Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones
Thu 29 Oct · 19:00
Sub89
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Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones at Sub89 in Reading on Thursday 29 October, with doors opening at 7pm. This eight-piece live band, themed entirely around the Shrek films, delivers covers of pop and rock hits from artists such as Smash Mouth, Counting Crows and Ricky Martin. Their set is built around high-energy renditions and moments designed for crowd participation, with costumed characters from the franchise joining them on stage. The atmosphere leans into the absurd and celebratory, blending nostalgia with a knowingly silly theatricality. Tickets are priced at £10.
The event features a live performance by The Ogretones, an eight-piece band themed around the Shrek films. Their set includes high-energy renditions of popular hits, with costumed characters from the franchise joining them on stage. The atmosphere leans into the absurd and celebratory, blending nostalgia with a knowingly silly theatricality.
The Ogretones' setlist includes covers of songs by artists such as Smash Mouth, Counting Crows, Ricky Martin, The Proclaimers, Bonnie Tyler, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, and Buzzcocks. DJ Boo-urns will also be spinning non-stop music to keep the party going.
Doors open at 7pm, and the event is open to all ticket-holders. The venue is Sub89 in Reading.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 19:00.
Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones is held at Sub89 in Reading (110-117 Friar St, Reading RG1 1EP, UK).
Tickets for Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones are priced at £12.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
The forecast for Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones is Clear · 14°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Sub89 can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
The Ogretones is performing at Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones.
Tickets for Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Ogretones are a cover / tribute band from Hampshire, UK, performing tracks from the DreamWorks Shrek series. They are the only cover band of its type and feature several vocalists and a full brass section. Setlists often include tracks from Smash Mouth, Counting Crows, Led Zeppelin, Buzzcocks, Wolfmother, Heart, The Monkees, The Proclaimers, Lipps Inc, Bonnie Tyler, David Bowie, Willie Nelson, Joan Jett, Paul McCartney, Ricky Martin and more.
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Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones at Sub89 in Reading on Thursday 29 October, with doors opening at 7pm. This eight-piece live band, themed entirely around the Shrek films, delivers covers of pop and rock hits from artists such as Smash Mouth, Counting Crows and Ricky Martin. Their set is built around high-energy renditions and moments designed for crowd participation, with costumed characters from the franchise joining them on stage. The atmosphere leans into the absurd and celebratory, blending nostalgia with a knowingly silly theatricality. Tickets are priced at £10.
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The event features a live performance by The Ogretones, an eight-piece band themed around the Shrek films. Their set includes high-energy renditions of popular hits, with costumed characters from the franchise joining them on stage. The atmosphere leans into the absurd and celebratory, blending nostalgia with a knowingly silly theatricality.
The Ogretones' setlist includes covers of songs by artists such as Smash Mouth, Counting Crows, Ricky Martin, The Proclaimers, Bonnie Tyler, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, and Buzzcocks. DJ Boo-urns will also be spinning non-stop music to keep the party going.
Doors open at 7pm, and the event is open to all ticket-holders. The venue is Sub89 in Reading.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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110-117 Friar St, Reading RG1 1EP, UK
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones?
Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones taking place?
Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones is held at Sub89 in Reading (110-117 Friar St, Reading RG1 1EP, UK).
How much are tickets for Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones?
Tickets for Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones are priced at £12.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
What will the weather be like at Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones?
The forecast for Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones is Clear · 14°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Sub89 can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones?
The Ogretones is performing at Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones.
How do I get tickets for Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones?
Tickets for Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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110-117 Friar St, Reading RG1 1EP, UK
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