Gigs are what we do best.
We are delighted with our line up of great live music and entertainment.
Nearly all gigs are ticketed, the exception is when it’s a Bank Holiday, Saturday or our Beer Festival.
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 on the event ticket page. Most gigs will have three carer tickets available. If you can’t see it on offer they may have gone. You can contact us
If you want a ‘CONCESSION” ticket then have one. Most gigs have ‘concession’ tickets. 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
Swill Odgers and Bobby Valentino
Legendary artist Swill Odgers finally makes it to The Prince Albert in Stroud along with the magnificent Bobby Valentino
Stick in the Wheel- SOLD OUT
Stick in the Wheel - experiments in London roots music
“Absolutely vicious” BBC Radio 3
“Raw, radical, spellbinding” Bandcamp
Working class artists.
Folk Session
Come and join the friendly ensemble that gather the first Wednesday of every month
Los Domingos
Stroud based DJ collective playing upbeat global grooves, apart night for dancing. Come with friends or make new friends.
Finger in the Spring
More details coming soon, where to gather, and what to sing, how to dress and many other answers you didn’t know you need answers to.
The Undercover Hippy, support from Mad Apple Circus
The Undercover Hippy - The Last Stand: UK Tour 2025
NEARLY SOLD OUT
As the planet hurtles toward what feels like a never-ending season finale—chaos, climate crisis, and a world leader or two you wouldn’t trust with a toaster—The Undercover Hippy are stepping up to do what they do best: make sense of the madness, one song at a time.
Join them on their mission to laugh in the face of disaster, dance through the doom, and remember that the fight’s not over until the last bassline drops.
Because if the world’s going to end, we might as well have a good time trying to save it. TICKETS
Damn Tall Buildings
“Bluegrass at heart, but pulling from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime, jazz, and even a hint of contemporary perspective in the songwriting, they offer virtually unmatched energy and enthusiasm, underpinned by intelligent songs that don’t skimp on the infectiousness…” —Saving Country Music
Damn Tall Buildings are a folk-bluegrass band celebrated for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals.
Kraut Rock Night
It’s a birthday night, and you are invited to the party. Lederhosen warmly discouraged.
Samantics and Nick Parker
Samantics and Nick crash into the Albert with their two solo projects
Bosstrich
Bosstrich make Easter a bit less sickly sweet with their proper right good music.
Chateau Plateau on an Easter's afternoon
A sophisticated afternoon of jazz standards with John Graham and his friends
Crazy Pony
Free entry tonight, the return of Frank and Lea . Playing traditional songs and tunes with some original compositions in a bluegrass style, featuring a lot of dynamics and a slice of jazz. With furious banjo, a groovy bass, beautiful harmonies, and not forgetting the famous surprises, their performances are captivating! Founded in 2011, the duo has performed all over Europe and around the world in more than 25 countries! The band recorded their third album in 2017: "On the Mountain," a nostalgic reunion of the golden age of Americana folk music and blues.
JUSTIN ADAMS & MAURO DURANTE
Two master musicians. Guitarist, vocalist, producer and composer Justin Adams’ teams up with southern Italian vocalist, violinist and percussionist Mauro Durante together they are a powerful and intricate award-winning duo, bonded by a deep fascination with ancient trance rhythms and their common role in their otherwise radically different musical traditions.
May Bank Holiday Beer Festival
This year we will be selling tickets for Saturday night for the RAMONAS - early bird tickets available now, who knows for how long, get them now as they will go up in price very soon.
Folk Session
Friendly informal folk session with music played from around the British Isles.
The Deadlians
Irish folk songs and punk rock, free entry. A real treat with this awesome Irish outfit taking the festivals by storm
BOCI
boci is a Bristol based violinist and songwriter creating dreamfolk pop. Her use of violin loops, synths and effects pedals allows her to create cinematic, layered textures which evolve into dynamic full band arrangements. Classically trained, boci uses her violin freely and expressively as another voice, taking inspiration from folk playing styles. boci's music is deeply connected to her relationship with the natural world and time spent walking in the mountains of Scotland, Wales and the Lake District.
