Gig Guide – Brickmakers


Please note: Children are not allowed on the premises after 7pm.

JANUARY 2026:

Thursday 8th:
Open Mic with Peter T

7:30pm

Our Open Mic is on the Second and Last Thursday of the month, starting at 7.30pm with our host extrordinaire Peter Turrell at the helm!!

No need to book in advance, just turn up on the night and pop your name down, usually 2/3 songs, open to all abilities. Comedians and Poets are welcome too.

Most weeks we have a featured act performing too

FREE ENTRY

Friday 9th January:
Chemistry – Rush Tribute

8:30pm

“Chemistry: A Tribute to Rush” are a brand new, authentic tribute act for anyone in the mood for a night of classic Rush anthems.

TICKETS HERE

Saturday 10th:
NR SKA
9pm

An evening of Ska classics from your very own Norwich home grown band NR SKA! Including covers from The Specials, Madness, Bad Manners, The Beat & Toots

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 11th January:
PYEVAROTTI
3pm

An afternoon of comedy and singing from one of Norfolk’s best entertainers!!

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 14th January:
SACKHEAD Charity Pub Quiz
8pm

Raising funds for local upcoming horror film, Sackhead. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Refuge organisation.

FREE ENTRY

Friday 16th:
C D DEEDS
9pm

CD Deeds bring a fresh take on Bon-era ACDC with a bit of Brian thrown in. We’ll leave the pantomime stuff to others – we’ll just be delivering dirty-raw rock and roll for a couple of hours!

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 17th:
After Thought
9pm

Featuring members of Super Action Heroes and The Divide, expect a night of classic rock to 90s Britpop covers, from some of your favourite local artists .

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 18th:
Addictive Mix
3-6pm

Addictive Mix are back once again!

Playing all your favourite songs, in their signature style.

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 21st
Brickmakers Big Quiz!
8:30pm

General knowledge quiz with quiz mistress Julie
Arrive 8pm for 8:30pm start
£2 entry per person
Teams upto 6 people
Please book ahead on 01603 947881

Thursday 22nd
In The Spotlight W/ Peter Turrell
7:30pm

Peter Turrell hosts a night of music showcasing local bands and artists here at the brickmakers.

Free Entry

Friday 23rd January:
URIDIUM Video Shoot

7pm

HAVE FUN AND BE IN OUR MUSIC VIDEO

A NIGHT OF PARTYING

A SHORT LIVE PERFORMANCE 

LOTS OF DRINKING

RAFFLE PRIZES

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 24th January:
A Day To Remember UK + Tekkin’ Back Sunday & The Sum is 41

7pm

Calling pop-punk fans!

We’ve got 3 fantastic tributes for just £12.

A Day To Remember UK
Tekkin’ Back Sunday
The Sum is 41

TICKETS HERE

Sunday 25th:
Those Deadbeat Cats
3-6pm

Wayne & the Gang are back, playing a mix up of modern and classic songs, in their signature Rockabilly style

Stick around for Mary’s Marvelous Music Quiz from 7pm

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 28th:
Norfolk Blues Society
8pm

Our monthly blues jam returns once again.

FREE ENTRY

Thursday 29th:
Open Mic with Peter T

7:30pm

Our Open Mic is on the Second and Last Thursday of the month, starting at 7.30pm with our host extrordinaire Peter Turrell at the helm!!

No need to book in advance, just turn up on the night and pop your name down, usually 2/3 songs, open to all abilities. Comedians and Poets are welcome too.

Most weeks we have a featured act performing too

FREE ENTRY

Friday 30th January:
A Saucerful of Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute)

9pm

ASOF features music from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn to the Division Bell, taking you on a journey through the music of Pink Floyd. ASOF performs with energy and excitement and this four-piece powerhouse is not to be missed.

TICKETS HERE

Saturday 31st January:
ROUTE 66

9pm

Route 66 formed in 1985 playing rock / biker pubs, club and festivals all over the country. Reformed in 2013 they are back at The Brickmakers bringing their classic rock sound.

FREE ENTRY


Please note: Children are not allowed on the premises after 7pm.

FEBRUARY 2026 :

Sunday 1st February
SOUL BAGS

3pm

Soul Bags are here for a Sunday soul sesh at The Brickmakers bringing the best of northern soul.

Sunday 1st February
Mary’s Marvellous Music Quiz

7pm

Mary’s marvellous music quiz! a fun music quiz with music intros, outros, trivia rounds and lots more!

