The Louisiana Events & Tickets

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Bristol's most important indie venue.

About The Louisiana in Bristol

An essential tour stop for any emerging indie artist the Louisiana is Bristol's prime indie and folk venue. Literally everyone who's anyone has played the Lousiana on their way to the top, and I mean everyone. Muse, Kings of Leon, White Stripes, Bloc Party, Coldplay, The Libertines, The Strokes... all have graced the Lousiana's modest stage.

Our recent recommendations

Atmospheric alt-pop raising money for women’s mental health support. Ålesund’s uplifting torch songs are awash with strings, shimmering synths and hints of folk; a surefire hit for fans of Elder Island, STANLÆY and Kate Bush. An evening of live music with all takings going to support the work of women’s mental health charity, Wish.

80s UK post-punk / goth rock legends on the more synth-based atmospheric side of things. For fans of Gene Loves Jezebel or Pornography-era Cure; with many hidden Sister’s grade dancefloor anthems under their belt. Support from local neo-classical / chamber goth enchanters Dead Space Chamber Music. CBOD at the Louisiana

Packed all-dayer sees 10 live bands ransack The Louisiana. Our tip? Don’t miss Minor Conflict, whose post-pop-punk sits somewhere between the sharp-tongued drawl of Dry Cleaning and the playful diy of Trash Kit, Shopping et al. £5 ticket / 5 years of promoting in Bristol / loads of bands !

Awesomely skwewed and pitched freak folk from local favs Frances Pylons headlined by Bristol grungers J.O.Y. under their new name: Dwell. Klyphex Presents: Dwell w/ Quade & Frances Pylons

Soaring , shimmering orchestral dreamscapes somewhere between Bjork, Kate Bush and Stanlaey. LOUIS SESSIONS - a free, two week mini series showcasing some of the best of Bristol bands!