Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Sell out warning! Heavy music devotees, missing this Down Stokes bill would be a minor personal catastrophe. Opus Kink’s goth-mariachi mosh pits are quickly building them a reputation as one of the underground’s best live acts; Butch Kassidy conjure primal forms of catharsis through winding, immersive post-rock; and Heavy Lungs bring their brutalising post-punk menace."
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A gig held at The Full Moon & Attic Bar on Saturday 18th October. The event starts at 17:30.
Returning for its third year, Down Stokes is a four-day independent festival running from 16–19 October 2025 in the heart of Stokes Croft. Curated by Velvet Echoes and Extra Terrestrial, the festival celebrates the fiercely creative spirit of the area with a handpicked lineup of favourite artists. Expect an eclectic mix across the psychedelic rock spectrum—from laid-back lounge rock to hard-hitting psych-rock.
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Other garage rock gigs
— Bristol Beacon
indie rock
post-punk
synthpop
experimental pop
