What's On · the South West
What's On in Bristol
Live music in Bristol over the next four weeks — 20 Sept – 18 Oct. 75 gigs listed in Bristol over the next 28 days across 16 venues. Friday is the busiest night with 16. In total we track 56 grassroots venues and 35 regular open mics here.
Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Bristol gigs in your inbox — and go to one.
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Updated daily · 75 gigs in Bristol over the next four weeks
Last updated: 20 September 2026
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Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Bristol still has 56 of them.
From Stokes Croft to the Harbourside, Bristol's music scene is fiercely independent. Planning a private party instead? See [booking live entertainment in Bristol](/gigs/live-entertainment-bristol) for bands, singers and DJs for one-off occasions. Booking for the company rather than yourself? See [corporate entertainment in Bristol](/gigs/corporate-entertainment-bristol) for Christmas parties, awards nights and conferences.
Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.
This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 75 gigs across Bristol over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 56 grassroots venues and 35 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.
The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Bristol listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.
Gigs in Bristol
Every grassroots gig we hold for Bristol in the next four weeks — 20 Sept – 18 Oct. Updated daily.
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SEPT
22
Liam Bailey
Exchange Bristol, Bristol
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SEPT
22
Rough Trade Bristol
Rough Trade Bristol·Central, Bristol
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SEPT
23
Nudie Jeans Bristol PRE PARTY ONLY
Nudie Jeans Bristol·Hotwells and Harbourside, Bristol
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SEPT
23
(Hed) P.E., Cold, Divergent Promotions
The Fleece, Bristol
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- GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop
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SEPT
23
Michael Ball
Bristol Beacon, Bristol
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- GenrePop
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SEPT
24
Bollynights UK
Electric Bristol·Central, Bristol
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- GenreWorld Music
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SEPT
25
Devlin
Electric Bristol, Bristol
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- GenreHip-Hop, Rap
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SEPT
25
Devlin - Bristol
Electric Bristol·Central, Bristol
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- GenreGrime
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SEPT
25
FORAGER
Rough Trade Bristol, Bristol
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SEPT
25
Darren Kiely
Thekla, Bristol
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- GenreFolk, Country
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SEPT
26
Goldie Lookin' Chain
Electric Bristol, Bristol
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- GenreRock, Pop
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SEPT
26
Goldie Lookin' Chain, JJ Bull
Electric Bristol·Central, Bristol
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SEPT
26
The Surfrajettes
Exchange Bristol, Bristol
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SEPT
26
Tribute to Gordon Goodwin
The Space. Keynsham·Keynsham North, Bristol
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- GenreJazz, Swing, Tribute Act
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SEPT
26
The Scotland Yard Soundsystem, Bakey, Jakes
Electric Bristol·Central, Bristol
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- GenreAlternative Rock, DJ / Electronic
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SEPT
27
The Louisiana
The Louisiana·Central, Bristol
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SEPT
28
Freya Ridings
Bristol Beacon, Bristol
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- GenreRock, Pop
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SEPT
29
Joe Jackson, Conner Youngblood
Bristol Beacon·Central, Bristol
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SEPT
29
Joe Jackson
Bristol Beacon, Bristol
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OCT
1
The Hu
The Prospect Building·Lawrence Hill, Bristol
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- GenreMetal
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OCT
1
The Hu
Bristol The Prospect Building, Bristol
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OCT
1
Mansur Brown
Thekla·Central, Bristol
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OCT
1
lilyisthatyou
Bristol Strange Brew·Central, Bristol
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OCT
1
The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore
St. George's Bristol·Hotwells and Harbourside, Bristol
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Venues in Bristol
Where live music actually happens in Bristol.
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Sidney & Eden
Bristol bar with live entertainment.
Backline6 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 2 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon14:00–00:30
- Tue14:00–00:30
- Wed14:00–00:30
- Thu14:00–00:30
- Fri14:00–01:00
- Sat14:00–01:00
- Sun14:00–00:30
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St Dunstans House
Former Bedminster church reborn as an arts space and live-music venue
Backline0 of 7
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St George's Bristol
Bristol's independent 580-seat concert hall, in a converted Georgian church
Backline0 of 7
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- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon08:00–18:00
- Tue08:00–18:00
- Wed08:00–18:00
- Thu08:00–18:00
- Fri08:00–18:00
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
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The Assembly Rooms Of Glastonbury
Glastonbury hall with acoustic and tributes.
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The Blue Lagoon
Park Row's tuesday-night free open mic at The Blue Lagoon — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 9pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Backline1 of 7
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon08:30–01:00
- Tue08:30–01:00
- Wed08:30–01:00
- Thu08:30–01:00
- Fri08:30–02:30
- Sat08:00–02:00
- Sun09:00–01:00
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The Bristol Fringe
Never a normal night — Bristol live venue.
Backline1 of 7
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- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:00–01:00
- Tue16:00–01:00
- Wed16:00–01:00
- Thu16:00–01:00
- Fri16:00–01:00
- Sat15:00–01:00
- Sun15:00–01:00
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The Canteen
Stokes Croft's free-live-music venue, seven nights a week.
Backline7 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 3 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:45–23:00
- Tue11:45–00:00
- Wed11:45–00:00
- Thu11:45–00:00
- Fri11:45–02:00
- Sat11:45–02:00
- Sun11:00–00:00
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The Castle Inn
Chepstow town-centre pub with a monthly open mic
Backline0 of 7
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The Croft
Bristol grassroots pub and rock music venue.
