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What's On Today

— Saturday 24th 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 Saturday 24th October

“Jah is a legendary East London roots reggae sound system, founded in 1972 by Lloyd Morris and Tony Mass. Built around heavyweight sound, rare vinyl and exclusive dubplates, Jah Massagan has been preserving and championing roots reggae culture for over five decades. Today, Lloyd’s son Eljay Mass continues the family legacy, bringing the sound’s deep archive and authentic roots energy to a new generation.”
From: Ten2One w/ Jah Massagan

“From Georges Méliès’ The Haunted Castle (1896) to the iconic imagery of F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu (1922) to modern day thrillers like Christian Tafdrup’s Speak No Evil (2022), Europe has constantly influenced the tropes and iconography of the horror genre to make it what it is today. ”
From: FORBIDDEN WORLDS: THE BIG SCREAM - EUROPEAN SLAYCATION - FESTIVAL PASSES

“We'll look at how cats went from sacred animals in ancient times to symbols of superstition and fear, and what our long, complicated relationship with cats says about us. Along the way, expect strange stories, surprising history, and a closer look at why cats still fascinate us today.”
From: The History & Folklore of Cats

“In answering these questions, Julian will explore how the modern world leads us to repeatedly lose sight of what is truly of value in life and why individual and collective flourishing is so elusive today. Drawing on themes that have emerged across several of his 20+ books, he will offer insights for how we might live the good life every day – in small ways as well as big – and help those around us to do the same.”
From: Julian Baggini: The Art of Flourishing

Today's clubnights and nightlife

For all 48 events on Saturday 24th see the listings below.

FORBIDDEN WORLDS: THE BIG SCREAM - EUROPEAN SLAYCATION - FESTIVAL PASSES at Bristol Megascreen
— Bristol Megascreen
progressive rock synthpop world film
STAGEFRIGHT at Bristol Megascreen
— Bristol Megascreen
film lgbtq+
Self-defence workshop for women from racialised communities at May Park Primary School, BS5 6LE
— May Park Primary School, BS5 6LE
workshops & classes family talks protests & marches
WHO CAN KILL A CHILD? at Bristol Megascreen
— Bristol Megascreen
film
In The Making: Youth Power & Commoning at The Spark Space
— The Spark Space
workshops & classes talks film
THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS WARDH at Bristol Megascreen
— Bristol Megascreen
film
Power & The Group Body at The Spark Space
— The Spark Space
Event Cancelled
workshops & classes talks
Creature Ear Craft Workshop at Cafe Kino
— Cafe Kino
workshops & classes
What the Autumn Knows: A seasonal connection workshop at The Haven
— The Haven
folk psych workshops & classes lgbtq+
Sprouts Plant Party – Spooky Special at Willway Yard
— Willway Yard
workshops & classes
Babyhead - Saturday show at The Jam Jar
— The Jam Jar
Sold out
Mariner with supports from Stickerbook and Harry Barnes at The Louisiana
— The Louisiana
alternative rock emo indie rock rock
J.A.M. String Collective + James Gow at St George's Bristol
— St George's Bristol
Sold out
The Eminem Experience in Bristol at Lakota
— Lakota
hip hop tribute acts
D3lta at The Croft
— The Croft
alternative rock indie rock pop rock rock
Flat Moon at Exchange
— Exchange
funk jazz funk psych
The Town Gardens + Gin Bride at The Harbour, Totterdown, BS4 2EG
— The Harbour, Totterdown, BS4 2EG
folk folk-pop indie folk singer-songwriter traditional folk
A Different Thread at Bristol Folk House
— Bristol Folk House
country folk
Ar Lein @Arleinparty at Basement 45
— Basement 45
bassline rap underground hip hop lgbtq+ hyperpop
OPENHAUS: JAMES NASH at Exchange
— Exchange
Sold out
Modulate Presents: Mustard Music at The Croft
— The Croft
drum and bass jungle
Chlocaine x Trafic Jam Presents: Welcome To The Afters at The Full Moon & Attic Bar
— The Full Moon & Attic Bar
drum and bass dubstep
ACCESS: UKG Rave at Lakota
— Lakota
uk garage
Ghouls Club X Aphrodite Audio at The Crown
— The Crown
happy hardcore electronic experimental hardstyle
October Rave Up at Cosies
— Cosies
jungle uk garage underground hip hop breakbeat
Violate Soundz presents: Total Recall’s Birthday Bash at Clock Factory
— Clock Factory
drum and bass jump up jungle
Dismantle Collective Halloween: Luca Lozano, C.A.R at The Loft, Lakota
— The Loft, Lakota
acid house breakbeat electro experimental house
Wormhole: Sybil, Plantera & Stefan Brown at The Island
— The Island
Event Cancelled
progressive house trance techno
PROPAGANDA. indie club night @ the fleece at The Fleece
— The Fleece
indie pop indie rock pop punk rock