Gig Guide – Brickmakers


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

MAY 2026:

Wednesday 13th May:
Wheels Wednesday

6pm

Wheels Wednesday is back every 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of the month.

Free Entry

Thursday 14th May:
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 15th May:
Thin Lizzish

9pm

Thin Lizzish: The Ultimate Tribute to Thin Lizzy – Capturing the spirit, sound, and soul of the original legends with unmatched accuracy.

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 16th May:
One Drop Vinyl Selectors… Ska and Reggae Garden Party
1pm – 6pm

Garden Party at the Brickmakers with all your favourite ska and reggae tunes.

Free Entry

Saturday 16th May:
SEARCHLIGHT PROMOTIONS PRESENTS – DIVA PURPLE

9pm

Searchlight promotions brings the Uk’s leading female tribute to the Brickmakers.

TICKETS HERE

Sunday 17th May:
MAIDEN ANGLIA

3pm

Iron Maiden Tribute from East Anglia playing all the Classic Maiden songs from all their best albums.

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 20th May:
RAVENS MOTORCYCLE CLUB BIKE NIGHT

6pm

The Ravens Motorcycle Club are hosting a bike night at The Brickmakers every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Free Entry

Wednesday 20th May:
Brickies Quiz Night

8pm

£2 cash entry

Teams up to 6 people

Please book here 01603 947881

Thursday 21st May:
FILM QUIZ – Supporting Local Short Film SACKHEAD
8pm

Please book in advance 01603 947881

£2 Entry

Friday 22nd May:
FORGED

9PM

Classic rock from Forged at the Brickmakers.

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 23rd-24th May:
SLAYFEST 2026

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

Full lineup Is here!

TICKETS HERE

Wednesday 27th May:
Wheels Wednesday

6pm

Wheels Wednesday is back every 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of the month.

Free Entry

Wednesday 27th May:
Norfolk Blues Society
8pm

Our monthly blues jam returns once again.

FREE ENTRY

Thursday 28th May:
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 29th May:
Chez Kane

Doors 7pm


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Saturday 30th May:
Charity Darts Competition

12pm

Raising money for Mission Remission, please book in advance at 07456015700

£10 entry

Saturday 30th May:
DIRTY HAVANA

9pm

Norfolks loudest 80’s Rock Pop Band are back at the Brickmakers for another night of head banging classics.

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 31st May:
Porky’s Hot Rockin
3pm

Porky and the boys are back for another rockin Sunday

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 31st May:
Sing It your Way Karaoke
7pm

Karaoke is back at The Brickmakers so bring your singing voice for night of great drinks, music and fun.

FREE ENTRY


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

JUNE 2026:

Wednesday 3rd June:
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

Thursday 4th June:
WICKED SMILE + Suports
7pm

Wicked Smile… Heavy Metal from Melbourne Australia!

Rattlesnakes

CTOAN… Local Alternative Metal

TICKETS HERE

Friday 5th June:
WIGGY STARDUST And The Ciders From Jars
9pm

Wiggy Is back playing your favourite tunes form the 70s, 80s and more!

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 6th June:
METAL 2 THE MASSES GRAND FINAL

The Grand Final of this years Competition.

Bands Still To Be Announced…

Tickets available from the bands directly for £8 in advance. 50% of their funds go back to the band.

Also make sure to grab your gig food from the sausage man!

Doors at 7pm, £10 entry on the door.

Sunday 7th June:
SKA FACE
3pm

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 

Sunday 7th June:
Marys 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 

Wednesday 10th June:
The Black Dog Music Project

7pm

The Black Dog Music Project is a non profit user led charity which enables people in and around Norfolk who experience mental health challenges to discover or rediscover a passion for music. 

FREE ENTRY

Thursday 11th June:
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 12th June:
THE FOOZ – FOO FIGHTERS TRIBUTE

7:30pm

The world’s premier Foo Fighters tribute. The energy will be through the roof with nights of massive stadium anthems and high-octane rock.

