Tribute Nights in Huddersfield

Smile Bar & Venue is Huddersfield’s home for tribute nights, with over 60 tribute acts a year in a 650-capacity room built for live music. From Fleetwood Mac to Oasis, Tina Turner to Phil Collins, the UK’s best tribute bands play here regularly, and the crowd makes it feel like the real thing. These are full-production shows, not background music. Professional sound, a full lighting rig, and a room that fills with energy from the first song, with bands that tour the UK circuit and know how to work a crowd. Most nights sell well in advance and several sell out, so it is worth booking early.

WHAT TRIBUTE ACTS ARE ON

We cover a lot of ground. Recent and upcoming tribute acts have included:

Rock and indie: Oasis, Foo Fighters, Stereophonics, Guns N’ Roses, U2, Dire Straits

Pop and soul: Adele, INXS, Erasure, The Beautiful South, Duran Duran, Jamiroquai

Classic rock: Fleetwood Mac, Phil Collins and Genesis, UB40, Madness

Country and blues: regular country music nights and Huddersfield Blues Club sessions

Party and themed: 70s and 80s disco afternoons, 90s and 00s club classics, Rock of Ages

The line-up changes every month, with new shows added regularly. Check the events page for the latest dates and to book tickets.

DOUBLE HEADERS AND FESTIVAL LINEUPS

Some of the biggest nights feature double or triple tribute bills, two or three bands in one evening. Past line-ups have included Foreigner UK, Toto UK and War of the Worlds on a single night. These are among the most popular events on the calendar and tend to sell fast.

THE VENUE FOR TRIBUTE NIGHTS

The main hall is purpose-built for live shows: 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 close enough to feel part of the show. Because we are fully cashless, you spend less time at the bar and more time watching the band.

MORE THAN JUST TRIBUTE NIGHTS

Tribute nights are one part of a packed programme. Between them we run live comedy, original music, quiz afternoons, club nights and open mic sessions, so there is something on most weekends.

LIVE MUSIC

COMEDY NIGHTS

GETTING HERE

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

Where can I see tribute bands in Huddersfield?

At Smile Bar & Venue on Wakefield Road. We run over 60 tribute nights a year across rock, pop, soul, country and more, making us the most active tribute venue in the area.

How much are tribute night tickets?

Prices vary by act. Check the individual event listing on the events page for ticket prices and availability. Limited tickets may be available on the door at a higher price, so booking in advance is the safer option.

Do tribute nights sell out?

Regularly. Several shows sell out in advance, so we’d recommend booking early for the acts you want to see.

What time do tribute nights start?

Most evening shows start between 7pm and 8pm, with afternoon events usually from around 2pm. Check the individual event listing for exact times.

Is there food at tribute nights?

The bar is open throughout and we are cashless, card payments only. Food provision varies by event, so check the individual listing for details.

Can I book a group or hire the venue for a tribute night?

Yes. The main hall and cafe bar are both available for private hire, and we can accommodate group bookings. Get in touch through the contact page with your date and numbers.

Browse upcoming comedy shows and book tickets through the events page.

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