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What's On Today

— Wednesday 5th 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 Wednesday 5th 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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For all 7 events on Wednesday 5th see the listings below.

Cosy 1:1 Tarot Readings in Central Bristol at To The Moon
— To The Moon
ambient soul workshops & classes lgbtq+ yoga
CJ Life Drawing at The Robin Hood
— The Robin Hood
workshops & classes life drawing
Bleak Expectations Wednesday 7:30pm at Bristol Improv Theatre
— Bristol Improv Theatre
comedy theatre
Bad Cop / Bad Cop at Exchange
— Exchange
pop punk punk ska punk skate punk hardcore-punk
YO HABLO at The Louisiana
— The Louisiana
country folk rock lo-fi psych punk