Old-soul grit. New-generation fire.

Courtney Hadwin brings her UK tour to Bristol's Louisiana on Wednesday 18 February 2026, one of the city’s most cherished grassroots venues. The Louisiana, perched on Wapping Road and steeped in indie-rock lore, is set to host a performance that feels deliberately intimate for an artist whose reputation was forged on much bigger stages. Tickets are £17.92 including booking fees.

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Hadwin’s story is by now well known. First capturing public attention as a teenager with a voice that seemed decades older than her years, she quickly stood out for her raw, blues-soaked delivery and a stage presence that nodded to classic rock rebels while remaining unmistakably her own. Since then, she has steadily carved a path away from novelty and towards credibility, releasing original material that leans into grit, vulnerability, and a fearless emotional range.

This UK tour marks another step in that evolution. Rather than chasing scale, it appears focused on connection: smaller rooms, closer audiences, and the kind of spaces where songs can breathe and performances can stretch. In that context, the Bristol date feels particularly well chosen. The Louisiana has long been a proving ground for artists on the rise, a room where audiences listen closely and performers can feel every reaction in real time.

For fans, the February show promises a rare chance to experience Hadwin up close. Her live performances have become known for their intensity — sudden dynamic shifts, moments of near-silence followed by explosive crescendos, and a voice that can move from rasp to clarity in a heartbeat. In a venue like the Louisiana, those contrasts are likely to feel magnified, each lyric landing with added weight.

The Bristol crowd, too, has a reputation of its own. Passionate but discerning, Louisiana audiences tend to reward honesty over polish, something that aligns naturally with Hadwin’s artistic identity. It’s easy to imagine new material sitting comfortably alongside the songs that first introduced her to the world, all delivered with a confidence that reflects how far she has come.

As the 18 February date approaches, the Bristol gig stands out as more than just another stop on a tour schedule. It feels like a statement: an artist choosing intimacy over excess, and a venue once again affirming its role as a home for voices that don’t quite fit the mould. For those packed into the Louisiana that night, Courtney Hadwin’s UK tour may well be remembered at its most powerful — close enough to feel every note.