Bristol Promoters’ Index: find a Bristol venue for your next event
Posted on: 13 May 2020It'll be a while before we can party in Bristol again, but there's no harm in a bit of forward planning.
It's plain to see by now the impact that the coronavirus crisis has had on people and businesses across a range of sectors, with closures and lockdown measures expected to continue well into the summer months.
The music and events industries are among those hit hardest by the outbreak, with artists and promoters losing out on vital sources of income and venues being forced to close their doors for the foreseeable future.
But, as hard as things are now, a time will come when normality is restored and we can start to pick up the pieces. Bristol's favourite venues and party starters will be called upon when people look to blow off some (a lot of) steam.
Whether you're an established promoter or you're looking to run your first event, check out our comprehensive guide of Bristol venues and event spaces and get in touch to discuss your options regarding a future booking.
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The main room at Motion during the final in:Motion series, 2019
Motion & The Marble Factory | 74-78 Avon Street, Bristol BS2 0PX
Capacity: 200-4000 (Multiple Spaces) | info@motionbristol.com | motionbristol.com
Lakota | 6 Upper York Street, Bristol BS2 8QN
Capacity: 500-1200 (Multiple Spaces) | info@lakotabristol.co.uk | lakota.co.uk
Blue Mountain | 2 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3PR
Capacity: 400 | info@bluemountainclub.co.uk | bluemountainclub.co.uk
Thekla | The Grove, East Mud Dock
Capacity: 500 | simon@theklabristol.co.uk | theklabristol.co.uk
The Love Inn | 84 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY
Capacity: 300 | enquiries@teamlove.org | theloveinn.com
Mix Nights' Term 15 Showcase at The Love Inn, 2019 | Photo: Ashley Reynolds
Basement 45 | 8 Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5NA
Capacity: 300 | mark@basement45.co.uk | basement45.co.uk
O2 Academy Bristol | Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5NA
Capacity: 1800 | mail@o2academybristol.co.uk | academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol
The Crofters Rights | 117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3RW
Capacity: 300 | music@croftersrights.co.uk | croftersrights.co.uk
Cosies! | 34 Portland Square, Bristol BS2 8RG
Capacity: 110 | cosies@live.co.uk | facebook.com/cosiesbristoll
The Island | Bridewell Street, Bristol BS1 2QD
Capacity: 250 | dina@theislandbristol.com | theislandbristol.com
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Timedance at The Island, 2017 | Image: Alex Digard
The Loco Klub | Clock Tower Yard, Bristol BS1 6QH
Capacity: 200 | bookings@locobristol.com | locobristol.com
The Lanes | 22 Nelson Street, Bristol BS1 2LE
Capacity: 500 | info@thelanesbristol.com | thelanesbristol.com
The Fleece | 12 St Thomas Street, Bristol BS1 6JJ
Capacity: 450 | chris@thefleece.co.uk | thefleece.co.uk
SWX | 15 Nelson Street, Bristol BS1 2JY
Capacity: 1100-1800 (Multiple Spaces) | enquiries@swxbristol.com | swxbristol.com
Trinity Centre | Trinity Road, Bristol BS2 0NW
Capacity: 600 | info@3ca.org.uk | trinitybristol.org.uk
Timedance: 5 Years at the Trinity Centre, February 2020 | Image: Ollie Kirk for Here & Now
Jack of Diamonds | 46 West Street, Bristol BS2 0BH
Capacity: 400 | info@jackofdiamonds.club | jackofdiamonds.club
The Mother’s Ruin | 7-9 St Nicholas Street, Bristol BS1 1UE
Capacity: 100 | mothersruinbristol@gmail.com | mothersruinbristol.co.uk
Full Moon & Attic Bar | 1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3PR
Capacity: 240 | info@fullmoonbristol.co.uk | fmbristol.co.uk
Fiddlers | Willway Street, Bristol BS3 4BG
Capacity: 450 | info@fiddlers.co.uk | fiddlers.co.uk
The Exchange | 72-73 Old Market Street, Bristol BS2 0EJ
Capacity: 250 | iwan@exchangebristol.com | exchangebristol.com
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Outside The Exchange on Old Market Street
Mr Wolf’s | 32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol BS1 1TG
Capacity: 270 | musicbookings@mrwolfs.com | mrwolfs.com
The Louisiana | Wapping Road, Bathurst Terrace, Bristol BS1 6UA
Capacity: 140 | thelouisiana@gmail.com | thelouisiana.net
Take Five Cafe | 72 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY
Capacity: 100 | take5cafe.co.uk
The Trap | 10 All Saints Lane, Bristol BS1 1JH
Capacity: 100 | crownbristol@gmail.com | thecrown-bristol.co.uk/trap
Rough Trade Bristol | 3 New Bridewell, Nelson Street, Bristol BS1 2QD
Capacity: 150 | adriand@roughtrade.com | roughtrade.com/gb/events/store/rough-trade-bristol
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Lewis Capaldi on stage at Rough Trade Bristol, 2019
Arnolfini | 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
Capacity: 200 | programme@arnolfini.org.uk | arnolfini.org.uk
The Jam Jar | Unit 4a, Little Anne Street, Bristol BS2 9EB
Capacity: 220 | joel@thejamjarcollective.com | thejamjarbristol.com
Dare2Club | 1 Alfred St, Bristol BS2 0RF
Capacity: 250 | daretoclub@gmail.com | daretoclub.co.uk
Thunderbolt | 124 Bath Rd, Totterdown, Bristol BS4 3ED
Capacity: 150 | info@thethunderbolt.net | thethunderbolt.net
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Matt is a Journalism graduate and writer, passionate about supporting Bristol music, art and independent business. Get in touch via email at matt@365bristol.com.
