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
New Years Eve with DJ Chris Tofu and friends
Christmas Eve
We will be pen from 1pm until 12.30, and serving food all day. Rodborough Christingle is at 3pm.
There will be carols from 5 until approx 7pm with John and sax. and his jazzy/latin inspired gang of musicians. All welcome.
Christamas Day
Merry christmas - open from 11.30am until 2pm only. Come and join us for a drink. We can’t take table bookings today we are afraid.
Boxing Day
Walk off the cobwebs and come and join us for a pizza and a pint, or just a coffee and a chat. Open from 1pm until 11pm and serving food from opening until 9pm. Dogs and families more than welcome. Come on up that hill.
Unusual Carols
The Evening Session. This is the night when the consort let their beards down .....
NEW YEARS EVE
Final batch of tickets now released - tickets needed to enter after 8pm, the friendliest party in town. Entry by 10pm
Folk Session
First folk meet up of the year, and it’s Thursday. See you all for the tunes to start flowing at 7.30pm. Next session on Wednesday the 5th. Generally the first Wednesday of the month.
Virtual Kevins, Soul Food
Steve Roberts the frontman of the Virtual Kevins celebrates his birthday with his band, and also Soul Food.
This is now on the Friday, not Saturday
Blue Monday Burlesque
The Magnificent Mr. Kai is brings some top quality burlesque acts to cheer up what is officially 'the most depressing day of the year'. Blue Monday.
6 world class burlesque acts held together by Kai's circus tricks, jokes and witticism. Food served and bar open throughout
Cyril Cyril
With a bandjo, a guitar, a melodeon, strange drums, multiples voices and languages as their sole companions; Cyril Cyril laser cuts a groove from the soul and transcends,………
Walking River Trunk
Welcoming this duo from Portugal to warm your January night. Free entry, but we will be taking the hat around/
Tim Keegan and The Personals
The Personals are Tim Keegan with his band (Simon Edwards, Ginny Clee, Bernd Rest and Jimmy Count). The forthcoming third Tim Keegan solo album Vide Grenier was produced by Simon Edwards (Fairground Attraction, Billy Bragg, Kathryn Williams)and features the band, follows on from The Long Game (2015) and Foreign Domestic (2007).
Robert Vincent, support from Amy Moore
Robert was named UK country artist of the year by the Americana Honours and Awards Society. This led to Robert playing alongside Mary Chapin Carpenter at Bush Hall London, and introducing rising country artist Amy Moore as support.
PHOTO Julie Palmer
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
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.
Folk Session
Friendly informal folk session with music played from around the British Isles.
The Fernweh, Sam Beer
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 Sam Beer
TICKETS
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
The Johnny Quinn Macs
The Johnny Quinn Macs are a trio comprising John McSherry, Brendan Quinn and Francis McIlduff.
And that is all you need too know, get yer tickets now as they are only playing two gigs on this trip
TOUKI
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.
Swill Odgers and Bobby Valentino
Legendary artist Swill Odgers finally makes it to The Prince Albert in Stroud along with the magnificent Bobby Valentino
Folk Session
Friendly informal folk session with music played from around the British Isles.
The Undercover Hippy
The Undercover Hippy - The Last Stand: UK Tour 2025
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.
Tyranni
"..tight contrapuntal arrangements, sometimes punchy Georgian-style open throat unisons.." - Bristol 24/7
TICKET LINK COMING SOON
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.
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.
Unusual Carols
The PACC has no official members – it is whoever turns up on the day and is truly for everyone . Song sheets are available on the day and music scores are available online http://www.albertcarols.uk Growing in attendance and popularity over the past two decades, no singing experience is necessary and all are welcome, from those who are keen to sing at the top of their lungs, to those who might just fancy grabbing a mulled wine and joining in for the odd chorus or two.
Badger Night
Hi Rodbrough.
The Badger friendly meeting at the prince Albert pub on Thursday has been moved to the 19th.
A small event in the pub for those of the Bader loving community can meet and chat as to help save them, vaccinate and stop the cull.
“It will be nice to see all you like-minded Badger friendly people.Look forward to meeting you and talking about our Beautiful British Brocks...” from Shaun
The pub is open as usual and serving food until 9pm
Shanty Bants Christmas Holler
Join Daisy and the Shanty Band family for a seasonal sing, chant and share. starts approx 8pm and is in the courtyard so do wrap up warm. Serving food until 9pm
Swing the Lantern
The slots are now all filled, so come along and listen to TEN stories from the community. This months theme is Seeing The Light.
Follow the Star
How to know it is truly Christmas? It’s Nativity Play day at the Albert. Back with his delightful and traditionalist story of Christmas, Mister Robbie who you may recognise as one half of successful fashion house Humphries and Begg, brings Follow the Star to our little pub. All welcome - audience participation warmly welcomed
Unusual Carols
The PACC has no official members – it is whoever turns up on the day and is truly for everyone . Song sheets are available on the day and music scores are available online http://www.albertcarols.uk Growing in attendance and popularity over the past two decades, no singing experience is necessary and all are welcome, from those who are keen to sing at the top of their lungs, to those who might just fancy grabbing a mulled wine and joining in for the odd chorus or two.
