Sauna Sounds - Wanted Records -John Stapleton & Whitts at Ardagh Community Sauna

A gig on Friday 1st May. The event starts at 18:00.


The Ardagh Community Sauna Presents: Wanted Records Sauna Sounds Let’s make it a very Good Friday!

Step into the warmth of the sauna and let sound and steam transport you into another world. Join us for an unforgettable evening with Wanted Records, featuring John Stapleton and Whitts, bringing a deep, bass-led soundtrack to this unique outdoor session.

Known for their carefully curated selections and deep connection to underground sounds, Wanted Records will guide the evening with a rich blend of groove-driven music designed to complement the heat, the steam, and the setting. Expect flowing rhythms, soulful cuts, and heavyweight basslines, all woven together to create an immersive and energising atmosphere.

For this special Ardagh Community Sauna event, John Stapleton and Whitts will deliver a deep, groove-filled session to accompany your sauna journey. As heat rises and steam fills the air, the music will guide the evening — a unique fusion of sound, warmth, and community energy.

What to Expect:
• A groove-filled DJ set from Wanted Records (John Stapleton & Whitts)
• A musically guided community sauna session filled with warmth and connection
• A chance to unwind, recharge, and share a unique sensory experience

Tickets & Schedule
Capacity is limited to 120 guests.

Music-Only Ticket (£2.50) – 56 spaces available via Headfirst
https://hdfst.uk/e152999

Access to the performance space from 18:00–22:00 without sauna use.

Sauna + Music Ticket (£10.00) – 64 spaces available via The Ardagh Community booking system. Please visit: https://ardaghcommunitysauna.org/
Includes full access from 18:00–22:00 and one of the following sauna sittings:

Session 1: 18:00–18:55
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Session 2: 19:00–19:55
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Session 3: 20:00–20:55
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Session 4: 21:00–21:55
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The Vibe
Think cozy, candlelit ambience, deep basslines rolling through the trees, the comforting crackle of wood, and the gentle rhythm of rising steam — an evening designed to move body and soul.

Practical Details:
This is an outdoor event, so please bring warm clothes, blankets, brollies and chairs.
Think Sofar Sounds meets the sauna.

Location: The Ardagh Community Sauna, Bristol
Date & Time: Friday 1st May | 18:00–22:00

Spaces are limited for this intimate night of music, community, and heat — book early to avoid missing out.



Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)

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