THIRD FRIDAYS EACH MONTH

Quality touring bands and expert DJs suited to this great dance club venue.

We present a variety of the top talent from across England and Wales.

Bands plays two live sets and the DJ / MC takes care to fill the rest of the evening with selected tracks for Jive, Bop and Stroll.

With a spacious wooden dance floor, comfortable seating areas, well-stocked low-cost bar, friendly staff and ample free parking.

The quailty of these events attracts supporters from far and wide and a range of dance styles.

Usual Friday Format:
Doors open at 7.30 pm
DJ plays from 7.50 pm
Band's first live set 8.45 pm followed by DJ
Band's second live set 10.00 pm followed by DJ
Music finishes shortly after 11.00 pm

You may secure tickets in advance by booking through our online shop with a good number usually available for cash on the door.

See each event for prices including some Early Bird discounts: check the Upcoming Events page via the menu.

HONEY HOP ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS

A lovely Sunday afternoon of music and dance in good company at a great ballroom-sized venue.  The monthly super-informal tea dances bring tasty light refreshments and even tastier tracks with DJ Rhythm Hound.

Great music plays from 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm.  At the same time our hot drinks and some sweet snacks are available at no exta charge.

Around 2pm we have a fun Jive class for those who want to join in. Around 3pm a savoury snacks are also offered.  The low-cost licenced bar is available throughout.

All in the Ballroom at Burghfield CSA, James Lane, RG30 3RS.  The venue offers ample free on-site parking.

Sunday dates for your calendar:
4th May
1st June
7th September
12th October
9th November
7th December
4th January 2026
Admission is £10, cash or card / contactless.

Prefer to pre-pay?  Visit our on-line ticket shop if you like to pre-book.

Forward Event Dates for Year 35:
18th April Good Friday DOUBLE DJs Dance: details soon
Sun 4th May Honey Hop
Fri 16th May  Memphis Lee & the Creepers
Sun 1st June Honey Hop
Fri 20th June  Original Cool
Fri 18th July  Details To Be Announced
Fri 15th August  The MEE Kats
Sun 7th September  Honey Hop
Fri 19th September  Dave B's Good Rockin' Tonite
Sun 12th October Honey Hop
Fri 17th October  The Tequila Slammers
Sun 9th November Honey Hop
Fri 21st November  Details To Be Announced
Sun 7th December Honey Hop
Fri 19th December  The Kingcats
Sun 4th January Honey Hop
16th January 2026  Rockin' The Joint
Sun February Honey Hop  date awaited
20th February 2026  Shane & the Korrados
Sun March Honey Hop date awaited
20th March 2026  The Midnight Dynamos
Sun April Honey Hop date awaited
17th April END OF YEAR 35  Details To Be Announced

About Reading Rock 'n' Roll

Est 1991 and thriving today.

First established by rockin' fans in 1991, this is one of the UK's top 1950s-style nights, bringing you great bands and specialist DJs at a lovely venue.

Enjoy a warm welcome and a feast of music, hit the timbers to the best Rock'n'Roll or sit back and watch the good times roll.

3RS enjoys this special club venue on the southern side of Reading, close to the M4, between Junctions 11 and 12.

A large dance-floor and a friendly crowd, enjoying hours of quality entertainment. Burghfield CSA has a low-priced bar serving hot and cold food and extensive free on-site parking in two car-parks. 

There is no membership requirement and so if you enjoy retro music and dance then join us. Jive, Stroll, Bop or just enjoy listening and watching with a drink or a meal.

Debra & John of RockinRhythm have organised these events since January 2012.  RockinRhythm continue to build the Reading dance scene with weekly dance classes.

FINDING THE VENUE

These events are held at:
 

Burghfield CSA (BCSA on road signs)
James Lane
Burghfield
RG30 3RS

SEE MAP BELOW

 

Please note that on very busy evings you have a further car park area at the bend in the road with a footbridge directly into the primary parking area.