New live music nights arrive in Stapleford for 2026

Friday18 will offer an hour of live music in Stapleford from 18.00hrs, every Friday from 30 January to 6 March – the perfect opportunity to dive into the weekend with free entertainment and shake off the chill in Stapleford’s best pubs.

Kicking things off for the first ever Stapleford Friday18 is SPAM at Larry’s Bar on Friday 30 January, 6:00pm. Inject some energy into your Friday evening with punk and new wave hits, as well as some lively classics from the vault.

Other artists joining us in Stapleford include:

• Verbal Warning, 6 February at The Old Cross – high-octane old-school punk band.
• James Stevens, 13 February at the Stapleford and Bramcote Conservative Club – Rock n Roll solo artist with a catalogue of Elvis hits.
• Trevor Pringle, 20 February at The Midland Hotel – acoustic pop, rock, country and folk favourites.
• Ben Mark Smith, 27 February at The Lead & Dot Micropub – acoustic singer/songwriter.
• Joshua Todd, 6 March at West End Club – indie/alt rock singer songwriter.

The early months of the year can be hard on everyone – including our local pubs. When winter drags on and spirits dip, there’s nothing better than live music, friendly faces, and a warm place to get together. Come along and support some of Stapleford’s best venues and help keep our community thriving.

Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure, Councillor Teresa Cullen, said, “Friday18 has been such a brilliant event in Beeston and then Kimberley over the last couple of years giving residents the chance to enjoy some free music in the summer evenings.

“Stapleford’s winter edition, however, offers the chance to escape the cold in some of Stapleford’s great pubs, sheltered from the weather, and enjoy some lively entertainment – free of charge!”

Friday18 is an event which has developed through the Council's C-City partnership with the German town of Gutersloh.