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What's On Today

— Friday 14th 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 Friday 14th August

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“Discover the rich history and significance of Medusa, a figure whose image was used as an apotropaic symbol (known as a gorgoneion) to ward off evil and protect warriors, temples, and homes. In ancient Greece, her image—often depicted as a fearsome face with serpents for hair—served as a divine talisman against harm. Today, Medusa is reclaimed as a symbol of feminism, tragedy, and inner strength, embodying themes of transformation and empowerment.”
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“Close To Tears are Europe’s Premier celebration of all that is ‘Tears For Fears.’ Close To Tears was born from a passion to bring to the stage a musically authentic celebration of the 1980’s pop sensation ‘Tears For Fears.’ The band was assembled accordingly with some of the very best performers delivering a full, vibrant, emotional, professional and engaging Tears For Fears Show experience spanning hits from the very beginnings of the Tears For Fears journey right through to today. The act always delivers the massive hits ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ ‘Shout;’ and ‘Mad World’ along with the beautifully haunting ‘Woman In Chains’.”
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“Originally from Pittsburgh and now based in Atlanta, KELS first caught industry attention by launching a self-managed, 52-show U.S. tour without the backing of a label or management. Today, with co-signs from legends Big Boi and Timbaland, KELS is having a definitive breakout year.   The end of 2025 into 2026 saw her hit song “Gone” go viral, fueling an explosive rise that has earned her more than one million social media followers and over 10 million streams in just six months.”
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Today's clubnights and nightlife

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CHIDA  + Moli at The Love Inn
— The Love Inn

CHIDA + Moli Tickets

For all 16 events on Friday 14th see the listings below.

The Three Wheel Drive at A Field Near Andover
— A Field Near Andover
festival
The Pool Party returns at Exchange
— Exchange
alternative rock indie rock pop punk punk pop
Stacey Charles Diva Night at On The Hill
— On The Hill
disco house soul R&B pop
FreeFall. w/ Bad News First and Indigo South at The Louisiana
— The Louisiana
alternative rock pop punk post-punk punk hardcore-punk
Funk, Soul and Disco Dance Party at Four Aces Hovercraft Club, Eugene St., St Jude's, Bristol BS2 9EB
— Four Aces Hovercraft Club, Eugene St., St Jude's, Bristol BS2 9EB
disco disco house funk soul festival
Club Slug presents: SLUG TROPICANA x Tully at The Cider Box Tap Room
— The Cider Box Tap Room
disco tropical disco house synthpop tech house
Neon Nights Bristol nerdiest clubnight at After Dark
— After Dark
alternative metal goth electronic synthpop industrial techno
Void Radio Takeover: Roti, Tully, Dutch Sauce & Aquatronic 6 at The Full Moon & Attic Bar
— The Full Moon & Attic Bar
house tech house
Big Squeeze at The Jam Jar
— The Jam Jar
bossa nova electro jazz reggae soul