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 17th July 2026
Cuffy y su madre tambien.
El Rincon, BS3 1JU, Bristol
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Sunday 19th July 2026
Echoes and Dreams. Bristol with An evening of Greek music past, present and future
Folk House, BS1 5JG, Bristol
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Sunday 26th July 2026
Music River Cruise with 'Party Elvis' with Featuring Mark Knight
Towebelle Packet Boat Tours, BS1 6UN, Bristol
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Saturday 1st August 2026
The Caezars + Support
The Louisiana, BS1 6UA, Bristol
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Sunday 9th August 2026
Music River Cruise with Dolly Parton Tribute with featuring Vicky Elise
Towebelle Packet Boat Tours, BS1 6UN, Bristol
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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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