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EVERYWHERE AT ONCE: GAMBLING WITH DOGS / MY RUSHMORE / SATIVA / KIMURA – (Friday 26th June 2026)

** EVERYWHERE AT ONCE x THE SUGARMILL PRESENTS **
 
We’re taking part in the huge nationwide weekender celebrating grassroots venues up and down the country in partnership with Music Venue Trust, Liveline and The National Lottery, with charitable partners Teenage Cancer Trust, War Child, Nordoff & Robbins, and Help Musicians.
 
One massive weekend, over 500 venues, and our first show is mega.
 
S-O-T sweethearts GAMBLING WITH DOGS need no introduction, but we love them so much we’ll do it anyway. West Midlands Midwest Emo, the dogs are making more than just a name for themselves having just come off a hot support for HOT MULLIGAN in Manchester. They’re masters of their craft, and huge uplifters of the name of our city. Up the dogs!
 
They’ll be joined by a crew of some of the hottest names in emo. 
 
MY RUSHMORE – Glasgow’s cutest boyband. Played a legendary set at Engelfest earlier on in 2026 and cemented themselves in Stoke’s music history forever.
 
SATIVA – Crewe city emo. From The Salty Dog to The Windmill, they’ve been about and they make the best kind of noise. 
 
KIMURA – Newcomers to the block. Played their debut less than a month ago. Ones to watch. 
 
It’s a stacked bill for an amazing cause. Way less than you’d spend at any arena. Tickets will fly for this one, so secure yours now whilst you still can!
 
MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS TBA / TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Kazabian vs. Arctic Monkeyz vs. Fontaines C.D.

Get ready for a night of unstoppable indie rock anthems as three of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic bands are brought to life on one stage.

🎸 Kazabian – The ultimate Kasabian tribute, delivering massive hits like Club FootFire and Underdog with the swagger, energy and festival spirit that made the originals one of Britain’s biggest live bands. Performed in Kasabian’s original form, Kasabian are quoted to have called their official tribute band “Frighteningly Good!!!”

🎤 Arctic Monkeyz – A true-to-life celebration of the Sheffield legends. From the raw edge of I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor to the cool grooves of Do I Wanna Know?, expect the full Arctic Monkeys journey, played with passion and precision.

🔥 Fontaines C.D. – Paying homage to Dublin’s post-punk heroes, Fontaines C.D. capture the intensity and grit of modern classics like Jackie Down The Line, Boys in the Better Land and Starburster.

Three incredible tributes. One massive night.

A celebration of the music, the energy, and the anthems that defined a generation.

** 14+ **

Book tickets here!

FLASHBACK – 90s & 00’s DANCE ANTHEMS (Saturday 23rd May 2026) (CLUB MATINEE)

Be immersed by wave, after wave of clubland nostalgia!
From Ibiza-sanctioned club stompers – to that super cheesy bopper that you secretly loved, but told your best mate you hated 🤫
Dust off the Fish and Cardboard Box and let the sounds of Darude, Faithless, Alice Deejay, The Prodigy & many more, guide you on a journey through time and space 🫠
Due to a recent schedule change at the venue. We have been able to adjust the club event time to a friendly 4:00pm start.
– Why have we done this?
It was previously thrown around in discussions as It was something that we really wanted to try out. It also makes the event more appealing and accessible for everyone. Especially those that enjoy getting into bed at a reasonable hour 😉.
– Has the price changed?
Not at all. The ticket prices will remain the same. And there will be no tiered tickets system. Any promotional flyers for discounted entry, with the old opening times on them, will still be honoured at the door.
We hope to see you all there 🔊🔊🔊

SCENE. emo. metalcore. dubstep. brutal. (clubnight) – (Saturday 20th June)

scene.
emo. metalcore. dubstep. brutal.

a clubnight jammed with the riffs, the hooks and the absolute glitch filth you crave.

with DJ Black bringing you skrillex // knife party // sullivan king // asking alexandria // attack attack // parkway drive // spirit box // fall out boy // paramore // jimmy eat world // killwhitneydead // bad omens // kill switch engage // bring me the horizon // alpha wolf and many more

Saturday 20th June 2026
doors open 11pm
£7 adv stbf
18+ only

tickets available HERE

PLANET SABRINA – (Saturday 9th May 2026)

**WELCOME TO PLANET SABRINA**

A World Built by Carpenters.

Do you want the house tour? Then it’s time to leave this boring rock behind and catch a flight to Planet Sabrina ~ the only place in the galaxy where there’s not a Manchild in sight.

We’re taking over the dancefloor for 4 hours of non-stop girlypop perfection. Whether you’ve been a Carpenter since the Thumbs days or you just joined the guild for Man’s Best Friend, this is your new home turf right on Pretty Girl Avenue AKA The Sugarmill.

