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 14th August 2026
Heathen Apostles. with Gothic Americana, featuring Mather Louth and Chopper Franklin.
The Hen and Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
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Friday 21st August 2026
Danni Nicholls with The Mudlarks
Lodway Cricket Club, BS20 0HB, Bristol
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Saturday 22nd August 2026
Warren James with The Lovely Basement, The Charlie Tipper Rebellion
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
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Sunday 23rd August 2026
Music River Cruise with Rod Stewart tribute with Featuring Gary Pease
Towebelle Packet Boat Tours, BS1 6UN, Bristol
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Thursday 27th August 2026
ACIDFEST BRISTOL: mini psych fest with bands & visuals with feat. Thee Lucifer Sams, Oscillator, Madonovan, Dominoes
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
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Friday 4th September 2026
Martin Stephenson at Holy Trinity Church, Cleeve
Holy Trinity Church, Cleeve, BS49 4PN, Bristol
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The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis Live @ Thekla, Bristol with Greatest Hits Tour
The Thekla, BS1 4RB, Bristol
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Sunday 6th September 2026
Music River Cruise with Neil Diamond Tribute with featuring Martin John Cox
Towebelle Packet Boat Tours, BS1 6UN, Bristol
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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
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Friday 18th September 2026
Joe Martin. with An evening with Joe Martin.
Chicken Shed at Hen & Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
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Saturday 26th September 2026
The Surfrajettes
Exchange, BS2 0EJ, Bristol
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Sunday 27th September 2026
Music River Cruise with Cliff Richard Tribute with Featuring Jimmy Jermain
Towebelle Packet Boat Tours, BS1 6UN, Bristol
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Thursday 1st October 2026
My Darling Clementine.
The Hen and Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
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Saturday 3rd October 2026
Brother Strut with Something's Cookin' UK Tour 2026
The Thekla, BS1 4RB, Bristol
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Tuesday 6th October 2026
Dar Williams with with support artist, Heather Maloney
The Hen and Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
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Friday 9th October 2026
The Poor Old Dogs. with An original take on traditional folk music.
Chicken Shed at Hen & Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
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The Fierce & The Dead - Live at The Louisiana, Bristol with With support from Shoreline Dreamers
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
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Thursday 29th October 2026
Heartwood Chorus sing Songs for the living and the dead
The Mount Without, Bristol
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The Fargo Railroad Co. @ The Louisiana with + support tbc
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
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Friday 30th October 2026
DUB CATALYST LIVE AT THE GOLDEN LION with SUPPORT TBA
The Golden Lion, BS7 8NZ, Bristol
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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
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Tuesday 10th November 2026
Richard Shindell. with An intimate evening of music from singer-songwriter, Richard Shindell.
The Hen and Chicken, BS3 1JF, Bristol
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Friday 13th November 2026
The Monochrome Set with Candymouse, The Pure Finders
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
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