Gigs are what we do best.
We hope you are as delighted as. us with our line up of great live music and entertainment.
Sunday and Monday gigs are ticketed, the exception is when it’s a Bank Holiday.
Other nights are free ( MOSTLY) but we do ask for donations into ‘the hat’
Please do book tickets in advance. We recommend doing this as many of our gigs sell out.
If you are a carer, please access a ‘CARER’ ticket if available.
‘CONCESSION” You don’t have to show anything, or prove anything to access them. Student /Skint*/Teacher/Blue lightworker/ Old/Young.
If you are coming as Gig Buddies - tell the bar and claim a free portion of chips
*If you are really skint and want to come to a gig, let us know in advance, we may be able to sort something.
Email lotte@theprincealbertstroud.co.uk, maybe you can help by putting up posters
Recently added gigs
Deadlians
Free entry gig for the return of the boys from Ireland. Lots of dancing, laughing and singing to occur.
My Girl The River & Serious Child ...From The Whitehouse presents
From The Whitehouse Presents ..
My Girl The River & Serious Child
Two brilliant artists from the worlds of Americana and British folk-pop join forces with double bassist Joe Hughes in a celebration of what brings us together.
Barry Kerr
Barry is nominated for the folk album of the year, and we are delighted to welcome him here with us the night before the announcement. Come and see hat the well deserved fuss is about.
Tickets HERE
Pat Bollard
Pat Bollard are a folk band with stories to tell and a twinkle in their eye. Once a ragtag busking act, they’ve evolved into a full-blown musical force—armed with fiddles, harmonies, and the occasional questionable joke. Their songs wander between laughter, heartbreak, and pint-raising singalongs, all delivered with a warmth that makes every gig feel like a fireside session with old friends. Expect heartfelt lyrics, catchy choruses, and a healthy disregard for taking themselves too seriously. Pat Bollard: proper folk, slightly mischievous, and guaranteed to leave you humming on your way home.
Flamenco Afternoon
Join us, and Kosta and Aneta and friends for an afternoon of music and dance. All welcome.
Serving food from midday - tickets from HERE
Anna Anise and Jon Fazal
Easter Sunday free entry gig. Anna is joined by Jon Fazal for a beautiful evening of music. From 8pm
Mambo Jambo
Welcome back Frankie and Pete - a rare Friday night gig, free entry but in true busking style we will be taking the hat around, and singing and dancing with this energetic duo
Walking River Trunk
Rose and Pete Harwood have invited their good friends from Portugal bak to perform for us, and you. Walking River Trunk played here last year and filled the room with Mediterranean sunny vibes.
Serving food until 9.30pm
Lewis Barfoot
Lewis Barfoot - Solo Spring UK Tour
8-18th April 2026
“An arrestingly good vocalist and songwriter” - John O’Regan, Living Tradition !
Contemporary folk artist and singer-songwriter Lewis Barfoot takes to the road this spring for
an eight-date solo UK tour.
Lewis Barfoot’s songs are shaped by fingerpicked guitar, “Vocals that melt the hearts of angels”
(KLOF),
Nick Hart and Tom Moore
Nick Hart is the recognised award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist, described as "probably the finest interpreter of traditional English folk songs" by Tradfolk.co, Tom Moore is a versatile violist, fiddle player, and guitarist whose playing has been portrayed as "ingenious" and "irresistible."
A great night in store- get your TICKETS here.
We have had Nick Hart play here in Stroud before, but we have not had Tom Moore grace our Prince Albert Star, and we welcome this duo.
PictureFrames, Louis O'Hara, DELIFINGER
Pictureframes
Moving between melodic, folk-inflected pop songs and minimal arrangements, Pictureframes conjure the changing rhythms of the natural world, channelling the likes of kevin Ayers, The Cleaners From Venus and Neil Young alongside the quieter moments of Yo La Tengo and The Velvet Underground. Their self released debut EP 'Event On The Downs’ has been championed by BBC6 musics Gideon Coe and the band have recently performed alongside Daisy Rickman, Brown Horse and Dana Gavanski. Their second EP is set for release in spring 2026. Pictureframes consist of James Bonney (who also plays with improvised kraut/folk trio Double Pelican and songwriter Eva May) Molly Linen (whose solo output is released via Lost Map records) Dan Weltman (of indie pop project Snails), Caio Wheelhouse and Nick Bradford.
