O2 Academy Bristol gigs for Autumn 2025
Posted on: 05 Aug 2025This Autumn at O2 Academy Bristol there's a vast mix of genres to get stuck into so something for everyone!
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Kick off in September with indie and tribute acts like Antarctic Monkeys, Guns 2 Roses (tribute), and The Beta Band—a strong mix of nostalgia and alt-rock flavor.
October takes it up a notch, with international and genre-bending performers: veteran blues-rock and funk from Glenn Hughes, indie stalwarts like Idlewild, world-music flair via The Cat Empire, and high-energy folk-rock from Xavier Rudd and Battle Beast. Late-month brings iconic post-punk with The Psychedelic Furs, plus eclectic sounds from Gogol Bordello and legendary acoustic vibes of John Butler Trio.
In November, expect a broad palette—from singer-songwriters James Marriott, Joy Crookes, and Matt Maltese, to hip-hop with DJ Premier, and synth-pop nostalgia with Heaven 17 – BEF. Fans of indie and alt-rock will find shows by Starsailor, Baxter Dury, and emerging faces like Lil Tracy and Isabel LaRosa.
September Highlights
Antarctic Monkeys – September 6 2025
Guns 2 Roses (UK tribute) – September 12 2025
Oliver Anthony Music – September 19 2025
The Beths – September 24 2025
Niko B – September 26 2025
The Clone Roses – September 27 2025
The Beta Band – September 29 2025
October Highlights
The Wedding Present – October 3 2025
Glenn Hughes – October 14 2025
Idlewild – October 15 2025
49 Winchester – October 16 2025
The Cat Empire – October 17 & 18 2025
CMAT – October 20 2025
Men I Trust – October 21 2025
Xavier Rudd – October 22 2025
Battle Beast – October 23 2025
Reef – October 24 2025
Gogol Bordello – October 25 2025
The Psychedelic Furs (with Anja Huwe) – October 28 2025
Hard Life – October 29 2025
John Butler Trio / John Butler – October 31 2025
November Highlights
Louis Salanson – November 2 2025
James Marriott – November 2 2025
The Subways – November 5 2025
Kae Tempest – November 9 2025
Rizzle Kicks – November 12 2025
Sprints – November 15 2025
Joy Crookes – November 16 2025
DJ Premier – November 19 2025
Heaven 17 – BEF – November 20 2025
Starsailor – November 21 2025
Matt Maltese – November 22 2025
Baxter Dury – November 23 2025
Lil Tracy – November 25 & 27 2025
Arthur Hill – November 26 2025
Fleetwood Bac – November 29 2025
Isabel LaRosa – November 30 2025
Tips & Suggestions
Line-up balance: Autumn’s calendar at the O2 Academy Bristol melds local indie and international acts with big-name throwbacks and cutting-edge newcomers—a great season for a varied music run.
Book early: Several shows, especially headliners like The Psychedelic Furs and Xavier Rudd, may sell fast.
Plan ahead: Many gigs are grouped tightly—especially in October. If you’re hitting more than one, spacing them across the month might help you pace your autumn schedule.
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