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What's On Today

— Saturday 26th 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 Saturday 26th September

“Left Cultures will delve deep into the left’s cultural past to discuss gems of storytelling within film, literature, music, art and poetry. Culture which has influenced and inspired an eclectic bunch of comrades to continue in this tradition by creating new cultural endeavours on the left today. Colliding together the past and present to celebrate the power and rich diversity of storytelling on the left with personal accounts, beautifully illustrated throughout. Launch tickets include one drink, and there will be a paid bar available. Presented by bookhaus.”
From: Left Cultures 5th Edition Launch Party

“This is a chance to join Bristol Choral Society for an afternoon exploring the wonderful Mozart Requiem. Composed at the end of his short life and unfinished at the time of his death the piece is shrouded in mystery. Today the Requiem is recognised as one of Mozart’s most moving and awe-inspiring works.”
From: Mozart Requiem

“"The best musical discovery of the year...Stunningly powerful vocal harmony in the tradition of the Watersons, The Voice Squad, and Coope, Boyes, and Simpson, Windborne sets a new bar for folk harmony singing today" Brian O'Donovan, National Public Radio”
From: Windborne Singers, Workshop + Concert

“From hare-brained idea to back-to-back sell-out shows and crowd-favourite appearances across the UK festival circuit, our first two years in action have been a wild ride. Troubled by the new pressures on mental health that we all face in the world today, we set out to create a daring alternative to mainstream entertainment which put the full spectrum of Bristol’s creativity centre stage. What started as an open mic night in the basement of a decommissioned police station has quickly become an exceptional institution of laughter respected nationwide.  ”
From: RIOT ACT: The Birthday Bash with Sara Pascoe & Arthur Smith

Today's clubnights and nightlife

For all 48 events on Saturday 26th see the listings below.

Stewart Lee stock signing at Bookhaus
— Bookhaus
comedy stand-up comedy
Left Cultures 5th Edition Launch Party at Bookhaus
— Bookhaus
talks exhibition poetry
Dive Into Five: Art Therapy Taster Session at St Anne's House,Community and Creative Hub, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4AB
— St Anne's House,Community and Creative Hub, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4AB
Sold out
Afon Sistema Taster Session - Maracatu Drumming and Singing Workshop at Mivart St Studios
— Mivart St Studios
traditional folk world workshops & classes
TechAlchemy at Pervasive Media Studio at Watershed
— Pervasive Media Studio at Watershed
Sold out
The Hedgehog Comedy Club ft Harriet Dyer & Garrett Millerick at Basement 45
— Basement 45
comedy spoken word theatre stand-up comedy
Making a Scene: Jam Session at Exchange
— Exchange
workshops & classes lgbtq+ jam session
20th anniversary show at The Croft
— The Croft
alternative metal alternative rock anti-folk indie folk metal
David Croshaw / Matthew Grigg / Tim Hill + RIM Acd at L'Étoile Studio
— L'Étoile Studio
drone electronic experimental jazz noise
The Pavilion at Exchange
— Exchange
indie rock
THE SPECTACLES + Ejector Seat + Jorts at The Thunderbolt
— The Thunderbolt
alternative rock indie rock rock
MERZ at Cafe Kino
— Cafe Kino
art pop freak folk indie folk singer-songwriter experimental pop
The Naughty Steps at Mr Wolfs
— Mr Wolfs
disco funk indie rock R&B pop
Hip Hip Night at The Grak
— The Grak
bassline hip hop underground hip hop 140 grime
Night Cap - Day Party at the Farm at Bridge Farm Bristol
— Bridge Farm Bristol
Sold out
Roots at the Tap at Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom
— Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom
dub roots reggae
Last Bus Home Pres. Speak Up & Dance at The Love Inn
— The Love Inn
acid house deep house chicago house disco house house
Anton Invicta Presents: Be Your Alien #2 at Lost Horizon
— Lost Horizon
bassline drum and bass jungle 140
Get Weird presents: Grime 2.0 at Exchange
— Exchange
jazz 140 grime jam session grime
Airspace Day Festival: DJ Seinfeld, Bushbaby, Jenny Sparks at Sawmills
— Sawmills
bassline house uk garage festival tech house
EUPHTOPIA - Euphonique Bday Bash w/ Grooverider, DJ SS + MORE at The Full Moon & Attic Bar
— The Full Moon & Attic Bar
drum and bass jungle
PARADOX at Cosies
— Cosies
jungle uk garage 140 techno bassline house
Ramble at Exchange
— Exchange
acid house progressive house techno tech house
Volly Street Party at Volunteer Tavern
— Volunteer Tavern
★ FAT LIP ★ Bristol's favourite emo party at The Lanes
— The Lanes
emo pop punk pop rock post-hardcore metal
In House at Basement 45
— Basement 45
house bassline house tech house