LIVE MUSIC VENUE & NIGHTCLUB
Live Music & Nightclub Open every weekend
The Dreadnought is a live music venue and nightclub located in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. It's known for hosting a variety of events, including a wide variety of live events every weekend, club nights, and other music-related activities.
Although known for playing predominately Rock oriented music in the Nightclub as it has done for 50plus years it's the popular rock tunes from the 70's - 00's that generally gets played and requested most often.
The venue has built a reputation as a significant part of the local music scene, attracting both local and touring bands, as well as music lovers of different genres.
If you're planning to visit, you can expect a vibrant, welcoming and safe atmosphere with regular events, catering to different tastes in music.
It has been and still is an iconic part of Bathgate's nightlife and culture for over FIVE DECADES.
What We Do Every Weekend of the Year
NIGHTCLUB
After each live show downstairs we ROCK ON UPSTAIRS
to 3am EVERY Friday and Saturday night playing all the classics people still want to hear from the 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's. Granted it's predominantly Rock Based Music just like the last 50 plus years. Probably why we have and always will rock EVERY WEEKEND.
LIVE SHOWS - Every Weekend !
Upcoming Events
1 day to the eventFri 21 NovALMA FIERA return to Rock you once again. Get down and get rocking with them. Tickets just £4 in advance.
2 days to the eventSat 22 NovMetal Militia - the UK tribute to the greatest metal band of all time, Metallica! Make sure you lock in a ticket as all previous shows have sold out.
8 days to the eventFri 28 NovAnother top night of NWOHM featuring AIRFORCE with links to the one and only IRON MAIDEN. UPDATE 18/11/25 - See Event Info.
9 days to the eventSat 29 NovTHE GIMME GIMME GIMMES RETURN....... After a hectic year for the Gimmes involving trying to lose Gus in a Brazilian.......rain forest and the Canadian Rockies the lads return......................... with a new man in the white shoes.
15 days to the eventFri 05 DecFor nearly a decade Beyond Jovi have brought a great night of Bon Jovi to the Dreadnought. Great to see them back at full strength and back for another excellent night at the Dreadnought.
16 days to the eventSat 06 DecWith a superb stage show it's always an pleasure to have them back especially as they pack massive theatres on a regular basis for their 2 hour plus stage show. Grab your tickets in advance.
22 days to the eventFri 12 DecVictory Or Die are a hard-hitting rock band from Scotland. Back in BATHVEGAS for another Festive Special with BAD ACTRESS and THOSE MADE BROKEN. Tickets £11 inc Booking Fee. Doors 7pm - approx stage times from 8pm.
23 days to the eventSat 13 DecScotland's very own Johnny Cash Tribute JERICHO HILL are BACK to rock into Dreadnoughtrock.
29 days to the eventFri 19 DecA local based band celebrating the music of PINK FLOYD and FLEETWOOD MAC all wrapped up in one great live show return.
30 days to the eventSat 20 DecFeaturing former members of The Glitter Band and well established Scottish tribute and covers bands, we aim to recreate the sound and the look of the original artists, bringing venues the absolute best tribute to the 1970s Glam Rock era.
37 days to the eventSat 27 DecTHE LAST LIVE SHOW of 2025 and it's a wee cracker. The only night we are open this weekend so make it count.
41 days to the eventWed 31 DecROCK into 2026 at Scotland's Longest Running Rock Club. TICKETS ON SALE NOW
44 days to the eventSat 03 JanILLEGALLY BLONDIE UK's No1 Blondie Tribute Show Full Band All The Hits all The Costumes.
58 days to the eventSat 17 JanGreat to have Too late to Atone back rocking with us for a night of 80's hard rock songs that you all know and love.
71 days to the eventFri 30 JanUK/DC return to Bathgate in 2026 with MARK WRIGHT at the helm. Gonny be another cracker so make sure you lock those advance tickets. Mark was with the lads in June 2024 who blew the roof off as many will testify AND blew the POWER GRID in January 2025. High Voltage indeed.
72 days to the eventSat 31 JanPygmy Twylyte return to the Dreadnought for a wee bit of ZAPPA! NEVER to be missed so make sure you grab an advance ticket ! Even more special-ur it's the guys 100th show and 8th Anniversary !!
79 days to the eventSat 07 FebPrepare for a night of sonic warfare and cosmic revelation as MacMuse, the ultimate tribute to the legendary Muse, take the stage to honour two of the band’s most explosive and era-defining albums: Black Holes and Revelations (2006) and Drones (2015).
85 days to the eventFri 13 FebROCK FEMMES FATALES celebrates the brilliance of female-fronted rock artists through the ages. Catch them for their return !
93 days to the eventSat 21 FebMOLLY KARLOFF are back in Bathgate after a superb support slot with GIN ANNIE in 2025. A sublime mix of heavy overdriven rock grooves, to headbang, stomp your foot, or just prance madly to.
100 days to the eventSat 28 FebPlaying tribute to two of the most iconic Scottish bands with hit after hit performed all on the same night with both bands sharing the night once again at Dreadnoughtrock.
5 Star Reviews from Gig Goers
5 Stars
Iain Stewart
STRAIGHTEN OUT
A Brilliant night again from the best tribute band in the UK and the best rock venue in the UK
5 Stars
Lorna Allan
PRETTY AS P!NK
Fabulous night, band were brilliant. First tine seeing them, would definitely see them again 🤩
5 Stars
Linda Kelly
METAL MILITIA
Great venue great staff & bands are always amazing