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30MAR

Alternative Post-Punk Band Ist Ist Announce Bristol show following new album release

IST IST have released tour dates following keenly anticipated new album: ‘DAGGER’. Released Friday 6th February, the record marks their fifth full-length studio album, and arrives on the heels of last year’s acclaimed Top 30 effort...
29MAR

Bristol Food Review: The Board Walk by SS Great Britain

As waterfront dining goes, The Board Walk is up there with the best spots in Bristol. What once was a cosy café is now a vibrant all-day dining destination, with a luxurious (but accessible) menu, and a stylish terrace for al fresco dining on...
28MAR

Westside Cowboy announce Bristol headline show at Electric Bristol this December

Rising Manchester indie outfit Westside Cowboy have confirmed a headline show at Electric Bristol on 4 December 2026, as part of their biggest UK and European tour to date. The Bristol date sits within an extensive run of shows across the continent,...
27MAR

Cast announced for The Waitress at The Bristol Hippodrome

  Producers Barry and Fran Weissler, alongside David Ian for Crossroads Live, have announced the complete casting for the UK and Ireland tour of the hit romantic musical comedy Waitress. The tour will be coming to The Bristol at Hippodrome from...
26MAR

Love Saves The Day unveils second wave celebrating Bristol talent

Tickets available from 10am Friday HERE Love Saves The Day has just dropped its second wave of artists for 2026, shining a strong light on Bristol’s local talent and underground scene as it gears up to return to Ashton Court over the May Bank...
26MAR

Review: Madra Salach at Thekla in Bristol

Madra Salach took to the stage at Thekla on 24 March 2026 having upgraded from The Louisiana due to phenomenal demand, supported by Maicín. Alison Mather reviewed the gig for us, here's her thoughts. When Madra Salach released their first...
24MAR

Postmodern Jukebox bring vintage magic to Bristol Beacon on 21 May 2026

Time doesn’t just travel, it swings. That’s the promise behind the latest tour from Postmodern Jukebox, the retro-reimagining musical collective led by Scott Bradlee. Their 2026 outing, The Future Is Vintage Tour, is set to glide across...
20MAR

Callum Beattie brings UK tour to Bristol's Thekla

There’s a certain symmetry to it. A songwriter known for emotional candour stepping onto a literal vessel, carrying his stories into a packed room. On Friday 27 March 2026, Callum Beattie arrives in Bristol as part of his UK tour, performing aboard...
19MAR

MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Announces BRISTOL Show this Autumn

With a new album and novel just around the corner, MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY AKA Colin Macintyre will be taking his latest works out on the road in 2026. With the next instalment of The Mull Mysteries crime fiction series, 'An Island Burning',...
19MAR

Catlea's Lost Souls Tour ignites The Thunderbolt, Bristol on 27 March 2026

On a spring evening in Bristol, the walls of The Thunderbolt are set to hum with something deeper than just basslines and backbeats. On 27 March 2026, alt-pop riser Catlea brings their Lost Souls Tour to the intimate Totterdown venue, promising a night...
18MAR

A.S. Fanning set for intimate Bristol show at The Louisiana on Friday 20 March 2026

There are gigs that feel like events… and then there are gigs that feel like secrets whispered in a dimly lit room. On Friday 20 March 2026, A. S. Fanning brings the latter to life with a headline performance at The Louisiana. Tucked away just...
17MAR

Tony Hadley brings The Christmas Big Band Tour to Bristol Beacon

When the winter air turns crisp and city lights begin their annual shimmer, a certain velvet voice is set to sweep into Bristol. Tony Hadley, one of Britain’s most distinctive vocalists, is expected to return to the stage with his dazzling Christmas...
12MAR

Grade 2 set to ignite Bristol with punk energy at Exchange

On Wednesday 1 April 2026, the raw spirit of British punk will roar through Bristol as Grade 2 take the stage at Exchange. The gig promises an intense night of fast riffs, working-class storytelling and the kind of sweat-soaked atmosphere that only a...
12MAR

Forwards Festival 2026 Headliners Announced and more info!

FORWARDS Festival Reveals Headliners and Its Most Diverse Lineup Yet for 2026 This summer, FORWARDS Festival returns to Bristol with its most ambitious and musically expansive programme to date. Taking place at Clifton Downs on Saturday 29th and...
11MAR

How pubs and bars are evolving for today's sports nights

Sports nights in pubs and bars look very different from a decade ago, as technology and modern viewing habits reshape the experience. Venues are increasingly combining live broadcasts, interactive features, and a lively social atmosphere to meet changing...
11MAR

Alison Moyet to perform at Bristol Beacon on 2026 UK tour

Celebrated British singer Alison Moyet will bring her powerful voice to Bristol Beacon on 8 October 2026, as part of a major UK tour revisiting some of the most influential music of her career. For audiences in Bristol and the South West, the show...
10MAR

The Car Man comes to Bristol Hippodrome

Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is back in Bristol! GET YOUR TICKET HERE!!! Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’...
6MAR

East 17 bring 90s pop nostalgia to Bristol with The Boys Are Back Again Tour

British pop legends East 17 will return to the live stage in 2026 with a celebratory run of shows across the UK, including a highly anticipated performance at O2 Academy Bristol on Friday 20 November 2026. The concert forms part of the “Boys Are...