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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...
5MAR

The Hu bring Hunnu Rock thunder to Bristol on 1 October 2026

On Thursday 1 October 2026, Bristol will play host to one of the most distinctive forces in modern heavy music when The Hu arrive at The Prospect Building as part of their Warrior Chant Tour. The show forms part of the band’s extensive UK and European...
3MAR

We will rock you returns to Bristol Hippodrome!

BLOC presents We Will Rock You this Summer! GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE! BLOC Productions, Bristol’s award-winning amateur musical theatre club who regularly stage professional standard productions at the Bristol Hippodrome, is following its success...
24FEB

Dermot Kennedy brings intimate acoustic gig to Bristol's Prospect Building in March

On Monday 23 March 2026, Dermot Kennedy will step onto the stage at The Prospect Building in Bristol for a special acoustic performance and audience Q&A, offering fans a rare chance to see the Irish songwriter in a stripped-back setting. LIMITED...
23FEB

Annie The Musical at The Bristol Hippodrome in August 2026

The sun will come out... in August, when Annie arrives in Bristol Get your tickets here! THE SMASH-HIT WEST END PRODUCTION OF ANNIE, THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE FAMILY MUSICAL, RETURNS WITH A NEW UK AND IRELAND TOUR OPENING MAY 2026 STARRING...
19FEB

UPFEST announces 2026 dates, Festival Artist and Crowd-funding as it returns for its biannual event.

UPFEST is back and returns to Bristol from Friday 15th to Sunday 31st May 2026, appointing Bristol artist, Melo, as the lead Festival Artist alongside launching this year's artist open-call.   Europe’s largest live street art festival,...
18FEB

Faithless headline opening of Siren Bristol 2026 at Lloyds Amphitheatre

As part of the Siren Bristol summer series, Faithless will headline Lloyds Amphitheatre on Friday 24 July 2026, kicking off a weekend celebrating three decades of electronic music! GET TICKETS HERE Bristol is set to host a landmark moment in electronic...
17FEB

The Bodyguard returns to Bristol Hippodrome this Summer!

We are excited to announce the fan favourite 'The Bodyguard' returns to The Bristol Hippodrome from 11-15 August 2026 GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE! The international, award-winning smash-hit musical THE BODYGUARD is back! Starring...