Search Results for 1

Christmas vibes are in stonking fat supply at Kanteena for Mad Friday, 19/12 with So Damn Sexy 001. Expect no stone left unturned as the boys roll into town playing all things cheeky, suave and sexy. Free entry, get down early and stay late business with extended sets from all DJs. Bring your dancing shoes … Continued

Metalheadz // Lancaster – Kanteena – 6th February 2026 Metalheadz lands in Lancaster for a heavyweight session at Kanteena, bringing an elite lineup of drum & bass royalty for a night built strictly for the Headz. Stepping up is legendary bass architect Dillinja, whose low-end and iconic Metalheadz cuts have shaped the sound of D&B … Continued

Every Thursday we welcome you to come along and enjoy our whole Kanteena menu with 2-4-1 on ALL FOOD The Yard – Our lil sun trap is free entry with great bar deals and delightful music.The perfect reason to start the weekend early! Please note: Tickets not essential but guarentee entry.

Every Thursday we welcome you to come along and enjoy our whole Kanteena menu with 2-4-1 on ALL FOOD The Yard – Our lil sun trap is free entry with great bar deals and delightful music.The perfect reason to start the weekend early! Please note: Tickets not essential but guarentee entry.

Join us for the launch of a new musical movement with top local selectors playing strictly vinyl. Digging deep into the archives of dub wise, jungle and drum & bass. FREE outdoor eventSound provided by:Function One Sound System Music starts at 1pm running until 7pm DJ’s:DubwildGrimesyMatty Banton Street food on offer:CHAI THAISUPER8 PIZZABBQCome and join … Continued

Every Thursday we welcome you to come along and enjoy our whole Kanteena menu with 2-4-1 on ALL FOOD The Yard – Our lil sun trap is free entry with great bar deals and delightful music.The perfect reason to start the weekend early! Please note: Tickets not essential but guarentee entry.

Every Thursday we welcome you to come along and enjoy our whole Kanteena menu with 2-4-1 on ALL FOOD The Yard – Our lil sun trap is free entry with great bar deals and delightful music.The perfect reason to start the weekend early! Please note: Tickets not essential but guarentee entry.

Every Thursday we welcome you to come along and enjoy our whole Kanteena menu with 2-4-1 on ALL FOOD The Yard – Our lil sun trap is free entry with great bar deals and delightful music.The perfect reason to start the weekend early! Please note: Tickets not essential but guarentee entry.

Every Thursday we welcome you to come along and enjoy our whole Kanteena menu with 2-4-1 on ALL FOOD The Yard – Our lil sun trap is free entry with great bar deals and delightful music.The perfect reason to start the weekend early! Please note: Tickets not essential but guarentee entry.

Every Thursday we welcome you to come along and enjoy our whole Kanteena menu with 2-4-1 on ALL FOOD The Yard – Our lil sun trap is free entry with great bar deals and delightful music.The perfect reason to start the weekend early! Please note: Tickets not essential but guarentee entry.

Fronted by Michelle Hendriks, a performer with extensive experience on stage and screen, Blondied is the UK’s leading tribute to Debbie Harry and Blondie. With exceptional musicianship, powerful vocals and a dynamic live show, Blondied captures the energy and spirit of the original band. Featuring all the classic hits from Heart of Glass and Atomic … Continued

The Futureheads Live. Presented by 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins Awesome FriendsLive Show at Kanteena in Lancaster Saturday 21st February 2026! English post-punk band The Futureheads hail from Sunderland, consisting of Ross Millard, Barry Hyde, David “Jaff” Craig and Dave Hyde. The band got their name from the title of The Flaming Lips album Hit to Death … Continued

The legendary DJ Yoda is heading to Lancaster in 2026, with his ‘History Of Hip Hop audio-visual show! This is no ordinary club night, as Yoda gives a visual representation of the music and culture on huge screens, alongside some of the greatest Hip Hop tracks ever made. DJ Yoda is a multi-award-winning hip-hop DJ … Continued

THE JAM UK are the ultimate tribute to one of Britain’s most iconic bands, faithfully recreating the energy, sound and style of The Jam at their explosive best. Delivering powerhouse live performances that transport audiences straight back to the late ’70s and early ’80s Mod revival, they capture the raw passion and unmistakable edge that … Continued

AEG Presents The Longest Johns The Longest Johns Biography: Chart topping folk group The Longest Johns are known the world over for their rollicking harmonies and raucous energy that are blowing new wind into the sails of traditional sea shanties and work songs. Formed in 2012 across a kitchen table in their native Bristol, they bonded … Continued

