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What's On in Bristol This Weekend

— Daytime festivals, intimate gigs and rumbling basslines all feature in Headfirst Bristol's weekend listings.
This weekend in Bristol.

Trending live music in Bristol this weekend

There are more than 59 gigs happening in Bristol this weekend and we've managed to collect them all onto this one page. The event listings below include all the local bands and musicians playing on both Friday and Saturday evenings. If you are planning on going to any of the larger gigs and concerts this weekend we strongly recommend buy tickets in advance from our ticket shop.


Friday

Fri 17th January
A Bristol Fund:Raver at Lost Horizon
Fri 17th January
Wide Eyes: TNA at Lakota

Saturday

Sat 18th January
Precious Movements at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

Precious Movements Tickets

Sat 18th January
House & Techno Rave at Lakota

Sunday

Sun 19th January
Story Slam: Hot Mess at The Wardrobe Theatre
— The Wardrobe Theatre

Story Slam: Hot Mess Tickets

This Weekend's Trending Clubnights

We started Headfirst in 2008 and since then we have seen Bristol's weekend nightlife programme week upon week. Currently Bristol's clubnights are some of the most diverse and innovative in the UK, ranging from small venues like Cosies and The Island to larger clubs like Motion and Blue Mountain. The best of this weekend's club events are below.

“Now expanded into a 2 day event, Monochrome will open on Friday 11th April at the Moor Brewery. Increasingly the venue of choice for Bristol’s DIY scene, Moor is the perfect place to cut the ribbon on a weekend of sonic excess.”
From: Monochrome Festival of Ugly Music 2025

“Deep in the forest, a group of restless lumberjacks working an illegal logging outfit plan a winter dance that some will volunteer to attend as women; the broadest, strongest axeman finds himself caught in a rivalry with a pretty, young jack that culminates in jealousy, betrayal and an astonishing spectacle of transition. Meanwhile, in other times and places, the gender apocalypse is brought about by an unstable ex-girlfriend; an illicit boarding-school romance surfaces intrigue and cruelty; and a Las Vegas party weekend turns dark when a young crossdresser must choose between a thrilling mystery man or a veteran trans woman offering unglamorous sisterhood.”
From: Stag Dance launch with Torrey Peters

“Inglefest is a grassroots, independent music festival that brings together the vibrant and diverse spirit of the South West's original music scene for three days of live music and celebration. With three clash-free stages and an eclectic lineup, there’s something for everyone to enjoy - from reggae and funk to rock, rap and folk and everything in between, as well as workshops and activities across the weekend.”
From: 15th - 17th August


Friday

Liquid Sounds - Synesthesic Art Workshop by BSP at L'Étoile Studio
— L'Étoile Studio
workshops & classes
Origami Workshop - Hanging Cranes at Wiper and True The Barrel Store
— Wiper and True The Barrel Store
experimental lgbtq+ workshops & classes food & drink festival
Cosy Comedy at Cosies
— Cosies
comedy stand-up comedy
BPA Palestine Choir at Easton Community Centre
— Easton Community Centre
This Is Your Musical at The Bristol Improv Theatre
— The Bristol Improv Theatre
theatre comedy
Malvolio Between the Sheets at Alma Tavern and Theatre
— Alma Tavern and Theatre
theatre comedy cabaret
Zawose Queens at The Jam Jar
— The Jam Jar
electronic world folk
Pub Dub Volume 4 at The Old England Pub
— The Old England Pub
dub reggae roots reggae
Broken Vow at Moor Beer Co
— Moor Beer Co
metal post-hardcore punk
Skimmity Hitchers at Exchange
— Exchange
punk anti-folk
Tony Moore - AWAKE at Hen and Chicken, 210 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JF
— Hen and Chicken, 210 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JF
alternative rock indie rock
The Brothers Gillespie + Liz Simcock at Downend Folk & Roots @ Christ Church Downend
— Downend Folk & Roots @ Christ Church Downend
world traditional folk folk singer-songwriter
James Chadwick+Kevin Figes at Karolina's Jazz Club at The Crafty Egg Fishponds
— The Crafty Egg Fishponds
contemporary jazz blues jazz
Pretend Friends + DJ at The Canteen
— The Canteen
punk folk festival
Jazz at The Greenbank - Alex Goodyear Trio at The Greenbank Pub, Easton, Bristol, BS5 6DP
— The Greenbank Pub, Easton, Bristol, BS5 6DP
bossa nova latin jazz jazz hard bop swing
BELISHAS - RAMONA MARX - HUMDRUM at The Louisiana
— The Louisiana
alternative rock indie rock punk post-punk
X-Ray Ted's Birthday Throwdown at The Sugar Loaf
— The Sugar Loaf
house disco hip hop soul funk
Corn & SB Nights: Pessimist, Clarity b2b Anina at Strange Brew
— Strange Brew
techno breakbeat drum and bass jungle experimental
Urban Resistance to Fascism at Exchange
— Exchange
techno jungle hyperpop dub hip hop
Everybody's Yard at Red Lion BS5
— Red Lion BS5
disco reggae world hip hop funk
Space Camp: JAN’ JAMMIN at Cosies
— Cosies
bassline drum and bass jungle happy hardcore roots reggae
Nerium Records Showcase: Jenni Groves + Residents at The Crown
— The Crown
drum and bass jungle jump up
Lola Haro + Caragh at The Love Inn
— The Love Inn
minimal tech house progressive house house tech house
NIGHT SHIFT - Desolate / ODDTEK / Land Raver at Green Works
— Green Works
techno trance drum and bass
Semtexpedition Bristol: Multi-Genre Soundclash at The Loco Klub
— The Loco Klub
drum and bass jungle happy hardcore
Taproom Opening Night 2025 - Back with a Bang at Lost and Grounded Brewers
— Lost and Grounded Brewers
disco hip hop funk food & drink
Netham Trax at To The Moon
— To The Moon
minimal techno electro dub afrobeat world
Techre at Zed Alley
— Zed Alley
alternative pop electronic techno electro pop
Deviant Desires at Dare to Club
— Dare to Club
Full Moon Pub Sessions w/ Compact Discotheque at The Full Moon & Attic Bar
— The Full Moon & Attic Bar
disco disco house soul funk
Winter Carnival at 98 club
— 98 club
tropical dancehall amapiano afrobeats R&B
Rave It Up: DJCARAMESTICK + more at The Mothers Ruin
— The Mothers Ruin
uk garage breakbeat 140
Bristol Sound Clash at Clock Factory
— Clock Factory
breakbeat drum and bass jungle