Louis O'Hara
Louis O'Hara is a singer-songwriter from Pembroke Dock, whose music finds beauty in the soft details of everyday life. Blending tender folk sensibilities with poetic lyricism and chamber-pop flourishes, his songs draw from memory, family, place and quiet emotional truths.
'A Peaceful Kind of Fun' (Libertino) is a 14-track collection that distils O’Hara’s poetic lyricism, tender folk roots, and subtle chamber-pop flourishes into a deeply personal yet quietly universal debut. Recorded with his band His Burley Chassis and produced by James Trevascus (Billy Nomates, Young Fathers, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis) in Spain.
Delifinger
Formerly of Bristol's pop-experimentalists OLO Worms (Fence Records), and current member of local collective The Burway, Stroud-based singer-songwriter Matthew Lacey cuts loose as Delifinger (Lost Map Records). Expect wonky pop folk and off kilter love songs.
7:30PM / FREE
Nick Harper
Nick Harper is one the UK’s best kept musical secrets. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60’s most revered songwriters & musicians, not to mention being son of Roy Harper, along with 20 years of crafting songs has spawned a truly one-off, original guitarist & songwriter who stands alone as a UK great, to be cherished & revered.
Gavin Fairhall Lever
of colour in the wild and unruly garden of the London folk scene. A tangle of roots from Northern Ireland, Cornwall and Norfolk gives exuberant life to a truly contemporary folk music,
Like The Jam
We don’t often do ‘Covers Bands’, but these guys are special -Expect high-energy performances, and a night full of your favorite tunes by Weller and The Jam. Don’t miss out!
The Undercover Hippy
Billy Rowan AKA The Undercover Hippy returns to the Albert as the world hurtles ever deeper into its final post truth, ai-generated death spiral…
As the social feeds upon which we suckle become clagged with the sour taste of AI slop… As the digital realm turns cannibal and eats itself to death… perhaps it’s time for a bit of real life?
This April, The Undercover Hippy will embark upon their UK “Real Life Tour”, slogging their actual physical bodies and instruments around the country in a van and pouring their hearts and souls out to other actual physical human beings around the country. So sack off your digital identity, if just for one night, and come and get sweaty with one of the most delicious crowds you will ever encounter.
If you’ve not been to an Undercover Hippy gig before, you are in for a treat. By the encore you will be exalted and exhausted; entertained and educated; energised and inspired. The music combines meaningful lyrics with upbeat, bass soaked, reggae and hip-hop infused rhythms, bringing like minded people together to both acknowledge the darkness and celebrate life.
But don’t take our word for it:
Live Review - “I don’t think there’s anything quite like The Undercover Hippy... It’s truly unique, fun, and powerful, with darkly satirical lyrics in equal amounts set to a reggae beat that’s simply infectious… this has been one of the THE most enjoyable shows I’ve been to in years” - https://www.leftlion.co.uk/read/2023/april/gig-review-the-undercover-hippy-at-the-bodega
Henry Normal and Jan Brierton
Henry Normal and Dubliner Jan Brierton present an evening of poetry and laughs. Henry will be reading poems from his new book 'A Quiet Promise' whilst Jans' poems reflect on being a wife, mother, daughter, sister and retired raver. Expect a highly engaging evening.
16+ (due to swearing and light sexual references)
Pictish Trail -Beer Festival Finale
Beer Fest Finale gig with one of the craziest, most talented and lovely people ever to have come to us from the Isle of Eigg. TICKETS
Joshua Burnside, Lemoncello - TWO SHOWS!
A late evening show for the artist that provided one of the best nights at the Albert 2025. Limited tickets, get them fast - HERE
Matinee Show now on sale HERE
Both with support from LEMONCELLO the collaborative project of Irish songwriter Laura Quirke and cellist Claire Kinsella
John Robb
EDGE STREET LIVE PRESENTS …
John Robb talks about his memoirs, his life and the rise and fall of the punk generation. John will be joined by a very special guest in the second half.
Lamisi
Lamisi’s powerful, soulful voice bridges traditional northern Ghanaian rhythms with contemporary sounds.