To celebrate Independent Venue Week we have TV Cult, an eighties inspired Post-Punk band from Cologne, Germany. With brooding and dominant bass lines, cold and frantic guitars, powerful drums, and vocals iterating between crooning goth and DC hardcore; TV Cult creates a sound that is both reminiscent of bands like Joy Division, Black Flag and … Continued

One More Bite comes to Kanteena this December for two days of…… // Street Food Traders// Hot Booze// Games// Mini Craft Beer Fest// Workshops// Gigs// DJs// Indoor Bier Keller Seating// Family Entertainment// Camp Fires & Smores// Fine Pressie Opportunities!! STREET FOOD TRADERS CONFIRMED …..Earthworm Kitchen // Vegan BangersDosa Chaska // Indian DosasSuper 8 // NewYork … Continued

Third time back for Just Radiohead, who are the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band, replicating and performing the astonishing music of one the nation’s most influential, versatile, and talented bands. Showcasing tracks from the explosive post- grunge debut of ‘Pablo Honey’ through to the beautiful and most recent art-rock album release ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’, … Continued

You didn’t think I’d let a grassroots venue close their doors without hosting at least one record fair did you? I’m taking what we built in Blackpool on the road and hosting Lancaster’s best independent record fair at Kanteena Here’s what to expect Live Vinyl DJ set from #ContinentalSocialClub 1000s of new and sealed/second hand LPs … Continued

Big #2 – this time back on home turf in Lancaster. We are upstairs in Kanteena’s Atika with the mighty Zpor (lead singer from Henge) with support from the usual reprobates and VKO. Saturday 22nd November>>>FREE ENTRY<<<10pm  Disco, breaks, bass and house.

Sup witches! You know where we gather… Jungle Cakes Halloween w/ Deekline, Ed Solo + moreJungle Cakes returns to Lancaster for our Halloween extravaganza on Saturday 1st November BEWARE!! Our spooky selecta’s have been summoned for a night of spine-tingling riddims & blood-curdling bass spread over two rooms for one of the final DnB nights … Continued

Escape & Kanteena Proudly Present……. Judge Jules. This Boxing Day we welcome one of the biggest names in the UK electronic music industry. It’s been a long time coming but we have finally bagged the man himself!! You may remember him from his BBC Radio 1 show, or even his Kiss FM show or his … Continued

Yes good people we are returning with the sound to Kanteena in Lancaster on Saturday 13th December with our friends North Fire Sound before Kanteena sadly closes its doors in January Let’s make it one to remember 🎵💚💛❤️🎵 2PM till late Big Bushy Love x

🎶 Atika Grooves @ Kanteena, Lancaster 🎶 We’re bringing the heat to the attic at Lancaster’s legendary underground spot, Kanteena – a raw warehouse venue that’s hosted countless unforgettable nights. 🔥 Expect a night stacked with energy, bass, and proper vibes as we span genres from: 👉 UK Garage & Speed Garage 👉 Dubstep & … Continued

RIGHT folks…. We are doing it We have been pondering a way to do this for a while now and have decided that the best way to do it is TO JUST GO FOR IT We aren’t sure what the record is for Lancaster’s biggest ever Jacobs Join is, but let’s try and set the … Continued

Kanteena Presents… The Lovely Eggs Secret Weekender.Venue Announced! Lancaster Castle! Kanteena Presents… The Lovely Eggs Secret Weekender.Primed for a secret Lancaster City Centre Location, The Lovely Eggs, as part of their 20th Year Anniversary have got their heads together, rang their mates and pulled in some favours to bring us two nights of musical genius. … Continued

Kanteena Presents… The Lovely Eggs Secret Weekender. Kanteena Presents… The Lovely Eggs Secret Weekender.Primed for a secret Lancaster City Centre Location, The Lovely Eggs, as part of their 20th Year Anniversary have got their heads together, rang their mates and pulled in some favours to bring us two nights of musical genius. Friday brings us … Continued

A line up we’ve wanted to see for ages has finally come through… Phil Hartnoll // Orbital Altern 8 / Mark Archer Acme Bass DJs Where’s North DJ Clumsy Demloxx Acme Bass have been running nights in and around Lancaster for over 30 years now and we’re blessed to have them on board for this … Continued

Xmas Buble Bottomless BrunchLive Michael Buble Tribute! Bottomless Brunch:Ultimate sing-a-long Bottlomless Brunch! Expect fabulous live entertainment of all the best Michael Buble and Christmas songs. So, put your Xmas outfit on, get your microphones at the ready and raise a glass for a brunch to remember! Let’s get ready to party.Party dances games and more … Continued

