Things to do in Bristol

Dropout Improv

The tour will feature appearances by Dropout regulars Jacob Wysocki, Kurt Maloney and some special guests as they connect with a live audience and return to the…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Kraftwerk

Bringing together music and performance art, Kraftwerk 3-D concerts are a true "Gesamtkunstwerk – a total work of art.”By the mid 1970’s Kraftwerk had achieved…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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MC Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property

He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2026!

Hen & Chicken, Bristol

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Aldous Harding

Aldous Harding is a rare artist who defies conventions and categorisation, creating lush, off-kilter indie pop.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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The Bug Club

The Bug Club's name does a good job of introducing the band and their music: a tight-knit, collaborative effort focussed on telling tales of the everyday that w…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Ray Lamontagne

Rootsy US singer/songwriter with an increasingly intoxicating laidback sound.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Black Parade - 00s Emo Anthems

The UK's biggest emo night! Emo party anthems all night from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic!

The Fleece, Bristol

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Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

What happens after an artist has achieved his dreams? That was the major ques­tion Jason Isbell was asking himself leading up to the creation of his newest albu…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise

The band plays indie pop and earnest, harmony-driven folk-rock.

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Emma Doran: Emmaculate

Smash hit Irish comedian, best-selling author, podcast host and viral online star Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new stand-up show Emmacul…

The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning production from the Royal Shakespeare Company is inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl and is now celebrating…

Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol

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Julian Marley & The Uprising

Julian Marley & The Uprising is a Grammy-winning roots-reggae act led by the son of Bob Marley, delivering a blend of traditional reggae, jazz, dancehall, and h…

The Fleece, Bristol

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John Robb

Edge Street Live presents a thrilling and dangerous evening with John RobbJohn Robb talks about a life in music, his best selling art of darkness book, being th…

Bristol Folk House, Bristol

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K-Pop Superstars

K-Pop Superstars is the ultimate K-Pop tribute show, bringing the excitement, energy, and style of the global phenomenon to the stage.Featuring four incredible…

The Fleece, Bristol

Derek Mitchell: Double Dutch

Stand-up and characters from the hilarious Derek Mitchell, whose online sketches have generated over 250 million views and a dedicated following.

Tobacco Factory, Bristol

Voivod + Midnight

VoivodVery few bands survive for four decades. Even fewer are those that continue to reach new creative heights, long after legendary status has been achieved.

Thekla, Bristol

Theo Katzman

A man walks barefoot through the snow, takes a long bath in an icy river, then searches Craigslist for new-in-box cassette tapes from the early 90’s.He lights a…

Trinity Community Arts, Bristol

Booka Shade

Pillars of electronic music, Booka Shade return for an unmissable farewell performance."Dear Friends, following the release of our most recent album For Real in…

Thekla, Bristol

The Kooks

Brighton indie rockers with a pop sensibility.The Kooks came bopping out of Brighton at an almost serendipitous moment, catching the mid ’00s guitar band wave a…

Bristol Harbourside, Bristol

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The Kooks

Brighton indie rockers with a pop sensibility.The Kooks came bopping out of Brighton at an almost serendipitous moment, catching the mid ’00s guitar band wave a…

Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, Bristol

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The Streets

The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska.Inspired by bands like Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, De La Soul,…

Bristol Harbourside, Bristol

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Bristol Pride

InfoBristol Pride takes place from the 27th June to the 12th July 2026.Bristol Pride is a unique and important event that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and of…

Clifton Downs, Bristol

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The Streets

The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska.Inspired by bands like Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, De La Soul,…

BrewDog Bristol Harbourside, Bristol

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Royel Otis

Sydney indie rising stars Royel Otis are embarking on a journey. Following the success of their debut EP Campus in 2021, they launched into 2022 with their exub…

Bristol Harbourside, Bristol

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Men's International Twenty20 Match: England vs India

England take on India in this International fixture.

Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol

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Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival at Various venues: Bristol, Bristol

Various venues: Bristol, Bristol

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Faithless

Special DJ set from the legendary Faithless, plus support.

Bristol Harbourside, Bristol

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Faithless

Special DJ set from the legendary Faithless, plus support.

Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, Bristol

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Boyzlife

Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform pop hits by their former bands.There are few acts that accomp…

Bristol Cathedral, Bristol

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Bluey's Big Play

Back by popular demand – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southampton in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play.Featuring…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Kevin Bridges cut his comedy teeth in Glasgow after leaving school at the age of 17. From there, the young comedian began performing around the UK.

Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol

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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Stephen Wilson Jr.

Stephen Wilson Jr. is a singer/songwriter from rural Southern Indiana. Wilson was raised by a single father who was a boxer and had him boxing from age seven th…

The Prospect Building, Bristol

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three de…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Gipsy Kings

One of the most successful Spanish language bands of the last 40 years, Gipsy Kings are revered for their 1989 self-titled album spending 40 weeks on the US cha…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Ocean Colour Scene

Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent six years fine-tuning their sound before lighting up the Britpop party with three Top 5 albums; 1996’s ‘Moseley Shoals’,…

The Prospect Building, Bristol

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Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest live tour yet.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Over 30s Afternoon of Indie

Old School Indie - The indie night for the over 30s are once again joining forces with Feeling Gloomy & Age Against The Machine to bring you a special. Feeling…

The Lo-Co Klub, Bristol

The Tumbling Paddies

One of Ireland's most popular music acts, The Tumbling Paddies are now coming to England! Song writing and original material is a major part of their success.

O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol

La Dispute

Post-hardcore band from Michigan. La Dispute (formed in 2004) is an American progressive post-hardcore rock band hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the U.S…

Trinity Community Arts, Bristol

Phil Wang: Uh Oh

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.

Queen Square, Bristol

Sparks

Growing out of the minds of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, Sparks is one of pop's best-loved and most influential cult bands.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

So Fetch - 2000s Party

We Made Fetch HappenRegina George was wrong. So Fetch is happening, playing all your favourite hits from the 00s.Think Britney Spears to Avril Lavigne.

The Lanes, Bristol

Beverley Knight

Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for almost three decades.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Jack Dee

Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even m…

Queen Square, Bristol

Country Club

Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls The UK's first ever country music day party is riding into BRISTOL for the ultimate hoedown in June 2026!

The Prospect Building, Bristol

David Olusoga

David Olusoga: The State of the British Union, Why Black History Matters Following his recent four part BBC documentary, 'Union' David Olusoga, British-Nigerian…

St George's Bristol, Bristol