rise @ bluebird is our Acomb evening arts venue.
The space regularly plays host to live music, spoken word, art exhibitions, theatre, comedy, family- friendly nights and much more.
Rise aims to be a vibrant and independently-run creative hub, driven by love and support from the local community - and an ardent sense of adventure.
Pop down and check us out - we’re looking forward to you helping shape this place just as much as we do.
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What's on
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Dine-In With LFK - An Indian Summer Table
A curated five-course dining experience, bringing together homemade favourites, bold flavours and seasonal inspiration. Drinks as always available from our curated wine and beer lists. Not to be missed! Fabulous on every level.
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Gary Stewart Solo Album Tour
We are always thrilled to host Gary at rise, especially thrilled as this is the launch gig for his new solo album 'Use It or Lose It.' Tickets are selling fast!
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Under The Influence Presents Connor Selby
Selby almost stands alone in the world of contemporary music - no one is making the kind of music he is, no one really sounds like he does. The fast-rising star featured alongside a host of superstars on Dire Straits legend Mark Knopfler's 2024 charity single "Going Home" which featured Bruce Springsteen, Slash, David Gilmour, Sam Fender, Brian May, Nile Rogers. Connor was voted "Young Artist of the Year" at the UK Blues Awards for three consecutive years (2020,2021,2022) and was nominated in four categories in 2024. "I just want to be as authentic as possible in my music and how I present myself. That's fundamentally the main thing that drives me as an artist; wanting to be authentic. That's why I do it. Come and listen for yourselves, this is sure to be sell out.
- 13/09/2026
18:00
Theatre & Performing Arts
£15.00
Baps 'n' Bingo!
Dabbers at the ready, it’s the glitziest, glammest and silliest cabaret gameshow for all to partake in. We romp through the numbers with camp anthems, minigames, performances, conga lines, bum shake-offs, spot prizes, losers and winners with your loud and proud host, Dolly Trolley. Jam-packed, fun-filled and laughter guaranteed, you’ll be shouting 43 C’est La Vie and BINGO all day long… with the infamous MYSTERY PRIZES and of course BREAD!!!
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Judie Boom's Look Busy
When the robots have our jobs… what on earth will we do all day?
Blending stand-up, storytelling and a touch of joyful chaos, Look Busy dives into our automated future with humour and heart. It’s a show that gets people laughing, thinking and talking long after the lights go up.
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The Sunday Social Comedy Club
Join us again for a good giggle at rise with the very funny John Pease and laughs from four other hilarious acts.
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Lilith: The Other Side of the Story
A dramatic, uplifting one -woman spoken word show. An exploration and
celebration of female power through the mythological character of Lilith.
Shocking, seductive and entertaining. - 16/10/2026
Doors and music from 7pm
DJ Nights
Free
On My Way
Our last evening of Northern Soul classics for the year - lets make it extra special! Dancing is of course required - a brilliant night to watch, learn, and participate!
- 23/10/2026
Doors and music from 7pm
DJ Nights
Free
BYO - new style!
This is the third installment of our themed BYO nights - this time, it's 'homes and places'.... A Town Called Malice, Penny Lane, No Sleep till Brooklyn, Vienna.....what are you bringing?! Book yoursel a half hour slot by contacting [email protected]
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Brilliant Burlesque!
We are delighted to welcome back our resident Burlesque Queen, Freida Nipples! New performers, so much fun, more details to follow...
- 10/11/2026
Family Friendly Activities
Lino printining Workshop
Susan Bradley is leading this workshop where you can come along and print your own Christmas cards and tags, more details to follow...
- 17/11/2026
Family Friendly Activities
Paper Christmas Tree Workshop
Talented designer Susan Bradley, joins us again to host a workshop where you can come and make a free standing tree from crepe paper, simple idea, stunning effect! Mince pies available as standard! More details to follow....
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Christmas Pottery Power with The Wilson Sisters
Come and get festive with our second Wilson Sisters workshop this year. Create and glaze a family of three ceramic Christmas trees for a gift or a gift to self! All trees will be fired in kilns and ready for collection before Christmas. Mulled wine and Bluebird mince pies will of course be available!
- 24/11/2026
Doors 5.30pm for a 6pm start
Family Friendly Activities
Christmas Bauble Painting Workshop
Local artist and illustrator Lucy Hook returns to host a brilliant bauble painting workshop - no experience necessary! All equipment is provided, choose your bauble shape and off you go! We have a very special Bluebird Bakery one on our cafe Christmas tree every year. Ticket link to follow, save the date!
- 26/11/2026
4.30pm - 8.30pm
Family Friendly Activities
Free
Christmas Makers' Fair Number One!
Our Christmas shopping evenings are back! We will, as usual, be host to an array of talented, local makers, have a choir, be raising awareness and money for a local charity and have mulled wine and frangipane mince pies on tap! All you need for your Christmas shopping needs!
- 10/12/2026
4.30pm - 8.30pm
Family Friendly Activities
Free
Christmas Makers' Fair Number Two!
Another evening of artists and makers', fund raising and frangipane mince pies! We can't wait already!
More events coming soon!