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What's On Today

— Wednesday 19th 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 19th August

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“The Scribes are a multi-award-winning hip hop three-piece whose unique blend of beatboxing, off the cuff freestyling and genre-spanning music has created a live show quite unlike any other on the scene today, with appeal ranging far beyond traditional hip hop fare.”
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“Millions of people around the world – including in the UK today – believe that spirits or demons can take over a living person’s body. But neuroscience tells a very different story. So if a demonic possession isn’t real, what’s actually going on?”
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“You’ll often see a glorious display of papier-mâché unicorn heads, drag queens in mermaid tails and more fairy wings than you can shake a trident at. But these aren’t just accessories –  they’re queer symbols with deep historic roots. To truly understand who queer people are today, we must confront the twisted tales of the past. ”
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For all 7 events on Wednesday 19th see the listings below.

Craft/Folks presents: Craft Picnic at The Downs
— The Downs
folk food & drink workshops & classes family lgbtq+
Pottery & Pints at King Street Brew House, Bristol
— King Street Brew House, Bristol
workshops & classes talks lgbtq+
Bristol Gaymers Blood on the Clocktower Night at Kongs of King Street
— Kongs of King Street
Sold out
ELI at Exchange
— Exchange
indie pop singer-songwriter pop