The Purple Turtle
@purpleturtlerdg.bsky.social
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.
CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY AT THE TURTLE
DJs from 8pm
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
DJs from 8pm
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY AT THE TURTLE
DJs from 8pm
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
DJs from 8pm
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Coming up in January -
OFF THE HOOK @ruffhouse_radio
A night of uplifting house music
10PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
OFF THE HOOK @ruffhouse_radio
A night of uplifting house music
10PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
December 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Coming up in January -
OFF THE HOOK @ruffhouse_radio
A night of uplifting house music
10PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
OFF THE HOOK @ruffhouse_radio
A night of uplifting house music
10PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Coming up at The Turtle
@theskangsters Christmas Party
2Tone, Trojan and BlueBeat Ska-chestra
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
@theskangsters Christmas Party
2Tone, Trojan and BlueBeat Ska-chestra
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
December 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Coming up at The Turtle
@theskangsters Christmas Party
2Tone, Trojan and BlueBeat Ska-chestra
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
@theskangsters Christmas Party
2Tone, Trojan and BlueBeat Ska-chestra
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
BOPS (France) @bopsmusic
Combining pop, indie and rock, BOPS create energetic, eclectic sound & pop melodies with diverse influences.
FFO FoxyGen MGMT
With Reading's @whitelabeltheband
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
Combining pop, indie and rock, BOPS create energetic, eclectic sound & pop melodies with diverse influences.
FFO FoxyGen MGMT
With Reading's @whitelabeltheband
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
December 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
BOPS (France) @bopsmusic
Combining pop, indie and rock, BOPS create energetic, eclectic sound & pop melodies with diverse influences.
FFO FoxyGen MGMT
With Reading's @whitelabeltheband
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
Combining pop, indie and rock, BOPS create energetic, eclectic sound & pop melodies with diverse influences.
FFO FoxyGen MGMT
With Reading's @whitelabeltheband
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
The Deckchairs Afternoon Christmas Party
with speial guests GEEZA PUNX from Basingstoke
3pm FREE ENTRY
with speial guests GEEZA PUNX from Basingstoke
3pm FREE ENTRY
December 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The Deckchairs Afternoon Christmas Party
with speial guests GEEZA PUNX from Basingstoke
3pm FREE ENTRY
with speial guests GEEZA PUNX from Basingstoke
3pm FREE ENTRY
Every second Saturday of the Month
@lostcityuk
Anton and Tobes bring their regular monthly night of HOUSE AND UKG
10pm TURTLE BASSMENT
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
@lostcityuk
Anton and Tobes bring their regular monthly night of HOUSE AND UKG
10pm TURTLE BASSMENT
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
December 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Every second Saturday of the Month
@lostcityuk
Anton and Tobes bring their regular monthly night of HOUSE AND UKG
10pm TURTLE BASSMENT
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
@lostcityuk
Anton and Tobes bring their regular monthly night of HOUSE AND UKG
10pm TURTLE BASSMENT
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
TONIGHT Blackmarket
The Best in Cool Indie Rock
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
The Best in Cool Indie Rock
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
December 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
TONIGHT Blackmarket
The Best in Cool Indie Rock
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
The Best in Cool Indie Rock
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
Found Native with Mr Sango
An evening of Afrobeats / Amapiano
10:30pm Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Found Native with Mr Sango
An evening of Afrobeats / Amapiano
10:30pm Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
December 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
Found Native with Mr Sango
An evening of Afrobeats / Amapiano
10:30pm Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Found Native with Mr Sango
An evening of Afrobeats / Amapiano
10:30pm Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Coming Up at The Turtle THE SKANGSTERS
2TONE/TROJAN/BLUEBEAT Skachestra
8:30pm FREE ENTRY
18+ ID Required
@theskangsters
2TONE/TROJAN/BLUEBEAT Skachestra
8:30pm FREE ENTRY
18+ ID Required
@theskangsters
December 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Coming Up at The Turtle THE SKANGSTERS
2TONE/TROJAN/BLUEBEAT Skachestra
