Award-winning Bristol live music venue located in Old Market

Located in Old Market, The Exchange is one of the most beloved community music venues in Bristol.

First opening its doors in 2012, as a live music space and club venue, the space has since evolved into a Community Benefit Society and has hosted several independent ventures from a coffee shop, to a record store and multiple community markets.

At the Exchange, expect an ambitious live music and club night schedule up to seven nights a week. Since its inception, the venue has played host to a diverse range of artists, including The 1975, Haim, George Ezra, Four Tet and Sleaford Mods. Come and sample a gig or night at its main stage or intimate basement stage!

 

Exchange, Bristol

 

A Community-Owned Venue 


These days, the Exchange is a Community Benefit Society, supporting a wide range of music projects and creative ventures; from brewery takeovers to art exhibitions, book launches and rehearsals.

In October 2018, Exchange ran a Community share campaign, in which 389 people invested in the space, and became part owners of the venue, to help to secure its future for years to come. The site was the first in the city to become a community-owned live music venue.


Creative Ventures
 

Alongside its two live music spaces (one which can host 250 people, and another which can hold 60), upstairs at The Exchange is also home to Bristol's Specialist Subject Record Shop, Joe's Garage Recording Studio and Active Distribution. 

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