What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
Big Al and the Wild Strawberries have the unique honour to play the first live gig at the Crab and Apple in Appledore. The Crab and Apple opened in April 2026 to great acclaim on the hallowed grounds of the old Appledore Social Club. It has been a great success and they are now presenting Read More ...
Pretty Green are a hard working and dedicated band who are passionately devoted to the music of The Jam. Pretty Green offer a tribute to The Jam that musically is on the highest level seen amongst tributes. They play classics like Going Underground or Start! as well as loads of other Jam hits. What makes Read More ...
Jim Crawford, a truly great guitarist in many people's eyes, is making the long trek from his home to the Champ. It promises to be a fun-filled evening of the finest blues. Highly recommended!
Ruby Darbyshire returns to the Champ. Based in Bath, Ruby first performed at the Edinburgh Fringe at the age of four! Since then, Ruby has busked round the world in more than 30 countries, and played at hundreds of festivals, concerts and events. Learn more about Ruby and her amazing music at rubydarbyshire.com
At the Beaver, during the pre-weekend of the Appledore Music Festival, are the Michael Wright Quintet, playing Jazz/Funk/Latin. The band comprises: Emmanuel Segun Sax Jon Gillies Sax John Bingham Keys Michael Reed. Drums Michael Wright Bass
Song Box outside the Seagate Hotel is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
dogleg are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
The session is a part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the heading above for more details.
Mark Welbourn and Friends at St Mary's Hall is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Lauren Calcourt is performing with Russell Bave at the Appledore Gallery on Market Street as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Champ Music Day is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the picture above for more details.
Song Bird Anna at the Blue Lights Hall is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Tunes in the Temple is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Davanya at the Seagate Hotel is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Bushpig are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Tunes in the Temple is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Jon Amor Trio is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Simon Boswell at the Beaver is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
dogleg at the Seagate is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
The Introducing Stage at the Champ is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Appledore Ceilidh Band are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Marmalade Club is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Steve Ruffé's Acoustic Session is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the image above for more details.
Out Front - presented by North Devon Jazz Club - is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the image above for more details.
Since settling in North Devon the fine saxophonist Emmanuel Segun has become well-known locally through his performances in all kinds of contexts and with a variety of musicians on the local scene. On February 14 - Valentine's Day - he will appear at The Champ, Appledore where he will be playing music that effortlessly blends Read More ...
Acoustic music duo at the Beaver.
ALL SMILES AT THE BEAVER ’If you’ve ever wondered what smiles sound like, this is it’. So wrote critic Jackie Hayden in the magazine Hot Press about the Charlotte Glasson Band which will perform at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 15th June. At the gig the band will perform a brand Read More ...
The Neil Sadler Band is fronted by Neil Sadler himself, a successful blues/rock guitarist based in Barnstaple. Originally with Sleeping Lions, he now tours with his own band. He has just released his first solo album, Past to Present, which was selected as album of the month in 2-025by the UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association.
Gary at the Beaver - acoustic guitar and singer. Learn more at Gary's Facebook page.
QT Swing is a delightful 5 piece playing old time jazz and blues, based in Bideford. Learn more at their Facebook page.
Benita Johnson is an alt-folk rock / americana singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Sussex, UK. And she's travelling all the way to Appledore to sing for the lovely people who are in the Champ on Monday night 22 June. Be there! More about Benita at her Facebook page.
The Royal North Devon Golf Club is hosting the Beached Boys - a tribute to the Beach Boys. All the greatest hits from the sound of surf. Tickets can be purchased by calling the club on 01236 473817. The ticket price is £30, which includes a two-course meal. Call the Royal North Devon Golf Club Read More ...
Vince Lee is a blues guitarist based in the South West and Sophie Lord is a long-time collaborator of Vince's, usually accompanhying him on bass guitar. Learn more at Vince's Facebook page.
BRINGING NORTH AMERICA TO APPLEDORE Much-praised pianist Eddie Gripper brings his trio to North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 29 June. At the gig the trio will perform numbers from their latest album, Americana, which was inspired by an epic journey Eddie did with a friend in 2022. Thumbing lifts the two Read More ...
Local legends the mighty Lionstar coming to play at St Mary's Hall on 3 July. A night of reggae vibes rock and roots, with DJ set before and after. Lionstar are a Reggae/Rock/World Fusion band based in and around Devon. The band comprises of 6 members, all of which bring a unique characteristic to the Read More ...
Rolling Stone once declared Peter Bruntnell to be, “one of England's best kept musical secrets”. His Trio come to the Champ on a sweltering Friday night, to entertain the thirsty Champ audience. It promises to be an evening of fine music in the quintessentially unique atmosphere of the Champ. The place to be on a Read More ...
Singer songwriter Amber Louise is coming to the Beaver. As well as her own songs, Amber does covers from the 80’s, 90’s and later. All served with a delightful country twist. Check out Amber at her Facebook page.
Three lads and a lass from the shire playing some quirky tunes. Check out Quirk's Facebook page for more info.
Richard Malfait hosts an open music session most Sunday afternoons at the Champ. Richard is a wonderful host and welcomes any musical style. It's open to newcomers though you'll also find some of the best musicians in the area taking part. Come along to the Champ and check it out.
Baz is back at the Beaver Inn with the Marmalade Club jam sessions. Come and have a listen or, better still, if you can play, sing or whistle, join in. Hosted by local legend Baz, this vibrant jam session welcomes musicians and singers of all levels to showcase their talent. Whether you're an accomplished instrumentalist Read More ...