Skiddle Recommends: The best events to attend in November 2023
All of Skiddle’s biggest and best events in November 2023, all in one place. Grab your tickets in the boxes provided and make it a month to remember!
Date published: 1st Nov 2023
The clocks have gone back and the nights are getting longer (and colder) as we truly start to venture into the winter months. But instead of staying at home and keeping warm, why not let the crowds at a gig, a rave, or some comedy warm you instead? at least you'll save on the heating!
In this months Skiddle Recommends we've got a whole bunch of massive warehouse raves courtesy of Warehouse Project and Drumsheds; some funny bone-bruising comedy at The Festival of Comedy in Newport, and a range of other touring shows across the country; as well as some of the very best touring bands tearing up a whole range of venues. Basically, whatever you fancy doing this month, Skiddle will have something to satiate the craving.
So, don't let November pass you by without some unforgettable memories. Check out the list below and secure your tickets for these amazing events, all available for purchase on Skiddle!
When: Friday 17th November 2023
Where: Depot (Mayfield) in Manchester
Music On, Marco Carola's illustrious dance brand, is coming to Manchesters Warehouse Project this month, for a show that will be their only performance on UK soil in 2023.
The Italian electronic DJ will be bringing with him a bunch of his favourite spinners and a few special surprises to Depot (Mayfield) in November, from Apollonia to Archie Hamilton to Loco Dice to Seb Zito and more, this one is going to be a groove-inducing night of pure Tech and House wizardry. Tickets are low for this one though, so make sure to secure them as soon as possible!
Tickets for Music On
When: Saturday 25th November 2023
Where: XOYO Birmingham in Birmingham
Newcastle's Ben Hemsley is on an absolute rampage right now, from tearing up his debut season in Ibiza to headlining many a festival and huge club night, there seems to be no stopping him. Now touring the country with his Connection Tour, Ben will be stopping off in Birmingham for his biggest midlands headline show to date, and it looks set to be absolutely HUGE.
This one is on its last few tickets, so if you want to get down to boogie, make sure to secure them as soon as possible!
Tickets for Raw Presents Ben Hemsley
When: Saturday 11th November 2023
The dust has barely settled since the unbelievable scenes at the summer edition of WAH in the City, and they're already gearing up for part two in the big smoke. This time they're going to be heading over to London's biggest new rave space, Drumsheds, taking over all three rooms and 15,000 tickets for their biggest-ever indoor festival!
WAH always causes the chaos with their lineups and Pt. 2 of their 'In The City' run is no different. With Andy C, Sub Focus, Bou, and King of The Rollers topping the bill, with the likes of A Little Sound, DJ Hype, DJ Hazard, Turno, Kanine, Culture Shock, Kleu, Benny L, Ama, and so so many more spread across the three rooms, it's going to be a day of the very best hedonistic carnage that only DnB can produce. Grab your tickets now!
Tickets for WAH in the City Pt. 2
When: Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th November 2023
Where: Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester
For the metalheads amongst you, there's no two ways about it, Damnation Festival is a must-visit event. Now on its 18th edition, second in the BEC Arena in Manchester, Damnation is a festival renowned for putting on a diverse, exclusive, and celebratory day of all things hard and heavy, that doesn't rely on a big name at the top, and instead delivering a day of discovery of all the best band in the global metal scene.
There are still a handful of tickets left for this weekend, so make sure to secure them as soon as possible, it's one of the best metal festivals in the world and the biggest indoor one in Europe; secure tickets below!
Tickets for Damnation Festival
World Below presents: Ewan McVicar B2B HAAi + more
When: Saturday 25th November 2023
TESTBED is Leeds' brand new rave haven, and for its opening weekend, World Below are taking over, with some serious raves happening. For us, the pick of the bunch is the Saturday with Scottish house hero Ewan McVicar’s big return to Leeds with HAAi and CC:Disco! Fresh off the inauguration of his very own festival, Pavillion, in his hometown of Ayr, Ewan McVicar is on an absolute rampage of the scene, and this special B2B with HAAi looks set to be one for the memory books; not one to miss out on!
Tickets for World Below presents: Ewan McVicar B2B HAAi + more
When: Saturday 11th November 2023
Teletech are debuting in the Steel City with a Trance edition at FORGE Warehouse that is going to blow the roof off. If you are a fan of Trance or you just like your raves to have a trippy edge, then this selection of Teletech trance favourites are going to get you truly moving; with Berlin stars DJ Heartstring, Faster Horses and Leaha filling out the bill. Grab tickets now!
