What's on in Bristol
Festivals, gigs, exhibitions, markets and community happenings – pulled from local sources across the city.
Review: Alison Moyet at Bristol Beacon
Some artists become part of the soundtrack to our lives, and Alison Moyet is undoubtedly one of them. Seeing her live is a reminder of just how special that voice remains – powerful, soulful and distinctive. The set mixed songs from her Yazoo days i
Growing up Black in Bristol in the 1970s and 80s - new film tells powerful stories
"These personal stories collectively reveal a much bigger picture of resilience, belonging and change"
The pumpkin patch near Keynsham open day and night
Plus a seasonal shop, food and drink, photo opps, games, spooky new attractions, live music and more
Far right 'were asked to move' protest for cancer charity fundraiser
Police say they asked far-right Bristol Rises protesters to change their plans but 'an agreement could not be reached' so now the big Cancer Research event has been postponed
Quiz teams invited to take on Bristol's brain surgeons in ultimate test
"The event is a fundraiser for The Grand Appeal and is being billed as ‘not your average pub quiz'"
Far-right protest postpones Bristol's annual Cancer Research charity walk
Those taking part have been left furious at being given a day's notice
Lil' Nashville opens in Bristol this weekend
Lil’ Nashville brings the spirit of Nashville to Bristol with its new country bar and kitchen opening on Friday 9 October 2026 on All Saints Street, BS1 2LZ. The live country music, Southern food, BBQ and line dancing craze arrives in the South West
Sleeper live in Bristol on 26 March 2027
Sleeper have announced their biggest UK tour since reforming including a date in Bristol's The Crane at The Prospect Building, Feeder Road, on Friday 26 March 2027. South London four-piece Turin Brakes will be joining them as special guests.
Somerset Carnivals - ten handy hints for attending from Bristol
They are among the biggest events in the country and are right on our doorstep
‘Get me in that arena!’: Olly Murs eyes up show at long-awaited Bristol venue
The former X Factor star is no stranger to Bristol - but did you know he used to play here in a band back in the day?
Bristol's biggest night of boxing in years - taking place in Cardiff
Bristol's army of boxing fans will have to cross the Channel to see their local heroes
Roni Size Reprazent announced for Bristol Sounds 2027
Bristol’s own Roni Size Reprazent is the first headliner announced for next years Bristol Sounds, live at Canon's Marsh Amphitheatre on Friday 25 June 2027. 2027 marks 30 years since Roni Size Reprazent released New Forms, the landmark album that hel
Split Dogs at Thekla Bristol on 13 February 2027
Hot to trot after releasing their latest critically acclaimed album ‘Nice N’ Rough’ last week on Venn Records, Bristol punk n’ rollers Split Dogs start 2027 as they mean to go on with a hefty UK headline tour in February including Thekla on Saturday
Bristol Ikea's all-you-can-eat Meatball Rave was just as mad as you thought
"I was not tripping. Someone had not slipped something into my fizzy lingonberry juice"
Republica live at Thekla Bristol on 29 November 2026
Britpop trailblazers Republica will mark 30 years since their self-titled debut and global mega-hit Ready To Go with a major UK headline tour this autumn, including the finale show at Bristol Thekla on Sunday 29 November 2026. Tickets are £34.60 inc.
North Somerset Show leaves 20-year home for site near Bristol Airport after land sale
And the showground is to be rewilded as part of a millionaire couple's ecological mission
Jamie T at Electric Bristol on 18 October 2026
Jamie T has announced a run of intimate solo shows to celebrate the release of his sixth album Ghosts (100 Days of Morning), out 9th October via Polydor Records including a gig at Electric Bristol on Sunday 18 October 2026. Get Bristol tickets here.
Broadmead to become a free circus with aerial performances above shoppers in The Galleries
The UK's only all-female wire-walking collective will walk along tightropes connected to trees, too
xTool set to become a familiar sight at festivals with live laser engraving and soundwave keepsakes
Festival merchandise is changing with audiences increasingly looking for something more personal than a standard T-shirt, poster or what have now become the non-existant wristbands/printed tickets. xTool’s creative ecosystem already includes tools fo
DJ Yoda includes Bristol's O2 Academy on 90s Mixtape Tour
Step back into the 90s with DJ Yoda’s brand-new AV show, 90s Mixtape Live – an audiovisual celebration of the decade that shaped modern music, film and pop culture at O2 Academy Bristol on Saturday 10 October 2026. Get tickets here.
Swervedriver bring 35th anniversary of debut album Raise to The Fleece in Bristol
Influential British alternative rock band Swervedriver will bring their forthcoming UK tour to Bristol this autumn, performing at The Fleece on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Tickets are £30.80 including booking fees. Get Bristol gig tickets here.
Death Cab For Cutie live in Bristol
Following the release of their new album ‘I Built You A Tower’, indie-rock titans Death Cab for Cutie are heading out on tour across the UK including a date at The Prospect Building in Bristol on Wednesday 23 September 2026. Get tickets here Bristol
Celtic music trailblazer Brìghde Chaimbeul joins Scottish Ensemble at The Bristol Beacon
Scottish Ensemble have announced details of a Scottish and UK tour for their ambitious new collaboration with world-renowned Celtic musician Brìghde Chaimbeul including a date at The Bristol Beacon on Sunday 18 October 2026. Get Bristol Beacon ticket
Sports Team live at The Fleece in Bristol
Sports Team have announced a run of intimate dates across the UK in collaboration with DIY Magazine, bringing their notoriously chaotic and exhilarating live show to fans in a more up-close-and-personal setting including a show at The Fleece, Bristol