What's On / Friday 20th August 2021

What's On Friday 20th August in Bristol

— Friday 20th August 2021

A complete list of live music and nightlife for Friday 20th August.

Trending Gigs & Live Music on Friday 20th August

Events on Friday 20th August

“Based on the novel “Dubrovsky” by Alexander Pushkin the great silent-era sex symbol Rudolph Valentino departs from his onscreen persona of a Latin lover and delivers one of the most nuanced and powerful performances of his career.”
From: South West Silents - The Eagle

“Enter Yes Grasshopper, taking you on a trip into the unexplored depths of their collective mind, a place of daring rescue missions and uncanny swamp monsters, all imagined through the lens of a playful B-movie aesthetic.”
From: YES GRASSHOPPER + MY OCTOPUS MIND

“The band released their second EP, “Pretty Little Seance”, in 2019 with a sold out release show at Rough Trade Bristol, leading to multiple Glastonbury appearances, performing at O2 Academy Bristol and the being featured on Steve Lamacq’s “Recommends” show on BBC 6 Music.”
From: Hush Mozey + James Humphrys

“Feel the reel Soundsytem are a DJ collective of Pato, Christophe, Andres and Joe Peng. A force on the local club and festival circuit, they’re known for their positively energetic sets spanning the decades from early 80’s with rare groove soul and boogie, bringing nothing but smiley vibes and active feet wherever they go.”
From: Feel the Reel Soundsystem

“Mixing the personal with the political, Gavin Osborn has spent fifteen years entertaining audiences across the UK, Europe and Australia with his deft lyricism, evocative heartwarming storytelling and quick wit.”
From: Gavin Osborn + Supports

Featured Clubnights & Electronic Music on Friday 20th August

For all 20 events on Friday 20th see the listings below.

PARTY The  Queen's Jubilee at The Cube
— The Cube
comedy
Feel the Reel Soundsystem at Outer Space Bristol
— Outer Space Bristol
funk soul
Gavin Osborn + Supports at Zed Alley
— Zed Alley
folk singer-songwriter country folk rock anti-folk country rock
LITTLE TRIGGERS FREE SHOWCASE GIG at The Louisiana
— The Louisiana
alternative rock indie rock garage rock classic rock alternative r&b post rock
THE CIRCLES + Underground Frets at The Thunderbolt
— The Thunderbolt
pop indie pop garage rock pop rock
Suspicious Jazz Roll Ups at The Cloak and Dagger
— The Cloak and Dagger
alternative rock indie rock hip hop rock-and-roll ska punk
Erotic Secrets of Pompeii + Birdman Cult at Golden Lion, The
— Golden Lion, The
alternative rock rock post-punk art rock garage rock experimental rock
Jon Amor Trio at No.1 Harbourside
— No.1 Harbourside
funk blues blues-rock
Eva Lazarus, Kaotik Kartel, Jimbitch & Resist, APH at Lost Horizon
— Lost Horizon
hip hop reggae drum and bass jungle dancehall grime
Triad collective take over at Secret Garden Presents
— Secret Garden Presents
drum and bass
QUEERKY SETS at Loco Klub
— Loco Klub
techno electro deep house breakbeat minimal tech house
Deviant Desires at Deviant Desires
— Deviant Desires
food & drink
Don't Tell Mum • Bristol's Free Party at Gravity
— Gravity
pop R&B hip hop rap drum and bass jump up
Korridor Kru Presents: Chronicles at Basement 45
— Basement 45
drum and bass jungle breakbeat
French Kiss: Resident Deejays All Night Long at Crofters Rights
— Crofters Rights
disco house uk garage chicago house acid house breakbeat