After a jam-packed summer of gigs, festivals and live music across the island, September kicks off with plenty more tunes to keep music lovers entertained.

From live bands and solo performers to karaoke and club nights there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend.

Whether you’re looking for a night out in Douglas, heading south to Castletown or making the trip west to Peel, venues across the island will be keeping the music going.

Thursday, September 3 (Today)

  • Saddleoke — The Saddle

The weekend gets underway with Saddleoke at The Saddle, offering a chance to get involved and sing along.

Friday, September 4

  • Ian Thompson — Sam Webb’s, Douglas — 9pm
  • Big Shot — Jaks — 10pm
  • Alex Harris — Frank Matcham’s — 9.30pm
  • Ben Ottewell (Gomez) — Erin Arts Centre — 7.30pm
  • A Couple of Corkers — Motor Isle Bar & Grill — 9pm

Friday night brings a mix of live music across Douglas, while Ben Ottewell, best known as the frontman of Gomez, takes to the stage at the Erin Arts Centre.

Saturday, September 5

  • Student Night — The Conister Arms / Wetherspoons — 9.30pm–3am
  • Dickie Kelly — The Sidings, Castletown — 9pm
  • Ian Thompson — Brendan O’Donnell’s, Douglas — 8pm
  • Rebirth – Break Stuff: A Limp Bizkit Club Night — Mad Jack’s — 8.30pm–12.30am
  • Trevor John Shimmin — Looky’s Bar — 10pm–1am
  • KaRayoke — The Haven — time TBC
  • A Couple of Corkers — Henderson & Glass — 4pm
  • Ben Ottewell (Gomez) — Erin Arts Centre — 7.30pm
  • Tronik — Meta Lounge, Peel — 1.30pm–10.30pm
  • Karaoke FM — Manx Arms — 8.30pm

Saturday is the busiest night of the weekend, with live music, karaoke and club nights taking place across the island. There is also another opportunity to catch Ben Ottewell at the Erin Arts Centre.

Sunday, September 6

  • Dave Holland – Piano Sessions — Matcham’s — 7pm
  • Karaoke FM — Quids Inn — 3.15pm

Sunday rounds off the weekend with piano music and karaoke, giving music lovers plenty of options to finish the first weekend of September with a bang.