Bristol Beacon

Bristol Beacon

Bristol's most famous concert and comedy venue.


Bristol Beacon is Bristol's most documented venue and there's little to write about it that hasn't been written tens of times already. To stick to the essentials, whats on at Bristol Beacon really varies, some nights you'll find comedy listings, other nights big name pop gigs. Music-wise, if a legend is going to play in Bristol, odds are they'll be in the Bristol Beacon listings.

A multi-million pound makeover in 2009 added not only a bling gold exterior but a new foyer performance space and bar which hosts occasional smaller or free entry events.

What's On At Bristol Beacon

The Unthanks + Ye Vagabonds + The Breath at Bristol Beacon
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folk traditional folk festival
Danger To Ourselves Tour at Bristol Beacon
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indie rock electronic
LYR at Bristol Beacon
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indie rock post-punk art rock poetry
Dur-Dur Band x Diaspora Festival at Bristol Beacon
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funk soul world festival
Skinshape at Bristol Beacon
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funk reggae psychedelic rock
Cryptic Beats at Bristol Beacon
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drum and bass jungle
Max Cooper at Bristol Beacon
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electronic
Colin Blunstone at Bristol Beacon
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pop rock classic rock
Believe In Miracles Tour at Bristol Beacon
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rock folk rock pop rock classic rock soft rock
Tavern at the Beacon at Bristol Beacon
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dub techno electro trance donk
Shxtsngigs at Bristol Beacon
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comedy
Valerie June at Bristol Beacon
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folk soul blues
Hawkwind at Bristol Beacon
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experimental psychedelic rock experimental rock progressive rock prog rock
Beverley Knight at Bristol Beacon
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R&B soul neo soul
Jamaica Love at Bristol Beacon
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soul reggae ska
Bristol Pride Ceilidh at Bristol Beacon
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folk traditional folk indie folk lgbtq+
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2026 at Bristol Beacon
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psychedelic rock folk rock pop rock soft rock
The Delines at Bristol Beacon
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soul country
Best of Genesis & Solo Gems at Bristol Beacon
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rock progressive rock prog rock
The Blindboy Podcast at Bristol Beacon
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comedy talks
Tom Davis: Spudgun at Bristol Beacon
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comedy stand-up comedy
Getdown Services at Bristol Beacon
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pop indie rock punk indie pop
Getdown Services at Bristol Beacon
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pop rock indie rock punk electro

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Our recent recommendations for Bristol Beacon

Sell out warning! 2 years was well worth the wait for this colossal offering from the Bristol New Music gods. A feast of experimental-minded recitals, workshops and club nights, pushing the boundaries of contemporary classical, jazz, sound art and pop across multiple venues in our fair city. Access all Saturday events

Sell out warning! 2 years was well worth the wait for this colossal offering from the Bristol New Music gods. A feast of experimental-minded recitals, workshops and club nights, pushing the boundaries of contemporary classical, jazz, sound art and pop across multiple venues in our fair city. Edition VI running 22-26 April

Free entry! Next Level marks 5 years of elevation and mentorship for young artists with a packed showcase ft. Ssadcharlie’s frantic JPEGMAFIA stylings, Badliana’s vocal-powered dance-pop, Laura Dia’s gossamer R&B caresses, Kwazi’s low-slung trapstar 808s + loads more. Music performances from independent talent in Bristol, hosted by Big Team and Bristol Beacon

Proper wiry, wonky goodness coming from the Beacon’s basement for another solid Trust Excercises lineup of loose techno hybrids. Manchester’s Henzo performs deconstructed garage and assorted bass wobblers in live formation mode, an essential combo with Georg-i’s hi-speed post-funk futurism FFO: Yushh, Toumba, re:ni, Metrist, aya. Never before seen in Bristol, Henzo brings his live set to the Beacon cellars. Don't miss it.

Spun-out live IDM and cosmic dance futurism in the Beacon basement! A homecoming victory lap for Delay Grounds after his insane LP on Global Warming Recs. Expect an unholy combo of erratic techno metamorphosis and meticulous composition reminiscent of Minor Science, Pressure Dome or Metrist. Delay Grounds returns to Bristol with more wonky modular goodness