Free Gigs Nights in Bristol

Where to find free music in Bristol
Free music's pretty easy to find in Bristol. Whilst most gigs outside of the big venues are usually only a few quid, it's always nice to see some bands for free or a couple of pounds in a bucket (if they're good!) For guaranteed free music with your pint, go to a venue which has a free entry policy.
The Old Duke, The Canteen and The Golden Lion (except fridays) should probably be your first port-of-call to check out what's on. Sundays and Tuesdays at the Coronation Tap are also very reliable and popular for free gigs. Luckily free gigs can happen anywhere, this means you can keep things interesting and not get bored of rotating the same Bristol venues. Free live music can crop up anywhere from the Grain Barge and Lousianna to Colston Hall and even St Georges.

Free outdoor gigs and festivals in Bristol
From mid June to the beginning of September Bristol Council and independent organisations put on some great free music events. Best of all there's something different almost every weekend and they don't cost any money! Significant large events include St Werbergh's Fair, The Harbourside Festival and St Pauls Carnival. In addition there are some great smaller, open air gigs with free entry to be found in places like Queens Square, Stokes Croft and Castle Park.



Free Gigs In Bristol

MONDAY 21ST MAY
Open Mic Night @ The Golden Lion, Bristol

All genres welcome. Hosted by Bobby Anderson

Songsmith Night @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic

TUESDAY 22ND MAY
Live In The Lions' Den @ The Golden Lion

Hosted by Nuala with Miss Cecily + Jools Scott

Open Mic Night @ The Blue Lagoon, Bristol

Regular Tuesday Slot - Free Drink Every Performer

WEDNESDAY 23RD MAY
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

THURSDAY 24TH MAY
Bad Tequila - Feed The Moose - @ The Mothers Ruin

Yours @mothers Ruin Free Entry 24th May

Drop Tight @ Number 51, Bristol

DJ's John Hendicut/ Rackabeat & Bar-low And Speci

Open Mic With Philo Sinnett @ Adam And Eve (howells)

All welcome to play or just relax and enjoy

Pete Fletcher & Friends @ Plantation

Stunning vocals and guitar performance

FRIDAY 25TH MAY
Bastard Sunz + Cut Capers @ The Golden Lion

Live hiphop from Bristol's big guns.

Lonely Tourist Album Launch @ The Stag And Hounds

Lonely Tourist launches his 2nd Album

Lonely Tourist Album Launch @ Stag And Hounds

With Ant Noel and Howlin' lord

Neville Staples Of The Special @ Lloyds Ampitheatre

See Neville Staples Of The Specials For Free

SATURDAY 26TH MAY
Finley Quayes Plays Bristol @ Lloyds Amphitheatre

See Finley Quaye & Dub Mafia For Free

The Brightsides @ Merchants Arms, Bristol

Live band bringing you top pop/rock covers

The Ten Pound Suit Band @ The Blue Lagoon

Best Bristolian swingabilly-rockin' in town!

SUNDAY 27TH MAY
Johnny Clarke & Soothsayers @ Lloyds Amphitheatre

See Johnny Clarke & Soothsayers For Free

Mxlx // His Naked Torso @ The Mothers Ruin

With Non Ferric Memories // Bambikill

MONDAY 28TH MAY
Open Mic Night @ The Golden Lion, Bristol

All genres welcome. Hosted by Bobby Anderson

Songsmith Night @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic

TUESDAY 29TH MAY
Live In The Lions' Den @ The Golden Lion

Hosted by Nuala with Jacob De Berker

WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY
Contraband Cypher Sessions @ The Golden Lion

Hosted By Krazy (sumo Records)

Film Night @ Number 51, Bristol

Film will be announced secretly!

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

THURSDAY 31ST MAY
Do.see.sound @ The Golden Lion, Bristol

Unique music, film and interactive media

FRIDAY 1ST JUNE
Million Way Ep Launch @ Golden Lion, Bristol

Conrad The Scoundral Alembic J-top Fidelity

Pow Pow @ The Mothers Ruin, Bristol

A little bit everything to get the weekend going!

SATURDAY 2ND JUNE
Strange Kinda Purple @ The Fire Engine

Deep Purple Tribute Band

SUNDAY 3RD JUNE
MONDAY 4TH JUNE
Songsmith Night @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic

TUESDAY 5TH JUNE
WEDNESDAY 6TH JUNE
Film Night @ Number 51, Bristol

Film will be announced secretly!

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

THURSDAY 7TH JUNE
FRIDAY 8TH JUNE
DJ Matt Hampshire @ Number 51, Bristol

Funk & soul, classic hip-hop, and party breaks

Gateaux Funk @ The Mothers Ruin, Bristol

Funk/Soul/Hip-Hop/Motown/Breakbeat/Ghetto Beats

Jerry Tremaine & The Rising Su @ The Blue Lagoon Cafe Bar

Good ol' rockin' blues and swing .....

SATURDAY 9TH JUNE
Dgdc @ The Mothers Ruin, Bristol

New Wave, Punk, Indie

DJ Paul Robbins @ Number 51, Bristol

Classic Hip-hop, Boogie, Nu-disco & Dance Floor

Narco Lounge Combo @ Bocabar, Bristol

Sleazy lounge and space-age exotica

SUNDAY 10TH JUNE
Lucid @ Number 51, Bristol

Hip Hop // Funk // Soul // Disco // House

MONDAY 11TH JUNE
Songsmith Night @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic

TUESDAY 12TH JUNE
WEDNESDAY 13TH JUNE
Contraband Sessions @ The Golden Lion, Bristol

Contrabass Sessions Presents The Damn Busters

Film Night @ Number 51, Bristol

Film will be announced secretly!

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

THURSDAY 14TH JUNE
Bimm Presents... Omg! Open Mic @ Number 51

Featuring Up And Coming New Artists From Bimm

FRIDAY 15TH JUNE
DJ Alfie @ Number 51, Bristol

Bang bang crash crash bang bang ;0)

The Soul Ingredients @ The Blue Lagoon

Original soul, blues and r'n'b

SATURDAY 16TH JUNE
Oy Oy Saveloy @ The Blue Lagoon Cafe Bar

5 piece classic rock covers band........

Tour De Force @ Number 51, Bristol

African music/AfroBeat/Tuku/funk/Latin/Balkan....

MONDAY 18TH JUNE
Songsmith Night @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic

TUESDAY 19TH JUNE
WEDNESDAY 20TH JUNE
Contraband Sessions @ The Golden Lion, Bristol

Contraband Sessions Presents Twelve Ten

Film Night @ Number 51, Bristol

Film will be announced secretly!

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

FRIDAY 22ND JUNE
Snatch It Back @ The Fire Engine, Bristol.

Second appearance at this gig.

SATURDAY 23RD JUNE
Snatch It Back. @ The Cat & Wheel , Bristol

First gig at this venue for the band.

SUNDAY 24TH JUNE
Lucid @ Number 51, Bristol

Hip Hop // Funk // Soul // Disco // House

MONDAY 25TH JUNE
Songsmith Night @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic

TUESDAY 26TH JUNE
WEDNESDAY 27TH JUNE
Contraband Cypher Sessions @ The Golden Lion

Hosted By Krazy (sumo Records)

Film Night @ Number 51, Bristol

Film will be announced secretly!

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

FRIDAY 29TH JUNE
MONDAY 2ND JULY
Songsmith Night @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic

Songsmith Night @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

SongSmith- a selection of bands, folk & acoustic

WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY
Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic @ Mr Wolfs, Bristol

Mr. Wolfs Open Mic- open stage for any musician

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