Teams up to 6 people

£2 Entry per person – a percentage of the money goes to charity Norfolk SEN Network

Please book ahead on 01603 947881

Regular event, usually on the first Sunday of the month

Thursday 5th:
Marys Marvellous Music Bingo

7pm

Music bingo is like regular bingo but with songs instead of numbers! 
Cross songs off your bingo card as you hear them and compete for cash prizes!
It’s always a really fun night out!
£10 for 3 rounds (or £4 individually).
CASH please – a percentage of the money goes to charity Norfolk SEN Network
Please book ahead on 01603 947881

Friday 6th:
Wiggy Stardust & the Ciders from Jars

9pm

Great dancing tunes to get your toes taping from the 40s to present day. Featuring your all time favourites of all time, not arf…

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 7th:
International Cribbage Day
2pm

Original 5 Card Singles Competition.

Please book in advanced!

Saturday 7th:
Counterfeit Britts
9pm

The Counterfeit Boys are back, playing all your Britpop favourites

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 8th:
Ska Souls
3-6pm

Sunday – Skaday at the Brickies! This time we’ve got the mighty Ska Souls playing for you lovely people.

FREE ENTRY

Thursday 12th:
Open Mic with Peter T

7:30pm

Our Open Mic is on the Second and Last Thursday of the month, starting at 7.30pm with our host extrordinaire Peter Turrell at the helm!!

No need to book in advance, just turn up on the night and pop your name down, usually 2/3 songs, open to all abilities. Comedians and Poets are welcome too.

Most weeks we have a featured act performing too

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 11th:
Brickies Quiz Night

8pm

£2 cash entry

Teams up to 6 people

Please book here 01603 947881

Friday 13th:
Faith

9pm

Friday the 13th is unlucky for some, but not you lot! Because we’ve got the awesome Faith playing from 9pm.

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 15th:
Southbound

3-6pm

Southbound is a stonking country rock band from Norwich. Born from a passion of modern country and southern rock, this seven piece band will transport you to the best sounds of Nashville.

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 18th:
Brickmakers Big Quiz!
7:30pm

General knowledge quiz with quiz mistress Julie
Arrive 7.30pm for 8pm start
£2 entry per person
Teams upto 6 people
Please book ahead on 01603 947881

Thursday 19th:
THE BLUE LION BAND
8pm

These guys play an unusual high energy mix of funk, old-school rock, jazz, current top 40, soul, swing, 80s/70s/90s hits, latin/afro-cuban, horas and more – anything to get ’em up and dancing!!

This showcase is the band rehearsal evening – we’ll be playing new and old material, and we’ll probably play some pretty unusual stuff too – always a lot of fun! We’ll play a mixture of chilled out music and high energy tunes.

FREE ENTRY

Friday 20th:
THE BASSLINE SOCIETY Presents – VELOCITY VOLUME 1
7pm

The Baseline Society’s Debate Event At the Brickmakers bringing the heat with DJ sets from:
DJ ZEAL
ITzSLC
MARMYTE

Expect a powerful journey through the best of Hardcore – Drum & Bass – EDM – and more 

TICKETS HERE

Saturday 21st:
Rawkas
9pm

Rawkas are back, playing classic rock anthems from throughout the years.

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 22nd:
SKASOULS
3pm

Skasouls are back bringing you the best Ska, 2 Tone and Reggae in Norwich.

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 25th:
Norfolk Blues Society
8pm

Our monthly blues jam returns once again.

FREE ENTRY

Thursday 26th:
Open Mic with Peter T

7:30pm

Our Open Mic is on the Second and Last Thursday of the month, starting at 7.30pm with our host extrordinaire Peter Turrell at the helm!!

No need to book in advance, just turn up on the night and pop your name down, usually 2/3 songs, open to all abilities. Comedians and Poets are welcome too.

Most weeks we have a featured act performing too

FREE ENTRY

Friday 27th:
Beautiful Dangerous

8pm

Beautiful Dangerous are back!

Powerful female vocals, rocking backing band.

Covering all your rock favourites

FREE ENTRY


Please note: Children are not allowed on the premises after 7pm.

MARCH 2026 ONWARDS:

Sunday 1st March:
Porky’s Hot Rockin

3pm

Porky & the boys are back, for some Sunday afternoon Rockabilly!

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 1st March
Mary’s Marvellous Music Quiz

7pm

Mary’s marvellous music quiz! a fun music quiz with music intros, outros, trivia rounds and lots more!

Teams up to 6 people

£2 Entry per person – a percentage of the money goes to charity Norfolk SEN Network

Please book ahead on 01603 947881

Regular event, usually on the first Sunday of the month

Friday 6th March:
BOOTLEG BOSS – Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Doors 7pm

Bootleg Boss are a UK based seven-piece band that perform the classic songs of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. Formed in 2012 this accomplished and exciting Live Band feature Kev Jamieson as the vocal-singing, guitar-playing, harmonica-blowing, band-leading, audience-engaging, dance-inducing, singalong-inspiring Boss.

