What's On Today

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

— The Canteen

Tryani Collective in Bristol Tickets

Today's clubnights and nightlife

Today

— The Elmer's Arms

DJ Tony Kamo Tickets

For all 38 events on Thursday 12th see the listings below.

Sexquisite Bristol

— Loco Klub

lgbtq+ theatre comedy cabaret acrobatics

Multiple Maniacs

— The Ill Repute

lgbtq+ film

DragonBird Theatre at The Greenbank

— The Greenbank

folk lgbtq+ theatre workshops & classes family event

Common Ground film preview and talk

— Arnolfini

talks film

East Bristol Life Drawing

— Unit8 Studios

lgbtq+ workshops & classes life drawing

Author Talk : Bad Friend with Tiffany Watt Smith

— The Small City Bookshop

talks

The Hairy Girl

— The Cube

spoken word

Buffoon Comedy

— The Boardroom Room

comedy stand-up comedy

Dead Funny: Edinburgh Previews

— The All Inn

comedy stand-up comedy

RAI FILM Festival 2025

— Watershed

talks film festival

Tie-dye babygros and t-shirts

— Skyboat Cafe

lgbtq+ workshops & classes family event festival

Life Drawing at Nicholas H Wood

— Nicholas H Wood

life drawing

"Talk to Me" - A Textile Creativity Workshop

— The Stradling Collection

workshops & classes exhibition

Candle Painting Workshop

— The Crafty Egg (Fishponds)

Event Cancelled

experimental lgbtq+ workshops & classes festival

Half Baked Comedy: Buzzer Competition

— The Crown Tavern

open mic comedy stand-up comedy live score

Nitty Corrupted was all along Maddie Arden in Bristol

— The Old England Pub

country folk

Variety Show BMA presents in Bristol

— Red lion bs5

blues folk singer-songwriter new orleans jazz

Hopkins-Hammond Trio with Ben Waghorn in Bristol

— The Be-Bop Club

jazz

Gizmo promotions present s The Mice, Hollow Book, & Eddie Mole in Bristol

— The Thunderbolt

experimental rock rock-and-roll punk garage rock art rock

Canvas Jam in Bristol

— Mr Wolfs

hip hop grime

Traditional Irish Music in Bristol

— The Nova Scotia

traditional folk folk

Traditional Irish Folk Session in Bristol

— The Swan With Two Necks

folk gypsy jazz jazz

Craig Crofton Trio in Bristol

— The Bristol Fringe

contemporary jazz blues jazz funk funk

6:15pm Pedal Party - Rave & Ride tickets

— Workout Harbourside

disco pop hyperpop

Cellar Sessions tickets

— Cosies

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