After the release of her courageously raw debut album we are each other, this will set us free in 2022, boci has cemented herself as a staple of the alt-folk scene in Bristol and beyond. She's played two UK headline tours (selling out multiple venues) and is embarking on a third one in May to celebrate the release of her sophomore album.
BOCI
“Disarmingly fresh and life affirming” - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 music
“Transcendental” - Songlines
Chartist Event
The Chartists were a nineteenth century group of working-class people who campaigned for the vote and for the creation of a more inclusive democracy (‘The People’s Charter with its Six Points).
In May 1839, 5,000 people met on Selsley Common at a Chartist gathering.
The weekend will celebrate that momentum happening in Stroud and the movement that was a very important event ib history.
LO HI LO
Lo-Hi-Lo are making our first album. Come and help us celebrate the launch at one of our very favourite venues!
It's a free event, The Albert will be open as normal. We'll have an excellent support act confirmed very soon.
Anna Howie
Anna Howie is a veteran live performer and has spent time in Nashville honing her craft, she has written with legendary writer Gretchen Peters, and also teamed up with producer and multi instrumentalist Lukas Drinkwater to create ‘The Friday Night Club’.
Lukas Drinkwater and Tobias Ben Jacob
UK alt-folk duo Jacob & Drinkwater have been called “stand out new folk” by BBC6 Music and “inventive and thrilling” by R2 Magazine. Jacob's sweeping vocals never fail to captivate, delivering many a spine-tingling moment; the fluidity and precision of his finger-picking underpinned by Drinkwater's nimbly rhythmic double bass; at times sweetly soaring, haunting, percussive and driving, the layers of depth a perfect counterfoil.
Helele
Free entry gig for this life affirming band combining afro beat, latin, funk and jazz. Music from 8.30pm
Joshua Burnside, Alexis Avena
Re-scheduled date. Ticket holders from original date still applicable. Support from Alexis Avenis
Ray Cooper
Ray Cooper is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He played cello, bass and sang backing vocals with Oysterband for 23 years before leaving to go solo in 2013. Since then he has recorded five solo albums and made over 40 tours in Europe, the UK and Canada.
Ray has lived in Sweden since 2000 where he records in his own studio in a log cabin close to the forest.
Returning to the Prince Albert, Ray will showcase songs and tunes from his latest album, ‘Even For A Shadow’ as well as favourites from his previous four solo albums.
Hands on Harps
Learn to play the harp in a friendly informal environment , booking essential https://www.handsonharps.com/drink-and-plink/
Shanty Bants
Shanty Bants meet at the Albert the last Wednesday of every month. Come long and find out more, they also meet for days out and festivals.
TOUKI support from Sölskin
Who would have guessed that a chance encounter years ago between buskers in the streets of Bath, England would lead to a new musical adventure in 2020?
Amadou Diagne
from Senegal and French-American
Cory Seznec
hit it off that Spring day years ago, planting the seeds of a future collaboration in their minds. Life embarked them on different
touki
(journey in Wolof), but with the recent support of an Arts Council of England grant, Amadou and Cory have been able to see their seedling shoot up into the light.
Rodborough Fields Launch Night
PLEDGE HERE
For the first time in a generation an amazing opportunity has arisen to purchase the historically and environmentally important fields bordering the River Frome and north of Arundel Drive, Rodborough, giving the Stroud community a once in a lifetime chance to secure them for recreational use, to protect and encourage biodiversity, to provide educational opportunities and amenity value.
Clothes Sale
Come and find your new favourite outfit, that bused to be someone else’s! Loads of tables with quality second hand garb. All money raised will go to The Cheltenham and Gloucester Oncology Appeal for a new hospital wing.
Hands on Harps
Learn to playtime harp with Morwenna - booking essential https://www.handsonharps.com/drink-and-plink/
The Johnny Quinn Macs
The Johnny Quinn Macs are a trio comprising John McSherry, Brendan Quinn and Francis McIlduff.
