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What's On Today

— Wednesday 14th 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 Wednesday 14th October

“Author Mark Krantz shows how the mid-1930s witnessed a truly national anti-fascist mass movement, far beyond East London, as confrontations with the BUF took place in city after city in these pivotal years. The story from Mark's book which he will present at this meeting resonates with lessons for today.”
From: BOOK LAUNCH - Bye Bye Black Shirt

“The legend of ABBA lives on with an incredible legacy of timeless tunes and their undeniable place in music history. The Swedish supergroup is as popular and well-loved today as it was in its 70’s heyday, with classic pop songs and dance floor beats familiar with generation after generation. Never in the history of pop has one group been so celebrated and revered!”
From: Revival – A Tribute To Abba

“Three Sound-systems from the south west gather to bring you a night of classic relics all the way up to the new school tunes Of 2026 GENRES TO BE EXPECTED Warming up the session with the dubs and reggae that influenced the jungle we know today alongside the classic hip-hop brakes that were the precursor to Drum And Bass and Mc Duo DJ EENS x CHRONIC DROP From The inspirations to the inspired! And finishing off the night with with MultiGenres such as Tekno, Bassline and Electro to get your feet moving to this heavy heavy beat”
From: Trip Through Time

“We’ll be shining a light on the DJs, artists and sounds that came before us, the people who laid the foundations and helped shape the scenes we have today, alongside those carrying that energy forward and taking it somewhere new.”
From: JOSEPHINE.GYASI B2B D.A.D

Today's clubnights and nightlife

Today
COBALT: LOI at The Croft
— The Croft

COBALT: LOI Tickets

For all 21 events on Wednesday 14th see the listings below.

Theatre of the Oppressed 10-Week Course at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre
Sold out
British Comedian of the Year: Bristol Heat at The Gaffe Comedy Club
— The Gaffe Comedy Club
comedy stand-up comedy
Wednesday Night Improv: October Show at The Hen & Chicken
— The Hen & Chicken
Sold out
Charlie Smith // How Dare She // Sam.Ellia // Tash George at The Old England Pub
— The Old England Pub
folk indie folk punk singer-songwriter
Ray Wills supported by Anoir at The Gallimaufry
— The Gallimaufry
folk rock grunge soul
ACRES at Exchange
— Exchange
post-hardcore
The Cheap Thrills at The Croft
— The Croft
Sold out
Gordi at The Jam Jar
— The Jam Jar
indie pop pop
Bucket at Exchange
— Exchange
alternative rock noise rock post-punk punk noise
GRIMTOWN + Vertigo + Pilot Scheme at The Thunderbolt
— The Thunderbolt
alternative rock garage rock indie rock rock
AFRO FLAVA at Departure Lounge
— Departure Lounge
deep house afrobeat afrobeats
Girls Night Out - EP Release Party at The Bristol Fringe
— The Bristol Fringe
alternative rock indie rock rock
Girls Night - LGBTQ+ Speed Dating Bristol at Cocktail Club Corn Street
— Cocktail Club Corn Street
lgbtq+ dating