Live music & comedy

Friday Night Comedy brings the very best comedians from the UK and beyond to Alexander’s Live in the heart of Chester.

The only weekly comedy night in the city Friday Night Comedy will keep the laughs coming thick and fast week after week. For each
show we provide four brilliant comedians hand-picked to give you the best night out for the lowest possible price.

We also have our amazing bar, offering a huge selection of craft beers, ales, lagers, wine, gin, rum, whiskey, cocktails, soft drinks
and much, much more. you can be sure Friday Night Comedy customers will all have a great night out! It’s an offering like no other
elsewhere in Chester!

**Please note that seating is unreserved, on a first-come first-served basis and that all line-ups are subject to change without prior notice**
ALL FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY SHOWS ARE 18+

upcoming shows

We pride ourselves on bringing the best acts to Chester hosting events most days. Throughout the warmer months we host large live events in Rufus Court and our festivals days in the Alexander's Beer Garden. Please note that some events will require tickets to gain entry and at most events seating is unreserved and extremely limited. However, the dance floor will be in full swing!
We will always do our best to make your visit as fun as possible and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the form at the bottom of this page.

Our weekly schedule includes:

Mondays - Live local and touring bands

Tuesday - Chester's longest running Open Mic Night. Sign up from 7:30pm

Wednesday - LatinMania Salsa classes from 7pm - Late

Thursday - The hottest local bands or tribute shows

Friday - Weekly Friday Night Comedy

Saturday - Great party bands and tributes to get the dance floor filed

Sunday - Live Jazz, Folk or Blues from 2pm

Rust for Glory Tribute to Neil Young

Alexander's Live, Chester.

Rust for Glory Tribute to Neil Young

This event is for 18 and over - No refunds will be issued for under 18s.

Entry Tickets

Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
STANDING £18.60 (£16.00)

Donate to Alexander's Live save our venues campaign

Alexander's is Chester's longest running Grassroots Live Music and Comedy Venue and is committed to giving a stage to new and exciting acts. We do all we can to bring a diverse and eclectic range of events for all to enjoy and if you would like to make a donation this money will be put towards making these shows happen, from covering band costs to technical support, equipment purchase, upkeep and ongoing maintenance. Thank you for your generosity and we look forward to seeing you at a show soon.
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More information about Rust for Glory Tribute to Neil Young tickets

Rust For Glory – the UK's premier Neil Young tribute band – have been faithfully capturing the spirit and sound of Neil Young since 2011. With a dynamic range that spans haunting acoustic ballads to full-throttle electric rockers, Rust For Glory deliver powerful and authentic performances that celebrate every era of Young’s storied career.

The band has taken their show beyond the UK, debuting internationally in Kilkenny, Ireland in 2019 and later playing in Rhodes, Greece in 2022. In 2023, they were honoured as the special musical guests at a one-off Neil Young Day in London’s Barking Broadway Theatre, performing the entire Harvest album live – exactly where Neil recorded ‘A Man Needs a Maid’ and ‘There’s a World’ with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1971.

Frontman Alex has also kept the Neil Young flame burning online. During the pandemic, he launched solo livestreams on Facebook, which evolved into Streamin’ Out – a weekly YouTube show where he plays an hour of Neil Young classics live on guitar, piano, and banjo every Sunday at 6pm (GMT/BST). As of April 2025, the channel boasts over 5,500 subscribers and nearly 750,000 total views – all videos lovingly edited by Alex himself.

Whether live on stage or online, Rust For Glory continue to be a must-see for Neil Young fans, bringing heart, grit, and soul to one of rock’s most enduring legacies.

"Simply wonderful…an energy, spirit and style which is rarely seen" - R. Vincent, music blogger

"By far the best Neil Young Tribute band we've ever seen…this band's ability to recreate the Neil Young & Crazy Horse vibe is simply amazing to witness" - Music at the Northcourt

"Looked and sounded just like the real deal...even got the mannerisms down perfectly. The band absolutely nailed it...stunning" - Where The Music Does The Talking, music blog

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