DREADNOUGHT ROCK
August at Dreadnought Rock is stacked. LIVE shows across the month — rock covers, tributes and original bands — at Scotland's longest-running rock venue in Bathgate, West Lothian. And if you're in Edinburgh, it's a direct 20-minute train from Waverley to Bathgate, with the Dread a short walk from the station.
Doors 7pm every show, live music from approx 8/8:30pm running to 11pm so still a wee bit time to get the last train back home or....... After each live set the rock nightclub fires up on the second level until 3am — your ticket covers both so why not make the most of it. Here's the full August lineup.
Friday 1 August — Temptation Waits | Rock Covers Night
Scotland's rocking covers band are back — and they never disappoint. Temptation Waits bring a mix of rock classics, modern anthems and some fun twists in a set that always has the whole room on their feet. A firm Dread favourite with a loyal following for very good reason. Advance tickets just £4 — or £5 on the door. Lock yours in early. 🎟️ Book Temptation Waits Tickets →
Friday 7 August — PUB & NIGHTCLUB
Due to a family bereavement with 13Scream where the funeral lands on show day we had no option but to postpone to a later date which is now set as FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER. As a result of this we will OPEN at 9pm on Friday 7 August as a PUB then roll into NIGHTCLUB as normal. FREE ENTRY upto 11pm. Normal Nightclub Entry costs apply from 11pm.
Saturday 8 August — GORDON'S ALIVE | Covers Band
Due to matters within Heart Industry that we weren't aware of till last minute and unhappy with the situation we had had no option but cancel that show. Gordon's Alive back to help us out big time on tonight's live session. 🎟️ Book Gordon's Alive Tickets - YOU DECIDE the PRICE in ADV but is £5 OTD →
Friday 14 August — Too Late to Atone
80's music never sounded so good and always does when Too Late To Atone hit the stage. TWO hours of top quality Hard Rock for you. 🎟️ Book Too Late to Atone Tickets →
Saturday 15 August — StillMarillion | Marillion Tribute
Europe's definitive tribute to the EMI and Fish era of Marillion. StillMarillion have been performing since 2009, featuring Martin Jakubski of The Steve Rothery Band on vocals — this is as close to the real thing as it gets. Kayleigh, Lavender, Assassin, Script for a Jester's Tear delivered with precision and real passion. Fan reviews from other venues call them brilliant and second to none. New to Marillion? This is the perfect introduction. Already a fan? You already know. 🎟️ Book StillMarillion Tickets →
Friday 21 August — Slyder Smith with The Hollowmen & The Waxing Quarter
A special FRIDAY night show bringing Slyder Smith and The Hollowmen also The Waxing Quarter to the Dread stage. Check the event page for full details and get your ticket in — midweek shows at the Dread are always worth making the trip for. 🎟️ Book Slyder Smith Tickets →
Saturday 22 August — The Signs | Rock Covers Band
Bathgate's own The Signs are back, and they always bring the party. A brilliant mix of rock and pop covers from a band that knows this stage and knows this crowd. They always deliver — and the energy they bring on a Saturday night is infectious from the first chord to the last to celebrate their 25th ANNIVERSARY. One of the most popular local acts on the Dread stage. If you've seen them before you know — if not, this is your night. 🎟️ Book The Signs Tickets →
Friday 28 August — The Brilliance of 4 Past Midnight + The Tolerated
The theatrical, alternative rock show that brought the house down at the 2025 Gathering is back — full headline set this time, with support from The Tolerated. 4 Past Midnight are unlike anything else on the Dread stage: dramatic, layered, powerful. The kind of act you're still talking about weeks later. Catch them here before they're playing bigger rooms. One of August's unmissable nights. 🎟️ Book 4 Past Midnight Tickets →
Saturday 29 August — Hotel Caledonia | Eagles Tribute
August closes in style. The Eagles became the soundtrack of the 70s for a reason — and Hotel Caledonia deliver one of the finest tributes to them you'll find anywhere in Scotland. Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, Lyin' Eyes, One of These Nights — delivered with the class and precision these songs demand. Bring anyone who appreciates great musicianship and timeless songwriting. The perfect end to the Dread's August. 🎟️ Book Hotel Caledonia Tickets →
Getting Here from Edinburgh
Dreadnought Rock is at 14-16 King Street, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 1AX. Direct ScotRail train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bathgate takes around 20 minutes, with trains running regularly on Friday and Saturday evenings. The venue is a 5-minute walk from Bathgate station. Driving? Free parking on King Street and at the Acredale Car Park nearby. If you're staying for the rock nightclub until 3am, book a taxi in advance — there's a rank directly across from the venue. Last train from Bathgate is approximately 11.15pm east and west, so check ScotRail before you go.
Why the Dread Beats a City Centre Night Out
Edinburgh has great rock venues — Bannermans, Stramash, Whistle Binkies are all worth a visit. But none of them offer what the Dread does: a dedicated two-level rock venue running every single weekend since 1972, with pub-level drink prices, free parking, and a crowd that genuinely loves the music. Your ticket covers the live show and the rock nightclub until 3am — all for the price of one round in the city centre. Twenty minutes on the train from Edinburgh Waverley. Scotland's longest-running rock club. It's worth the trip.
Book Your August Tickets
All tickets are on Universe — advance prices are always cheaper and guarantee your place. Doors 7pm, live music 8:30pm, rock nightclub until 3am. 18+ only for all live events and nightclub entry. Full show schedule at dreadnoughtrock.co.uk/liveshows →