Bay City Rollers

Thursday 5th March 2026

Doors at 19:00

"Bye, Bye, Baby" was the best selling single in the United Kingdom in 1975. Their first album to be released in the United States and Canada, Bay City Rollers (1975) we3nt top 20 on the U.S Billboard 200 and number one in Canada. Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70's when Scotland's original boy band ruled the charts. Selling over 300 million albums worldwide, the Bay City Rollers attracted fans of all ages and a phenomenon known as Rollermania swept across the globe. No longer Yesterday's Heroes, The Bay City Rollers are back, they are touring and will be turning the whole world tartan! The Bay City Rollers became a worldwide teen idol sensation in the 1970s. They have been called the "tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh" and was heralded as the "biggest group since the Beatles". The group's line-up had many changes over the years, but the classic roster during its peak in popularity included guitarists Eric Faulkner and Stuart Wood, singer Les McKeown, bassist Alan Longmuir and drummer Derek Longmuir. The current line-up (since 2018) includes original guitarist Stuart "Woody" Wood, singer Ian Thomson, bassist Mikey Smith, keyboardist/singer John McLaughlin and drummer Jamie McGrory.

Their debut album, Rollin' (1974) debuted a the top of the UK Albums Charts and spent a combined total of fifty-eight weeks on the UK Albums Chart. Their follow album studio album Once Upon a Star (1975) continued this success, again, debuting a the top the UK Albums Chart. The album yielded the successful singles "Bye, Bye, Baby", which topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia, and "Keep On Dancing". "Bye, Bye, Baby" was the best selling single in the United Kingdom in 1975. Their international dominance continued with the release of Wouldn't You Like It? (1975), Rock n' Roll Love Letter (1976), Dedication (1976) and It's a Game (1977).

The band was one of the most popular bands of the 1970's.

Its time to dig your your tartan and come to what is gonna be one of the best 70's parties of the year.

Buy tickets for Bay City Rollers The Drill, Lincoln on Thursday 5th March 2026 Doors at 7:00pm
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The band was one of the most popular bands of the 1970's.

Its time to dig your your tartan and come to what is gonna be one of the best 70's parties of the year.

Venue information

The Drill is in Lincoln, England, and is a versatile arts and community venue with a capacity of around 500 people. Originally established as the Drill Hall in 1890, it has served various purposes, including as a military training facility.

Today, The Drill is a vibrant cultural hub, hosting a wide range of events such as live music, theatre productions, comedy shows, and community activities. The venue underwent significant refurbishment to modernise its facilities while preserving its historical character. The Drill continues to play a crucial role in Lincoln's cultural scene, providing a dynamic space for both local talent and touring performances.

Venue accessibility information

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Companion Tickets

If you require a carer to accompany you to an event, you are entitled to a free carer ticket to most of The Drill's events. Please contact the Box Office directly to book tickets.

Power chairs

If you or someone in your party is using a power chair, please contact the venue Box Office.

Parking

There are disabled blue-badge parking bays further down Freeschool Lane and there’s an NCP carpark directly next to the venue too.

Assistance Dogs

Registered service animals are welcome in the venue. During seated events assistance dogs may sit with you if you have booked accessible seating. During standing events dogs can be left with staff.

Age restrictions apply - check event information

General Admission Standing

£27.50 £25.00 Face value

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The Drill, Lincoln