Come with the family - specially priced tickets - these are for any family unit -
Katie Spencer
Having toured extensively and a powerful and confident presence on stage, Katie delivers her finely-tuned music with humour and insight.She draws audiences into her mesmerising and musically articulate world with gentle affection and care. Performing this tour with her custom-built signature guitar, specially crafted for her by distinguished luthier Tom Sands.
BALLOON, Tim Keegan
Balloon heads out on a first UK tour in more than 30 years to perform acoustic arrangements of songs from its two classic LPs.
Balloon’s folk-soul sits between The Go-Betweens, Blue Nile, and Velvet Underground, and fans include Pete Paphides and BBC DJ Gary Crowley.
Support - Tim Keegan, best known for his bands Departure Lounge and The Personals.
Drink and Plink
Bookings essential - join our rather special group that earn to play the harp in he pub on a Thursday.
Wanton String Band
SPECIAL ACOUSTIC SESSION
The Wanton String Band play hedonistic folk-inspired psychedelic dance music. Their sound ranges from face-melting, trance-inducing renditions of fiddle tunes to synth-infused murder ballads. Their ecstatic, infectious take on traditional music has had audiences dancing on tables and hanging from rafters since their formation in 2016.
PWYF 8.30pm
Taff Rapids
Darren Eedens (banjo), Sion Russell Jones (guitar), David Grubb (fiddle), and Clem Saynor (double bass). North America meets Celtic Britain, for a unique and modern Transatlantic sound, with captivating originals and Welsh-language songs. Official performers at the IBMA World of Bluegrass Showcase 2023 & Folk Alliance International 2025. Touring debut album Blŵgras around UK & Europe throughout this year.
Serving food from 5 until 8pm. Family and dog friendly
The Truly Madlys
Saturday night with a rather lovely local group - we welcome the Truly Madlys for the first time, although most of them have played here in one form or another. Expect rock-based grooves, retro, bluesy vibes, and catchy tunes peppered with occasional Latin rhythms. Chill, gritty, gorgeous!
Listen here
secret gig in the bar .....
yes. it’s true. open from 4pm - serving food until 9pm. On stage at 8pm.
Joseph Pear, John Johanna.
A special evening at The Prince Albert- two supreme songwriters making their Stroud debuts.
Welcome to Joseph Pear and John Joanna, a Monday night with excellent entertainment.
The Often Herd
Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England.
Rugby Six Nations - Italy V France 3.10pm
Serving food from opening and the rugger on the big screen.
Man The Lifeboats
Continuing our Saturday NIGHT Up The Albert season with TOP bands, and free entry, Please do contribute to the hat and allow us to bring these great musicians to Stroud.
"Sounds like The Men They Couldn't Hang at Their Height meet The Clash-it's a belter" FOLKING.COM
"Think The Pogues in overdrive with the breath of the Dropkick Murphys down their necks" - TURN UP THE VOLUME
"Superior Stuff"- CRACK MAGAZINE
STROUD FILM FESTIVAL: An Unlikely Fandom
This feature-length fan documentary takes an intimate look at the impact of the popular children’s television series Thomas & Friends on an entire generation of adult fans.
Songwriters Stage
An evening curated by Ben Brocket of Lo-Hi-Lo and Fireside Bookshop. Specifically for original performers, your own songs and what ever your style is goes Female friendly and if you have never performed we will help you get yourself set up. All ages. Booking essential - do it HERE
From The Whitehouse presents…Reg Meuross - MATINEE SHOW
Reg Meuross is one of England’s most enduring and respected songwriters. With his clear tenor voice, captivating storytelling, and deep connection to his audience, Reg continues to prove why Mike Harding introduced him onstage at the Royal Albert Hall as “one of this country’s finest.”
“Classic… with echoes of early Dylan and Leonard Cohen” – The Guardian
Kid Hyena
Delighted to welcome Kid Hyena here for a special lovely Valentines non Valentines evening. All welcome. Free entry
Rugby all afternoon
Showing the rugby on the big screen side and extremely large telly outside - serving food from opening, and plenty of Guinness for all, including 0%.
Family and dog friendly
CLAP YO’ HANDS, STOMP YO’ FEET: DUBBU + FIDEL CUTSTRO
Friday the 13th is a lucky night for us, and you. Dubbu and Custro spinning the discs some can dance.
Plink and Drink
Please book on HERE - an unusual experience, yes, learn to play the harp while sat in the pub!