TICKETS HERE

Thursday 19th March:
Marys Marvellous Music Bingo

7pm

Music bingo is like regular bingo but with songs instead of numbers! 
Cross songs off your bingo card as you hear them and compete for cash prizes!
It’s always a really fun night out!
£10 for 3 rounds (or £4 individually).
CASH please – a percentage of the money goes to charity Norfolk SEN Network
Please book ahead on 01603 947881

Friday 20th March:
GLAMOUR OF THE KILL – UK TOUR + THIS HOUSE WE BUILT & AETHORIA
7:30pm

GLAMOUR OF THE KILL

THIS HOUSE WE BUILT

AETHORIA

TICKETS HERE

Sunday 22nd March:
ANDY TURNS 40 – Birthday All Dayer
12:30pm

Peter Turrell
Amy Reeve
Avoidant
Triggered Velocity
Hammeta
Balaclava
Lara Price
Gent
Crowned Hyenas
Red Leaf

FREE ENTRY

Friday 27th March:
INXS GB
7:30pm

A Tribute To INXS

Catch Them On There 2026 “Good Times Tour” At The Brickmakers!

TICKETS HERE

March – June
METAL 2 THE MASSES 2026

M2TM returns again! The organisers are currently taking applications from bands looking to take part, so get in touch with them directly if you’d like to enter the competition.

Line ups and tickets will be released closer to the time.

Friday 3rd April
The Gerry Cinna-man Experience

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience comes back to The Brickmakers in Norwich for what will be an absolute BELTER of a night

TICKETS HERE

Saturday 4th April
BIG IRON + Support

our new favourite band. Why? Who knows. Either way, it’s your fault.
Big riffs, silly boys. It’s something different but not too different that you’ll stand at the back with your arms folded absolutely raging.

Ticket Link Coming Soon

Friday 17th April
CHELSEA

CHELSEA are celebrating their 50th Anniversary at The Brickmakers and B2 Norwich on Friday 17th April 2026 supported by North City Lager System.

TICKETS HERE

Saturday 2nd May:
ROXOFF Festival, The Day Before:

Daxx & Roxane, Until9. The Soul Revival, Manors, Planet Fatale, Jehenna and CTOAN!
7pm

Another amazing lineup from the folks at ROXOFF.
DAXX & ROXANE
UNTIL 9
THE SOUL REVIVAL
MANORS
PLANET FATALE
JEHENNA
CTOAN

TICKETS HERE

Saturday 23rd-24th May:
SLAYFEST 2026

2 days, 2 stages, 28 bands, no clashes!
12:30pm

Full lineup coming soon

TICKETS HERE

Friday 29th May:
Chez Kane

Doors 7pm


🇬🇧 UK! BIG NEWS! 💥

I’m beyond excited to announce that me and the guys are heading out on my first headline tour in FOUR years, in May 2026! 🎸

You’ll hear songs from my brand new album ‘Reckless’ live for the very first time!

I can’t wait to see you down the front. 🤘🏻

Saturday 27th June:
A Band Called Malice (The Jam tribute)

8pm

A band called Malice launch their show with the same FIRE & SKILL delivered by the original 70’s / 80’s band from Woking THE JAM.

Enjoy an energetic and angst performance from the most authentic Jam tribute about. Expect to be taken back with a selection of hits, classic Jam songs as well as B-sides and album tracks rarely performed by others. Jam fans are guaranteed not to be disappointed. Check out what the people say on Facebook and the band’s website.

www.abandcalledmalice.UK

Book your place ‘in the Crowd’ now!!

You can also help pick the songs that make up the set list on the night. Buy your tickets then head to

https://www.abandcalledmalice.uk/choose-the-set-list

TICKETS HERE

Sunday 28th June:
FutureFest 2026

12pm

Save the Date: FutureFest 2026!

Get ready for an unforgettable day of live music, family fun, delicious food, and drinks! Mark your calendars for FutureFest 2026, happening at The Brickmakers in Sprowston.

Bring your friends and family for a fantastic celebration packed with entertainment and good vibes. Stay tuned for more details – we can’t wait to see you there!

Don’t miss out – save the date!

Saturday 4th July:
Brickies Pride 2026

12pm

SAVE THE DATE!!! Because Brickies Pride is back again for another year, bringing you a variety of acts to the big stage.

Thursday 22nd October:
Perrl Presents –
Blaze Bayley, The Iron Maiden Years + Support
Doors 7pm

Tickets £25adv

Blaze Bayley is back at The Brickmakers playing all his Iron Maiden Classics from albums such as The X Factor and Virtual 11. Don’t Miss Out!

TICKET LINK COMING SOON