Live music

Live music is thankfully going through a bit of a resurgence at the moment and Stratford has some venues that are doing a great job of supporting local bands as well as booking some more established acts.

Below is a list of venues that regularly feature live music and whether you are into Rock, Blues or Jazz you should find something that will appeal.

Cox's Yard Cox’s Yard, Bridgefoot, Stratford-Upon-Avon. CV37 6YY Tel: 01789 404600 / Ticketline: 08700 600 100. Cox's Yard is probably Stratford's best known live music venue with a fantastic variety of bands, accoustic nights, top cover bands and even comedy nights to keep you coming back for more. They also play host to the Battle of the Bands competition to support up and coming bands. To see their gig guide visit their web site below. Website: click here

Stratford Jazz Stratford JazzThe Chapel, No.1 Shakespeare Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands CV37 6RN Tel: 01789 264787 - Contact Roy Stevens Stratford Jazz has been going for over 20 years and is dedicated to putting on high quality modern Jazz in an intimate setting allowing maximum enjoyment of listeners and performers alike. Entrance is ususally between £6-£10. For details of performers and a full gig guide visit their web site below Website: click here

Global Gathering - 25th & 26th July 2008 Long Marston Airfield, Stratford-Upon-Avon Global Gathering is without doubt Stratford's largest music event last year this massive dance music event attracted over 75,000 people and is on target to grow that number even more this year. Global gathering attracts the biggest names in dance and 2008 is no exception with artist such as Kanye West, Moby and Proteus already confirmed. For more information on the artists and to book tickets visit the official web site below. Website: click here

The Nags Head - Open Mic Night Henley in Arden Starts Thursday 6th November 2008. 8.30-11.00pm Thursday 6th November 2008 will see the first night of a weekly acoustic Open Mic night to be held at the historic Nags Head in Henley in Arden. The pub has a great atmosphere, sells a selection of real ales and admission is free. Hosted by Richard Heath (Gravelly Hillbillies /Bushburys / Mack and the Boys / True Grit / Partners in Crime etc.) the evening will start at 8.30pm until 11.00pm. A vocal p.a. is provided and every performer will get a free drink. Website: click here

The Stratford Guide is always keen to promote live music venues and events so if you know of any live music event or venue not listed above please drop us a line and we will include free of charge.