Tickets for Teletech - Sheffield
Worried About Henry at The Warehouse Project
When: Friday 10th November 2023
Where: Depot (Mayfield) in Manchester
After their epic 2023 WHP debut with Metropolis, Worried About Henry are returning to the Depot for their own show, and boy are they bringing some heavy hitters with them. From Andy C to Sub Focus, Dimension to K Motionz, Bou to Skepsis, Darkzy to Window Kid, Sammy Virji to Bklava, this is going to be an absolute riot, with the Warehouse being overrun with a sea of gun fingers and skanking.
However, tickets for this one are running very low indeed, so if you want to get a ticket do so as quickly as possible!
Tickets for Worried About Henry at The Warehouse Project
Festival Of Comedy Newport - Winter Series
When: Saturday 18th November 2023
After an epic day of comedy in their summer edition back in July, the Festival of Comedy is returning to Newport for a winter edition, which is (thankfully) indoors this time at the ICC. The lineup is just as stacked as last time, with a star-studded lineup that includes headliner Omid Djalili, Seann Walsh, Jamali Maddix, Lou Sanders, Marcus Brigstocke, Hal Cruttenden and more!
This one has already sold out both early bird and first release, so if this lineup is tingling your funny bone, then you're going to have to be quick to secure it, especially if you're local to Newport. You won't get a better live comedy event in the area all Winter!
Tickets for Festival Of Comedy Newport - Winter Series
When: Sunday 19th November 2023
Where: The Steelyard in London
After an incredible 2023, Premier Battles returns to London to end the year in a famous venue with the biggest card the UK has seen for a long time. With the legend of the game Shotty Horroh in the headline battle with Nu Jerzey Twork, with Cojay vs Real Sikh; Bizzo Bond vs Lu Castro; Bobby Rex vs Unanymous; Rivers vs Holmzie Da God; and Ark vs Pathogenic filling out the bill.
For anyone who's a fan of rap battles, this event looks set to be among the best you can see this year, Grab your tickets below!
Tickets for The Plug 4 | Live Rap Battles
BYP Presents The Hara | Plymouth
When: Friday 24th November 2023
Where: The Junction Ply in Plymouth
The Hara from Manchester are a band who refuse to be pigeonholed, their ‘genre fluid’ music sees them continue to break new ground sonically and they have already found a devoted country-wide fanbase who pack out their gigs and have them rising through the ranks on streaming services.
This month, they are heading out on tour and this date at The Junction in Plymouth looks set to be an extra special affair, so grab tickets now for your chance to see their untamed sound send vibrations throughout the city. Tickets below!
Tickets for BYP Presents The Hara | Plymouth
When: Friday 24th November 2023
Where: The Dome At Grand Central Hall in Liverpool
A special occasion at a special venue, the incredible Surround 360 are bringing Trick DJ Schak, alongside Mancunion rising star and fellow Trick collaborator Morgan Seatree, with support from Liverpudlian Beccs Vernon to do a 360° crowd surrounding experience at The Dome at Grand Central Hall.
A night of pure house and tech fusion that'll have everyone in the hall boogying until the early hours, not one to miss out on, grab tickets below!
Tickets for Surround 360 presents: Schak
Proper Comedy: Milton Jones, Andrew Maxwell & Keith Farnan
When: Sunday 5th November 2023
The next Proper Comedy night at Bristol's institution is Propyard is with none other than the king of one-liners and certified oddball Milton Jones!
A regular on Mock the Week, Milton has appeared on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Live at the Apollo and has headlined Dave’s One Night Stand, leaving laughter in his wake wherever he steps foot. And his next stop? Propyard; bringing you a comedy night that will leave you in stitches (the good kind, of course). Secure those tickets now, these Propyard comedy nights are among the best Bristol has to offer!
Tickets for Proper Comedy: Milton Jones, Andrew Maxwell & Keith Farnan
When: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Where: Engine Rooms in Southampton
London's two-piece Bob Vylan are undeniably unique. A band that thrives on independence and creating their own path, a band known for mosh pits and pit hugs, a band incredibly and unapologetically politically charged; Bob Vylan are absolutely wicked and a must-see live band.
This November, you get a chance to witness it all, live on stage, with Panic Shack & Kid Bookie supporting, at the Engine Rooms in Southampton. the set is chaos of the best kind and if you're a fan of music with an edge, that gets a whole room moving, then look no further. Well, unless you're right-leaning, as these guys' songs won't paint you in the best light.
