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What's On Today

— Thursday 13th 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.

Events on Thursday 13th August

“The adaptation of hieroglyphs into simplified symbols is widely considered the ancestor of the Ancient Greek and subsequently Latin and ultimately the English alphabet we use today. In this workshop we will have the opportunity to:”
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“Want to try Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to begin? The rules *look* complex — but with a little guidance, you’ll be rolling dice and crafting heroes in no time. **Today, our in-house Dungeon Master, is here to help you:**”
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“Discover the rich history and significance of Medusa, a figure whose image was used as an apotropaic symbol (known as a gorgoneion) to ward off evil and protect warriors, temples, and homes. In ancient Greece, her image—often depicted as a fearsome face with serpents for hair—served as a divine talisman against harm. Today, Medusa is reclaimed as a symbol of feminism, tragedy, and inner strength, embodying themes of transformation and empowerment.”
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“Close To Tears are Europe’s Premier celebration of all that is ‘Tears For Fears.’ Close To Tears was born from a passion to bring to the stage a musically authentic celebration of the 1980’s pop sensation ‘Tears For Fears.’ The band was assembled accordingly with some of the very best performers delivering a full, vibrant, emotional, professional and engaging Tears For Fears Show experience spanning hits from the very beginnings of the Tears For Fears journey right through to today. The act always delivers the massive hits ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ ‘Shout;’ and ‘Mad World’ along with the beautifully haunting ‘Woman In Chains’.”
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For all 14 events on Thursday 13th see the listings below.

Flow and Radiate at Arnolfini
— Arnolfini
workshops & classes noise
The Three Wheel Drive at A Field Near Andover
— A Field Near Andover
festival
The Drag Dungeoneers - August 2026 at The Bristol Improv Theatre
— The Bristol Improv Theatre
lgbtq+ lgbtq+ drag drag theatre
Moonlight Express at The BookCellar
— The BookCellar
spoken word talks
Softshadow, Crying Cable, Girl A + more at Exchange
— Exchange
drone experimental industrial spoken word noise
Music at The Gallimaufry
— The Gallimaufry
folk samba singer-songwriter
HASTE + Papercut + Cerulean at The Thunderbolt
— The Thunderbolt
alternative metal alternative rock experimental post-hardcore rock
Apple of my Eye at Four Aces Hovercraft Club, Eugene Street, Bristol, BS2 9EB
— Four Aces Hovercraft Club, Eugene Street, Bristol, BS2 9EB
a cappella folk traditional folk
Greenbank Organ Trio at The Greenbank Pub
— The Greenbank Pub
blues jazz soul
GET WEIRD at Cosies
— Cosies
jungle uk garage 140 grime footwork
InnSession w/ Jonny Chorley + Chiv at The Love Inn
— The Love Inn
deep house minimal tech house house progressive house tech house