award-winning entertainers and so much more. 2 live band sets, 12 spooky cabaret acts brought to you by Lux Cabaret and Florence May Carter Events. This must be the biggest Halloween party in Paisley. Tickets on the door from 7pm.
Open mics are: The Abbey at 9pm on Monday, Ugly Duck Monday at 7pm, The Gantry at 9pm on Tuesday, and the Trad Jam at The Anchor from 8pm. A new Open Mic started at Sportsters on the last Tuesday of the month.
Have a great week and Keep Music Live.
PAISLEY LIVE MUSIC VENUES
Gantry, 12 New Street, Paisley PA1 1XY
Whisky Joes, 7b New Street, Paisley PA1 1XU
Barga, 25 New Street, Paisley PA1 1XU
Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ
The Bungalow, 15 Shuttle Street, Paisley PA1 1YD
The Venue, 4 Sma’ Shot Lane, Paisley PA1 2HG
Sportsters, 7 Gilmour Street, Paisley PA1 1DD
The Keg, 15b Gilmour Street, Paisley PA1 1DD
The Abbey Bar, 8 Lawn Street, Paisley PA1 1HA
The Ugly Duck, 38 High Street, Paisley PA1 2DQ
The Wee Howff, 53 High Street, Paisley PA1 2AN
Kennedy’s, 33a Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UL
The Tea Gardens, 69 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1YT
The Venue, 5 Wellmeadow Street, Paisley PA1 2EF
The Anchor, 23 Gauze Street, Paisley PA1 1ES
The Old Swan, 20 Smithhills Street, Paisley PA1 1EB
The Tile Bar, 14 Smithhills Street, Paisley PA1 1EB
Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley PA1 1JF
