A what’s on gig guide for live music & arts events in Bristol.
If you’re looking for live music in Bristol, this is your essential list for upcoming gigs & tonight’s live music events. Add your gig and event listings to this guide and for publication in SLAP Magazine.
Friday 11th September 2026
Circu5 & Forgotten Gods with Experience a powerhouse double bill of high-energy prog metal & progressive rock as Circu5 and Forgotten Gods take the stage for an unforgettable night of intricate melodies and driving riffs.
Exchange, BS2 0EJ, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Friday 18th September 2026
Joe Martin. with An evening with Joe Martin.
Chicken Shed at Hen & Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Stillpoint Cinema present ambient synth master State Azure, breathwork and epic organicosmic visuals.
Bristol Megascreen, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Saturday 26th September 2026
The Surfrajettes
Exchange, BS2 0EJ, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Sunday 27th September 2026
Music River Cruise with Cliff Richard Tribute with Featuring Jimmy Jermain
Towebelle Packet Boat Tours, BS1 6UN, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Tuesday 29th September 2026
Selkie + Marina Yozora
Cafe Kino, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Thursday 1st October 2026
My Darling Clementine.
The Hen and Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
KEITH WARMINGTON & GRAHAM NICHOLLS
El Rincon, BS3 1JU, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Friday 2nd October 2026
Flamenco Loco with LIVE FLAMENCO
El Rincon, BS3 1JU, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Saturday 3rd October 2026
Brother Strut with Something's Cookin' UK Tour 2026
The Thekla, BS1 4RB, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Tuesday 6th October 2026
Dar Williams with with support artist, Heather Maloney
The Hen and Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Friday 9th October 2026
The Poor Old Dogs. with An original take on traditional folk music.
Chicken Shed at Hen & Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
The Fierce & The Dead - Live at The Louisiana, Bristol with With support from Shoreline Dreamers
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Sunday 11th October 2026
COBO : Comedy Shutdown | Black History Month Special – Bristol
The Gaffe Comedy Club, BS1 2BD, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Thursday 15th October 2026
JOHN PEARCE & DAVID NEWTON
El Rincon, BS3 1JU, Bristol
Info & Tickets
The Sound of Isolation with IsoAcoustics Demonstration Event with Audio T Bristol
BAWA Leisure & Healthcare, BS34 7RG, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Wednesday 21st October 2026
Chamfer + Support
The Thunderbolt, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Thursday 29th October 2026
Heartwood Chorus sing Songs for the living and the dead
The Mount Without, Bristol
Info & Tickets
The Fargo Railroad Co. @ The Louisiana with + support tbc
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
Info & Tickets
AND MILES TO GO
El Rincon, BS3 1JU, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Friday 30th October 2026
DOWN TO THE NUB TOUR: DUB CATALYST LIVE AT THE GOLDEN LION with SUPPORT TBA
The Golden Lion, BS7 8NZ, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Sara Milonovich, with Greg Anderson. with a re-arranged tour, following the release of a new album.
Chicken Shed at Hen & Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Saturday 31st October 2026
FLAMENCO LOBO with Flamenco Lobo – Halloween at El Rincon
El Rincon, BS3 1JU, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Tuesday 10th November 2026
Richard Shindell. with An intimate evening of music from singer-songwriter, Richard Shindell.
The Hen and Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Thursday 12th November 2026
BAGGOTT SMITH & JONES
El Rincon, BS3 1JU, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Friday 13th November 2026
The Monochrome Set with Candymouse, The Pure Finders
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Saturday 14th November 2026
Furlined. with their much-anticipated return.
Chicken Shed at Hen & Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Tuesday 17th November 2026
Abigail Lapell. with Abigail Lapell returns to Bristol, performing in a duo format.
The Hen and Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Thursday 19th November 2026
DE ANIMA
El Rincon, BS3 1JU, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Friday 20th November 2026
Swansea Sound with Quick Romance, European Sun
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Monday 23rd November 2026
Tish Hinojosa & Anny Celsi. with An intimate evening of heartfelt singing and musical camaraderie.
Chicken Shed at Hen & Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Thursday 26th November 2026
REGIONAL ONE at The Exchange Basement, Bristol with With Support TBA
Exchange, BS2 0EJ, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Friday 27th November 2026
Keeper Of Calves. with Solo performance from Indie-Folk, singer-songwriter - Leon O'Leary.
Chicken Shed at Hen & Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Tuesday 1st December 2026
Angel Snow. with A trio performance, including guitarist Joe Wilkins and on drums, Matt Stockham-Brown.
The Hen and Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Saturday 5th December 2026
Dusk Brothers at The Thunderbolt with Plus Support
The Thunderbolt, BS4 3ED, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Dusk Brothers at The Thunderbolt
The Thunderbolt, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Dusk Brothers at The Thunderbolt
The Thunderbolt, Bristol
Info & Tickets
Sunday 6th December 2026
Bristol with Small Talk Tour
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
Info & Tickets