The Ardagh Community Sauna Presents: Queen Bee 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 Bristol’s own Queen Bee — the Queen of the Bass Line and one of the city’s most respected DJs.

When underground dance music collided with Jamaican sound system culture in the late 1980s, Queen Bee was already at the controls. From cutting her teeth on St. Paul’s pirate radio stations and Gambia’s Radio 1 to spinning tunes in warehouses and basement parties, she has spent decades earning her place among dancefloor royalty.

Beyond the decks, Queen Bee has helped shape the scene by forming female DJ collectives and talent agencies, touring as Massive Attack’s regular DJ, and bringing her unmistakable sound to clubs and festivals across Europe and beyond. Her recent appearances — from residencies at Spiritland (Kings Cross) and Bristol’s Star & Garter to guest mixes on Ujima Radio and acclaimed sets at the Radio 6 Festival — show why she remains a vital force in the culture.

For this special Ardagh Community Sauna event, Queen Bee will deliver a deep, groove-filled DJ set to accompany your sauna journey. Expect a rich blend of booty-shaking Reggae, Afrobeat, Rare Groove, Funk, and Dancehall, woven together with her signature smooth transitions and deep musical knowledge. As heat rises and steam fills the air, her rhythms will guide the evening — a unique fusion of music, warmth, and community energy.

What to Expect:

• A groove-filled DJ set from Bristol legend Queen Bee
• 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 110 guests.

Music-Only Ticket (£2.50) – 56 spaces available via Headfirst
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: www.ardaghcommunitysauna.org or click time below.
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 3rd April | 18:00–22:00

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

Listing Photo Credit: Nick Clague

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