Rough Trade Bristol

Rough Trade Bristol

Bristol branch of the iconic record store with decent sized gig space and excellent music


Rough Trade's punk credentials stretch way back to 1976 and Geoff Travis' watershed Rough Trade Records (home to Stiff Little Fingers, Cabaret Voltaire and the C86 compilations that defined that UK indie sound). The first branch open in West London, but Bristol is its fifth and newest store. The 2018 opening came at a great time - whatever you think about the store - the addition of a solid 150 - 200 venue in town with some discerning heads behind the programming was welcome news for all.

Free and ticketed events happen most nights of the week - mix of big names like Idles and Throbbing Gristle's Chris Carter plus local acts like Bad Tracking and Elder Island.

What's On At Rough Trade Bristol

Totorro at Rough Trade Bristol
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emo indie rock post-punk
Heart Breakers Cabaret: Silly & Camp & Emo Bangers at Rough Trade Bristol
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emo alternative rock lgbtq+ drag cabaret
Avawaves + Support TBA at Rough Trade Bristol
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electro classical contemporary classical
Gender Crisis, Get Fucked + Patsy Delve at Rough Trade Bristol
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post-hardcore punk drone noise lgbtq+
Retirement Party at Rough Trade Bristol
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emo indie rock
The Wants at Rough Trade Bristol
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electro indie rock post-punk art rock
Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan at Rough Trade Bristol
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ambient electronic
Chaosbay at Rough Trade Bristol
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alternative metal progressive metal metal
EADES at Rough Trade Bristol
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lo-fi indie rock punk post-punk garage rock
Home Counties at Rough Trade Bristol
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alternative rock indie rock
Orions Belte at Rough Trade Bristol
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indie rock psych folk experimental jazz

Get a feel for Rough Trade Bristol