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About
Bristol Beacon is the city’s largest concert hall, presenting concerts and entertainment by major names in rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical music, stand up comedy and light entertainment, as well as local choirs, orchestras and schools.
Audiences have been enjoying music here since 1867 and the building remains at the heart of cultural life in the city. Some of the world’s biggest music and comedy stars have performed on its stage, including The Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Motorhead and Bob Dylan.
The venue is a key player in many of Bristol’s wider events including the Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival, Simple Things Festival, Slapstick Festival and Bristol Open Doors.
Built in 2009, the iconic golden foyer is an architecturally significant and striking addition to Bristol’s skyline and befits the many fantastic performers who have played there.
Bristol Beacon's historic spaces and auditoriums recently underwent a huge transformation, turning the venue into one the best performance and music learning spaces in Europe – a modern, accessible, state-of-the-art facility.
Food and drink
Relax with a coffee at The Bristol Loaf, or enjoy lunch or dinner at Colonnade restaurant.
Events
Find out more about Bristol's varied music scene. Or you can see a list of the events coming up at Bristol Beacon below.
Accessibility
All performance spaces, bar and restaurant areas are wheelchair accessible, and there are lifts to all floors. There is level access from Colston Street or Trenchard street with automatic doors.
Accessible toilet facilities are found on all levels and are signposted in the building. A changing places accessible toilet is available on the Lower Ground Floor of the venue.
The nearest disabled parking is in Tenchard Street car park. A lay-by for drop-off with a dropped curb is immediately outside Bristol Beacon on Colston Street.
All assistance dogs are welcome across our venue and in all our performance spaces. Our staff are trained to know how to behave around working dogs. Please ask if there’s anything we can do to help.
An induction hearing loop is available. An assistive listening system is available in the venue spaces.
Large print formats of venue and programme information are available on request.
Find out more about Access at Bristol Beacon
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Video
- All Together Now - Bristol Beacon is open
Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Please check events listings for performance times.
Further Information
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Assistance Dogs
- Changing Places Toilet
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Facilities for Neurodivergent visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Handrail by steps
- Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Sign language videos and guides
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Restaurant
Children & Infants
- Accept children all ages
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Breast Feeding Friendly Throughout
- Buggy Parking Area
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
Key Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
Payment Methods
- Special group rates - For classical concerts
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
TripAdvisor
- Excellent150
- Very Good142
- Average76
- Poor58
- Terrible30
Recent Reviews:
- Philip BIlluminating view of Bare Naked Ladies
Friday, 5th April 2024Excellent concert by Bare Naked Ladies as usual, spoilt by being in a seat behind the brightly lit sound and lighting equipment. There should be a warning prior to booking these seats , some may... Read full review - Gareth JTrip Type:CouplesPoor seating and expensive drinks
Sunday, 7th April 2024Terrible seats and expensive drinks, we visited for a concert with a start time of 7pm on the tickets? This was only the doors opening time. The support act was on at 7:30 for 30 minutes and main act... Read full review - davexmitThe architects should be finedMonday, 15th April 2024OK, if you have stall or back tier seating, good for you. But if you are unlucky enough to get side tier seating, just throw away your ticket. The side tier seating is 2 rows, one much the other so... Read full review
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