Saturday

LUNARIA - Art Exhibition at KIT FORM
— KIT FORM
experimental industrial exhibition
A Sin De Fella Story: Screening and Q&A at YardArts, Britannia Road Kingswood BS15 8DB
— YardArts, Britannia Road Kingswood BS15 8DB
film
FUNK ADDICT - ALL STYLES & BREAKING JAM at Lost Horizon
— Lost Horizon
deep funk world soul funk
MASK MAKING WORKSHOP ✦ Tales Of Becoming POSTPONED at L'Étoile Studio
— L'Étoile Studio
folk theatre workshops & classes life drawing
Collective Presence: Winter Stories at Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, BS6 6JE 6
— Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, BS6 6JE 6
world folk talks workshops & classes
Tales from the Wasteland at Alma Tavern and Theatre
— Alma Tavern and Theatre
theatre comedy
Stormo at Moor Beer Co
— Moor Beer Co
post-hardcore hardcore-punk emo post-punk noise
Wrong Turn, Right Path at Exchange
— Exchange
electronic lo-fi alternative rock post-punk shoegaze
SUDS at The Louisiana
— The Louisiana
emo alternative rock indie rock pop punk folk
Wijjy, Loud Biz, Kurent at 207, High Street, Swansea SA1 1PE
— 207, High Street, Swansea SA1 1PE
house tech house minimal techno techno trance
Horses on the Beach + Echo Den at Mr Wolfs
— Mr Wolfs
ska punk jazz soul funk
Twende presents: Siraba at The Jam Jar
— The Jam Jar
amapiano afrobeat world funk
Absurdist A/V JUMBLE SAIL #9 w/ mr_hopkinson+more at The Cube
— The Cube
soundtrack experimental drone film live score
Livity Sound w/ Peverelist & Hodge at Strange Brew
— Strange Brew
chicago house tropical techno uk funky jungle
RAVENAISSANCE at Red Lion, Bs5
— Red Lion, Bs5
hardstyle happy hardcore
No Alternative 36 at Zed Alley
— Zed Alley
disco electro synthpop post-punk dark wave
The Prog Lab - Intimate Sessions at Death Disco
— Death Disco
house deep house techno trance
FIST : RESIDENTS PARTY at Dare to Club
— Dare to Club
techno lgbtq+ lgbtq+
Temple Dance Collective: Sulphur + more at The Crown
— The Crown
uk garage speed garage 140
CLUB LOVE MEMBERS PARTY at The Loco Klub
— The Loco Klub
house disco tech house techno lgbtq+
Sugar & Spice at Cosies
— Cosies
uk garage bassline happy hardcore
Paul 'Bozak' Morrissey at The Love Inn
— The Love Inn
house disco disco house deep house soul
Dubway: Multi-Genre Mashup at Green Works
— Green Works
minimal techno techno electro breakbeat trance
sad 2 see u go: Chackney, Grandfeft + more at The Mothers Ruin
— The Mothers Ruin
uk garage breakbeat 140
Random HiFi at The Plough Inn
— The Plough Inn
disco tropical dub cumbia afrobeat
WINTER WOBBLA VOL 2 at Take Five Cafe
— Take Five Cafe
speed garage bassline electro trance happy hardcore
Full Moon Pub Sessions w/ Micky Bliss at The Full Moon & Attic Bar
— The Full Moon & Attic Bar
house disco pop hip hop soul
Bristol DNB Rave • Upgrade & Fatman D at Clock Factory
— Clock Factory
drum and bass jungle
Late Night Comedy Rave at Basement 45
— Basement 45
electronic
Propaganda Bristol - Donut Party at The Fleece
— The Fleece
emo rock alternative rock indie rock pop punk

Sunday

Fighting Elegy  2pm at The Cube
— The Cube
film
Square Comedy at Square Club
— Square Club
comedy
Tiny Fusion at Unit8
— Unit8
Women's Circle - East Bristol at Near Eastville Park (full address given on booking)
— Near Eastville Park (full address given on booking)
workshops & classes
The Early November at The Lanes
— The Lanes
post-hardcore emo rock alternative rock pop punk
Bowie Special at The Seven Stars, Thomas Lane, Bristol
— The Seven Stars, Thomas Lane, Bristol
alternative rock
The Sessions ft. India Arkin & Robin Corcoran at The Green Man
— The Green Man
rock country singer-songwriter
Gabriel Moreno / El Hall at hen and chicken
— hen and chicken
world folk singer-songwriter poetry
Kai Carter's Old Time Trio at The Bristol Fringe
— The Bristol Fringe
country folk
Bristol Sound Check pt. 32 at The Loco Klub
— The Loco Klub
dub reggae roots reggae
Sinclusive at Dare to Club
— Dare to Club