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
Flamenco Evening
It was 1998 when Kostka Garcia was looking for a flamenco guitar teacher and came across Cuffy, a Glaswegian guitar virtuoso who settled in Bristol in the 90’s, since then the two have hosted flamenco evenings in The Woolpack, Lansdown Hall ( Formally known as The Space) as well as in the Golden Fleece and the Crown & Sceptre, inviting dancers and other aficionados to join them in their performances, they also have performed extensively in the South West and the Midlands and in the last few years they have been joined by Aneta Skut, polish flamenco dancer who honed her dancing skills in Andalucia, Berlin and London and sets whichever venue she dances in on fire....
Since last year the flamenco evenings in Stroud have been reinstated at The Prince Albert by Lotte and Miles, proving to be extremely popular, and it returns this Sat 31st January!
8:30PM / Pay As You Feel
Jessie Reid
A songwriter wise beyond her years, Jessie's second album 'Little Sparks' will be released on 6thFebruary 2026.
A matinee gig, and we encourage families with young people to come and join us.
Winter Beer Festival
Our new beer festival - all the exciting strong and , and not so song, but lots of darks and brown and stickies. Yummy. Proper winter warmers.
Foghorn String Band
TICKETS
Foghorn Stringband is the present-day gold standard for real-deal hard-hitting genuine old-time American string band music, with nine albums, thousands of shows, more than 15 years of touring under their belts, and an entirely new generation of roots musicians following their lead.
Old time dance tunes rub shoulders with Cajun waltzes, vintage honky-tonk country, and classic bluegrass….and it’s all rendered into a cohesive whole. Foghorn Stringband can often be found after a performance in a local pub or club continuing to play with equal energy and joy late into the night. They’re obsessed, and that obsession rings true with every note they play and every song they sing.
In performance, Foghorn Stringband gathers around one microphone, balancing their music on the fly, and playing with an intense, fiery abandon. To the band, this music is as relevant today as it was at its birth a century ago.
Plink and Drink
Please book on HERE - an unusual experience, yes, learn to play the harp while sat in the pub!
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.
Kid Hyena
Delighted to welcome Kid Hyena here for a special lovely Valentines non Valentines evening. All welcome. Free entry
From The Whitehouse presents…Reg Meuross
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
Songwriters Circle
More details coming - 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 - booking form coming!
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.
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
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.
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!
SCUSTIN
Scustin are purveyors of "Post - Funk".
imagine what would happen if Blindboy, Mike Skinner and Jamiroquai went for a boozy night out in Bray ……
TICKETS
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.
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 on sale Friday the 12th from 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.
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
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),
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.
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 - 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
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.
STROUD FILM FESTIVAL: FILM THEMED PUB QUIZ
FULLY BOOKED - no tables left sorry.
If you DO have a table booked, by here by 6.30pm ideally for a 7pm start. Serving food until 9pm. The pub is open from 4pm.
£5 per person
Scott Lavene
Scott Lavene is as English as pork pies and pasties, dunked biscuits in Yorkshire tea.
We are big fans - come and see what the fuss is about.
The Trouble Notes
PAY WHAT YOU FEEL - we take the hat around and ask you to donate to the band.
Serving food until 9.30pm
Faye Hatcher, BBC Radio
“The Troublenotes are like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Their musical influences take you on a journey around the world. You can’t help clap very loudly, tap your feet or spontaneously jig along to their music! An absolute must-see!!”
Blue Monday Burlesque with Kai
The Magnificent Mister Kai is back to blow away Blue Monday. This annual night is always a real mood booster, and great fun.
FIRESIDE BOOKSHOP PRESENTS: EMMA TRICCA, Pete Greenwood
A co-headline show presented by Stroud's independent book store Fireside Bookshop...
Emma Tricca:
Championed by John Renbourn and Odetta at the start of her career, and subsequently encouraged by Jane Weaver and Andy Votel who would release her first two records (Minor White and Relic) songwriter/guitarist Emma Tricca's unique style has often been compared to a meld of Greenwich Village icons Nico and Patti Smith.
For her most recent collection Aspirin Sun, Emma teamed up again with Jason Victor (The Dream Syndicate) and Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) to conjure an alluringly psychedelic sound redolent of 70’s folk-rock yet totally distinctive.
She’s toured extensively with Jane Weaver, Nick Mason (Saucerful of Secrets band), and Robyn Hitchcock, and notably collaborated with Judy Collins, Bridget St John, Jesse Chandler (Mercury Rev, Midlake) among others. BBC6 presenters Guy Garvey and Gideon Coe have been loyal supporters alongside USA stations - WFMU and WFUV - and print media such as Mojo, Uncut, Record Collector, Shindig, The Guardian, and The Times.
Pete Greenwood:
Pete Greenwood gained his reputation as a guitarist during his university studies, and an extensive period of gigging in South London. The hours put in and the experience gained landed him tours in The UK, Europe and North America as an in-demand session guitarist.