TICKETS HERE

Saturday 13th June:
Brickmakers Darts Knockout Competitions

12pm

Pre book at 01603 947881

£5 Entry

Sunday 14th June:
THOSE DEADBEAT CATS

3pm

The Boys are back bringing their unique fusion of pop and rockabilly to the Brickmakers stage.

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 14th June:
FILM QUIZ – Supporting Local Short Film SACKHEAD
8pm

Please book in advance 01603 947881

£2 Entry

Wednesday 17th June:
Brickies Quiz Night

8pm

£2 cash entry

Teams up to 6 people

Please book here 01603 947881

Thursday 18th June:
Brickmakers Battle Of The Bands

8pm

Hosted by Pete Turrle,

Bands from across east angler compete to see who is the best band in the area.

Friday 19th June:
Beautiful Dangerous

9pm

Beautiful Dangerous are at the Brickmakers for another night of hard rock anthems.

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 20th June:
Counterfeit Brits

9pm

The Brit Pop Boys Are Back!!

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 21th June:
The Black Dog Music Youth Project

3pm

The Black Dog Music Project are back showcasing 3 young bands at The Brickmakers.

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 24th June:
Norfolk Blues Society
8pm

Our monthly blues jam returns once again.

FREE ENTRY

Thursday 25th June:
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 26th June:
JADE
UK
9pm

Twin guitar harmonies, Rocking male vocal and tight solid Bass and Drums.

FREE ENTRY

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!

TICKETS HERE


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

JULY 2026:

Wednesday 1st July:
Brickies Quiz Night

8pm

£2 cash entry

Teams up to 6 people

Please book here 01603 947881

Thursday 2nd July:
Brickmakers Battle Of The Bands

8pm

Hosted by Pete Turrle,

Bands from across east angler compete to see who is the best band in the area.

Friday 3rd July:
MC Devvo

Red Method + Ed Cox + Lease on Life + Affirmation
7pm

ARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE MID DAY 2.2.26 VIA UEA Ticket Bookings only. 

Presenting the East Anglia exclusive decade awaited return MC Devvo (Devvo the Chav). Devvo rose to fame in the mid 2000s going from an early internet series by Salad Fingers creator all the way to being a character on E4 whilst becoming an iconic UK comedy rapper. 

When MC Devvo last played in 2015 the venue sold out and a second date was added. There is currently only one date available for Norwich. He will be supported by Metal heavyweights Red Method first Norwich show since they sold out the B2 a few years ago. We also bring you ED COX who sold out space studios last year bringing tekno clown core rave vibes. They will be joined by local rap metal/punk legends Lease on life and Drum and Bass DJ Affirmation. 

Its an absolute belter of a genre bending lineup.

TICKETS HERE

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.

Saturday 4th July:
Dead Horse

9pm

The Mighty Dead Horse masters of hard Rock n metal return with the usual brand madness. Metallica, Sex Pistols, SOAD, AC/DC, Sabbath, Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Beastie Boys, Motörhead, Shinedown all delivered with the Horse hot sauce!!

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 5th July:
SOUL BAGS

3pm

Northern Soul Back at The Brickmakers for this Sunday afternoon!

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 8th July:
The Black Dog Music Project

7pm

The Black Dog Music Project is a non profit user led charity which enables people in and around Norfolk who experience mental health challenges to discover or rediscover a passion for music. 

FREE ENTRY

Thursday 9th July:
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 10th July:
Type Of Negative + Feeling Minnesota

7pm

A Night Of Grunge and Hard Rock from Bands Type Of Negative and Feeling Minnesota.

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 11th July:
RUSTY METAL

7pm

RUSTY METAL back at the brickmakers!

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 12th July:
V8 RUMBLE

7pm

V8 Rumble celebrating 20 years of rockabilly madness at The Brickmakers

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 12st July:
Sing It your Way Karaoke
7pm

Karaoke is back at The Brickmakers so bring your singing voice for night of great drinks, music and fun.

