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What's On Today

— Wednesday 16th September 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 16th September

“Grace Sands has been shaping underground dance floors for several years, influencing today’s most popular parties and DJs alike. Her roots began in Nottingham, with DiY Sound System, a pivotal movement for house music in the early 90s offering alternative garage, deep house and hypnotic plates across the North of England. Celebrated for her varied taste, Grace has been welcomed across some of the worlds most infamous dance floors including: Berghain, Houghton, Fabric & Dimensions to name a few.”
From: Bad Cabaret: Grace Sands + Support

“In this event, the artists will be in conversation with FVU Director Angelica Sule and Arnolfini’s Head of Exhibitions Gemma Brace, discussing their work and their experience as emerging artists working in the UK today.”
From: FVU New Takes - Artists' Talk

“"The Liberties was, and still is, a great place to grow up. Its streets were full of life, both commercial and domestic. The people were talkative and witty. Yet many of its children suffered through heroin, and today the area is no longer a market and trading hub but one defined by digital and technology culture."”
From: The Liberties

“Through these four shorts, we encounter phone-camera footage of the empty space where a home once stood; women chatting surrounded by branches of lemon blossom interrupted by jets overhead; monsters and superheroes bringing moments of light relief in a city marked by war; and voices from the south of Lebanon, filmed in 1993, that continue to ring true today.”
From: Lebanon on Screen

Today's clubnights and nightlife

For all 29 events on Wednesday 16th see the listings below.

UNION at Lantern Hall, Bristol Beacon
— Lantern Hall, Bristol Beacon
talks
Creative Facilitation - Planning, games, exercises, and group dynamics at Acta Community Theatre
— Acta Community Theatre
workshops & classes theatre
CLUB LOVE SOCIAL at The Love Inn
— The Love Inn
workshops & classes talks lgbtq+
Harlan County, USA  8pm at The Cube
— The Cube
film
Jonathan Baldock Exhibition Tour at Arnolfini
— Arnolfini
Sold out
Workshop: Introduction to Black & White Printing at KIT FORM
— KIT FORM
workshops & classes talks film
QPOC Mental Health Peer Support Group at Sellanraa cafe
— Sellanraa cafe
Sold out
Sashi Perera: Pear Tree at The Gaffe Comedy Club
— The Gaffe Comedy Club
comedy stand-up comedy
Charlie's Wardrobe at The Harbour, 7 Bushy Park, Totterdown, Bristol, BS4 2EG
— The Harbour, 7 Bushy Park, Totterdown, Bristol, BS4 2EG
folk family theatre
Bristol Speed Friending: No Small Talk at King Street Brew House, 13 Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4RR
— King Street Brew House, 13 Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4RR
food & drink workshops & classes talks lgbtq+ dating
Art Cafe x Karma Cross Stitch at Peggy's Coffee and Cake - Gloucester Rd
— Peggy's Coffee and Cake - Gloucester Rd
workshops & classes
Beware the Bears at The Croft
— The Croft
indie pop indie rock
Nat Oaks at Exchange
— Exchange
alternative hip hop alternative r&b neo soul R&B
Tess Morris Group + Split Lip at The Old England Pub
— The Old England Pub
indie folk indie rock post rock singer-songwriter
Electric Wizard at The Prospect Building
— The Prospect Building
Sold out
EARL GREY + The Springers + Fall In Girl at The Thunderbolt
— The Thunderbolt
alternative rock indie rock rock rock-and-roll
Marcus James + Ella Paul at The Bristol Fringe
— The Bristol Fringe
electronic folk jazz soul trip hop
Harmonia Presents: CASE at The Moon Club
— The Moon Club
electro house breakbeat techno tech house
Big Squeeze Soul at The Jam Jar
— The Jam Jar
afrobeat bossa nova reggae salsa soul
Black Parade: 00's Emo Club Night - Mid Week Freshers Special at The Fleece
— The Fleece
alternative rock emo pop punk metal