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What's On Today

— Sunday 4th October 2026
The best live music tonight in Bristol.

As part of Bristol's most comprehensive events guide, this page lists all gigs and live music happening in Bristol this evening.

One of the best things about Bristol's live music scene is that every day is different. Use the event listings on this page (see left hand column) to plan your day in Bristol. Headfirst includes the entire spectrum of bands playing in Bristol today - from local folk and jazz gigs to large concerts at venues like Bristol Beacon and Lost Horizon get ready for a musical journey.

Gigs In Bristol Today

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Events on Sunday 4th October

“Jim Jones All Stars are arguably one of the most exciting acts on the circuit today. Led by Jim Jones and joined by former Jim Jones Revue members Gavin Jay (bass) and Elliot Mortimer (piano and keyboards), The Jim Jones All Stars are augmented by guitarist Carlton Mounsher, drummer Aidan Sinclair, Backing Singer Ali Jones and the double-Sax attack of Stuart Dace, and Tom Hodges. Together they create a bubbling swamp curse of unholy rhythm that at once reflects the audaciousness of Fat White Family, the lo-slung attitude of Brian Jonestown Massacre, and the revolutionary spirit of Primal Scream.”
From: Jim Jones All Stars + special guests

“Best known for her recurring role as Lizzie Wemyss in the hit TV show, Outlander, her poem ‘At What Point’ about the cost of being a woman in today’s society has amassed over 18 million views online and led to an appearance on BBC Woman’s Hour. Several of her poems have gone viral, and her work has been shared by the likes of Jameela Jamil, Natasha Bedingfield, Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist), and Sara Cox. ”
From: Milk Poetry ft. Caitlin O’Ryan

“Join acclaimed biographer and broadcaster Peter Stanford as we mark the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death. We'll explore his life and work and reflect on the enduring influence he has on today's architecture.”
From: Book Talk: Gaudí: God’s Architect

“Now signed to Young – home to the likes of Sampha, The xx, Isaiah Hull, Robyn, John Maus, Mechatok and John Glacier – Tommy today releases ‘Earth Killer’, his debut single for the label. Written, recorded and self-produced in the aftermath of a relationship breakdown, the track was made in a few cathartic hours on a laptop with Logic in a makeshift home studio: a mattress pushed against the bedroom door of the Turnpike Lane house he shared with six other musicians.”
From: Tommy Barlow

For all 19 events on Sunday 4th see the listings below.

Bristol Black Peoples Assembly at Malcolm X Community Centre
— Malcolm X Community Centre
food & drink festival workshops & classes family talks
Nine Queens  screening at SouthBank
— SouthBank
world comedy film
Money: top down or bottom up - how to build collective financial power at The Spark Space (Bethesda building)
— The Spark Space (Bethesda building)
workshops & classes
Sergi Polo in Bristol at The Gaffe Comedy Club
— The Gaffe Comedy Club
Sold out
Bristol Urban Legends & Hidden Stories Walk at College Green
— College Green
workshops & classes talks
Communing in Rest at The Green House x Xquisit Spaces
— The Green House x Xquisit Spaces
singer-songwriter soundtrack workshops & classes lgbtq+ yoga
Slow Fashion Social - Visible Mending at The Canteen
— The Canteen
workshops & classes
Seasonal Snacks with Gabriella English at The BookCellar
— The BookCellar
spoken word talks
Bristol Queer Pottery - Make a soup bowl at Bristol Folk House
— Bristol Folk House
Sold out
BAD WINNER LAUNCH PARTY at Loco Klub
— Loco Klub
breakbeat electro ska punk soul tech house
4th October Sunday Social at The Hen & Chicken
— The Hen & Chicken
jazz swing
Jim Jones All Stars + special guests at Strange Brew
— Strange Brew
alternative rock hard rock psychedelic rock rock-and-roll
DICE at Exchange
— Exchange
alternative rock garage rock indie rock post-punk
ANCIIENTS at The Croft
— The Croft
metal
Sextet Dimorphism Listening Party at Elemental Cafe
— Elemental Cafe
alternative rock electronic experimental folk rock punk
Once More With Feeling - Buffy The Vampire Slayer Party at The Fleece
— The Fleece
alternative rock grunge rock pop