Live music in Bristol recommendations
Gigs, club nights, festivals and grassroots new bands across the city. Bristol options are grouped here so visitors can compare relevant listings quickly. Browse current Bristol listings with dates and official links.
Current events and activities in Bristol
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
16:30-18:30 at Showcase Bristol Avonmeads
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
16:30-18:30 at Vue Cribbs Causeway
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
16:30-18:30 at Vue Longwell Green
- Formal Sppeedwear
From the furnaces of Stoke-On-Trent come Formal Sppeedwear, a wonky new wave teacup ready to be sipped, brimming with a heady infusion of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Neu and DEVO.
19:00-21:00 at Stokes Croft
- Formal Sppeedwear
From the furnaces of Stoke-On-Trent come Formal Sppeedwear, a wonky new wave teacup ready to be sipped, brimming with a heady infusion of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Neu and DEVO.
19:00-21:00 at The Crofters Rights
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
19:15-21:15 at Scott Cinema Bristol
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
19:30-21:30 at Everyman Bristol
- A Night of Whitney Houston at The Ivy Clifton Brasserie
Following the launch of its first A Night Of..., The Ivy Collection is turning up the volume once more with a tribute to Whitney Houston - the next in a series of dining and entertainment experiences inspired by some of
Check official times at Clifton
- Maple Magic - family event at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Head to Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enjoy a magical variety of maple leaf discovery, leaf watching and crafts. Based in the Learning Centre, bring the children to design their own leaf crown
Check official times at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
- Maple Magic at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Head to Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enjoy a magical variety of maple leaf discovery, leaf watching and crafts. Based in the Learning Centre, bring the children to design their own leaf crown
Check official times at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
- HALLOWEEN PURGE Bristol’s Biggest Halloween Event at DOCUMENT
For one night only, the rules are gone, the masks come out, and the city descends into beautifully orchestrated madness. Step inside... and confront your darkest instincts.
Check official times at Pennywell Road
- The Witcher In Concert at Bristol Beacon
The Witcher in Concert returns to Europe in 2026, bringing its acclaimed, immersive celebration of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to Bristol Beacon.
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- The Dominican Front Room at Watershed
A 1960s front room in Britain was a place of both domesticity and formality - precious objects were displayed, records were played, families gathered, albeit only on special occasions, or for guests like the priest or th
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- Di Voci Women's Choir at Bristol Cathedral
Join Di Voci, the award-winning women's choir from Altrincham, Greater Manchester, for an inspiring programme of choral music. Established in 2007, the choir has become known for its beautiful sound, welcoming spirit, an
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- Halloween Party at No.1 Harbourside
Join No.1 Harbourside for a Day of the Dead celebration with Mariachi Beach: a fiery Mariachi band, with original material and a blend of Ltino and party numbers for a festival vibe. Come for the high energy, explosive f
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- Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park
When the sun goes down, the patch lights up at Avon Valley for an evening packed with a gourd-geous autumn atmosphere, smashing pumpkins and Halloween fun.
Check official times at Avon Valley Adventure Park
- Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure Park
When the sun goes down, the patch lights up at Avon Valley for an evening packed with a gourd-geous autumn atmosphere, smashing pumpkins and Halloween fun.
Check official times at Avon Valley Adventure Park
- Beethoven Now at Bristol Beacon
Delve into the life of Beethoven with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra on Sunday 1 November. Enjoy readings, performances, discussion and debate at Bristol Beacon and learn more about the man behind some of the most fa
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