LIVE AT
COTHAM CLUB
BRISTOL

THE
ZAID HILAL
BAND

Spellbinding Palestinian folk-pop-beyond.

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POWERFULLY IMAGINATIVE MUSIC WITH A MESSAGE, MARKED BY EMOTIVE BALLADRY AND PASSIONATE DANCEFLOOR ANTHEMS, IS SHOT THROUGH WITH FLAVOURS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST.

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Palestine is a beautiful ancient land of faith with a uniquely troubled history. Zaid Hilal - from Beit Sahour in the occupied West Bank - is a bright light in Palestinian and Arabic music, using rich folk-pop as a powerful tool to address the past, preserve his heritage and tell the stories of his people in new and compelling ways.

A hugely gifted singer and a mesmerising exponent of the traditional long-necked lute, the bağlama, Zaid's live shows are infectious cultural celebrations. His last, rapturously received UK tour left everyone fortunate enough to witness it completely awestruck.

In a dark time when community is an essential balm, Zaid and his thrilling international band bring forth joyous sounds. Mingling heritage songs and modern compositions, they shift moods exquisitely: from reflective, timelessly beautiful ballads that resonate with meaning to full-throttle dance tunes pulsating with vitality. Just superb.

https://zaidhilal.com

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For further concerts in the 2026 Cotham Club season, visit: https://hdfst.uk/cotham-club

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Cotham Club: a brilliant, eclectic monthly live global music club with a passion for community at its core.

Music, with all its subtlety and spirit, has immense power to unite people. It is the universal language of mankind. The sounds of Africa, America, Eurasia, and Oceania have always found a home in Bristol, and there are few better examples of the city's cultural cross-pollination than Cotham Club, a celebration in sound of what unites rather than divides. Each month we showcase some of the most diverse and brilliant musicians from Bristol and beyond, linking audiences to great music and to each other.

'Community-focused gigs welcoming an array of global musicians and gig-goers
of all ages, genders, neurotypes, and ethnicities.'
Bristol 24/7

epic cross-generational gigs (+) grassroots vibes (+) warmest crowds (in) brilliant space (w/) unique atmosphere (+) intimate feel (=) great night out

Website: https://cothamparishchurch.org/cotham-club
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cotham.club
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotham.club

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Book tickets:
standard ticket prices (unless otherwise indicated):
£14 in advance | £16 on the door | £5 concessions | £2 under-18s

in advance:
from Headfirst Bristol online ticket shop: https://hdfst.uk/cotham-club
all tickets bought online should be printed or presented on your mobile phone/device

on-the-door:
tickets available in person from 7pm (subject to availability)

discounts:
● £5 concession tickets are available for: recipients of Universal and Pension Credit or Jobseeker's Allowance; full-time students (NUS or valid student ID card); people with registered disabilities; and members of the Musicians' Union (The MU)
● £2 concession tickets are available for: accompanied under-18s
● free tickets are available for: asylum seekers/refugees, personal/care assistants or essential companions - please contact [email protected] to request these free tickets
● free tickets are available for: accompanied under-5s

pay-it-forward:
if you're feeling generous and you have the means, please consider choosing this rate | each Pay-It-Forward ticket helps to subsidise concession tickets and enables us to engage all communities of Bristol, helping more people experience the delight of watching live music

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Venue address:
Cotham Parish Church, Cotham Road (top of St Michael's Hill), Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DR

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Drink & eat:
choose from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (including wine, beer, and cider), hot drinks, soft drinks, and snacks

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Access:
level access from street to foyer, box office, auditorium, bar, and toilets

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Toilets:
accessible/wheelchair-accessible toilets available

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Travel:
bus: Firstbus service 72 (Bristol Temple Meads Station to UWE Frenchay Campus): https://www.firstbus.co.uk

train: 10-minute walk from Clifton Down Train Station: https://www.gwr.com | 15-minute walk from Redland Train Station: https://www.gwr.com

walking: 15-minute walk up St. Michael's Hill from Christmas Steps | 25-minute walk from Bristol Shopping Quarter, Broadmead | 20-minute walk from Bristol Bus & Coach Station | 10-minute walk from Everyman Cinema, Whiteladies Road | 15-minute walk from Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 15-minute walk from The Arches, Cheltenham Road

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Car parking:
on-street parking available | limited on-site accessible parking available for Blue Badge holders

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