Postmodern Jukebox bring vintage magic to Bristol Beacon on 21 May 2026
Posted on: 24 Mar 2026Time 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 the UK, landing in Bristol on Thursday 21 May 2026 at the iconic Bristol Beacon.
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A tour where decades collide (in the best way)
The “Future Is Vintage” tour is a 20-date UK run that celebrates the band’s signature trick: taking modern pop songs and dressing them in the finery of bygone musical eras. Think chart hits reborn as smoky jazz standards, doo-wop serenades, or big band showstoppers.
Since forming in 2011, Postmodern Jukebox have built a global following with this time-bending formula, racking up billions of views online and turning their live shows into full-blown theatrical experiences.
Bradlee has described the tour as a celebration of human creativity in an age increasingly fascinated by artificial intelligence, positioning the show as a joyful, analogue counterpoint to digital perfection.
The Bristol show: what to expect
The Bristol stop takes place in Beacon Hall at Bristol Beacon, with doors opening around 7:00pm.
Audiences can expect:
- A rotating cast of powerhouse vocalists, dancers, and instrumentalists
- Reinventions of everything from classic rock and Britpop to modern chart hits
- A high-energy, cabaret-style atmosphere with a touch of old-school glamour
The show leans into nostalgia but never gets stuck there. It’s less museum, more musical time machine with a glittering sense of humour.
And yes, dressing up is encouraged. Vintage attire isn’t mandatory, but it definitely adds to the fun.
More than a concert, a travelling spectacle
Postmodern Jukebox gigs are often described as part concert, part theatrical revue. Expect tap dancing, playful storytelling, and the kind of musical virtuosity that makes even familiar songs feel freshly minted.
With stops across the UK before and after Bristol, the tour forms part of a wider international run spanning Europe, Australia, and beyond.
Final note
For one night in May, Bristol won’t just host a gig, it’ll host a stylish collision of eras. Whether you’re a jazz devotee, a pop fan, or simply curious about what happens when decades dance together, this is a show built to charm.
So polish your shoes, maybe dig out something with a bit of swing, and step into a future that sounds delightfully like the past.
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