This St. Patrick’s weekend we’re indulging in the magic of Ireland with a live performance of traditional Irish music with some of the most acclaimed musicians in Celtic music.
Known for their duelling uilleann pipes, soaring whistles, and rock-steady rhythms, The Johnny Quinn Macs bring their unique and energetic sound to the stage, weaving together traditional Irish melodies with innovative arrangements.
John McSherry (founding member of Lúnasa, Tamalin, Coolfin, and the olllam) has been a key figure in Irish music for over 20 years, collaborating with artists like Sinéad O’Connor and Rod Stewart. Brendán Quinn brings his world-travelled, singer-songwriter style, deeply influenced by the Irish language, while Francis McIlduff, from the legendary McPeake family, is known for his signature piping and contributions to bands like At First Light.
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Irish music or just looking to enjoy a night out, this is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of Ireland.And that is all you need too know, get yer tickets now as they are only playing two gigs on this trip
Jaz Delorean-Matinee show
Jaz returns for what is always a fantastic evening in his company - the frontman of Tankus the Henge live and direct.
photo - Dom Thompson
Super Saturday -rugby all day
Open for all three games, serving food from 1pm until 9.30pm. No table bookings, family, female and dog friendly
Monthly Quiz
Legendary Monthly Quiz Night, booking 100%essential, book by calling the pub on 01453 755600 ideally, or email
Food served from4unril 9pm.
Django Chutney
Brighton based gypsy jazz with 3 part harmony vocals and blues/country on top - if you have. ever seen Buffos Wake you will know this will be a top event.
Serving food until 8pm
Rodborough Fields Meeting
Informal apolitical neighbourhood gathering for folk interested in the future of Rodborough Fields to meet and chat
The Fernweh, Tropanka
The Fernweh is a band that we have been hoping to book here for a few years now, and now you can enjoy that embodied their particular brand of British folk and psychedelia.
Support from Tropanka
TICKETS
Folk Session
Friendly informal folk session with music played from around the British Isles.
Polly Paulusma
Polly Paulusma with Jon Thorne are coming to play Pollys new album 'Wildfires' that is released on the esteemed One Little Indian label.
Dubbu and Cutstro
Best night tunes ahead - free entry, serving the burgers, pizza and drinks to give you the substance to dance your Saturday night away.
All welcome. Free entry.
Dave Green's Wake
From Jools ….
RIP DAVE GREEN
Dave died in Spain on 26th January
We're having a celebration of his life Saturday 1st March 1pm here
Come and raise a glass and share some stories
ALL welcome x
Chewy She
CHEWY SHE is an electro-disco-punk band from London, blending glittery disco grooves with punk rock energy.
Known for wild, immersive live shows that mix humor, absurdity, and feminist themes, their performances feel like a chaotic, campy fairytale where the audience is part of the action.
Free entry.
Pub open from 4pm and serving food from then until 9.30pm. Closes at 11pm.
Hands on Harps
Learn to play the harp - weekly lessons with Morwenna from Hands on Harps.Beginners and intermediates welcome, but you must book before midday on the day
Three Cane Whale
Three Cane Whale is a multi-instrumental acoustic chamber-folk trio based in Bristol, UK. As intricate as a team of watchmakers, as spare as a mountain stream, uplifting and elegiac in equal measure, their music encompasses both a cinematic sweep and an intimate delicacy, in which “the aroma of muddy leaves and old nettles is almost tangible” (The Observer).
They are Alex Vann, Pete Judge and Paul Bradley
Serving food until 8pm.
Jane's 50th
Come and celebrate’s Jane Burrow’s 50th with her and her friends and family
Swing the Lantern
It’s the February outing for Swing The Lantern, the commuity event where ten people get the chance to take to the floor and tell their story. Will the lantern swing for them? To book to speak, please contact Alun this Facebook page here
