What's on in Bristol May 2026
We've gathered 100 events happening in Bristol between 1 May – 31 May across 42 venues — led by music (85), theatre (5) and comedy (3), including 5 free-entry events. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Top picks may 2026
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Alice Phoebe Lou
SWX, Bristol
Bloodworm
Stokes Croft, Bristol
Laura Cox
The Louisiana, Bristol
Bloodworm
The Crofters Rights, Bristol
Walrws - 60s Pop Classics with a Jazz Twist
Hen & Chicken, Bristol
White Flowers: Acoustic + Signing
Rough Trade, Bristol
Paledusk
The Fleece, Bristol
2nd Drops Only - Bass Monkeyz
The Crown, Bristol
Keith Warmington & Graham Nicholls
E L Rincon, Bristol
Kathy Maniura: The Cycling Man
The Alma Tavern & Theatre, Bristol
Deadletter + Ry-guy
Trinity Community Arts, Bristol
A Very Roman Family: 235AD
Hanham Community Centre, Bristol
John 5
Thekla, Bristol
Rose Rey
Exchange, Bristol
Revive
Lakota, Bristol
Nubiyan Twist
SWX, Bristol
Ego Ella May
The Jam Jar, Bristol
Styrofoam Winos at the Old England W/ Silenzio and the Night
The Old England, Bristol
Great Lake Swimmers
Exchange, Bristol
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Exchange, Bristol
Tadiwa Mahlunge: Hakuna Ma Tad Tad
The Alma Tavern & Theatre, Bristol
Intrigue live: The Collette Warren Band / Lowqui (DJ) / Leo Wood
The Jam Jar, Bristol
Jessica Baio
Rough Trade, Bristol
Toots & the Maytals
Trinity Community Arts, Bristol
Heavy Wild
The Lanes, Bristol
Document Presents: Mau P, Ben Sterling & more
Document, Bristol
The Harry Browns: Fundraiser for The Church Hall
St Andrews Church, Chew Magna, Bristol
Rita Lynch
Hen & Chicken, Bristol
Deaf Rave w/ MC Geezer, DJ Jeffo & More!
The Attic, Bristol
Clock Factory Presents: Claude Vonstroke (live)
Clock Factory, Bristol
Screenworks: classic themes from the small and
Christ Church, Downend Folk Club, Bristol
Ladyboys of Bangkok: Full Moon
Durdham Downs, Bristol
Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s
O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol
Stephen Sanchez
Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Robert Finley
Thekla, Bristol
Paint a Pic: Girl with heart Balloon
Phoenix, Bristol
Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol
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Clock Factory, Bristol
Gigantic All Dayer
The Prospect Building, Bristol
Teenage Joans
Rough Trade, Bristol
Conscious Pilot
The Lanes, Bristol
Stokes Croft Block Party 2026 Pre-sale
Lakota, Bristol
Krooked Tongue
The Crofters Rights, Bristol
Candlelight: Coldplay vs Ed Sheeran
St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol
Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
BrewDog Bristol Harbourside, Bristol
Youth Killed It
Exchange, Bristol
Bellaire
SWX, Bristol
Mario Bakuna Band - Brazilian Landscapes - Live @The Jam Jar
The Jam Jar, Bristol
Dur-dur Band
Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Steam Locomotive Footplate Rides
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol
Mini Skirt
The Crofters Rights, Bristol
Jack Van Cleaf, Clover County
The Louisiana, Bristol
Taj Farrant
Thekla, Bristol
Friendship
Rough Trade, Bristol
Lucy Spraggan
St George's Bristol, Bristol
Great Bristol Half Marathon
Bristol City Centre, Bristol
Mini Skirt
Stokes Croft, Bristol
Baby Berserk
The Lanes, Bristol
The History Of Punk, Goth & Alternative Fashion
Hen & Chicken, Bristol
Anta + Traps + Surface Air
The Lanes, Bristol
The Receipts Podcast
St George's Bristol, Bristol
Joshua Burnside
Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Barrington Levy
Exchange, Bristol
Girli: Live + Signing
Rough Trade, Bristol
Picky New Promotions Present Icehouse
Zed Alley, Bristol
Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony
Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Hindley Street Country Club
St George's Bristol, Bristol
Michael McGovern
The Louisiana, Bristol
Angine de Poitrine
Strange Brew, Bristol
Au/Ra
Exchange, Bristol
Löwenzahnhonig
Exchange, Bristol
M.O.P.
SWX, Bristol
Larry Fleet
Trinity Community Arts, Bristol
Gabrielle Aplin
O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol
Thistle
Rough Trade, Bristol
Skinshape
Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Kipps
Winterbourne Community Centre, Bristol
Carly Pearce
Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Pacifica
Rough Trade, Bristol
Nick Mulvey
SWX, Bristol
DBA!
The Lanes, Bristol
Basement: Album Release Show
The Fleece, Bristol
Threads: Worn to be seen
Olympus Theatre, Bristol
Deadwax
The Louisiana, Bristol
Paint a Pic: Forest Sky
The Clifton, Bristol
W.i.t.c.h
Strange Brew, Bristol
Leah Kate
Thekla, Bristol
Midnight Til Morning
O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol
Nina Antonia & the Lunar Moths - Bristol
The Elmer's Arms, Bristol
Dave Formula & Noko
The Fleece, Bristol
Beth Hart
Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Maisie Peters: Intimate Performance (matinee)
Trinity Community Arts, Bristol
Robert Vincent
Hen & Chicken, Bristol
Ray D'Inverno's Quintessential Groove
Hen & Chicken, Bristol
Madison Beer
Thekla, Bristol
Balança Trio
E L Rincon, Bristol
Canvas Presents: Nectax
Lakota, Bristol
Rigoletto Arnos Vale
Anglican Chapel, Bristol
Reg Meuross
Nailsea Tithe Barn, Bristol
Could Be Real Tribute Festival
Bristol Harbourside, Bristol
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