Thekla

Thekla began life as a cargo ship and cabaret theatre venue before its 1980s conversion into the iconic Floating Harbour venue it’s known as today.

It stands alongside Bristol Beacon and the O2 Academy as a staple of the Bristol music scene, and is an enduring student nightlife favourite thanks to long-standing weekly club nights Pop Confessional and Pressure, as well as guest appearances from big names like Blowpop, FiftyOne27 and drum and bass legends Hospitality.

Equally as celebrated for its live music events, internationally renowned artists of all genres have graced Thekla’s stage, including Stormzy, Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, Santigold and The New York Dolls.

Thekla is based across two rooms: the stage is found in the ship’s 400-capacity hold, while upstairs there's a 170-capacity bar, usually used as a second room for club nights.

There is limited wheelchair access to the venue and no disabled toilet facilities. Essential Companion tickets are available, as are a limited number of seated spaces for each performance. Further access information can be found on the Thekla website: https://www.theklabristol.co.uk/accessibility — Read more — Read less