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Music Events, Gigs and Concerts in Bristol

Live music runs deep in Bristol's veins and the city has been home to some of the most influential and culturally relevant British musicians in the last 40 years including Massive Attack, Tricky, Portishead and Roni Size.

Bristol has a plethora of gigs going on at any given time, from big name touring acts to hot new bands. We've rounded up the gigs, concerts and music festivals in Bristol over the next weeks and months, so browse them below.

Music venues

The city’s music venues range from grand concert halls including Bristol Beacon and St George’s Bristol, to quirkier spaces such as Trinity and The Old Market Assembly in Old Market and The Folk House on Park Street. You can even watch live music on a boat aboard Thekla or The Grain Barge!

Some of Bristol's most iconic music venues include The Louisiana, The Fleece and city centre jazz pub The Old Duke.

Smaller arts and music venues hosting gigs and club nights include Dareshack, Zed Alley, Strange Brew, Mr Wolf's, The Jam Jar and The Exchange.

The O2 Academy Bristol and The Anson Rooms host some of the world's best-known bands, while record stores across the city host regular live music nights.

Music in Bristol

Stokes Croft and Gloucester Road have their fair share of gig venues too, whether you're watching bands at The Gallimaufry, The Full Moon, The Crofters Rights or The Love Inn. The Canteen also hosts free music several nights a week.

Bristol hosts heaps of music festivals across the year too, from Love Saves The Day in May to harbourside concerts throughout summer. Head just outside Bristol to enjoy lakeside performances at Valley Fest, or concerts in the forest at Westonbirt Arboretum's Forest Live.

Find out more about Bristol festivals

Clubbing and late night venues

Bristol loves to party, and boasts some incredible nightclubs, including Motion (which always features towards the top of the Top 100 Clubs in the World by DJ Mag) and the legendary Lakota in Stokes Croft.

Basement 45 is one of the city's most popular dubstep and techno clubs, while SWX hosts a range of big names throughout the year.

Nightclubs in Bristol

For more live music gigs and club night listings try 365Bristol.com and headfirstbristol.

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Bristol Beacon 2023/24 Orchestral Season

Bristol Beacon have announced their 2023/24 Reopening Orchestral Season, bringing symphonic orchestral music back home to Bristol.

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From:

19 Dec 2023to7 June 2024
Bambalan Summer Sessions

Central Bristol

Bristol’s best day parties are back, with a lineup including The Nextmen, DJ Spoony and Krafty Kuts

Dates

From:

29 Mar 2024to25 Aug 2024
Music: Mickleson live at the Hen & Chicken

Southville

Scott Mickelson is an artist/producer from San Francisco.

Dates

From:

3 Apr 2024to4 July 2024

Price
Guide Price From £10.00 Per Ticket
The Organ Project Exhibition at Bristol Cathedral

Central Bristol

You can discover how the instrument works, hear from Cathedral musicians, and explore fascinating history, dating back to the 1600s with the Cathedral's latest exhibition.

Dates

From:

22 Apr 2024to13 Oct 2024
Music: Wesley Stace at John Wesley's New Room

Bristol Shopping Quarter

An evening of live music with razor-sharp wit and wisdom at John Wesley's New Room.

Dates

From:

14 May 2024to14 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £14.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket
Martin Kern and The Adam Stokes Trio: A Tribute to Sonny Rollins at St George's Bristol

Central Bristol

Joining St George's Bristol for the third and final concert of their spring series, Martin Kern merges his talents with The Adam Stokes Trio to honor the legendary saxophonist and composer, Sonny Rollins.

Dates

From:

15 May 2024to15 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £10.00 Per Ticket
Einaudi meets Max Richter by Candlelight at St George's Bristol

Central Bristol

A hypnotic evening of music featuring mesmerising works by Ludovico Einaudi, together with Max Richter's engagingly refreshing reimagining of Vivaldi's ever popular Four Seasons.

Dates

From:

15 May 2024to15 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £15.00 Per Ticket
Dee Byrne's Outlines at Bristol Music Club

Clifton

Dee Byrne's Outlines are at The Bristol Music Club.

Dates

From:

15 May 2024to15 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £19.00 Per Ticket
Tracy Tang at St George's Bristol

Central Bristol

Chinese-American pianist Tracy Tang has rapidly established herself as a nuanced and moving performer.

Dates

From:

16 May 2024to16 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £9.50 Per Ticket
Bill Frisell Trio at St George's Bristol

Central Bristol

Tonight Frisell brings his trio, whose implicit musical understanding (described as "psychically empathic" by John Fordham) will allow for the most nimble, conversational and spontaneous of on-stage collaborations.

Dates

From:

16 May 2024to16 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £10.00 Per Ticket
A Good Sing - The Bristol Improv Theatre Vocal Group

Clifton

Come and join The Bristol Improv Theatre for A Good Sing!

Dates

From:

16 May 2024to16 May 2024
Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Night at Doubletree by Hilton, Cadbury House

North Somerset

Join Cadbury House for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, nostalgia, and the iconic sounds of Fleetwood Mac!

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024
Abba Tribute with Elvis by Tom Carpenter: A Night of Music Under the Stars at Bristol & Bath Science Park

S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

Join in for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment as Bristol & Bath Science Park presents an ABBA Tribute with Elvis, performed by the talented Tom Carpenter.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024
Cotham Club presents: Namvula at Cotham Parish Church

North Bristol

An exuberant, emotive and uplifting global sound, effortlessly weaving together traditional Zambian music with Latin jazz and folk-pop.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £2.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket
Bands at Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on Fridays - what better way to kick-start your weekend than an evening boat trip to this legendary riverside venue.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024
Cotham Club presents: Namvula at Cotham Parish Church

North Bristol

An exuberant, emotive and uplifting global sound, effortlessly weaving together traditional Zambian music with Latin jazz and folk-pop.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £2.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket
Ruth Royall Presents: Royall Sound at Bristol Trinity Centre

Central Bristol

Ruth Royall Presents: Royall Sound is the brand new live experience from Ruth Royall which takes you on a full journey through drum & bass, garage, bass house and dubstep.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £16.00 Per Ticket
This Is Your Musical at Bristol Improv Theatre

Clifton

Prepare to be amazed as you witness the creation of a brand new musical theatre show, courtesy of The Bristol Improv Theatre's flagship musical theatre company, This Is Your Musical!

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024
Lunchtime Jazz: Francisco Garcia de Paredes Duo at St George's Bristol

Central Bristol

Part of the Tomorrow's Warriors Emerging Artist Programme, Francisco is an innovative jazz guitarist.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £9.50 Per Ticket
A Sense of the Divine at St James Priory

Central Bristol

A feast of contemplative, timeless music in the treasured setting of the medieval church of St James Priory.

Dates

From:

18 May 2024to18 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £4.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

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