LANCASTER JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS…FREE LIVE MUSIC ALL DAYERBars & Street Food Open All Day! Persimmon Persimmon blends together an electric mix of jazz, neo-soul, R&B, hip-hop, spoken word, and dance/electronica – rooted in the band’s early foundations in contemporary jazz. Their music blends creative improvisation and groove-driven rhythms with lyrics that speak to grief, longing, anti-capitalist rage, … Continued

The start of a long weekend is such a sweet feeling!We aren’t one to shirk away from having a good time or throwing a Yard Party so here you are…We welcome Matty Solsby on to the decks with a special Kanteena edition of Vinyl Anthems… Indie, disco, electonic, Soul and of course, some suprises! What … Continued

Adventures in LovE16 August 3pm-LATE at KANTEENALAUNCH PARTY OF THE ACID HOUSE ERA DEFINING NOVEL SET IN LANCASTER + MORECAMBE BY JAMIE JACKSONFree Entry all dayPlaying Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Indie, Acid House, BalearicDJs Jamie Jackson, Dobson, and Andy DGET SIGNED COPIES of Adventures in LovE‘Two of the coolest kids in Lancaster try to escape … Continued

Jungle Cakes returns to Lancaster for our Halloween extravaganza on Saturday 1st November BEWARE!! Our spooky selecta’s have been summoned for a night of spine-tingling riddims & blood-curdling bass spread over two rooms for one of the final DnB nights to be held at Kanteena!! Kanteena will be transformed into a ghoulish graveyard filled with … Continued

Calling All Country Fans in Lancaster!!! 30th Aug | Kanteena | 7pm Get excited, the sell out phenomenon that is Kickin’ It Country is coming BACK to town. And we can’t wait to come back & party and take over Kanteena with our rip roaring nash bash. This is not to be missed! Expect to … Continued

IDIOT BOX presents…. TV FACE album launch party! A special celebration to birth TV FACE’s sophomore album – WOLF RENTS BARK – into the world. Thursday 4th September, 2025 TV FACE with support from Gas Künst and Aoire. Doors: 7.30 pm Tiered tickets for all income brackets: £5 unwaged, £7 standard, £10 supporter. All live … Continued

Day Breaks comes to Lancaster for an end of summer extravaganza! Join Plump DJs for an extended set & the Acme Bass Breaks Crew at Kanteena this Saturday 6th September. Breakbeat hasn’t seen this level of heat since its heyday in the early 2000s, so after our string of sold-out shows across the UK, Europe, … Continued

We welcome you all to our 6th Birthday Celebrations with 15 hours of live music The Uptown Monotones // Beat box didgeridoo The Reggie Mental Band // Reggae/ska classics The Call Up // Punk Dull // Post Punk The Sunderland Point Sea Shanty Crew // Raucous rowdy bunch Amen Sage // Live DnB Drummer Harpmonix … Continued

Cafe Kanteena w/ Mark XTCOld Skool Rave!FREE PARTY1PM – LATE Join us for a full day of sunshine sounds, laid-back grooves, and Balearic vibes as we transform Kanteena into a musical oasis! 🎧 Featuring: Mark XTC w/ support from:Dobson · Adam Wilson · Ginny Koppenhol · Guinness · Geeza Bilton · Daz Mount It will be … Continued

Grimesy & Friends! I’m putting on a free party on Saturday 5th July down at Kanteena!Jungle, Drum & bass, breaks, Old Skool Dj’s on the night GrimesyDubwildConradDazskallyGeeza BiltonJuice box (Reklaw, Monika & Coded)Hosted by Matty Banton Having open decks outside from 6pm – 9pm

Welcoming bands from all over the North West, we present you with our very first Pay As You Feel All Dayer. Hitting up Kendal, Barrow, Lancaster, Blackpool, Preston & Clitheroe for bands we’ve grabbed ourselves a reet good line up featuring some bands we’re already pals with and very pleased to welcome for the first … Continued

FREEEEEEEE PARTY!!!!!!! Lancaster has some great DJs, but it also has some great DJ couples and this is a day to celebrate them In the lead up to Fleetwood Bac in the main room, we will have a selection of couples who have become synonymous with Lancaster’s music scene over the past 30 years Open … Continued

Join us for another Sunday Funday as we welcome The Groove Cutters to The Yard for a couple of sets. The Yard will be open serving food & drinks from 12h with the band performing from 17h with DJs spinning vinyl in and around the band from midday.With all that extra sun we’ve ordered, it’s … Continued

