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What's On Today

— Friday 7th August 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 Friday 7th August

“Following a string of sell-out events, SLEAZE returns to Thekla this August 7th, delving into the iconic era of club culture. We’ll be looking back to the early 2000s and the artists who are reinventing sleaze culture today, as we spin only the best in electro-indie and hyperpop, all night long.”
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“**‘A searing, state-of-the-nation novel.’** *STYLIST* **‘Confirms Natasha Brown as a major talent.’** *OBSERVER* **‘A brilliant, unusual social x-ray of modern Britain.’** ANDREW O’HAGAN **‘It is impossible to not get utterly sucked in.’** JENNY MUSTARD **‘One of the most intelligent voices writing today.’** *GUARDIAN* **‘Original, vital, and unputdownable.’** TESS GUNTY **‘Brown is an astute political observer, easily dismembering cancel culture and our media circus.’** *NEW STATESMAN*”
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“*Dr Jonathan Iliff is a psychiatrist and medical doctor in the NHS, with a background in neuroscience and psychedelic drug research. Jonathan has been an associate researcher with the psychedelic research group attached to King's College, was the founder and chair of the UCL Society for the Application of Psychedelics and has worked with prominent figures in the field. His research focused on the use of psychedelic compounds, like LSD and psilocybin - the active ingredient in magic mushrooms - a promising new treatment for depression. Today his focus is clinical - focusing on helping with people, and their problems in the here and now.*”
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Today's clubnights and nightlife

For all 24 events on Friday 7th see the listings below.

Statues, Busts and Symbols. Creative city centre walking tour at Neptune Statue St Augustines Parade
— Neptune Statue St Augustines Parade
workshops & classes family talks
Comedy Magic Show - Real Life Magic at Zed Alley
— Zed Alley
cabaret comedy circus theatre stand-up comedy
COMEDY & TACOS NIGHT at The Orchard Coffee & Co
— The Orchard Coffee & Co
comedy food & drink stand-up comedy
FULL MOON Friday Lunchtime Vinyl Session at The Full Moon & Attic Bar
— The Full Moon & Attic Bar
soul world
circle of crows x hole tripper x alibi x helenbach at Thekla
— Thekla
alternative rock hard rock rock
Grimtown at Exchange
— Exchange
alternative rock indie pop indie rock
My Chemical Hoemance at Exchange
— Exchange
emo pop punk punk
NOVA PARK + Callout + Nap Time at The Thunderbolt
— The Thunderbolt
alternative rock indie pop indie rock rock
Cultural Vibes 2026 at Secret Location
— Secret Location
house
Vantage Hi-Fi at Cosies
— Cosies
dub reggae roots reggae
RIDDIM ROOTS AUGUST ASCENSION at Green Works
— Green Works
drum and bass hardcore techno jungle trance family
Attic Bar Residents: DEL, Jessta, DJ Luckyman, L Plate at The Full Moon & Attic Bar
— The Full Moon & Attic Bar
breakbeat uk garage 140
SLEAZE: Electro-Indie & Hyperpop at Thekla
— Thekla
electro indie pop indie rock synthpop hyperpop
7 Years of Deep Tempo at Basement 45
— Basement 45
dub dubstep 140 grime
FUNK ADDICT at Lost Horizon
— Lost Horizon
funk jazz funk latin jazz soul world