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What's On Today

— Friday 31st July 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 Friday 31st July

“⛯ MssingNo “Tears in the Club” king MssingNo’s influence cannot be understated. Since dropping the proto-viral “XE2” back in 2013, his misty-eyed R\&B futurism has quietly shaped the sound of today’s underground rap and club music alike; you can hear traces of it everywhere from bladee and Fakemink to US producers like F1lthy (Playboi Carti, Lil Yachty etc).”
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“The Benju looks something like a crudely electrified zither operated by typewriter-like buttons. Its existence began as a Japanese children’s toy called a taishōkoto before it was adopted by Balochi musicians and made into the refined folk instrument that it is today. ”
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“Sūn Byrd's music is universal and timeless, and there's really nothing that sounds like this on the Norwegian music scene today. It's perfect for large festival stages, would make a great soundtrack for countless films, or simply while you hang out after closing time at a smoke-filled off-license bar in the southern U.S.”
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“***My Dad Can*** **reassures children that a parent’s wheelchair doesn’t change who they are.**    Iris's dad is the best. He blows up her floaties when she wants to go swimming. He covers her eyes when they watch scary movies. Best of all, she loves that she can climb into his lap for warm cuddles.    Her dad is amazing.     But sometimes they meet people who can't see what she sees, and today is one of those days . . .   **A heartwarming picture book about a young girl who learns that her dad's wheelchair doesn't define what he can or can't do, perfect for sparking meaningful conversations that celebrate inclusion.**  ”
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Today's clubnights and nightlife

For all 32 events on Friday 31st see the listings below.

A History of Palestine in Five Fruits - Book Launch at Bristol Palestine Museum
— Bristol Palestine Museum
world talks
Don Quixote at Arnolfini
— Arnolfini
Sold out
One Song Karaoke: What's Up at The Cube
— The Cube
art pop pop lgbtq+ experimental pop
Dark Humour: Dark Comedy Night at The Gaffe at The Gaffe Comedy Club
— The Gaffe Comedy Club
comedy stand-up comedy
SWDT mini intensive - Dance Around the World at Fresh Dance & Arts
— Fresh Dance & Arts
afrobeat world family theatre bhangra
Lego On The Hill at On The Hill
— On The Hill
workshops & classes family
An Introvert's Guide to Magic at The Bristol Music Club
— The Bristol Music Club
cabaret comedy theatre
Nightlives x Struggler at Exchange
— Exchange
alternative metal metal
The Croft Presents: Papa Nugs + Support at The Croft
— The Croft
electro house techno tech house
Fondue: 1970s all vinyl club night at Zed Alley
— Zed Alley
disco glam rock pop rock rock pop
Area 63 at Green Works
— Green Works
acid house drum and bass funk trance techno
Blue Marbles at After Dark
— After Dark
disco disco house electro house
Duckland x Community Service: Bristol Takeover at The Crown
— The Crown
dubstep house speed garage uk garage 140
Rare Sounds Presents: Mia Pia, Marswalkz + Support at Moon Club
— Moon Club
breakbeat drum and bass dubstep jungle uk garage
Summer Series • Congo Natty at Clock Factory
— Clock Factory
drum and bass jungle
GONE FISHIN' at Exchange
— Exchange
acid house chicago house electro 140 breakbeat
Club 80s at Exchange
— Exchange
disco funk new wave soul pop