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What's On Today

— Saturday 8th 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 Saturday 8th August

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“*Dr Jonathan Iliff is a psychiatrist and medical doctor in the NHS, with a background in neuroscience and psychedelic drug research. Jonathan has been an associate researcher with the psychedelic research group attached to King's College, was the founder and chair of the UCL Society for the Application of Psychedelics and has worked with prominent figures in the field. His research focused on the use of psychedelic compounds, like LSD and psilocybin - the active ingredient in magic mushrooms - a promising new treatment for depression. Today his focus is clinical - focusing on helping with people, and their problems in the here and now.*”
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Today's clubnights and nightlife

Today
At Zoggs: No Alternative at Mickey Zoggs

For all 32 events on Saturday 8th see the listings below.

Making a Scene: DJing Workshop round 2 at Exchange
— Exchange
workshops & classes lgbtq+
Michael Akadiri - Don't Call Me Uncle at The Gaffe Comedy Club
— The Gaffe Comedy Club
comedy stand-up comedy
Bristol Rope Space at Wild Goose Space
— Wild Goose Space
experimental workshops & classes lgbtq+
Life Drawing Fundamentals at Arnolfini
— Arnolfini
Sold out
Vinyl Record Fair at Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom
— Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom
alternative rock jazz world jamaican-ska afrobeats
Mother Deer at Arnolfini
— Arnolfini
Gareth Davie + Talk House at Mr Wolfs
— Mr Wolfs
funk rock pop
10 Years of 1985 Music | Bristol Summer Day Party at The Prospect Building
— The Prospect Building
drum and bass dubstep jungle 140 footwork
DUB SWEAT & BEERS DAY AND NIGHT PARTY at Green Works
— Green Works
drum and bass dub jungle reggae 140
DOCKSIDE SESSIONS: 80s vs 90s Deck Party at Thekla
— Thekla
grunge hip hop rock pop
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE + FLOAT YER BOAT + RAVE ON FOR THE AVON at The John Sebastian
— The John Sebastian
deep house chicago house house film
Experiment 303 at Center for science and arts
— Center for science and arts
acid house drum and bass funk rap techno
Ecstatic Dance - Layers of Listening at The Hideout, Bedminster, BS34NA
— The Hideout, Bedminster, BS34NA
Sold out
Electric Barbarella at Zed Alley
— Zed Alley
Sold out
BellingTier presents... Lyn Diesel , Bob the Blender, Tom Tier & more at Red Lion BS5
— Red Lion BS5
drum and bass jungle techno live score
Lakota After Hours: Amoss at Lakota
— Lakota
drum and bass
Hooked On Cosies: Reggae 2 Rumble at Cosies
— Cosies
dancehall hip hop old school hip hop reggae uk garage
GROUNDWORK: Kinematic Sound Fundraiser for Music Venue Trust at The Crown
— The Crown
drum and bass house jungle uk garage 140
Distant Audio Presents: The After Party with Oldboy at After Dark
— After Dark
electro house speed garage uk garage tech house
Clock Factory: REDACTED - DNB RAVE at Clock Factory
— Clock Factory
drum and bass jungle
Late Night Funk Club DJs at The Lanes
— The Lanes
disco funk soul world