Things to do in Bristol- Page 5

The View

The View exploded out of Dundee, a rag-tag teenage mob of guitar-scorching rock 'n' rollers, buoyed by a brace of instantly anthemic tunes.

SWX, Bristol

Steve 'n' Seagulls

A Finland-based roots music collective with a penchant for turning heavy metal classics into front porch jamborees, Steve 'n' Seagulls formed in 2012 and began…

The Fleece, Bristol

Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2027, continuing the success of his bigge…

St George's Bristol, Bristol

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface.Join the "tall, chao…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Michael McGoldrick, John Doyle & John McCusker

Traditional music from master flautist McGoldrick (Flook, Lunasa and Capercaillie), McCusker (Battlefield Band) and guitarist Doyle.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Professor David Olusoga - A Global History Of The British Cup Of Tea

There is nothing more British than a cup of tea.Tea is our national drink; our national obsession. Yet the history of tea is the ultimate global story.

St George's Bristol, Bristol

Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the classic Kids In America, a worldwide hit.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Anna Erhard

Berlin-based singer/songwriter. Plus guests.

Thekla, Bristol

BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds Of The 90s With Vernon Kay

Vernon Kay is hitting the road with a record box time machine taking us back to the heady, hedonistic days of house phones, Sega Megadrives and Sony Discmans an…

O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol

Django Django

Indie rockers with a heterogeneous style, reliant on sun-soaked harmonies, jerky rhythms, bleep electronics, and acoustic folk-pop.

Trinity Community Arts, Bristol

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Matt Bragg

The son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years.

Redgrave Theatre, Bristol

Arthur Hill

SJM Concerts Presents: Arthur Hill + Support

O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol

Nouvelle Vague

Bossa Nova = Nouvelle Vague = New Wave. This transliteration was the starting point for Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux’s unique project, which, by appropriating…

Trinity Community Arts, Bristol

Count Arthur Strong - And it’s Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Cleopatrick

Listening to the story of Canadian duo cleopatrick is a bit like hearing the plot of the best, most righteously validating coming-of-age film never made.

O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol

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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.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Elliot Minor + Red Jumpsuit Apparatus + Madina Lake

British rock band Elliot Minor first burst onto the scene with debut single Parallel Worlds, leading to their Top 10 self-titled album in 2008.

O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol

Seasick Steve

Seasick Steve has today announced he will be performing 9 headline shows across the UK this November in support of his latest album, ‘Blues in Mono’.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Moses Boyd

Mercury Prize-shortlisted, MOBO Award-winning drummer, composer and producer Moses Boyd returns for a live show in support of his long-awaited second album 'Son…

Thekla, Bristol

Jeff Innocent: Leaning in

Following on from his smash hit debut tour and comedy special ‘Smart Casual’, Jeff Innocent returns with an all new hour of standup.

Redgrave Theatre, Bristol

Chesney Hawkes

Born into a musical family (his father is the singer Chip Hawkes, formerly with the 1960s band The Tremeloes), Chesney Hawkes’ own career began at 19, when he a…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Martin Stephenson & The Daintees

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees is a folk-rock band known for their rich storytelling, catchy hooks, and authentic sound.

Thekla, Bristol

Spiritualized

The sleeve tells you so much about the process. It’s a picture of a lone figure. Suited up and immersed in interplanetary protective gear, he walks out across u…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Sophie Duker: Hot Beef Injection

Taskmaster Champion, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee and retired sugar daughter Sophie Duker is back with a brand-new 2027 stand-up tour, Hot Beef…

Bristol Old Vic, Bristol

Jack Kays

25-year-old Cincinnati native Jack Kays is celebrated for his raw, emotive vocals and introspective songwriting.

Thekla, Bristol

Bianca Del Rio

Bianca Del Rio, the alter ego of seasoned comic Roy Haylock and season 6 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is a self-professed 'clown in a gown'.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Bruce Foxton

The Jam released their debut single 'In the City' in 1977 on Polydor Records. Over the next five years The Jam became one of the most important groups that the…

The Fleece, Bristol

Boundaries

Despair, harmonies and ripping guitar: Boundaries is the sound of new Scandinavian post-rock.

SWX, Bristol

Cardinal Black

They say that good things come to those who wait. A little over two years after their launch, you could say that Cardinal Black are testament to the power of pa…

SWX, Bristol

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Focus

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the '70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-ro…

The Fleece, Bristol

Charlie Jeer

Charlie Jeer is an artist, producer, songwriter and saxophonist from Kent who is rapidly becoming one of the UK's most exciting new musical exports.

Thekla, Bristol

Tom McGuire & The Brassholes

Tom McGuire & The Brassholes are an eclectic, modern-soul-funk, 8 piece band from Glasgow, headed by keen skater, lumberjack-attired soul bearer, Tom McGuire.

Trinity Community Arts, Bristol

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Goat

Formidable psychic warriors, channelers of the mystic and proponents of a spiritual quest that transcends this realm, Goat remain a band shrouded in mystery.

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson is one of this country's best loved songwriters and most distinctive guitar virtuosos, capable of breathtaking drama and sublime delicacy, prom…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Bare Jams

Bare Jams are a six-piece band that effortlessly combines feel-good, summer vibe pop with soul, funk, jazz, rock, and a myriad of other elements.

SWX, Bristol

Chvrches

Infectious synth-pop from Glaswegian trio fronted by Lauren Mayberry

O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol

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Palace

Dark and atmospheric folk-driven bluesy indie rock band from Hartlepool.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Frost

Frost are made up of:Jem Godfrey - Keys/vocalsJohn Mitchell - Guitar/vocals (It Bites)Nathan King - Bass/vocals (Level 42)Craig Blundell - Drums (Steven Wilson)…

The Fleece, Bristol

Yes

Yes, one of the most innovative of all prog-rock bands, and true legends of the genre, have announced a 8-date UK tour.The show will comprise two sets by the ba…

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass

Legendary musician, artist, record label executive, and philanthropist Herb Alpert brings the Tijuana Brass Band on their first tour together in over 40 years.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Supergrass

Supergrass is an English rock band formed in Oxford in 1993, known for their high-energy, melodic, and playful Britpop sound.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Aries Spears

Aries Spears at Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Arkayla

Since their formation in 2020, Arkayla have soared through the indie music scene, bursting onto the radar with a series of high-energy singles that have earned…

Thekla, Bristol

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The Rnb Orchestra

Experience the ultimate celebration of RnB, as a full live orchestra reimagines all of the timeless classics.For decades now, RnB has been the soulful heartbeat…

O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol

Lee Peart

After years of warming up for some of the biggest TV shows, Lee Peart is stepping centre stage and hogging the limelight for himself, as he brings his debut sta…

Hen & Chicken, Bristol

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Professor Green

British rapper whose irreverent storytelling produced several hits, including the 2011 chart-topper "Read All About It."

O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol

Kings of Convenience

Kings of Convenience is a Norwegian indie folk-pop duo from Bergen, formed in the late 1990s by schoolmates Eirik Glambek Bøe and Erlend Øye.

Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Love featuring Johnny Echols

Echols is the co-founder of Love and the group's only original member. Formed by Echols and his childhood friend, lead singer and songwriter Arthur Lee in 1965,…

The Fleece, Bristol