WHAT’S ON

The main hall runs live music most Fridays and Saturdays, with tribute acts, party bands, soul revues and themed club nights drawing crowds from across West Yorkshire. The upstairs cafe bar hosts smaller gigs and acoustic sessions through the week, giving up-and-coming artists a platform alongside established performers. Browse all upcoming events and book tickets through the events page.

THE VENUE

The main hall holds up to 650 standing or around 250 seated, with a professional sound system, full lighting rig and a stage that has hosted some of the best tribute bands in the UK. It is loud when it needs to be and intimate when the room calls for it. Upstairs, the cafe bar is a more relaxed setting for midweek acoustic nights and open mic sessions, with room for around 60 seated or 80 standing.

TRIBUTE NIGHTS

Tribute acts are a big part of what we do, over 60 a year covering everything from Fleetwood Mac and Tina Turner to Oasis, UB40 and Phil Collins.

Tribute Nights

COMEDY AT SMILE BAR

We also run regular comedy nights in the main hall, with stand-up, sketch and live comedy from touring and local comics.

Comedy Nights

GETTING HERE

You’ll find us at 38 Wakefield Road, Huddersfield HD1 3AQ. Parking at A1 Parking behind the Premier Inn (24-hour) or the university car park on Wakefield Road from 5:30pm. We are card payments only. Full directions are on the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Smile Bar & Venue on Wakefield Road hosts live music every weekend. The main hall holds up to 650 and the upstairs bar runs smaller acoustic sessions midweek.

All tickets are available through the events page on this site. Limited tickets may be available on the door at a higher price, but booking in advance is recommended.

Most live events in the main hall are 18+. Some daytime events have different age policies, so check the individual event listing for details.

The venue has a 650 standing capacity, professional sound and lighting, and hosts over 100 live events a year, one of the largest dedicated live music venues in Huddersfield.

Yes. The Live Lounge runs on alternate Wednesdays and is open to performers of any genre. You can submit your songs through the Live Lounge page.

Browse upcoming live music and book tickets through the events page.

See upcoming events

Getting here