Grace Lightman’s October Gig Guide: From Garage Rock to the Northern Lights
October is shaping up to be another brilliant month for live music in Plymouth, and our Music Ambassador Grace Lightman is back with her latest recommendations. From experimental garage rock and secret gigs to immersive piano performances beneath the Northern Lights, there's plenty to discover across the city.
Whether you're looking for something completely new or a Halloween night out with a difference, here are Grace's top picks for October.
9 October – Kitty Crocker at The Junction
Kicking off Grace's October selections is Kitty Crocker, performing live at The Junction.
There's nothing quite like discovering an artist in an intimate venue, and this is a great opportunity to support live music in one of Plymouth's established grassroots gig spaces. If you're looking to start the month with something new, get this one in your diary.
15 October – 2.19 Special + Worms Worms Worms at Café Momus
If you like your music experimental, unpredictable and a little bit noisy, this one's for you.
2.19 Special bring their experimental garage rock to Café Momus, with support from the brilliantly named Worms Worms Worms.
Expect an evening of alternative sounds, grassroots energy and the kind of music you might not stumble across anywhere else. A great choice for anyone keen to explore Plymouth's independent music scene.
17 October – Sofar Sounds Relaunch at Alma Yard
Love discovering new music without knowing quite what you're letting yourself in for?
Sofar Sounds returns to Plymouth with a special relaunch event at Alma Yard, coinciding with the International Day of Discovery.
The concept is simple: three secret acts, one intimate venue and an audience ready to discover something new.
Part of the magic of Sofar Sounds is the element of surprise, making this an ideal night for curious music lovers who enjoy stepping outside their usual playlists.
17 & 18 October – Northern Lights Immersive Experience at Market Hall
Something a little different from a traditional gig, but definitely one for music lovers.
Roman Zavada's Résonances Boréales brings together piano music and the extraordinary beauty of the Northern Lights in an immersive experience at Market Hall in Devonport.
Combining music with spectacular imagery, this promises a chance to experience the Aurora Borealis without leaving Plymouth.
If you're looking for an atmospheric evening that brings together art, technology and music, this is one to explore.
Find out more and book via Real Ideas
25 October – The Stanford Family Band + Playwriter + Nay at Café Momus
Sweet Jeans Promotions returns to Café Momus with another exciting lineup of independent music.
This time, The Stanford Family Band are joined by Playwriter and Nay for an evening that brings together three acts on one bill.
Plymouth's grassroots promoters play an important role in keeping the city's live music scene interesting, introducing audiences to new artists and creating opportunities for musicians to perform. This is another great chance to get involved and discover something new.
31 October – FUNBAND's Halloween Hangover at Café Momus
What better way to round off October than with a Halloween party?
FUNBAND's Halloween Hangover 3 takes over Café Momus, featuring Emma, The Heavy Bear, FUNBAND and DJ Party Science.
With a lineup of live acts and a DJ to keep things moving, this looks set to be a lively way to celebrate Halloween and support Plymouth's alternative music community.
Fancy dress isn't confirmed, but with a name like Halloween Hangover, you might want to start planning your outfit anyway!
Got a gig Grace should know about?
Grace's monthly gig guides celebrate the incredible range of music happening across Plymouth, particularly the independent artists, promoters and venues helping to make the city's music scene so exciting.
We want your recommendations! Whether you're in a band, putting on a gig, running a music night or simply know an artist who deserves more attention, we'd love to hear from you.
Comment on Grace's latest reel or send her a DM with your suggestions. Your recommendation could feature in a future guide.
Keep exploring, keep discovering and, most importantly, keep supporting live music in Plymouth!