Tickets for Bob Vylan + Special Guests
When: Saturday 11th November 2023
Where: St Marys Creative Space in Chester
The Comedians Club Chester is one of the best new comedy clubs in the North West. Laughter pours out of the incredible converted church that is St Mary's Creative Space for one Saturday every month and the gigs are hosted by one half of the Have A Word Podcast, Dan Nightingale. With this one being the last of 2023.
This time around, Dan will be joined by the Scouse cult comic Callum Oakley; the sensationally funny, and star of the new season of Sex Education, Eshaan Akbar; with the effortlessly dark and silly legend that is Nick Doody headlining. It's going to be a cracker in Chester, grab your tickets now!
Tickets for The CCC with Dan Nightingale
Piano People | Drumsheds, London | World Biggest Amapiano Show
When: Sunday 19th November 2023
One of the world’s leading Amapiano brands, Piano People is on a mission to unite dancefloors around the world and showcase this amazing sound born out of South Africa’s eclectic music scene. Sunday 19th November will see the brands’ most ambitious project to date as they present their first-ever Indoor festival, showcasing over 30+ acts across three rooms. This is set to be an unmissable show for fans of Amapiano and electronic music alike.
The lineup is too stacked to list so just check it out on the poster above, and grab tickets ASAP for this one, it looks set to be a party of unparalleled groove; tickets below!
Tickets for Piano People | Drumsheds, London | Worlds Biggest Amapiano Show
Continental GT STEPPERS MANCHESTER
When: Saturday 11th November 2023
Where: Love Factory in Manchester
Continental GT has unfinished business with the Steppers in Manchester and is coming back to finish what they started. Same Venue, same 360 show, same immaculate vibes, all for one of their last shows of 2023.
Whilst the full lineup for this one is yet to be announced you can bet that Continental GT will be bringing the heat, this one is not to be missed, just make sure to grab your tickets asap, as this one is close to selling out!
Tickets for Continental GT STEPPERS MANCHESTER
When: Saturday 11th November 2023
Beloved Canadian GRAMMY-nominated producer JAYDA G makes her long-awaited return to Bristol on November 11th, alongside the mastermind of feel-good, steamy disco-house selections CC:DISCO!
The formidable pair will also be joined by Club Blanco founder and rotary king CHEZ DE MILO & rising star in the scene SPICYIVY! With MANAMI taking over Room 2 and bringing mainstays SPRAY + TAI LOKUN, as well as emerging local talent TEHMEENA.
This one is going to be wicked, grab your tickets now!
Tickets for In:Motion: Jayda G
CircoLoco at Warehouse Project
When: Saturday 25th November 2023
Where: Depot (Mayfield) in Manchester
Circoloco, the dance brand that has called Ibiza's DC10 since its opening in 1999, is coming to Warehouse Project this month, to deliver a night of house, techno, and electronic bliss to the masses inside the Depot; and the bill looks set to be one of the best of the whole season; it's STACKED.
On the lineup is Cici, Eliza Rose, Maceo Plex, Seth Troxler vs Skream, Skepta (DJ), TSHA, Call Super vs Anz, Chloé Caillet, Prospa, Saoirse, Shanti Celeste, KILIMANJARO, and so much more. We've only got one word... Phwoar.
Tickets are running low for this one, grab them below so as not to miss out on this doozy of a lineup.
Tickets for CircoLoco at Warehouse Project
When: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Where: Club 45 @Blackfriars in Glasgow
Crazy underrated comedian, and Instagram sketch extraordinaire, Ed Night, is on his debut tour with an hour of new stand-up that is causing many a bruised funny bone up and down the country. An Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, The Times Pick of the Fringe, The Scotsman Critics' Pick of the Fringe, as well as being seen on Comedy Central's Roast Battle, ABC Australia, BBC2, BBC3, and so much more.
Grab tickets now!
Tickets for Ed Night: Rise And Smile
When: Friday 3rd November 2023
Where: Galvanizers SWG3 in Glasgow
Having risen through the ranks of the Irish underground scene, KETTAMA has very much shifted from 'one to watch' to a full-blown star of the show. With his blend of hefty kicks, catchy riffs and stabs, he has managed to transcend electronic genres and capture the attention of a wide audience. Shows in China and backing from a number of house heavyweights in Mall Grab, The Blessed Madonna, and many more have cemented him at the forefront of the house scene.
This night in the epic surrounds of Galveriners at SWG3 this weekend looks to be an absolutely massive night of grooving courtesy of Kettama, grab tickets below!
Tickets for SWG3 Presents KETTAMA
Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
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