FREE ENTRY

Thursday 16th July:
Brickmakers Battle Of The Bands

8pm

Hosted by Pete Turrle,

Bands from across east angler compete to see who is the best band in the area.

Friday 17th July:
Collapse The Sky – 10 Year Anniversary Party

7pm

Celebrating 10 years of carnage, Collapse The Sky will be performing a special anniversary set featuring lots of material from their debut album Seven Eyes.

Joining them for the party are the almighty Skinchanger who will be celebrating the launch of their new Album!

Support TBC

TICKETS HERE

Sunday 19th July:
BLACK DOG MUISC FESTIVAL

7pm

More information coming soon…

Wednesday 22nd July:
Marys Marvellous Music Bingo
8pm

Marys Bingo is back bringing a night of musical entertainment and compertition.

£10pp / couple

Cash Prizes

Please book in advanced!

Thursday 23rd July:
Brickmakers Battle Of The Bands

8pm

Hosted by Pete Turrle,

Bands from across east angler compete to see who is the best band in the area.

Friday 24th July:
After Thought

9pm

4 piece rock band After Thought our back at The Brickmakers performing your favourite rock and pop anthems.

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 25th July:
One Drop Vinyl Selectors… Ska and Reggae Garden Party
1pm – 6pm

Garden Party at the Brickmakers with all your favourite ska and reggae tunes.

Free Entry

Saturday 25th July:
Hammer To Fall – Queen Tribute
8pm

Hammer To Fall, a tribute to queen, live at the Brickmakers. Enjoy all of the classics, such as, A Kind Of Magic, We Will Rock You, Don’t Stop Me Now and many more!!

TICKETS HERE

Sunday 26th July:
Addictive Mix
8pm

Addictive mix are here at the brickmakers for another Sunday of your pop and rock favourites.

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 29th July:
Norfolk Blues Society
8pm

Our monthly blues jam returns once again.

FREE ENTRY

Thursday 30th July:
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 31st July:
Big Cheese

9pm

The ultimate party rock band is back at The Brickmakers. Big Cheese will be bringing the good times and all the classic party pop and rock anthems. Don’t miss out!

FREE ENTRY


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

AUGUST 2026:

Saturday 1st August:
6 Card Cribbage Competition

2:30pm

6 Card Cribbage at The Bickmakers.

£3 entry – Cash Prizes

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 1st August:
Route 66

9pm

Classic rock and metal from the guys of Route 66 here at the Brickmakers.

£3 entry – Cash Prizes

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 2nd August:
The Brickmakers Bike Show

12pm

The Brickmakers Bike Show is back for another year, so bring your two or three wheelers for a day of music, food and prizes.

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 2nd August:
Rock Garden

3pm

From the heart of Norwich, Rock Garden brings all the classics rock and pop anthems, so grab a drink and party all afternoon long.

FREE ENTRY

Thursday 5th August:
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 6th August:
Brickmakers Battle Of The Bands – Semi Final
7pm

The Semi Final of our battle of the bands competition!

hosted by Pete Turtle

FREE ENTRY

Friday 7th August:
Children Of The damned
8pm

Children Of The Damned – A Tribute To Iron Maiden are a powerhouse Iron Maiden tribute band formed by lifelong fans who live and breathe the music of the metal legends. Made up of highly experienced musicians who have toured and performed across the globe, the band brings unmatched passion and authenticity to every show.

TICKETS HERE


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

SEPTEMBER 2026:


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

OCTOBER 2026:

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


NOVEMBER 2026:

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

Thursday 5th November:
Eddie & The Hot Rods + Support

Doors 7pm

This 05 November skip the fireworks, come to The Brickmakers and B2 Norwich and we’ll handle the explosions.
Eddie & The Hot Rods are celebrating 50 years of teenage depression.
With our good friends Janus Stark who are returning to Norwich for us as support after a cracking set earlier this month.

TICKETS HERE