See the venues taking part in this year’s Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, and view our archive of venues from festivals past.
THE FOLLOWING VENUES have confirmed for the 2024 festival
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre
New Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9BJ
The Pendle Hippodrome Theatre is a Limited company providing a service with a professional standard to the local community. Owned by the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company who perform two shows per year. We can accommodate for most needs such as full stage musicals, plays, pantomimes, stand up and even music videos.
Exchange Project, St John’s Methodist Church, 3 Albert Road, Colne, BB8 0RY
‘The Exchange’ is a community project within St. John’s Methodist Church. We aim to serve local people. We want to offer opportunities for the community to meet together
‘The Little Theatre in Colne is the home of Colne Dramatic Society. The theatre is also an increasingly popular and respected venue available for hire, providing an eclectic mix of both contemporary and traditional theatre in the Pendle area.
Colne’s first micropub offering an ever changing range of real ales and real cider. A dark ale is always available. Plenty of banter and occasional live music. Tastefully styled with tall polished wooden sleeper tables, it’s reminiscent of a rail staging post.
Colne Town Hall is the home of Colne Town Council and Colne’s very own clocktower which can be seen from miles throughout Colne. The Town Hall is available for weddings in either the Council Chambers or the Mayor’s Parlour, dependant on the number of guests at the wedding. There is also a function room available for hire which is perfect for courses, celebrations or even meetings/interviews. If you want to discuss hiring the Town Hall for a wedding, event or function then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Officially the Warp Dressers Club & Institute this social club is well known for music during The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival but welcomes non members all year round. Locally brewed Reedley Hallows beers are a permanent fixture.
A multi-room interior with big screen sports, log burner and outdoor area. Children are welcome until 6pm. A friendly atmosphere, with a good range of music every weekend.
Located in the heart of Colne’s high street , Bees Knees Colne offers something for everyone; showcasing a great sports bar atmosphere during the day with live football & PPV boxing events alongside a vibrant night time experience with our cocktail menu featuring favourites like The Bullfrog and The Berry Mojito! We also have a Shuffleboard Table and a Pool Table.
A lively wine bar specialising in cocktails. As well as its bar offering, the first-floor function room at Riley’s is used to host a range of events, including christenings, wakes, baby showers and wedding receptions. Popular with younger, social media-conscious customers.
Tubbs is a restaurant and bar in the centre of busy Colne. We offer quality, flavourful food as well as bespoke wines, beers and spirits while providing you with an unrivalled experience.
Newly reopened after extensive renovations The Albert Room is the smaller of the Muni’s two spaces , providing a more intimate setting for parties and events.
WE HAVE CONFIRMED THE FOLLOWING VENUES FOR THE 2023 FESTIVAL.
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre
New Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9BJ
The Pendle Hippodrome Theatre is a Limited company providing a service with a professional standard to the local community. Owned by the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company who perform two shows per year. We can accommodate for most needs such as full stage musicals, plays, pantomimes, stand up and even music videos.
Exchange Project, St John’s Methodist Church, 3 Albert Road, Colne, BB8 0RY
‘The Exchange’ is a community project within St. John’s Methodist Church. We aim to serve local people. We want to offer opportunities for the community to meet together
Located in the heart of Colne’s high street , Bees Knees Colne offers something for everyone; showcasing a great sports bar atmosphere during the day with live football & PPV boxing events alongside a vibrant night time experience with our cocktail menu featuring favourites like The Bullfrog and The Berry Mojito! We also have a Shuffleboard Table and a Pool Table.
Colne’s first micropub offering an ever changing range of real ales and real cider. A dark ale is always available. Plenty of banter and occasional live music. Tastefully styled with tall polished wooden sleeper tables, it’s reminiscent of a rail staging post.
Colne Town Hall is the home of Colne Town Council and Colne’s very own clocktower which can be seen from miles throughout Colne. The Town Hall is available for weddings in either the Council Chambers or the Mayor’s Parlour, dependant on the number of guests at the wedding. There is also a function room available for hire which is perfect for courses, celebrations or even meetings/interviews. If you want to discuss hiring the Town Hall for a wedding, event or function then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Tubbs is a restaurant and bar in the centre of busy Colne. We offer quality, flavourful food as well as bespoke wines, beers and spirits while providing you with an unrivalled experience.
To push the boundaries of independent, craft beer in as ethical and sustainable way as we can. To grow and invest in people and technologies and push for a better future.
This is one of the best known, most iconic town centre pubs in Colne. Always pivotal to the community – The Union Exchange is forever enthusiastic in their support of local events and the spacious function room is perfect for all your family celebrations. Until recently, The Union Exchange, Colne was looking tired, even exhausted – recently refreshed, the bar now provides a modern and welcoming environment, appealing to everyone. Well loved by the locals, The Union has now ‘upped its game’.
