@purpleturtlerdg
Purple Turtle has been a staple of Reading nightlife for over 30 years, first opening in 1990 and going strong ever since. It is one of the longest running independent bars in Reading, which is something we are fiercely proud of.
A line up of classic punk - nu skool meets old skool
Spizz Energi
Splodgenessabounds
The Deckchairs @the_deckchairs
Bambees @bambees.music
Vanity Rose @vanityrose_el
Brioche @briocheband
The Freudian Session @thefreudiansession
2pm to 10pm FREE ENTRY
Punk Legends 999 return to Reading
with support from Rage DC
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Every Friday and Saturday nights at The PURPLE TURTLE
Resident DJs playing classic Turtle Tunes in the main bar.
10pm to 3.30am
FREE ENTRY // 18+ // ID Required
RDF - Radical Dance Faction
8pm Easter Sunday
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Lost City - House /UKG
10PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
TURTLE UNDERGROUND
Every Monday Night
@LoRays with @wearewrex and @theguiltyandthedead
FREE ENTRY / 18+
THIS FRIDAY - TROPIUKAL SOUND
Live Latin Band
Samba / Forro / Tropical Funk
8:30pm FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
Turtle Underground
Coming up
@crookedshapes
@newnerve
@screamin_irene
8PM FREE ENTRY / 18+
BERKSHIRE EMOM (Electronic Open Mic)
Live Electronic Music Open Mic in Reading at the Purple Turtle bar, Gun Street. 5 -10pm.
5pm to 10pm FREE ENTRY
NEXT MONDAY
Turtle Underground
@loraysmusic First headline tour from Glasgow Scotland
electro-rock / glitchy synths / pop hooks / heavy guitar riffs.
with @wearewrex
@theguiltyandthedead
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Reqd
@alt_berks @clubreckless @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
Turtle Underground
@skunkworm
@honeyglowisaband
@zacbox12
8PM FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Reqd
Straight in to @clubreckless
Your weekly alternative music club night
10PM FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Reqd
@clubreckless
SUNDAY SESSIONS
Teen bands from in and around Reading playing at the Purple Turtle
@twentyten_official
@melifosterturner
@kissmybrass_real
3pm FREE ENTRY
U18s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
COMING UP AT THE TURTLE
Wardour Street - MOD / BEAT / SKA / NEW WAVE
After 10 years of playing in and around Reading this is their final show at The Turtle
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
Reggae Sundays with Mr Gee
10pm Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
COMING UP AT TH ETURTLE
@thedeadcanwait - Reading's Classic Rockers return to the Turtle
@thetwotonshoes - Grooving Heavy Blues Infused Rock
@stormwytchresurrection - 1st Reading show
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
THIS AFTERNOON 3pm to 8pm
💋 DJ duo Neon Crush are ready and waiting to deliver your dream 80s daytime disco! 💜
💥 Five hours of dancefloor fillers, free drink on entry, fun props, and prize giveaways
💜 Grab your ticket via the QR code or this link!
https://f.mtr.cool/kwneblqjzd
COMING UP AT THE TURTLE
@thedeadcanwait - Reading's Classic Rockers return to the Turtle
@thetwotonshoes - Grooving Heavy Blues Infused Rock
@stormwytchresurrection - 1st Reading show
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
TONIGHT
DV8 - Rock and Metal Covers
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
THE DING DONG DADDIOS
Masters of Swing, Jive, Jazz dance music of the 40's and 50's.
Swing and Jump Jive is what this band is all about with a hint of early Rock 'n' Roll
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
@dingdongdaddiosband
NUETOPIA
Old Skool Rave and Techno
Hoouse, Jungle, Acid, HArcore
With DJs Tasha KP, Galeforce and Mr Marvellous (MC)
10pm Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
@nuetopiaDJ
MOOD BORED (NL) @moodboredband
w/ @thedazedminded
@shallowdaze.band
Wednesday 18th March
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Every week the Purple Turtle in Reading hosts regular DJ events on Friday and Saturday nights in the basement. Everything from Old Skool rave and techno to UK Garage, Bass, House, EDM, reggae and more. All Free Entry
Every week the Purple Turtle in Reading hosts regular DJ events on Friday and Saturday nights in the basement. Everything from Old Skool rave and techno to UK Garage, Bass, House, EDM, reggae and more. All Free Entry
Every Friday and Saturday nights at The PURPLE TURTLE
Resident DJs playing classic Turtle Tunes in the main bar.
10pm to 3.30am
FREE ENTRY // 18+ // ID Required
Every Monday Night
TURTLE UNDERGROUND
@themondaysmile
@thrownlikeowls
@thedirtysockpuppets
8pm FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Straight in to Club Reckless Events
Your weekly Alternative music club night
10pm FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
Turtle Underground
@skunkworm
@honeyglowisaband
@zacbox12
8PM FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Reqd
Straight in to @clubreckless
Your weekly alternative music club night
10PM FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Reqd
@moodboredband (Netherlands)
indie-rock/post-punk trio - dreamy, melancholic vocals with gritty, reverb-soaked guitars.
With support from Reading's @thedazedminded @shallowdaze.band
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
FRIDAY NIGHT
DV8 - Rock and Metal Covers
8:30PM FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
@dv8bandoxfordshire
TURTLE UNDERGROUND
Every Monday Night
@loraysmusic Glasgow Scotland
electro-rock / glitchy synths / pop hooks / heavy guitar riffs.
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Reqd
with @wearewrex and @theguiltyandthedead
8PM FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
@clubreckless @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife
Coming Up At The Turtle
@rilasedge with @splitthedealer
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
THE PINK DIAMOND REVIEW @thepinkdiamondreview
60s film soundtracks meets sampladelic acid house.
DEZ DARE @dezdareriffs
fuzz-induced, electronic, garage, punk
LIVE PROJECTIONS
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
Turtle Underground
@sandemasmusic
@thestraightsofficial
@villumier
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Straight into @clubreckless
Your weekly alternative music club night.
10PM FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
@clubreckless @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife @famousredtights
