The Old Market Assembly

The jewel in the crown of Old Market


From the team behind The Canteen and No1 The Harbourside, comes the Old Market Assembly, easily their most grand and ambitious project to date. Assembly Nights at Old Market Assembly present an ever evolving range of amazing performers in the heart of Bristol. Celebrating great music with renowned artists, and our LGBT+ heritage with dazzling drag, cabaret and performance nights every weekend!

Live performances Friday & Saturday Nights from 10pm. Tickets prices vary. Available from Headfirst.


What's On At The Old Market Assembly

QUEER AS F*CK: Big Summer Party at The Old Market Assembly
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disco lgbtq+ drag cabaret circus
SCRiTCH - Open Mic Cabaret at The Old Market Assembly
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open mic lgbtq+ drag spoken word cabaret
Suntou Susso Band + DJs at The Old Market Assembly
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contemporary jazz afrobeat world soul funk
Mellowmatic - 'Rearranged' Album Launch + DJs at The Old Market Assembly
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neo soul hip hop jazz soul funk
Freddie Lewis Cabaret Tour at The Old Market Assembly
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pop folk jazz lgbtq+ cabaret
Call Me Ceilidh - LINE DANCING Special Edition at The Old Market Assembly
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pop country folk
Call Me Ceilidh - Fireworks & Winter Wonderland Ed at The Old Market Assembly
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house disco house traditional folk folk folk-pop

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Our recent recommendations for The Old Market Assembly

SCRiTCH’s monthly WIP / scratch show for the drag, cabaret, burlesque and LGBTQIA+ spoken word community has a bright new cause: raising money for Dragily Ever After’s brave and vital work organising family-friendly drag shows amidst the ongoing culture war. SCRiTCH are collaborating with Dragily Ever After to fundraise for their events by, showcasing and for young people

The original messenger of the UK jazz dancefloor, Paul Murphy paved the way for Gilles Peterson by reframing far-out jazz and frenzied latin rhythms as viable club music for the DJ. From the 100 Club to the Electric Ballroom and now to Old Market Assemblies, Worm Disco have bagged a true legend! Worm Disco Club return to The OMA after two most vibe-tastic Bongo Boogies so far!

Queer as F*ck acrobatic burlesque action packed with sass and sizzle. Grounded Circus call in the hots from Drag Race UK (Crystal) with mystical debauchery from Séayoncé, aeriel hoop freakery from Lola Latham, Hi-NRG DJ sets from Shade Cartel and more. The hottest cabaret club-night returns again with it's signature mix of circus, drag, and DJs.

Scintillating salsa, mamba and cha cha classics brought to life by an electrifying 8 piece band with the enchanting voice of Luisa Santiago - a true gift to Bristol’s latin dance scene! 8-piece super slick Latin big band based in Bristol

Craic upon craic with Slaughterhaus’ red-headed Irish queens Dee Ryder and Macha-Zu giving Riverdance a much needed drag makeover. With dizzying campfire anarcho-folk from Ninotchka + DJs til late. Your perfect St Patrick’s Day party is here!