8:30pm FREE ENTRY
18+ ID Required
@theskangsters
2TONE/TROJAN/BLUEBEAT Skachestra
8:30pm FREE ENTRY
18+ ID Required
@theskangsters
FRIDAY NIGHT
BLACK MARKET - Cool Indie Rock Covers
8:30pm FREE ENRTY // 18+ ID Required
BLACK MARKET - Cool Indie Rock Covers
8:30pm FREE ENRTY // 18+ ID Required
December 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
FRIDAY NIGHT
BLACK MARKET - Cool Indie Rock Covers
8:30pm FREE ENRTY // 18+ ID Required
BLACK MARKET - Cool Indie Rock Covers
8:30pm FREE ENRTY // 18+ ID Required
Thursday @ The Turtle
@bone_idleuk ist Reading Headline show
With support from @x_slag_x and @fawlers.uk
FREE ENTRY//18+ ID Required
#purpleturtlerocks #whatsonreading #gotoagigthismonth #readingmusicscene
@alt_berks @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife
@bone_idleuk ist Reading Headline show
With support from @x_slag_x and @fawlers.uk
FREE ENTRY//18+ ID Required
#purpleturtlerocks #whatsonreading #gotoagigthismonth #readingmusicscene
@alt_berks @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife
December 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Thursday @ The Turtle
@bone_idleuk ist Reading Headline show
With support from @x_slag_x and @fawlers.uk
FREE ENTRY//18+ ID Required
#purpleturtlerocks #whatsonreading #gotoagigthismonth #readingmusicscene
@alt_berks @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife
@bone_idleuk ist Reading Headline show
With support from @x_slag_x and @fawlers.uk
FREE ENTRY//18+ ID Required
#purpleturtlerocks #whatsonreading #gotoagigthismonth #readingmusicscene
@alt_berks @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife
EVERY 2nd SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Lost City - House and UKG
10PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY .// 18+ ID Required
Lost City - House and UKG
10PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY .// 18+ ID Required
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
EVERY 2nd SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Lost City - House and UKG
10PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY .// 18+ ID Required
Lost City - House and UKG
10PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY .// 18+ ID Required
@the_deckchairs Christmas Party
Special guests GEEZAPUNX from Basingstoke
SUNDAY 21st December 3pm on
FREE ENTRY //
Special guests GEEZAPUNX from Basingstoke
SUNDAY 21st December 3pm on
FREE ENTRY //
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
@the_deckchairs Christmas Party
Special guests GEEZAPUNX from Basingstoke
SUNDAY 21st December 3pm on
FREE ENTRY //
Special guests GEEZAPUNX from Basingstoke
SUNDAY 21st December 3pm on
FREE ENTRY //
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
Reggae Sundays with Mr Gee
Turtle Bassment
10pm FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Reggae Sundays with Mr Gee
Turtle Bassment
10pm FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
Reggae Sundays with Mr Gee
Turtle Bassment
10pm FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Reggae Sundays with Mr Gee
Turtle Bassment
10pm FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
The Jins @thejinsband
Canadian Fuzz Grungers return to The Turtle
Sunday afternoon matinee show 3pm
Supports TBC
14+ FREE ENTRY
U18s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Canadian Fuzz Grungers return to The Turtle
Sunday afternoon matinee show 3pm
Supports TBC
14+ FREE ENTRY
U18s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
December 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The Jins @thejinsband
Canadian Fuzz Grungers return to The Turtle
Sunday afternoon matinee show 3pm
Supports TBC
14+ FREE ENTRY
U18s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Canadian Fuzz Grungers return to The Turtle
Sunday afternoon matinee show 3pm
Supports TBC
14+ FREE ENTRY
U18s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
@loraysmusic
Heading south from Glasgow Scotland
electro-rock / glitchy synths / pop hooks / heavy guitar riffs.
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Reqd
#livemusic #whatsonreading #gotoagigthismonth #readingmusicscene #grassrootsmusicvenue
@alt_berks @clubreckless @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife
Heading south from Glasgow Scotland
electro-rock / glitchy synths / pop hooks / heavy guitar riffs.
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Reqd
#livemusic #whatsonreading #gotoagigthismonth #readingmusicscene #grassrootsmusicvenue
@alt_berks @clubreckless @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife
December 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
@loraysmusic
Heading south from Glasgow Scotland
electro-rock / glitchy synths / pop hooks / heavy guitar riffs.
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Reqd
#livemusic #whatsonreading #gotoagigthismonth #readingmusicscene #grassrootsmusicvenue
@alt_berks @clubreckless @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife
Heading south from Glasgow Scotland
electro-rock / glitchy synths / pop hooks / heavy guitar riffs.
