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 Monday 19th October
“Imbued with a frantic Afro-Latin pulse, lead single "CICATRIZES" (SCARS) is available to listen to today and features a dirty, danceable and sweat-soaked intersection between raw punk and clave-led Afro-Cuban music, with a futuristic approach and bloodshot eyes. Heavy pulsating 808 bass drums hit hard as a characteristic D-beat foundation for Sarine's ultrafast percussion played in the Guaguancó rhythm, driving a relentless Acid-House bassline and fuzzed walls of guitar riffs while processed vocals screams in absolute madness.”
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DEAFKIDS
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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