Pebble’s Christmas Extravaganza
Pebble Daisy puts another show together highlighting some of the best talent in this ‘;ere county. Free entry.
Christmas Quiz
Booking a table is a MUST - call the pub on 01453 755600, £2 a person, max six per table. Please bring an item for the Food Bank. Tables nearly all gone …be quick.
Sheelanagig sold out
SOLD OUT
‘What a joy...a good night out guaranteed'
– Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
Doors 7pm, and serving food until 9pm. Likely to sell out so please do get a ticket in advance …although we are unlikely to turn you away if you do trudge up that hill.
Unusual Carols
The PACC has no official members – it is whoever turns up on the day and is truly for everyone . Song sheets are available on the day and music scores are available online http://www.albertcarols.uk Growing in attendance and popularity over the past two decades, no singing experience is necessary and all are welcome, from those who are keen to sing at the top of their lungs, to those who might just fancy grabbing a mulled wine and joining in for the odd chorus or two.
CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP WITH NICKY DOODSON 1pm £55
Join Nicky Doodson and get festive by learning how to make a lovely scented Christmas door wreath from scratch. All materials will be supplied including a variety of pines and winter foliages, unusual seed pods, dried sliced fruits and pretty ribbons.
Twin Town (18)- screening and Q&A with the film maker
A screening of the film and Q&A with the director, Kevin Allen. Twin Town is a 1997 is a dark and hilarious riotous film filmed mainly around Port Talbot and set in Swansea.
If you haven't seen it , you need to.
Unusual Carols
The PACC has no official members – it is whoever turns up on the day and is truly for everyone . Song sheets are available on the day and music scores are available online http://www.albertcarols.uk Growing in attendance and popularity over the past two decades, no singing experience is necessary and all are welcome, from those who are keen to sing at the top of their lungs, to those who might just fancy grabbing a mulled wine and joining in for the odd chorus or two.
Wrapping Paper Workshop with Jess Lever
Join us for a festive crafty session creating our own Christmas wrapping paper using stamps and stencils - including the classic potato print!
All materials will be provided for you to make your own unique wrapping paper selection.
Hot drinks and all will be available.
Babes in arms welcome.
Ran by Jess from Blank Canvas Creative Courses.
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Join Nicky Doodson and get festive by learning how to make a lovely scented Christmas door wreath from scratch.
Shanty Bants
Shanty Bants - in the courtyard singing with like minded people, or maybe sat next to someone you would never normally talk too .but it’s always great night , do wrap up!
Rodborough Playgroup Quiz
Book now for the Rodborough Playgroup quiz, max four to a table, and £3 per head
Call the pub on 01453 755600, or email info@theprincealbertstroud.co.uk
Fireside Bookshop presents ....Lifter, Lo Hi Lo
Lifter - Lo-fi indie folk
Lo-Hi-Lo - a Stroud-based 3-piece channeling their love of noisy melodic indie, weird folk and fuzzy guitars into loud-quiet slivers of lo-fi music.
Zueria
Previously this gang have got our dance juices flowing on a Sunday …but tonight we are shifting up to a Saturday night. Dancing, good company and drinks and scran. Bring your friends, find your tribe.
Nicky Murray
Delighted to welcome Nicky Murray on a rare trip down south to play a special afternoon gig with us.
Serving food from 1pm
Friday night up the Albert
Serving food from opening at 4pm, a friendly evening in our cosy pub arty the top of a very steep hill.
Swing the Lantern
The next Swing the Lantern, a community storytelling event where you, the community are the story tellers telling true tales on a very, very loose theme. This STL theme is...
Tales of the Unexpected...Altered Realities.
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DRYADIC, support from Cosmo
Candid lyrics, heart-soaring hooks, intoxicating vocals, anarcho-folk songwriter support.
“Every part of the music is alive with the passion of the lyrics, cohesion and harmony rolling in ... what actually happens is something magical.” N P Ryan (May 2024)
Serving food from 5.30 until 8pm
Bella Gaffney
Bella's music is characterised by her distinctive voice, intricate guitar playing, and her knack for storytelling. She draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, including her own life experiences, the natural world, and the rich history of folk music.
‘One of those effervescent albums you’d be happy to recommend to people who might not consider themselves folk fans’ - The Sunday Times
Faeland
Join us at The Prince Albert in Stroud for an afternoon of acoustic warmth, luscious instrumentation and a sprinkling of Faeland magic!
A special acoustic matinee with songwriters Rebecca & Jacob, with support from Asha McCarthy.
Doors 12pm, Performance 1pm
TICKETS
Follow the Star
What makes Christmas? Follow the Star at the Albert of course. All welcome, and it’s straight after Unusual Carols. We think this is the fourth year of the performance, all songs written by
Hands on Harps - DRINK AND PLINK
Thursday nights we have Drink and Plink. If you really don’t have harp knocking about at home you can hire one. So much better than Eastenders, book here