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What's On Today

— Monday 12th 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

Events on Monday 12th October

“Alongside his success in the studio, ArrDee has built a reputation as a high-energy live performer, headlining tours and festival stages across the UK, Europe, and Australia. His ability to turn streaming success into unforgettable live shows continues to make him one of the most exciting names in UK rap today.”
From: ArrDee

“Paul Coldwell is an artist, curator, researcher and writer who has worked with and studied woodcuts for more than fifty years. His work has been exhibited in numerous public collections, including the Tate, the V&A, the British Museum, the Musee d’art et d’histoire (Geneva) and MoMA (New York), and since 2001 he has been a Professor in Fine Art Printmaking at the University of the Arts London. He has been a regular contributor to publications including Art in Print, Printmaking Today and Print Quarterly, and he is the author of several books, including Printmaking: A Contemporary Perspective.”
From: Paul Coldwell

“Author Mark Krantz shows how the mid-1930s witnessed a truly national anti-fascist mass movement, far beyond East London, as confrontations with the BUF took place in city after city in these pivotal years. The story from Mark's book which he will present at this meeting resonates with lessons for today.”
From: BOOK LAUNCH - Bye Bye Black Shirt

“The legend of ABBA lives on with an incredible legacy of timeless tunes and their undeniable place in music history. The Swedish supergroup is as popular and well-loved today as it was in its 70’s heyday, with classic pop songs and dance floor beats familiar with generation after generation. Never in the history of pop has one group been so celebrated and revered!”
From: Revival – A Tribute To Abba

For all 13 events on Monday 12th see the listings below.

Paul Coldwell at Gloucester Road Books
— Gloucester Road Books
spoken word talks
LUCID BODIES at St.Werburgh's Community Centre
— St.Werburgh's Community Centre
workshops & classes lgbtq+
Sasha Nezlobin: I'm Fine at The Gaffe Comedy Club
— The Gaffe Comedy Club
comedy stand-up comedy
Art Cafe - Autumn Wreaths at No.1 Harbourside
— No.1 Harbourside
food & drink workshops & classes
The History of Death: Grave robbing, rituals, funeral practices & more at The Hen & Chicken
— The Hen & Chicken
folk workshops & classes talks
Purdie Life Drawing at Artist Residence Bristol
— Artist Residence Bristol
workshops & classes talks exhibition lgbtq+ life drawing
Dynamite at Bristol Folk House
— Bristol Folk House
Sold out
Foli - Bristol Djembe Players at The Jam Jar
— The Jam Jar
world workshops & classes
Girl In The Year Above at Exchange
— Exchange
indie folk indie pop indie rock
ELLiS·D + 1000 Legs at Exchange
— Exchange
noise rock post-punk noise