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Beat Generator Live

Situated in North Lindsay Street, Dundee, Beat Generator Live! is at the centre of Dundee’s cutting edge music scene and a hotspot for regular touring bands and alternative club nights. Showcasing new talent, touring bands and providing intimate gigs for some of the bigger established artists, the venue also hosts regular, weekly alt.rock, metal, punk and indie club nights. Boasting original classic album covers on the venue’s walls, the club’s toilets are also decorated in timeless gig posters which provide a rich, historic profile of some the vintage gigs which have taken place in the city. If you are seeking good live bands, a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere and a venue with a real vibe that reeks of Dundee’s music history, then you will find all this and more.

What's On @ Beat Generator Live

Seattle Thrift Store

Seattle Thrift Store

4 Apr 2026 - 5 Dec 2026

Seattle Thrift Store bring the MTV Unplugged Show, with an Unplugged 1st half conjuring up the atmosphere of the legendary MTV Unplugged series by Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam and others. Expect candles, flowers, a fully faithful recreation of an MTV Unplugged show with a full band. The 2nd half brings the Full Live Experience! Over an hour of anthemic Grunge hits from all your fave bands of the era; Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains as well as, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters as well as female fronted bands like Hole and L7! Come as you are - SEATTLE THRIFT STORE are guaranteed to get you up and singing along like it's 1991!
A Band Called Malice

A Band Called Malice

3 Apr 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

A Band Called Malice has quickly taken the tribute world by storm in their quest to become the number one choice tribute-act to The Jam. With over 70 gigs booked during 2018, the talented trio are the real deal and guarantee to take you back to ‘When You’re Young,” with an evening of single releases and album tracks from The Jam’s early Fire & Skill years, through to their very last release. As Jam fans themselves, A Band Called Malice will not disappoint and guarantee a show full of high octane energy, angst, aggression, passion and soul of their idols. The band have certainly caught the imagination of a lot of people over the last year, resulting in official endorsement from Lambretta Clothing of Carnaby Street, a National Tribute Award nomination and bookings at prestigious venues across the land – and no less than 1/4 of a million hits on the video of their live street performance outside the Lambretta Store on Carnaby street.
The Bluetones

The Bluetones

15 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

A very special acoustic show with Mark Morriss & Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones. The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run of hit singles throughout the late 90's/early 00's, including ’Bluetonic’, ‘Slight Return’, ‘Marblehead Johnson’, ‘Solomon Bites The Worm’, ‘If’ and ‘Keep the Fires Burning’. They scored thirteen Top 40 singles and three Top 10 albums in the UK charts before splitting up in 2011. Join frontman Mark Morriss alongside band mate Adam Devlin as they "Cut Some Rug" on stage together at this very intimate show.
Wishbone Ash

Wishbone Ash

23 Aug 2026 - 21 Oct 2026

Over 50 years of continual touring and recording It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… and always at the highest level. Discover for yourself why Wishbone Ash are one of the most enduring and popular bands in British Rock. With millions of albums sold, their iconic twin-guitar sound inspired bands from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden and produced such classics tracks as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword & Blowin’ Free. Wishbone Ash take their audience on a unique journey through their illustrious history by combining the old songs with the new, with a live show that remains as fresh and in demand as ever.
Robert Arkins - Commitments

Robert Arkins - Commitments

13 Aug 2026 - 16 Oct 2026

Robert Arkins, the original Star of award winning Irish film 'The Commitments', who played wiley Band Manager Jimmy Rabbitte , on tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Alan Parker movie classic with his own 9 piece Commitments band direct from Dublin.
Pearl Scam

Pearl Scam

30 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Close your eyes and you will think you're there, Seattle 1991, the birth of a sound. As the tones of Alive and Even Flow fill the room, you will remember how you felt when you first heard Ten. Classic songs like Jeremy, Betterman, Elderly Woman and Given To Fly remind you exactly what Pearl Jam is all about... the music. Pearl Scam is the UK's finest Pearl Jam experience. Musicians that have come together with one common goal of recreating the high energy live shows of Pearl Jam, with over 30 years of music to draw from, add to that much loved cover songs, you will certainly have a night you won't forget. Pearl Scam is dedicated to giving their all at every show, in every town, in every city. The band is comprised of some of the finest experienced, talented, and reliable musicians in the country who all have a shared passion for Pearl Jam's music and live performances.
Pirate King – People: Great Idea Poorly Executed
After sell-outs and extra days added in Glasgow, Peter Murphy (the Pirate King) is bringing his tour show to Dundee! Humanity. A bold experiment, a grand design, the so-called pinnacle of creation. On paper, flawless. In reality? A bin fire with opposable thumbs. Enter the Pirate King—ex-wrestler, biker, and Glaswegian antihero with a god-sized chip on his shoulder and a broken pint glass of cynicism sharpened for the occasion. This is not polite comedy. This is a full-scale audit of the human race—our stupidity, our vanities, our desperate need to invent things like TikTok and gender reveal parties. At the same time, we can’t even recycle properly. Gallows humour, filthy truths, blasphemous jabs, and the occasional philosophical gut punch—it’s all here, delivered with the dry, cutting voice of a man who’s seen too much and doesn’t give a toss about sparing your feelings. People: great idea, poorly executed. Come witness the mess we’ve made of ourselves, bathe in the stupidity of your own species.
The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis Live