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Reqd
#livemusic #whatsonreading #gotoagigthismonth #readingmusicscene #grassrootsmusicvenue
@alt_berks @clubreckless @readingrocksociety @rubandsoc @readingindielife
EVERY 1st SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
SoundJam - House / Tech / UKG
10pm TURTLE BASSMENT
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
SoundJam - House / Tech / UKG
10pm TURTLE BASSMENT
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
December 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
EVERY 1st SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
SoundJam - House / Tech / UKG
10pm TURTLE BASSMENT
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
SoundJam - House / Tech / UKG
10pm TURTLE BASSMENT
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Next Friday 12 DEC BLACKMARKET
Cool Indie Rock Covers
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Cool Indie Rock Covers
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Next Friday 12 DEC BLACKMARKET
Cool Indie Rock Covers
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Cool Indie Rock Covers
8:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
Found Native with Mr Sango
Afrobeats / Amapiano
10:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Found Native with Mr Sango
Afrobeats / Amapiano
10:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
Found Native with Mr Sango
Afrobeats / Amapiano
10:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Found Native with Mr Sango
Afrobeats / Amapiano
10:30pm FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
This Friday THE MARK II
8-piece soul band… Stax/Atlantic/Motown 60s classics with a liberal sprinkling of Northern floor fillers.
You know the score by now, don't you.
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
8-piece soul band… Stax/Atlantic/Motown 60s classics with a liberal sprinkling of Northern floor fillers.
You know the score by now, don't you.
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
December 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This Friday THE MARK II
8-piece soul band… Stax/Atlantic/Motown 60s classics with a liberal sprinkling of Northern floor fillers.
You know the score by now, don't you.
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
8-piece soul band… Stax/Atlantic/Motown 60s classics with a liberal sprinkling of Northern floor fillers.
You know the score by now, don't you.
FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
@shallowdaze.band
(Ex AUTO-REPLY)
1st Show as the new band
Post-punk / shoegaze suffused alternative rock band from Reading.
With @emerson.band_ back at the Turtle
Support TBC
8PM // FREE ENRTY // 18+ ID Required
(Ex AUTO-REPLY)
1st Show as the new band
Post-punk / shoegaze suffused alternative rock band from Reading.
With @emerson.band_ back at the Turtle
Support TBC
8PM // FREE ENRTY // 18+ ID Required
November 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
@shallowdaze.band
(Ex AUTO-REPLY)
1st Show as the new band
Post-punk / shoegaze suffused alternative rock band from Reading.
With @emerson.band_ back at the Turtle
Support TBC
8PM // FREE ENRTY // 18+ ID Required
(Ex AUTO-REPLY)
1st Show as the new band
Post-punk / shoegaze suffused alternative rock band from Reading.
With @emerson.band_ back at the Turtle
Support TBC
8PM // FREE ENRTY // 18+ ID Required
@the_deckchairs plus guests
AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS PARTY
SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER
3PM onwards - FREE ENTRY
AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS PARTY
SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER
3PM onwards - FREE ENTRY
November 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
@the_deckchairs plus guests
AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS PARTY
SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER
3PM onwards - FREE ENTRY
AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS PARTY
SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER
3PM onwards - FREE ENTRY
@doopsband ALBUM LAUNCH
Back for a final ride this year with their album launch…
with @curser and @wonderluxband
Live visuals @iridiphore
@readingrocksociety will be on the decks in between acts.
FREE ENTRY 8pm till 11pm
#purpleturtlereading #whatsonreading
Back for a final ride this year with their album launch…
with @curser and @wonderluxband
Live visuals @iridiphore
@readingrocksociety will be on the decks in between acts.
FREE ENTRY 8pm till 11pm
#purpleturtlereading #whatsonreading
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
@doopsband ALBUM LAUNCH
Back for a final ride this year with their album launch…
with @curser and @wonderluxband
Live visuals @iridiphore
@readingrocksociety will be on the decks in between acts.
FREE ENTRY 8pm till 11pm
#purpleturtlereading #whatsonreading
Back for a final ride this year with their album launch…
with @curser and @wonderluxband
Live visuals @iridiphore
@readingrocksociety will be on the decks in between acts.
FREE ENTRY 8pm till 11pm
#purpleturtlereading #whatsonreading
Every Thursday Night
FOUND NATIVE with Mr Sango
AfroBeats / Amapiano
10:30 PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
FOUND NATIVE with Mr Sango
AfroBeats / Amapiano
10:30 PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Every Thursday Night
FOUND NATIVE with Mr Sango
AfroBeats / Amapiano
10:30 PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
FOUND NATIVE with Mr Sango
AfroBeats / Amapiano
10:30 PM Turtle Bassment
FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required
Tomorrow Night
Bottle Kids
8:30pm // FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Bottle Kids
8:30pm // FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Tomorrow Night
Bottle Kids
8:30pm // FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required
Bottle Kids
8:30pm // FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required