Upon returning to London after a trip to Japan/US with Mojave 3, he found himself with a record contract and an album’s worth of original solo material. 2008 saw the release of his debut album “Sirens”. Met with critical acclaim, he then juggled projects with The Loose Salute, The See See, and session work for Starsailor, with tours alongside The Magic numbers, Goldfrapp, The Raconteurs and The Brian Jonestown Massacre to name a few.
Again, the second album “Beauceron” was written in a similar vein and released after his return to Yorkshire and a break from touring in 2015. Pete followed this with “Radio Slow”, recorded with The Dark Stars in a flurry of pre-covid activity and released in 2020.
12:30pm / Free
SKANKt
A stonking 7- piece, SKANKt play post-ska rockmusic with songs charged with energy and social commentary, urging you to get yourself to the dancfloor! They have supported bands such from the Selector, King Prawn to Bad Manners. FREE ENTRY - but we do ask for donations into th ‘HAT”.
Cheers. 8.30pm
Serving food until 9.30pm
The Magnificent A.K. s
Lowering the tone with their deep, Georgian-inspired harmonies and serious silliness, those Magnificent Men of Ashton Keynes in their multi-hatted singing machine take to the stage once more to prove they can truly live up to the claim of perhaps being the best all bloke singing troupe ever to escape from the depths of North West Wiltshire.
Jaz Delorean (matinee show)
DOORS MIDDAY - on stage at 1pm ish.
Serving food from midday.
Jaz Delorean is the lead singer from Tankus the Henge – under Jaz’s stewardship, they have built their reputation on unforgettable songwriting and spectacular live performances. But Jaz can deliver as a solo act!
The hair-raising show is like no other, has to be seen and heard to be believed.
Attila the Stockbroker,Ben (CHINESE BURN), Hayden (CHASING DOLLS).
Attila the Stockbroker. 40 years of hard hitting social surrealist spoken word and punk rock tinged with early music. 8 books of poetry, autobiography, 40 CDs/LPs, 3500 gigs in 24 countries...a long life earning his living doing what he loves.
Serving food until 9pm
TICKETS
TICKET HOLDERS ONLY INSIDE FROM 8pm.
Folk Session
There will be a session tonight.
Please see announcement about Lucy, beloved partner of Brendan who ran this session together.
Prodigal, Chasing Dolls, Pebble Daisy
With a sound that feels both vast and intimate, Prodigal emerge as a rising, Nu-hardcore force in the scene, fusing ethereal textures with unfiltered emotional grit. Their music floats on spiritual atmospheres, then crashes into raw, anthemic crescendos that speak to heartbreak, hope, the state of the world, and everything in between. At its core, this is music that breathes: hauntingly beautiful, yet unapologetically human.
With support from Chasing Dolls - Growing up in towns local to each other in the South-West, Chasing Dolls were raised by sweaty grassroot gigs, the skatepark and parties in the middle of nowhere. Taking the rollercoaster dynamic of the Midwest-Emo sound rooted across the pond in the US and giving it a gritty British twist; their own emo-inspired sound.
And Pebble Daisy - with her distinctive blend of vintage 90's indie rock, dream pop, shoegaze Pebble Daisy is the modern angst of heartbreak. Roots from the southwest of England and emerging from a strong feminist background as reflected in her songs like GOOD TIME GRRRL
Don’t be late. Serving food until 9.30pm
Open all day, serving food until 9.30pm. Last orders 10.30pm
Open all day until 10.30pm. Serving food until 9.30pm.
New Years Eve
OPEN ALL DAY UNTIL 6.30pm for non ticket holders.
Serving food until 5.30pm for non ticket holders.
AFTER 7pm.
The best party you are likely find at the top of a steep hill just outside Stroud.
Shanty Bants Christmas Gathering
TwixMas gathering of the Shanty Banters - come and listen, join in - all options available. Please note - this is an inclusive event always, and all welcome but please respect each individual
Afternoon music with top Tennessee musicians.
Open all day for you to de frag.
Serving food from opening until 9pm.
Music from our friends from Tennessee
Prince Albert Carol Consort Party
Party Night - all the carols will be sung, cake will be consumed and much fun had. Beer and pizza can be ordered from the bar …don’t be late.
The Downfielders
All old members of The Downfielders welcomed by Jeff Gillett, the band that was formed of pupils from Marling and School and Stroud High School.
Today they meet and reunite after a few years since the loss of Pete Henry who founded the group nearly forty years ago.
A DING DONG CHRISTMAS EVE SINGALONG
Come along to the Ding Dong Christmas Eve Singalong! From 4pm with music by Scant Applause
Prince Albert Carol Consort
The final Sunday of event, and the last lunchtime gathering. This is traditionally the busiest, and it will be busy so if you need a seat do get in early. Full details about the PACC here
Open from 11.30am serving food from midday until 6pm.
CHINESE BURN, PEBBLE DAISY
Double headliner with the Burn, the DIY discopunks writing, recording and performing their own garage rock n roll noise expertly and with fabulous aplomb, and our very own Pebble, the bubble-grunge Queenie, with an alt-rock sound, signature smoky & resonate swirling vocals, dense shimmering textures, distorted guitar tones, commanding melodies and intimate close-confessional lyrics. Plus an a new local young act too (tba)
8:30pm / Free