Bushrocker Hi Fi returns to the Kanteena once again, this time outside in the courtyard with 2 scoops of the Bushy sound and featuring the Full Bushrocker Hi Fi family DJs & singers on rotation from 2PM right through till 10 PM Expect upfront Roots, Dub, Reggae & Dubplate pressure from the start to the … Continued

LANCASTER…… do you like dancing?Saturday 20th September!Pre Party from 2pm + After Party til late! Trevor Nelson MBE is an critically acclaimed Radio Host, Promoter, Club DJ & Television presenter. Trevor has recently made a much-publicised move to day-time Radio 2 with a daily listenership of over 3 million. An award-winning DJ and champion for … Continued

Who says its grim up north? 🏖 Not us!! When you have got a weekend full of sunshine, we have absolutely no choice but to open our gates Sunday too 🌞🕶 ➡️ Sunday 11th May, 2pm til 8pm 🎧 We have open decks, both digital and vinyl. 💛 We welcome one and all come down … Continued

This is MECHANICAL ANIMAL! Get ready for the most Freaky – Alternative tribute all dayer in the UK, grinding faces against the harsh, cold and rusted edge of the 90’s Industrial and nu metal era! We are hosting an unforgettable Quadruple header featuring the iconic sounds of Korn, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails and Deftones … Continued

We welcome back one of our favourite acts to have graced the stage here at Kanteena…. The Orb and this time their joined by Marree Men!! Founded in 1988 by Alex Paterson and Jimmy Cauty & known for their psychedelic sound, the Orb developed a cult following among clubbers “coming down” from drug-induced highs. Their … Continued

This July, kanteena lancaster turns into a house heads dream. On the 12th of July, DJs Oliver Harvey and Gabe Marshall bring you deep house essentials. This unique event brings you the best of both a mix of modern underground house music featuring the sounds of Chris Stussy, josh baker and max dean to name … Continued

Family Fiesta Schools Out for Summer! Saturday 26th July 2025! Join us for a special summer edition of Family Fiesta!90’s Classics House Party! Here’s a little of what to expect…Live DJ’sLive MusicCequin Circus Live PerformersSplodge-A-MaticJunk Yard OrchestraUnder 5’s & Big Kids InflatablesOut Door GamesFace PaintingBalloon ModellingLego StationDidi DriversDJ WorkshopCircus SkillsGiant BubblesNerf Gun StationAxe Throwing (AGE 10+) Food … Continued

Join us as One More Bite sets up camp at the iconic Lancaster Castle over this August Bank Holiday Weekend for an action packed few days of food fun for all the family….. Street Food // We have and will continue to scour the country to bring you the finest street food traders imaginable to … Continued

Lancaster, can I get a Yee Haw, After endless amazing events in Kanteena, we are back for our Summer instalment. And true to form, we will be keeping it fresh by updating the tunes and give-aways. Expect to hear our talented DJ’s dropping all your favourite country anthems from artists such as Luke Combs, Morgan … Continued

The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses gig at SPIKE ISLAND! If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite … Continued

Who says its grim up north? 🏖 Not us!! When you have got a weekend full of sunshine, we have absolutely no choice but to open our gates Sunday too 🌞🕶 ➡️ Sunday 11th May, 2pm til 8pm 🎧 We have open decks, both digital and vinyl. 💛 We welcome one and all come down … Continued

Who says its grim up north? 🏖 Not us!! When you have got a weekend full of sunshine, we have absolutely no choice but to open our gates Sunday too 🌞🕶 ➡️ Sunday 11th May, 2pm til 8pm 🎧 We have open decks, both digital and vinyl. 💛 We welcome one and all come down … Continued

BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY – MAY 25THIN THE YARD @ THE KANTEENA, LANCASTERGLOBAL GROOVESwith Kevin Dunne • Sie Norfolk • Dan Ryan (Magic Island) • DobsonALL DAY – 1PM ‘TIL LATE!! This Spring Bank Holiday, May 25th, The Yard at The Kanteena becomes a sanctuary of deep grooves and far-reaching sounds – an open-air celebration of … Continued

Very happy to be having Violetta back. After supporting The Orb, Violetta has been just about all over Europe on a tour all of her own, and now we get ready to welcome her back in the headliner position!! Rooted in natural soundscapes and highlighting the fragility of the environment, singer and violinist Violeta Vicci … Continued

Covering a vast catalogue of music, Pure Weller aim to play the ultimate tribute to Paul Weller’s amazing career, reaching back through the seminal points of his time fronting The Jam and The Style Council and of course, Paul’s solo career. Support tba Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult Beer garden open from … Continued

HENGE and GONG will be performing as joint headliners on the Sounds of the Cosmos Tour, sharing equal billing across all dates. To keep things exciting, the order of performance will alternate from show to show. As such, we won’t be revealing in advance who will be opening or closing on any given night. Please … Continued

Red Bull have teamed up with Kanteena for a summer party in the beer garden!Friday 13th June5-10pmRed BullDj’sStreet Food& More! Free Red Bull Cocktail on entry w/ your ticket.  After Party in Atika bar from 9pm with the Project Crew.

