Mexborough has a lively and well-established entertainment scene, with venues that regularly host live music, comedy and performance throughout the year. From large-scale tribute shows to grassroots gigs and touring comedians, the town offers a mix of nights out that appeal to different audiences and tastes.
Rather than one-off events, entertainment in Mexborough is built around venues that consistently bring people together.
The historic Empress Ballroom is one of the town’s most recognisable entertainment spaces and a major draw for visitors.
Housed within the iconic Empress Building, the Ballroom hosts a wide range of professionally produced shows, including tribute acts, comedy nights, theatrical performances and special events. Its size and layout make it well suited to headline-style evenings, attracting audiences from across South Yorkshire and beyond.
For many visitors, the Empress Ballroom is the centrepiece of a night out in Mexborough.
Check out what's on at The Empress Building.
The popular Northern Soul nights made a triumphant return to the Empress Ballroom.
Photograph credit: The Empress Building.
At the more grassroots end of the scene, Gorilla Beer Hall has become a key venue for live music and independent events.
Known for supporting up-and-coming bands and artists, Gorilla Beer Hall regularly hosts gigs, club nights and karaoke, alongside its craft beer and street food offering. It also runs its own festival-style events, bringing outdoor live music into the heart of the town and adding to Mexborough’s growing reputation as a place to catch emerging talent.
Check out the official Gorilla Beer Hall website for events.
The Gorilla Beer Hall sits on the picturesque "Meckie Riviera"
Photograph credit: Gorilla Beer Hall.
One of Mexborough’s strengths is the variety of entertainment available within a compact town centre. Venues are close enough to combine shows with food, drinks and late-night spots, making it easy to build a full evening without travelling far.
Whether you’re visiting for a headline tribute show, discovering new bands, or catching a comedy night, Mexborough’s entertainment venues offer a year-round programme that feels active, accessible and rooted in the town.
With live music, comedy, food and late-night venues all within easy walking distance, Mexborough is an easy place to turn an evening out into an overnight stay. Booking a room at Empress Suites means you can enjoy the town’s entertainment without worrying about travel home, with modern, centrally located accommodation just moments from the main venues.
Whether you’re heading to a headline show, discovering new bands or planning a full night out, staying over lets you slow things down and make the most of what Mexborough has to offer.
