Sat 25th Jul at 7:00 pm

SKA-BOOM! UK A TRIBUTE TO SKA MUSIC

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Fri 31st Jul at 7:00 pm

A TRIBUTE DOUBLE HEADER – THE DARKNISS & VAN ROTH

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Sat 8th Aug at 7:00 pm

A TRIBUTE TO AMY WINEHOUSE BY TANIA ALBONI

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Sun 9th Aug at 2:00 pm

Kids Pop Star Party! – A Tribute to the Icons of Pop!

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Fri 14th Aug at 6:30 pm

BINGO LOCO – HUDDERSFIELD

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Sat 22nd Aug at 4:00 pm

Over 30s Club is bringing their Tribute to R&B Edition

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Fri 11th Sep at 7:00 pm

THE BIG INDIE TRIBUTE FESTIVAL!

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Sat 12th Sep at 7:00 pm

ENJOY THE SILENCE UK – A TRIBUTE TO DEPECHE MODE

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Sat 19th Sep at 7:00 pm

Go Your Own Way – Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Tribute

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Sun 27th Sep at 2:00 pm

‘Ruddi Fest’! A Tribute to All Involved.

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Fri 2nd Oct at 7:00 pm

Ocean Colour Scheme – A Tribute to the sound of OCS

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Sat 3rd Oct at 4:00 pm

A Tribute to the Over 30’s Saturday Afternoon Disco!

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Sat 10th Oct at 7:00 pm

MAET LIVE – The UK’s Premier Tribute To Meat Loaf

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Fri 16th Oct at 7:00 pm

THE SMITHS LTD – A TRIBUTE TO THE SMITHS

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Sat 17th Oct at 7:00 pm

A Double Header Tribute – Oasis Vs Blur

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Fri 6th Nov at 7:00 pm

DOUBLE HEADER TRIBUTE – Green Haze & Blink NL

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Fri 13th Nov at 7:00 pm

A Tribute to The Human League : Love Distraction

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Sat 14th Nov at 7:00 pm

AKA ……NOEL GALLAGHER A TRIBUTE TO THE MAN HIMSELF!

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Fri 27th Nov at 7:00 pm

REMEMBER THE TIME – MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE

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Sat 28th Nov at 7:00 pm

Guns N Yorkshire Roses – A Tribute to Guns N’ Roses

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Fri 4th Dec at 7:00 pm

ABBA ATTACK – UK Abba Tribute Band

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Sat 5th Dec at 7:00 pm

Last Orders Local Tribute Indie & Rock Covers Band

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Fri 11th Dec at 7:00 pm

Luke Combs UK – A Tribute to Luke Combs

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Sat 19th Dec at 7:00 pm

Livewire the AC/DC Tribute Show

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Fri 29th Jan at 7:00 pm

I WANT IT ALL – THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE QUEEN EXPERIENCE

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Sat 6th Feb at 7:00 pm

JUST TINA – A TRIBUTE TO TINA TURNER

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Fri 12th Feb at 7:00 pm

Johnny2Bad – The #1 UB40 Tribute Show

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Sat 13th Feb at 7:00 pm

QUO CONNECTION – A TRIBUTE TO STATUS QUO

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Fri 5th Mar at 7:00 pm

The Alchemy Pink Floyd Tribute Show

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Sat 6th Mar at 7:00 pm

Adele Tribute Hometown Glory Performed By Natalie Black

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Fri 19th Mar at 7:00 pm

Roxxette & Eurythmics Double Header Tribute Show

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Sat 27th Mar at 7:00 pm

DOUBLE HEADER TRIBUTE – EY UP MAIDEN & METALLICISH

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Sat 3rd Apr at 7:00 pm

ALCHEMY LIVE – A TRIBUTE MARK KNOPFLER & DIRE STRAITS

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Fri 16th Apr at 7:00 pm

Endorphinmachine A Tribute To Prince’s Music

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Sat 17th Apr at 7:00 pm

Vicky Jackson The Definitive PINK Tribute!

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Fri 23rd Apr at 6:00 pm

INDIEPALOOZA TRIBUTE FESTIVAL

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Sat 1st May at 7:00 pm

Space Cowboy–The ultimate tribute to Jamiroquai

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Fri 11th Jun at 6:00 pm

The Big Country Bash – Live Country Music Tribute

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Sat 26th Jun at 7:00 pm

U2UK TRIBUTE

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What's on at Smile Bar

We are one of the most active live event venues in Huddersfield. The main hall holds up to 650 standing or 250 seated, with a professional stage, full sound system and lighting rig. Upstairs, the cafe bar runs smaller acoustic sets, open mic nights and intimate gigs. Most events run Thursday through Sunday, with the bar open Wednesdays too.

The events programme covers everything you would want from a memorable night out in Huddersfield:

Live music  every weekend, original bands, incredible tribute acts, hilarious comedy sets and full-scale party shows in our 650-capacity main hall. The upstairs bar also hosts smaller acoustic sets and open mic nights midweek.

Tribute nights , over 60 acts a year. Recent and upcoming acts include Space Cowboy (Jamiroquai), Very Beautiful South, The CureHeads + Siouxie tributes, Tasha Leaper as Madonna, and triple-tribute bills like Foreigner UK / Toto UK / War of the Worlds. Several shows sell out in advance.

Comedy nights  run in partnership with KMC Comedy, featuring touring stand-up and local talent.

Quiz afternoons  with a DJ, relaxed daytime events with a fun, competitive atmosphere.

Blues sessions  with the Huddersfield Blues Club, bringing touring blues artists to the stage.

Day parties and club nights , 70s and 80s discos, 90s and 00s club classics and over 30s Saturday Afternoon Disco (regular sell-outs).

Booking and What to Expect

Most events are 18+ unless stated otherwise on the individual listing. Doors usually open between 6:30pm and 7pm for evening shows, with afternoon events typically starting around 2pm. The bar is cashless, with card payments only.

Tickets are best booked in advance through this site. Limited tickets may be available on the door at a higher price, but tribute nights and comedy shows regularly sell out, so booking early is the safer bet.

Opening Times

Standard bar hours: Wed 4pm-7pm, Thu 4pm-8pm, Fri 4pm-11:30pm, Sat 12pm-11:30pm, Sun 12pm-7pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

On event nights the venue stays open later, check the individual event listing above for show start and end times.

Where to Find Us

We are at 38 Wakefield Road, Huddersfield HD1 3AQ, a short walk from the town centre and train station. Parking is available at A1 Parking behind the Premier Inn (24-hour) or the university car park on Wakefield Road from 5:30pm.
Full contact details on the contact page. Hire the venue for your own event via the venue hire page. More things to do in Huddersfield available on the things-to-do page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check the events grid above for this weekend’s line-up at Smile Bar & Venue. We run live music, tribute nights, comedy or themed parties most Fridays and Saturdays, plus regular daytime quizzes and afternoon events.

All tickets are bookable through the individual event pages on this site. Click any event in the grid above to see ticket prices, times and book online. Limited door tickets may be available at a higher price.

Our main hall holds 650 standing or 250 seated, making it one of the largest dedicated live music venues in Huddersfield. Tribute night double-headers and themed festival-style nights are usually our biggest events.

Yes. We are set up for group nights out, with capacity for large parties in the main hall and a more intimate setting upstairs. For group bookings or private hire, get in touch through our contact page.

Yes. Alongside weekend programming, we run quiz afternoons, comedy shows, Live Lounge open mic nights and occasional midweek gigs. The events grid above shows everything that’s coming up.

The main hall and bar are accessible. For specific access requirements or to confirm details for an upcoming event, get in touch through the contact page.