FREE FREE FREE Chuffed to get the lads on for this free Al fresco event.Austria’s finest beat box/digirido band and regular Lancaster music festival acts return to Lancaster for a full outdoors set. Subtrak DJs, street food, bevs all night long!!

Richard Dawson returns with news of his latest record End of the Middle, released 14 February. While Dawson is no stranger to big musical ideas, be it opening his 2022 album The Ruby Cord with a world-building 41-minute track or writing epic songs from the perspective of a seed in collaboration with the Finnish experimental … Continued

Lancaster!!! We are returning with the Daytime Disco Sensation and bringing you a Bank Holiday Special!!! Think all the madness of our last Daytime Disco events but with an Easter Twist such as: 🌷Easter Themed Giveaways 💥On the spot prizes 🐰Costumes to be won 🐣 Lots of Easter Eggs to Giveaway!!! We at the “Over … Continued

Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys, a Berlin-based art-pop and tender noise ensemble, have captivated audiences across Europe with their atmospheric and intense performances. Led by South African-born artist Lucy Kruger (guitar and vocals), the band features Liú Mottes (guitar), Jean-Louise Parker (viola and vocals), Gidon Carmel (drums). Their music is both intimate and angular—droning … Continued

Zookraught + support from The Limes STRAIGHT FROM SEATTLE WE’RE CHUFFED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO ZOOKRAUGHT. High energy. Visceral. Captivating. Down right fun as hell. Zookraught have become Seattle’s dance punk darlings and it’s not long before the rest of the world catches up. The 3 piece, with their psyched-out face markings and freak-punk aesthetic, … Continued

Introducing Quo Connection The authentic and approved sound of 70’s QUO From the ashes of John Coglan’s Quo, featuring Status Quo’s original drummer, Mick Hughes, Rick Chase, and Peter Mase reformed in 2023 with new drummer Russ Chad to form QUO CONNECTION. Playing many of Quo’s hits plus some incredible album tracks, QUO CONNECTION replicate … Continued

Born and raised in Glasgow by two classical musicians, Chris studied piano and viola before taking up guitar, bass, and drums in his teens, eventually studying music composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. After graduating he began work on his first album, writing and recording everything from home. His Mercury nominated debut ‘Architect’ was … Continued

Sonic Bloom presents distraction4ever Energetic, captivating, and occasionally tumultuous – distraction4ever is the latest band in town. The Montreal-based blends diverse post-punk influences with broken amplifiers, analog synthesizers, rapid drum machines, textural explorations and distorted vocals, leaving the audience simultaneously nostalgic, inspired and ready for another glass of wine. Support on the night comes from Subordinate … Continued

The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular and the band now plays at venues and festivals all over the UK. Highlights include playing … Continued

Legends of the UK live scene, there’s not many festivals or indeed towns that these boys haven’t played in the 34 years they’ve been together. In that time, they have released five albums, sold over 2 million records, been streamed over 50 million times worldwide, and enjoyed 12 Top 40 singles, including the massive hit … Continued

Avalanche Party, what a band, what a noise & what a party we’re in for!! Blitzing together their distinctive styles (Waterfield’s hard-hitting, bouncing-bomb drumming; Thorpe’s expressive avant-rock pyrotechnics; Joe Bell’s athletic basslines; Adkins’ intoxicating synth), Avalanche Party create a noise that blends and twists their individual influences into shapes that defy any neat label. Newly … Continued

SPEAR of DESTINY Biography 2025 est 1983 Hard to believe we know but it is true, Kirk Brandon has now been leading SPEAR OF DESTINY for over 40 years. SPEAR OF DESTINY were formed in 1983 after the demise of Kirk Brandon’s post punk iconic rockers THEATRE OF HATE. (Brandon had also, before TOH, been … Continued

Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in the late 1970s and dissolved in May 1980 after the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis. The remaining members went on to … Continued

Laid – A tribute to James. Nationally known as the country’s finest James tribute this will be the bands first local show in a couple of years where they will be blasting out their 90 minute set of classics, fan favourites and loads more. Joining them on support duties are the evergreen The Charm. Please … Continued