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The Horns Watford
Live Music & Great Atmosphere

Welcome back to the Home of Live Music in Watford!

The best live music venue in Hertfordshire
See the date of gig below and come back to see you favorite live band soon.

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Upcoming Events

Live Gig Guide

Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2026 12:02 am

Catch the best live music in Watford at The Horns. Live events directly from our Lemonrock feed.

August 2026

Razorz
Fri 21 Aug

Razorz

Next Live @ The Horns

Razorz

Function Band, 4 piece

Our first gig back at this super reopened venue in our home town. As ever, a splendid time is guaranteed for all

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
Big Al & The Blistering Buicks
Sat 22 Aug

Big Al & The Blistering Buicks

Oldies, 5 piece

Back in one of our favourite venues The Horns

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
The Tease
Fri 28 Aug

The Tease

Rock / Pop, 3 piece

The Tease

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
Paparazzi
Sat 29 Aug

Paparazzi

Covers - various, 5 piece

Back at the Horns.

8.30pm - 11.30pm
FREE!

September 2026

The Vinyl Frontier
Fri 4 Sep

The Vinyl Frontier

70s & 80s Covers, 4 piece

Very pleased to be returning to the Horns after a very enjoyable gig there in 2025.

9pm - midnight
FREE!
Disorganised Crime
Sat 5 Sep

Disorganised Crime

60s, 70s, 80s and 90s Covers, 5 piece

Disorganised Crime make their debut at Watford's premier venue, the Horns

8.30pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
Half Life
Sun 6 Sep

Half Life

Indie Rock Covers, 5 piece

Half Life are excited to make their debut at this legendary Watford venue! It’s a Sunday afternoon so finish that roast and come down to hear our take on rock and indie covers - we’ll be banging out classics by the likes of Oasis, Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Snow Patrol and a lot more besides. It’s the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

4.30pm - 7.30pm
FREE!
Shredder Rock Band
Fri 11 Sep

Shredder Rock Band

Rock Covers, 3 piece

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

7pm - 10.30pm
FREE!
The Polaroidz
Fri 18 Sep

The Polaroidz

Post-Punk / New Wave, 4 piece

A night of Alternative Hits from 1979 - 1989... a mix of Indie/Synth-Pop/New Wave/Post-Punk ... covering all the best artists and big hits from that awesome era of music

9pm - 11.55pm
FREE!
In Da Mix
Sun 20 Sep

In Da Mix

DJ

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

2pm - 8pm
FREE!
In Da Mix
Fri 25 Sep

In Da Mix

DJ

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

8pm - midnight
FREE!
Odyssey Blues & Soul Band
Sun 27 Sep

Odyssey Blues & Soul Band

Soul, Blues, Jazz, 4 piece

Great to be back at this iconic venue. All power to Clive's elbows.

4pm - 7pm
FREE!

October 2026

The Tease
Fri 2 Oct

The Tease

Rock / Pop, 3 piece

Formed in 2018, The Tease are high-energy three-piece Indie/Rock covers band. Playing great songs that’s gets you moving and singing along. We don’t use backing tracks, just great songs well-rehearsed and played from the heart.

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
The Informers
Sat 3 Oct

The Informers

Punky Pop, 3 piece

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

8.30pm - 11.45pm
FREE!
After Eve
Sun 11 Oct

After Eve

Pop / Rock, 5 piece

The Horns is back! Let's boogie the afternoon away...

4.30pm - 7pm
FREE!
Scratch
Fri 16 Oct

Scratch

Rock Covers, 4 piece

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
The Hairy Potters
Sat 17 Oct

The Hairy Potters

Rock Covers

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

9pm
FREE!
Magoo
Sat 17 Oct

Magoo

Rock, 4 piece

Back by popular demand! Magoo make a welcome return to this iconic Watford music venue….

