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EVENTS

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND
FRI/SAT/SUN


Our events mainly take place in the Big Mess -  a great space (max 120 people standing) with sultry jazz bar vibes (by night), stage, full PA and lighting, and works equally as well for cabaret style shows as it does for high energy all standing gigs!  
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We have live music every weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) and quite often on a Thursday too! Most are free, and we also have some fabulous ticketed events, throughout the year. (Please be aware that we are an over 18s venue after 6.30pm, unless otherwise specified on events).

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REGULAR EVENTS

Open Mic - 2nd Thursday of the month -
Live Music  - every weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun nights, and also Sat afternoon)

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Upcoming Events

  • SOLD OUT The Ultimate Queen  Experience - Forever Freddie and Full Live Band
    SOLD OUT The Ultimate Queen  Experience - Forever Freddie and Full Live Band
  • Amber & The Ember
    Amber & The Ember
    07 Nov 2026, 16:30
  • Sarah Widdup
    Sarah Widdup
    Sat 07 Nov
    07 Nov 2026, 20:45
    Free entry.
  • Leo Hicks - Sunday Session
    Leo Hicks - Sunday Session
    08 Nov 2026, 19:30
    Leo Hicks, a very talented singer-songwriter from Knaresborough, will be joining us on Sunday, playing everything from Sam Fender, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac and other classic favourites.
  • Open Mic at The Mess Room
    Open Mic at The Mess Room
    12 Nov 2026, 20:00
    Come join us for our monthly open mic night, always a great night! For anyone who doesn't play or sing, please come along, support new music and enjoy a brilliant night of music, great drinks and good vibes! 8pm start, sign up from 7pm, bar open from 4pm.
  • Craig Brauns Trio
    Craig Brauns Trio
    13 Nov 2026, 20:45
    3 Piece acoustic piano trio, playing fun time saloon bar honky-tonk, rock n roll favourites, with fabulous three part harmonies. Free entry.
  • SOLD OUT Hometown Glory - A Tribute to Adele by Natalie Black
    SOLD OUT Hometown Glory - A Tribute to Adele by Natalie Black
    14 Nov 2026, 21:00 – 15 Nov 2026, 01:00
  • Jake Dixon & The Cosmic Echo
    Jake Dixon & The Cosmic Echo
    19 Nov 2026, 20:00
    Jake Dixon and The Cosmic Echo will be making their second appearance at The Mess Room on Thursday the 19th of November. Combining genres from Heartland Rock, Synth-Pop, and Indie Rock; they're a band not to be missed! Come join us - free entry.
  • It's Not Taylor - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Vikki Earle
    It's Not Taylor - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Vikki Earle
  • DEFINITELY MAYBEEZ - Oasis Tribute
    DEFINITELY MAYBEEZ - Oasis Tribute
    27 Nov 2026, 20:45 – 20:50
    Free entry before 9pm Join us at The Mess Room Live Lounge, Skipton for a special night of Britpop classics with a fantastic Oasis tribute performing all the biggest hits. Expect a full live set packed with Oasis anthems
  • Christmas with Elvis
    Christmas with Elvis
    23 Dec 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    A Christmas Eve Eve special! Join us and the fabulous Andy Brown as Elvis for a night full of all the Elvis classics and your favourite festive Elvis tunes. Free entry. Very limited advance table reservations available.
  • New Year's Eve Party
    New Year's Eve Party
    31 Dec 2026, 21:00
  • The Acoustic Troubadours
    The Acoustic Troubadours
    01 Nov 2026, 19:30
  • Joe McGraph from Masi Masi
    Joe McGraph from Masi Masi
    31 Oct 2026, 20:45
    Joe McGrath (of indie pop project Masi Masi) brings a full-sounding solo set to Mess Room, performing on vocals, guitar and piano. Expect a mix of timeless crowd-pleasers from the likes of Bill Withers, The Kinks, Stereophonics, Paolo Nutini and more, alongside original songs. Free entry.
  • Marc Rooney - Saturday Day Session
    Marc Rooney - Saturday Day Session
    31 Oct 2026, 16:30
    Marc will be playing everything from The Beatles, Elvis Presley and The Smiths to Motown, indie, rock, pop and everything in between. Expect plenty of familiar favourites, classic tunes and songs you’ll know and love, with something for everyone.
  • Family Jools band
    Family Jools band
    30 Oct 2026, 20:45
  • Mila Lee - Sunday Session
    Mila Lee - Sunday Session
    25 Oct 2026, 19:30
    Mila Lee (Leeds Conservatoire graduate) is playing live at our Sunday session. Enjoy soulful guitar, sweet, sweet vocals & familiar hits given a laid-back, bluesy & jazzy twist. Expect a hit list of covers from Bill Withers, Amy Winehouse & Michael Jackson to Ray Charles & many more. Free entry
  • Tom Scothern
    Tom Scothern
    Sat 24 Oct
    24 Oct 2026, 20:45
    Local singer and guitarist Tom Scothern will be bringing the energy and all your favourite covers for our always popular Saturday Night Live Music Session. Free entry.
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