Live music
Bristol is home to an impressive mix of musical talent and attracts a great number of well-known musicians from outside the area. From classical performances and jazz nights to rock bands, solo singers and acoustic entertainment, Bristol has a huge number of live music venues each boasting an exciting line-up of forthcoming events.
See below for details on forthcoming live music events. For a full catalogue of what’s on in and around Bristol, use the Search events tool on the right.
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Featured Events
The Phantom Of The Opera
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- 22 May 2012 To 30 Jun 2012
The Phantom Of The Opera has won over 60 major theatre awards, including seven Tonys on Broadway and three Olivier Awards in the West End.
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Bristol Jubilee Concert at the Mall at Cribbs Causeway
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- 2 Jun 2012 To 2 Jun 2012
Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway with a spectacular concert of Pixie Lott, Misha B and others!
Upfest Bristol 2012
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- 2 Jun 2012 To 4 Jun 2012
Europe's largest live urban arts festival makes itself ready for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this year.
Love Saves The Day Festival
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- 3 Jun 2012 To 3 Jun 2012
Five stages, over 40 acts, fun, games, good times - a brand new one day festival right here in the heart of Bristol…. Taking place on the...
Diamond Jubilee Downs Day
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- 4 Jun 2012 To 4 Jun 2012
Head towards The Downs on the 4th of June for a lovely day of family fun and many more activities all for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Royal...
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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Gala Concert: Classic Women
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- 6 Jun 2012 To 6 Jun 2012
Go to Colston Hall on the 6th of June during the Jubilee to enjoy the delightful sounds of the Gala Concert: Classic Women!
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Plan B at Westonbirt
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- 23 Jun 2012 To 23 Jun 2012
Plan B performs in the grounds of the fabulous Westonbirt Arboretum
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Grillstock BBQ and Blues Festival
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- 30 Jun 2012 To 1 Jul 2012
A jam packed weekend celebrating world championship BBQ cooking, fantastic foot stompin’ music and delicious food & drink
WOMAD Festival at Bristol Zoo Gardens
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- 30 Jun 2012 To 30 Jun 2012
Bristol Zoo Gardens teams up with the WOMAD festival for a unique concert this summer
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Midnight Tango
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- 4 Jul 2012 To 7 Jul 2012
Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning...
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Pride Bristol 2012
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- 14 Jul 2012 To 14 Jul 2012
Bristol Pride returns as we declare WE ARE: PROUD.
With thousands expected to again take part in Bristol's largest and most colourful...Bristol Harbour Festival
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- 20 Jul 2012 To 22 Jul 2012
Bristol's liveliest and largest Harbourside event
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The Wanted at Westonbirt Arboretum
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- 20 Jul 2012 To 20 Jul 2012
The Wanted perform at Westonbirt Arboretum.
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Alfie Boe at Westonbirt Arboretum
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- 21 Jul 2012 To 21 Jul 2012
Classically trained tenor, Alfie Boe, performs at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Steps and Bjorn Again at Westonbirt Arboretum
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- 22 Jul 2012 To 22 Jul 2012
Pop phenomenon Steps have announced they will be bringing their reunion tour to Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, this summer, as part...
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
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- 9 Aug 2012 To 12 Aug 2012
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a world-class hot air ballooning festival, and is recognised as one of the UK’s top five...
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Disney's The Lion King
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- 31 Aug 2012 To 17 Nov 2012
Set against the majesty of Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The Lion King is a theatrical phenomenon and it's...
Brisfest
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- 22 Sep 2012 To 23 Sep 2012
BrisFest 2012 at Ashton Court is going to be an extravaganza of music, street art, theatre, comedy and circus, the likes of which Bristol...
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The Full Monty
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- 4 Mar 2013 To 9 Mar 2013
In 1997, a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers who had nothing to lose, took the world by storm.
And now they’re...
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Ongoing Events
Bristol Zoo Gardens - What's On June 2012
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- 25 May 2012 To 2 Sep 2012
Bristol Zoo - What's On June 2012
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