The leading club in the South West, and the 11th in the world (DJ Mag)

 

If there’s one club most of us have heard of when it comes to Bristol nightlife, it’s Motion. Sat in a sparse industrial estate, the 4,000-capacity monster club has thrived on Avon Street (near Temple Meads) for the past decade.

 

It’s a spot for epic lineups, late nights and massive events - and a place for the biggest names in electronic music to party with Bristol. But don’t just take our word for it: in 2019, Motion was voted 11th in DJ Mag’s Top 100 International Clubs, just one spot behind Berlin’s beloved Berghain. Photo: Motion, Bristol

The club 

 
Inside, the club is an industrious matrix of old warehouse space. Almost deliberately sparse and dark, Motion lets its bookings do the talking. Armed with top equipment and immersive staging capabilities, the venue has hosted the likes of Madlib, Mall Grab and Floating Points in recent times. Events are packed; DJ sets are intense and high energy, but Bristol wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s the ultimate club to experience the city's unwavering love of electronic sound and pioneering promoters.Photo: Motion, Bristol

Year-round partying 

 
But it’s not just an indoor club. A year-round experience, the Motion complex boasts not only expansive dancefloors but a huge courtyard and a sun-glazed, riverside terrace, which is used for the club’s ever-popular summertime parties and all-day events. Usually, these summertime events happen between May and August, so keep an eye out – they’re pretty special.Photo: Motion, Bristol

The Marble Factory 

 
Motion is an industry leader when it comes to clubs, but it’s sister venue, The Marble Factory, secures the project serious kudos when it comes to live music. Located in the very same complex, The Marble Factory opened just a few years ago. But in that time, it’s brought some of the best live acts Bristol has seen in a long, long time.

 

The fully decked out, 1600-capacity delivers cutting-edge lineups, from sought-after names in contemporary jazz to cult-status bands. Complete with a 360-degree mezzanine and L-Acoustics sound system, The Marble Factory enables live music fans to see with their favourite artists in a new light.


So, who’s played here? The Chemical Brothers opened the venue back in 2017, and since, it’s welcomed the likes of King Krule, Flying Lotus and Pussy Riot. Check The Marble Factory's upcoming gigs and listings here.
Photo: The Marble Factory, Bristol


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