Punk Gigs in Bristol

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Bristol's Punk Scene

The longstanding, big-names in American punk have found home in many of Bristol’s large gig venues with The O2 Academy, The Fleece and Bristol Bierkeller catching the most footfall. The area around Old Market has undoubtedly built a renaissance of forward-thinking, British punk music. The Exchange and the Stag and Hounds are arguably leading the way with new, up and coming talent. Fans of the older punk scene can find tributes to bands like The Ramones and The Sex Pistols at The Tunnels, The Fleece and The Thunderbolt.

What is the link between punks and anarchism in bristol?

Bristol has a deep anarchist subculture with a local wing of the Anarchist Federation and world-famous bristol punk bands like the Pop Group. But what does an increase in local anarchist activity have to do with the Bristol punk scene? In truth, punks and anarchists might have had a closer link at the birth of the punk scene in 1977, but not all punks are anarchists and Vice versa. Many ‘punk’ looking people maybe be blamed for anarchists attacks in Bristol, but this is a media portrayal of the punk scene that is now almost 40 years out of date. Leave Bristol punks alone.

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Our recent punk recommendations

British folk iconoclast Chris Wood graces the candlelit hush of John Wesley’s New Room. His everyday epics sketch sharp-edged portraits of England’s many overlooked lives, from empty nests to minor league football teams to tragedies of industrial decay. Acute compassion ballads FFO: Martin Carthy, Karine Polwart, Billy Bragg, Richard Dawson. Chris Wood at John Wesley’s New Room.

Sell out warning! Granny’s Attic craft a mischievous folk playground, weaving original tunes into centuries-old reels and laments with effortless virtuosity. Crisp melodies, playful textures, and infectious energy celebrate the living, breathing pulse of the folk tradition. Joyous foot-stomping magic FFO: Jack Rutter, Eliza Carthy, Salt House. Granny's Attic - Greenbank Folk Club at St Anne's Church, Eastville.

Marauding Norsemen Agabas charge into town wielding their self-coined ‘deathjazz’: a pummeling uptempo rawk engine with a thrash gallop, horn blasts strafing through the noise, and shredding throat growls atop a storm of riffs and rhythms. A cataclysmic ruin ritual FFO: Kvelertak, Imperial Triumphant, Slipknot, Converge. AGABAS at Exchange.

Sell out warning! Microtonal, instrumental, math rock meets minimalist sax-drone like La Monte Young producing Battles or Black Midi covering Beefheart. Horse Lords play with energetic algorithmic precision and daring influences - Caribbean rhythmic scales, bastardised Americana blues, blasts of bagpipes. Big WTF moment if you're new here... Horse Lords at Moor Beer Co.

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What our editors say

“DEADPUNK PRESENTS: HIT LIKE A GIRL (Philadelphia, USA) Hit Like a Girl is the songwriting project of Nicolle Maroulis (they/them). Drawing influence from emo, indie, pop, and even hardcore, the Philadelphia based band channels yearning, love and loss into intimate yet catchy music. https://hitlikeagirl.bandcamp.com/ + SUPPORT £15 Adv 7pm doors Please note the basement is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a narrow enclosed staircase. For more accessibility info, please email [email protected]”
From: Hit Like A Girl

“Blowout Presents - Holder - Western Massachusetts post-hardcore / metalcore 5-piece Holder tear through The Golden Lion this October for a one off UK headline show in the middle of their tour with Static Dress. Keeping it intimate with this one at one of our favourite pubs in Bristol, with Southampton metalcore group Instrument of God and Bristol's freshest Feeding Lies. This show will be an all timer, get involved! Oct 27th 2026 The Golden Lion, Bristol Doors 7:30 / £14adv 18+”
From: Holder

“Break out the black eyeliner & band tees Bristol’s second EMO DAY PARTY is coming for all our elder emos! We’re taking over Bristol’s for an all-day celebration of heartbreak anthems, summer angst, and nostalgic bangers from your favourite emo, pop-punk & alternative bands WHAT TO EXPECT Non-stop emo & pop-punk anthems day party with an emo twist Vans & Converse encouraged Scream-along singalongs & MUCH MORE! A unique daytime emo experience for all our 25+ elder emos! MUSIC Expect to cry-scream your heart out to My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Avril Lavigne, Blink-182, Taking Back Sunday, All Time Low, Green Day & more!”
From: Elder Emo Day Party

“Indecision support from Lady Garden + Massive Smile £7 Adv 7pm doors Indecision bring the nostalgic grit of the 90’s and early 00’s emo into the modern era. With a sound that fuses raw emotion, heavy riffs, and anthemic hooks, they’ve made a lasting impact on Bristol’s music scene through their explosive live performances. Known for turning every stage into a full-throttle experience, Indecision are carving out their place with a sound that’s both familiar and fiercely their own. https://www.instagram.com/indecisionbanduk/?hl=en”
From: Indecision

“Blowout Presents - is this ok - Brighton heavy doomgaze 5-piece is this ok make their Bristol debut this October as part of their first headline run across the UK! Alongside a stacked bill of support from scrappy emo boys Parkii and Bristol post-hardcore 5-piece Headway Oct 2nd 2026 Exchange Basement, Bristol Doors 7pm / £10adv Please note the basement is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a narrow enclosed staircase. For more accessibility info, please email [email protected]”
From: Is this ok