The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis Live

4 Apr 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

The Total Stone Roses play the best 'Roses material including 'She Bangs The Drums', 'Fools Gold', 'Waterfall, 'I Wanna Be Adored' and 'Love Spreads'. You will not find a better sound-a-like band this side of 1989!
Broken Chanter

Broken Chanter

24 Apr 2026 - 5 Jun 2026

Broken Chanter is the adopted name of David MacGregor. MacGregor spent the past decade as the principal songwriter of Scottish Alt-Pop darlings Kid Canaveral – a band that could get you to dance, laugh, and weep all in the space of a set.
The Wildhearts

The Wildhearts

2 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026

For 3 decades The Wildhearts have remained at the forefront of the British rock scene. From their classic debut album ‘Earth Vs’ (voted number one album of the year in Kerrang! back in 1993, and number 20 in the best rock albums of all time in a Kerrang! Special in 2006), through to now with the release of ‘Renaissance Men’, their first full-length studio album in 10 years, their creative output and legendary live shows have been second to none. Although the 90’s saw the band covered like a living soap opera in the press with tales of sex, drugs, bust ups, fights (both with labels and themselves), splits, more drugs and a lot more controversy (one such incident including entering and then proceeding to trash the Kerrang! Offices!), the recent years have seen the band more focused than ever before and firing on all cylinders. The Wildhearts and their incendiary shows have cemented their reputation and legacy as one of the best bands the UK has ever produced. Welcoming back their long-time bandmate and brother Danny McCormack on bass; Ginger and CJ on guitars and vocals, with Ritch Battersby on drums released their new album ‘Renaissance Men’ on May 3rd to critical acclaim.
Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in the late 1970s and dissolved in 1980 after the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis. The remaining members went on to form New Order and have achieved much critical and commercial success. The influence of Joy Division, however, was far reaching. They were considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Forty three years on you can relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission - the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act.
Dundemo (Scotland's Biggest Emo Pop Punk Night)
Dundemo 15 – Scotland’s BIGGEST Emo / Pop-Punk night! We’re taking over the city’s best late-night venue to throw the ultimate party, packed with the anthems that defined a generation! Get ready to scream along to a killer lineup featuring all your faves like My Chemical Romance, The Used, Panic! At the Disco, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Paramore, Blink-182, A Day to Remember, Slipknot, System, Evanescence—and so many more! Plus, we’re throwing in some unexpected bangers to keep the night unpredictable and wild. Expect: Non-stop emo & pop-punk classics High-energy, crowd-surf-worthy vibes Surprises that’ll keep you screaming! This is the party to end all parties. So grab your friends, throw on your best band tee, and let’s make this a night to remember!
Sleep Broken

Sleep Broken

3 Jul 2026 - 4 Jul 2026

Capturing all the angst, primal energy, and melancholy of the Sacramento band Deftunes is the ultimate tribute to the one and only Deftones.
Beth Orton

Beth Orton

6 May 2026 - 7 May 2026

Beth Orton Live in Liverpool. One of the most unique and beguiling voices in British music.
Plug In Maybe, Muse Tribute - Live at Beat Generator
Plug In Maybe bring the full Muse experience to Beat Generator Dundee, delivering a powerful live show packed with the biggest hits from one of the UK's most iconic bands. Covering fan favourites from Showbiz, Origin of Symmetry, Absolution and beyond, the band recreate the sound, energy and intensity of Muse's legendary live performances. Expect a full production show featuring synced lighting, visuals and stage design, transforming an intimate venue into a high-impact live experience. Whether you're a long-time fan or just love massive rock anthems, this is a night built for singing, jumping and experiencing the music of Muse at full volume.

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