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What's On Today

— Tuesday 20th 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 Tuesday 20th October

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From: What’s the point of education in a post-literate society?

“Since the release of his self-written debut album, Kanéfonyo (Never Give Up) in 2022, Suntou's career has gained serious momentum and he is an in-demand and charismatic performer. 2025 saw the release of his now multi award-winning second studio album, Jaliya Silokang - The Path of a Griot. Drawing on the wisdom of elders and youth alike, Suntou acts as a vessel imparting lessons in how to live a good and honest life in today’s world. The album is both a journey into heritage and a bright, hopeful vision for what lies ahead. In this way, he is at once a guardian of the Griot tradition and a bold innovator of its future. ”
From: Suntou Susso & The Gambian Superstars - Cultural Exchange Workshop

“A surprisingly tender, yet no less controversial entry in Russell’s oeuvre, Women in Love cemented his reputation as one of Britain’s most distinctive and multifaceted filmmakers. Confronting, sexy and deeply profound, it’s a must-see for any fan of British cinema, erotic cinema or queer cinema. It remains a film that challenges as much as it enthrals, raising questions about desire and social convention that feel no less relevant today.”
From: Women in Love - 7.30pm

“We are gassed to present our third Lyra curates event; The Dubstep Exhibition. Our goal is to honour the genre’s evolution and the ever-shifting currents of influence that have shaped it, and continue to shape it today. Expect to be taken on a journey from the roots of Dub, to classic UK Dubstep, to modern Riddim.”
From: Lyra Curates 03: Dubstep Exhibition

For all 17 events on Tuesday 20th see the listings below.

Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics Circus: Battle for the Biosphere at The Station
— The Station
circus workshops & classes talks theatre
Suntou Susso & The Gambian Superstars - Cultural Exchange Workshop at The Greenbank
— The Greenbank
folk traditional folk world workshops & classes lgbtq+
Horror Writing Workshop at King Street Brewhouse
— King Street Brewhouse
grunge spoken word workshops & classes film
Shorts: Folk Futures at Bristol Megascreen
— Bristol Megascreen
festival talks film
Improv Halloween Double Bill at Loco Klub
— Loco Klub
folk comedy live score theatre
Dark Tales & Morbid Life Drawing at The Haunted Bookshop
— The Haunted Bookshop
spoken word workshops & classes poetry life drawing
Get Crafty at The Full Moon & Attic Bar
— The Full Moon & Attic Bar
art pop workshops & classes family lgbtq+
The Devil Wears Prada at Electric Bristol
— Electric Bristol
Sold out
Catching Cairo + special guests at Strange Brew
— Strange Brew
Event Cancelled
Lady Leshurr | 10 Years of The Queen's Speech at Thekla
— Thekla
hip hop rap uk garage grime
James Aaron at Exchange
— Exchange
R&B
La Sécurité at Exchange
— Exchange
art rock punk
Beattie at The Croft
— The Croft
alternative pop alternative rock
Allie X at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre
alternative pop electro synthpop experimental pop
Halloween Extravaganza at Basement 45
— Basement 45
Sold out