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Music Events, Gigs and Concerts in Bristol

Live music runs deep in Bristol's veins and the city has been home to some of the most influential and culturally relevant British musicians in the last 40 years including Massive Attack, Tricky, Portishead and Roni Size.

Bristol has a plethora of gigs going on at any given time, from big name touring acts to hot new bands. We've rounded up the gigs, concerts and music festivals in Bristol over the next weeks and months, so browse them below.

Music venues

The city’s music venues range from grand concert halls including Bristol Beacon and St George’s Bristol, to quirkier spaces such as Trinity and The Old Market Assembly in Old Market and The Folk House on Park Street. You can even watch live music on a boat aboard Thekla or The Grain Barge!

Some of Bristol's most iconic music venues include The Louisiana, The Fleece and city centre jazz pub The Old Duke.

Smaller arts and music venues hosting gigs and club nights include Dareshack, Zed Alley, Strange Brew, Mr Wolf's, The Jam Jar and The Exchange.

The O2 Academy Bristol and The Anson Rooms host some of the world's best-known bands, while record stores across the city host regular live music nights.

Music in Bristol

Stokes Croft and Gloucester Road have their fair share of gig venues too, whether you're watching bands at The Gallimaufry, The Full Moon, The Crofters Rights or The Love Inn. The Canteen also hosts free music several nights a week.

Bristol hosts heaps of music festivals across the year too, from Love Saves The Day in May to harbourside concerts throughout summer. Head just outside Bristol to enjoy lakeside performances at Valley Fest, or concerts in the forest at Westonbirt Arboretum's Forest Live.

Find out more about Bristol festivals

Clubbing and late night venues

Bristol loves to party, and boasts some incredible nightclubs, including Motion (which always features towards the top of the Top 100 Clubs in the World by DJ Mag) and the legendary Lakota in Stokes Croft.

Basement 45 is one of the city's most popular dubstep and techno clubs, while SWX hosts a range of big names throughout the year.

Nightclubs in Bristol

For more live music gigs and club night listings try 365Bristol.com and headfirstbristol.

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Henleaze Concert Society 'Blown Away' at Trinity-Henleaze Unified Reformed Church

North Bristol

A great programme of music for wind instruments performed by players from the Bristol Ensemble

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From:

11 May 2024to11 May 2024
Trinity Garden Party 2024

Old Market

Celebrate the start of summer on Sunday 12 May at this free community day party

Dates

From:

12 May 2024to12 May 2024
The Harlequin Singers at Winterbourne Medieval Barn

S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

Winterbourne Barn is delighted to welcome The Harlequin Singers for a spring afternoon of song.

Dates

From:

12 May 2024to12 May 2024
Music: Wesley Stace at John Wesley's New Room

Bristol Shopping Quarter

An evening of live music with razor-sharp wit and wisdom at John Wesley's New Room.

Dates

From:

14 May 2024to14 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £14.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket
Ruth Royall Presents: Royall Sound at Bristol Trinity Centre

Central Bristol

Ruth Royall Presents: Royall Sound is the brand new live experience from Ruth Royall which takes you on a full journey through drum & bass, garage, bass house and dubstep.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £16.00 Per Ticket
Bands at Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on Fridays - what better way to kick-start your weekend than an evening boat trip to this legendary riverside venue.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024
Abba Tribute with Elvis by Tom Carpenter: A Night of Music Under the Stars at Bristol & Bath Science Park

S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

Join in for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment as Bristol & Bath Science Park presents an ABBA Tribute with Elvis, performed by the talented Tom Carpenter.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024
This Is Your Musical at Bristol Improv Theatre

Clifton

Prepare to be amazed as you witness the creation of a brand new musical theatre show, courtesy of The Bristol Improv Theatre's flagship musical theatre company, This Is Your Musical!

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024
Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Night at Doubletree by Hilton, Cadbury House

North Somerset

Join Cadbury House for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, nostalgia, and the iconic sounds of Fleetwood Mac!

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024
Good Times on the pitch at Yate Town Football Club

Yate

Get ready for the biggest scale Music and Comedy events that Yate has ever seen!

Dates

From:

22 May 2024to27 May 2024
Folk Night with Melrose Quartet at John Wesley's New Room

Bristol Shopping Quarter

This May, immerse yourself in the spellbinding melodies of an unforgettable folk music spectacle, starring the exceptionally talented Melrose Quartet.

Dates

From:

23 May 2024to23 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £14.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket
Bellowhead Frontman Jon Boden at The Lantern

Central Bristol

Jon Boden is best known for his performance in the Hollywood movie About Time and as the lead singer and main arranger of the progressive folk juggernaut Bellowhead

Dates

From:

24 May 2024to24 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £19.62 Per Ticket
Love Saves The Day

Bristol's biggest music festival returns to Ashton Court from 25 - 26 May 2024

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to26 May 2024
Dot to Dot Festival

Central Bristol

Showcasing a lineup of innovative, exciting, and ground-breaking acts in intimate spaces across Bristol.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to26 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £30.00 Per person per day
Bands at Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on Fridays - what better way to kick-start your weekend than an evening boat trip to this legendary riverside venue.

Dates

From:

31 May 2024to31 May 2024
Blancmange at Trinity Centre

Old Market

British electronic band Blancmange are excited to announce their first ever 'Best Of' Tour, celebrating 45 years since they first formed in 1979!

Dates

From:

31 May 2024to31 May 2024
Clifton Festival 2024

Clifton

Bristol’s classical music festival returns this summer with spellbinding sounds from acclaimed artists and vibrant music-making from some of the country’s most exciting performers.

Dates

From:

5 June 2024to15 June 2024
Gee Baby I Love You live at the Hen & Chicken

Southville

Legendary Bristol band returns to the Hen & Chicken to perform a Summer Special of soul/funk / r'n'b.

Dates

From:

7 June 2024to7 June 2024

Price
Guide Price From £10.00 Per Ticket
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: New Worlds at Bristol Beacon

Old City

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra perform at Bristol Beacon

Dates

From:

7 June 2024to7 June 2024

Price
Guide Price From £10.00 Per Ticket
The Ladyboys of Bangkok Bristol at The Sabai Pavilion

Clifton

This BIG anniversary show, with a glamorous cast of 16, packed with the biggest floor fillers from your favourite music superstars, performed by the biggest showbiz divas in the world!

Dates

From:

7 June 2024to22 June 2024

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