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
The Way Back
Sun 18 Oct

The Way Back

Rock / Pop, 4 piece

Really looking forward to once again playing back at The Horns, Watford. It's been almost 2 years since we gigged there. The new management certainly seem to know what they are doing and this bodes well for the future of live music in Watford.

4.30pm - 6.30pm
FREE!
Back in the Night
Sun 25 Oct

Back in the Night

Rock / Blues, 4 piece

Join us for a Sunday afternoon of rocking RnB. Come early, have lunch and settle in........

4pm - 7pm
FREE!
The Blind Camels
Fri 30 Oct

The Blind Camels

Covers 70s - present, 4 piece

So excited to be back here after such a great first gig at the newly re-opened Horns in June. Great turnout last time of old friends and new strangers who became friends. Always great to play in our home manor.

9pm
FREE!
The Four Horsemen
Sat 31 Oct

The Four Horsemen

Rock & Pop Covers, 4 piece

Back at The Horns for a Halloween spectacular. Come and join us. You can even dress up if you like!

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!

November 2026

Big Al & The Blistering Buicks
Sat 7 Nov

Big Al & The Blistering Buicks

Oldies, 5 piece

Fab venue come along let’s party

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
The Looters
Fri 13 Nov

The Looters

60s / 70s covers, 5 piece

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
Blind Eye
Sat 14 Nov

Blind Eye

Rock Covers, 5 piece

Blind Eye are back at The Horns for a night of full tilt rock & boogie - look forward to seeing everyone back at this legendary venue

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
Hot Fondu
Fri 20 Nov

Hot Fondu

Covers - various, 4 piece

Super excited to be returning back to the legendary Horns (Watford)..

9pm - midnight
FREE!
Crazy Dog
Sat 21 Nov

Crazy Dog

Rock Covers, 5 piece

Great Venue, Great Music, Great times!

9pm - midnight
FREE!
The Right Notes Soul Band (TRN)
Fri 27 Nov

The Right Notes Soul Band (TRN)

Soul Funk / Disco, 6 piece

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

9pm - midnight
FREE!
The Reggulaters
Sat 28 Nov

The Reggulaters

Ska, 5 piece

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
The J. J. Cale Story
Sun 29 Nov

The J. J. Cale Story

Rhythm & Blues, 5 piece

The JJ Cale Story are excited to be returning to The Horns for some Sunday afternoon laid-back R'n'B.

4.30pm - 7.30pm
FREE!

December 2026

Corduroy
Fri 4 Dec

Corduroy

60s, 70s, 80s and 90s Covers, 4 piece

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

9pm - 11pm
FREE!
The Metros Band
Sat 5 Dec

The Metros Band

50s, 60s and 70s classic gold, 3 piece

A pre-Christmas blast at The Horns again. Best real music out-let in Watford!

9pm - midnight
FREE!
Black Squirrels Band
Sat 12 Dec

Black Squirrels Band

Rock Covers, 5 piece

Looking forward to playing at this legendary venue again.

9pm
FREE!
Scary Canary
Sat 19 Dec

Scary Canary

Pop / Rock, 5 piece

Festive fun at The Horns... bring something jingly!

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
Blind Eye
Sat 6 --

Blind Eye

Rock Covers, 5 piece

Looking forward to being back at The Horns in 2027 - come and shake off the January detox with a night of full tilt rock and dance floor fillers with Blind Eye x

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
DeLorean
Sat 27 --

DeLorean

Rock Covers, 5 piece

"Appearing shyly at the Horns Watford, Keeping it brief until we hit the stage at The Horns, Watford."

9pm - midnight
£TBC
Blind Eye
Sat 5 --

Blind Eye

Rock Covers, 5 piece

Start the midsummer celebrations early with Blind Eye at the brilliant Horns in Watford - look forward to seeing everyone there !

9pm - 11.30pm
FREE!
⭐️ Thats all for now. ⭐️
Come back soon for more Gigs at The Horns Watford.