Tickets: https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/ozcan-ates/

Özcan Ateş is a rare master of the bağlama, the long-necked lute central to Turkish and Kurdish folk traditions.

Born in Turkey and now based in Bristol, Ateş has performed widely across the UK, including with the Dovetail Orchestra, and is known for his deeply expressive playing and teaching. His music blends traditional Anatolian melodies with his own compositions, shaped by years of listening, repetition, and emotional resonance.

Drawn from an early age to the melancholy in folk songs, his intimate performances are rich with feeling—meditations on memory, longing, and identity. A unique voice in the UK’s folk landscape, Ateş invites audiences into a musical world both ancient and deeply personal.

Presented by Bristol Beacon

Alex Goodyear Drum Kit
Charlie Groves Acoustic Guitar
Harry Bassett Trumpet
Pasa Celik Bass Guitar

Format: Reserved seating

Age: All ages

Performance times
Doors: 18.30
Start: 19.00
Finish: 21.20

All timings are approximate and subject to change

Entry requirements: no age restrictions — Read more — Read less