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What's On Today

— Thursday 22nd January 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

Today's clubnights and nightlife

For all 39 events on Thursday 22nd see the listings below.

Iran, imperialism and resistance to the regime at St Pauls Learning Centre
— St Pauls Learning Centre
talks
A Dance with the Minotaur’s Sister at The Cube
— The Cube
spoken word theatre
The Super Socializers' Speed Friending Social at The ostrich
— The ostrich
workshops & classes dating
Grief Walks at Arnolfini
— Arnolfini
workshops & classes exhibition
Modern Kintsugi Workshop at The Stradling Collection
— The Stradling Collection
workshops & classes exhibition talks
Artsoc Exhibition: Soul at Strange Brew
— Strange Brew
electronic life drawing exhibition
The Everyworld: Launch Event at Watershed
— Watershed
exhibition film talks
East Bristol Life Drawing at UNIT8 Studios
— UNIT8 Studios
lgbtq+ workshops & classes life drawing
Otter Needle Felting at Club395
— Club395
workshops & classes
DAN TIERNAN: QUARTZ AND ALL at The Robin Hood
— The Robin Hood
comedy stand-up comedy festival
Contact Improvisation BOOTCAMP at St Werburgh's Primary School, Glenfrome street, BS2 9US, Bristol
— St Werburgh's Primary School, Glenfrome street, BS2 9US, Bristol
workshops & classes
RACHEL FAIRBURN: VEXY BEASTS at The Gaffe Comedy Club
— The Gaffe Comedy Club
comedy stand-up comedy festival
Toby's comedy club at Toby's Comedy Club
— Toby's Comedy Club
comedy stand-up comedy
MARJOLEIN ROBERTSON: WORK IN PROGRESS at The Robin Hood
— The Robin Hood
comedy stand-up comedy festival
Speed Mating at The Red Church
— The Red Church
dating
The Cement Garden at Exchange
— Exchange
post-punk
Phoenix-Flare at Exchange
— Exchange
indie pop synthpop new wave electronic electro
St Paul & The Broken Bones at Electric Bristol
— Electric Bristol
R&B soul
Jakub Klimiuk Quintet at The Be-Bop Club
— The Be-Bop Club
jazz
Haystack's Alt Night at The Cock & Tail
— The Cock & Tail
alternative rock grunge garage rock
Wicked world presents INTO OBSCURITY + Archemori + Shru mammoth at The Thunderbolt
— The Thunderbolt
metal alternative metal stoner rock
with Andy Skellam & Anna Kissell at Matter Whole Foods
— Matter Whole Foods
folk singer-songwriter indie folk lo-fi
The Crown Tavern Open Mic/Jam Night at The Crown Tavern
— The Crown Tavern
jam session open mic
Bill Frampton Trio at The Bristol Fringe
— The Bristol Fringe
jazz contemporary jazz gypsy jazz
Drinks for January 22 - PRE ORDER ONLY at The Mount Without
— The Mount Without
pop traditional folk turbo folk house electronic
The Bristol Beat Club 60s Music at The Golden Lion
— The Golden Lion
soul world blues rock-and-roll ska
COSIES PRESENTS : NATE JORDAN at Cosies
— Cosies
disco jungle uk garage breakbeat bassline house
Phased x Tension Presents: After Dark at The Croft
— The Croft
drum and bass 140 grime