With DJ LYDIA TARA playing every single Sabrina hit from Fast Times to Please Please Please, including the deep cuts that make you want to scream-sing into your Gogo Juice.

But a planet needs neighbours! Expect guest appearances from the rest of the It-Girl solar system – including Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Addison Rae, and Zara Larsson.

Dress Code: When did you get hot? Coquette-Core, Sheer Dresses, Vintage Pin-Up.

Platform boots encouraged, but not required for entry.

Dive into the deep pop waters of Planet Sabrina.
It’s Short n’ Sweet, if you don’t like it Forgive My French, But F**k You, Ta Ta! 💋✨

** This event is inspired by Sabrina Carpenter and is not affiliated or associated with the artists or her team. **

BLACK PARADE // MANTRA – 00’s Emo Anthems + BMTH 2 Room Party – (Saturday 2nd May 2026)

Black Parade – 00’s Emo Anthems is coming to The Sugarmill Stoke on Saturday 2nd May for a huge emo party! With Mantra – Bring Me The Horizon Party in the second room! Bank Holiday weekend party!

The UK’s biggest emo night! Expect to hear massive emo hits from My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, Paramore, All American Rejects, You Me At Six, A Day To Remember, Pierce The Veil and loads more.

With Mantra upstairs playing Bring Me The Horizon / Architects / Sleep Token / Enter Shikari / Limp Bizkit / Bad Omens / Don Broco / Korn / Skindred / Spiritbox and more!

Tickets available HERE

INSPIRAL CARPETS + TRAMPOLENE – (Sunday 28th June 2026)

This Summer, catch the iconic INSPIRAL CARPETS live at The Sugarmill, supported by Swansea legends TRAMPOLENE!

“You forget how many great songs they have in their catalogue and as they pump them out the crowd is in rapture” (Louder Than War)

A vital component of the infamous Madchester movement, Inspiral Carpets formed in Oldham in 1980. Known for hit singles such as ‘This is How It Feels’, ‘Dragging Me Down’, ‘Two Worlds Collide’, ‘She Comes in the Fall’, ‘Joe’, ‘Saturn 5’ and many more besides, they remain much-loved not only in Manchester but across the UK.

Cool as F***!!

Tickets on-sale Monday 13th April 10AM !

ELECTRIC FRIDAYS: April Showers Allnighter (Friday 24th April)

Every Friday is ELECTRIC FRIDAYS ~ the longest-running indie/alt club night in Staffordshire. Friday 27th April we go through til 6am with the best music, the ultimate party vibes and awesome drink offers to suit any student’s pocket!

Expect WUNDERHORSE // FONTAINES D.C/ WOLF ALICE/ WET LEG // CMAT // SAM FENDER // PALE WAVES // THE STROKES // GORILLAZ and many more in the MAIN ROOM

IT’S RAINING MEN on the ROOF TERRACE ~ camp fun and feel good tunes with the return of drag DJ Johanna Shag!

Friday 24th April 2026
£7 otd
Last entry 3am ~ I.D. Required

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MORE FRIDAYS INCOMING!

We know everyone’s pockets are feeling the pinch – look out for Electric Fridays: Fiver Fridays only £5 entry ALL NIGHT!

VIVA LA FIVER FRIDAY!

 

Door charge may be higher on special events & allnighters.

 

ARKAYLA – (Saturday 19th September 2026)

Arkayla take the stage of The Sugarmill, live in Stoke-On-Trent on Saturday 19th September 2026!

Bursting onto the scene with a string of eclectic singles in 2024, Arkayla are gearing up for their biggest year yet. The Manchester four-piece, known for their own unique brand of harmony-laced indie rock, became sell out performers and tripled their Instagram following in just one month following the release of their debut EP Ella Malone.

According to Manchester legend Guy Garvey, they’ve been “Carrying the torch for everything great about Manchester’s rock scene”.

Now joining The Lathums & The Sherlocks on their UK tours and with new music on the horizon, Arkayla continues to build momentum as one of the UK’s most exciting rising bands.

General sale available Thursday 2nd April @ 10AM

FLESH CREEP + MISGENDERED + WITHERHORDE + KNIFEPOINT + GUTTER SCUM

Saturday July 11th 2026, we have a stacked bill performing live on The Sugarmill roof to raise funds for trans healthcare.

FLESH CREEP – Brum HC at its finest.

MISGENDERED – Queer beatdown.

WITHERHORDE – Merseyside hardcore. Beloved by Stoke.

KNIFEPOINT – Birmingham violent dance music.

GUTTER SCUM – Tearing it up SCHC style.

Pray for good weather, grab your tickets now.

7PM DOORS

£8 ADV STBF // £10 OTD // NOTALOF

14+

(**PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE ELEMENTS OF VIOLENT DANCING AT THIS SHOW. PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT BEFORE YOU PURCHASE A TICKET. OUR SAFETY TEAM WILL BE ON HAND THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT.**)

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