There is plenty of live music and entertainment taking place across the island this weekend, with everything from live bands and solo performers to an 80s-themed night and karaoke.

On this week’s gig guide, one iconic venue makes a return after its doors were closed.

Thursday, September 10

Thursday gets the weekend started with live music at a couple of popular island venues.

  • Saddleoake - The Saddle
  • Steven Nash with Alice Dudley and more - Quids Inn, 8pm

Friday, September 11

Douglas will play host to a number of different performers, helping you welcome in the weekend with a range of live music.

  • The Clypse – Quids Inn, 9.15pm
  • Totally 80s – Sam Webb’s, 9.30pm
  • Trevor John Shimmin – Looky’s Bar, 9.30pm–12.30am
  • That Kelly Bird – Jaks Bar & Smokehouse, 10pm
  • Thriller in the Villa - Villa Marina
  • Thriller in the Villa Afterparty - Bench Nightclub & The Courthouse

Saturday, September 12

As always, Saturday will deliver the biggest choice of the weekend, with afternoon performances leading into a busy evening of live music and entertainment.

  • Eoin Molyneux Music – Henderson & Glass, 1.30pm
  • Alex Harris – Fire Island Fest, Onchan Park, 1.45pm–2.45pm
  • Bed Before 11: The 80s Edition – Mad Jack’s, 6pm–10pm, 18+
  • Adele Dube – The Empress Hotel, 7.30pm
  • Trevor John Shimmin – The Queens, 7.30pm–10.30pm
  • Alex Harris – The Black Dog Oven, 8pm
  • The Clypse – Quids Inn, 9.15pm
  • The Settle – Quids Inn, 9.15pm
  • Eoin Molyneux Music – Frank Matcham’s, 9.30pm
  • Awesome Party Band – Looky’s Bar, 10pm
  • Garyoke - The Haven
  • The Courthouse

Elsewhere, Waves of Wonder takes place at Port St Mary Yacht Club, featuring Ruf Dug, Sarah Bates and GP Industries. The event is sold out, with a waiting list available. The Bridge Inn in Laxey will also host a Charity Speed Shear event, with live music from Ollie Heath.

Sunday, September 13

And if you want to round off the weekend with karaoke, piano and live music, why not take a wander to one of the venues listed below?

  • Karaoke FM with Mike Faragher – Quids Inn, 3.15pm
  • Dave Holland – Piano Sessions – Matcham’s, 7pm
  • Winston Liu – Quids Inn, 7.45pm