Backline0 of 7
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- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:00–03:00
- Tue16:00–03:00
- Wed16:00–03:00
- Thu16:00–03:00
- Fri16:00–03:00
- Sat16:00–03:00
- Sun16:00–00:00
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The Fleece
Legendary Bristol venue on St Thomas Street.
Backline0 of 7
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Opening times7 of 7
- Mon19:30–02:00
- Tue19:30–02:00
- Wed19:30–02:00
- Thu19:30–04:00
- Fri19:00–04:00
- Sat19:00–04:00
- Sun13:00–02:00
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The Full Moon And Attic Bar
Stokes Croft's 240-capacity Attic Bar - green room, in-house sound technician and a stocked bar, above a 750-capacity multi-venue hub with a courtyard, pub and
Backline2 of 7
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- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon13:00–23:00
- Tue13:00–23:00
- Wed13:00–23:00
- Thu13:00–02:00
- Fri12:00–02:00
- Sat12:00–02:00
- Sun12:00–22:30
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The Gallimaufry
Gloucester Rd's monday-night free open mic at The Gallimaufry — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 8pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Backline6 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 3 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–00:00
- Tue12:00–00:00
- Wed12:00–00:00
- Thu12:00–00:00
- Fri12:00–02:00
- Sat12:00–02:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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The George and Dragon Redfield
Friendly Redfield local with weekly live music and open mic.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon17:00–23:00
- Tue17:00–23:00
- Wed17:00–23:00
- Thu17:00–23:00
- Fri12:00–01:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–22:30
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The Golden Lion
Gloucester Rd's monday-night free open mic at The Golden Lion — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 8:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Backline5 of 7
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The Green Room
Art-deco Denmark Street cocktail bar and live stage with weekly open mic.
Backline2 of 7
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- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon18:00–00:00
- Tue18:00–00:00
- Wed18:00–00:00
- Thu18:00–00:00
- Fri16:00–00:00
- Sat16:00–00:00
- Sun16:00–00:00
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The Griffin
Old Market's Thursday-night free open mic at 41 Halifax Street, BS2 0AS — community pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Backline3 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 2 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- Tue15:00–23:00
- Wed15:00–23:00
- Thu15:00–23:00
- Fri12:00–23:00
- Sat12:00–23:00
- Sun12:00–20:00
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The Ill Repute
Beers, cocktails and live music.
Backline1 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- Tue17:00–00:00
- Wed17:00–00:00
- Thu17:00–00:00
- Fri17:00–02:00
- Sat14:00–02:00
- Sun17:00–00:00
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The Jam Jar
St Pauls' Sunday-night free open mic at 14 City Road, BS2 8TT — community-run venue, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Backline3 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 2 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–00:00
- Tue12:00–00:00
- Wed19:00–00:00
- Thu19:00–03:00
- Fri19:00–04:00
- Sat19:00–04:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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The Kingsdown Vaults
A peaceful oasis in Kingsdown.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:00–00:00
- Tue16:00–00:00
- Wed16:00–00:00
- Thu16:00–00:00
- Fri12:00–01:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–23:00
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The Lost and Found
Multi-room Clifton venue backing local artists seven days a week
Backline0 of 7
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The Louisiana
Bristol's Monday-night free open mic at Wapping Road, BS1 6UA — Harbourside music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Backline6 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 3 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon17:30–23:00
- Tue17:30–23:00
- Wed17:30–23:00
- Thu17:30–23:00
- Fri17:30–23:00
- Sat17:30–23:00
- Sun17:30–22:30
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The Old Duke
Bristol's Monday-night free jazz open mic at 45 King Street, BS1 4ER — historic jazz pub, full backline including piano, 12-minute slots.
Backline7 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 3 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–00:00
- Tue12:00–00:00
- Wed12:00–00:00
- Thu12:00–00:00
- Fri12:00–01:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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The Old England
Bristol's indie spirit distilled — legends + live.
Backline1 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon17:00–00:00
- Tue17:00–00:00
- Wed17:00–00:00
- Thu17:00–00:00
- Fri12:00–01:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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The Oxford
Bristol pub with live music.
Backline2 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:00–22:00
- Tue16:00–23:00
- Wed16:00–23:00
- Thu16:00–23:00
- Fri15:00–00:00
- Sat14:00–00:00
- Sun14:00–22:00
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Open mics in Bristol
Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.
EVERY
Sun
Chepstow Club
Town Centre, Chepstow
- Sign-up14:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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Sun
Sidney & Eden
Bristol, Bristol
- Sign-up19:00
- Slots15 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tospoken_word, poetry
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Community-run
EVERY
Sun
The Jam Jar
St Pauls, Bristol
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic, poetry
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1ST
Sun
The Bristol Fringe
Clifton, Bristol
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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2-WK
Sun
The Star
Bristol, Bristol
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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Real piano · community-run
EVERY
Sun
The Canteen
Stokes Croft, Bristol
- Sign-up20:30
- Slots10 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- BacklineFull
- Open tomusic, poetry
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EVERY
Mon
The George and Dragon Redfield
Redfield, Bristol
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Mon
Cat & Wheel
Bristol, Bristol
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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Iconic · Coldplay early gigs
EVERY
Mon
The Louisiana
Harbourside, Bristol
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- BacklineFull
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Mon
The Gallimaufry
Bishopston, Bristol
- Sign-up19:00
- Slots15 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- BacklineFull
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Mon
Mr Wolfs
Bristol, Bristol
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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MONTH
Mon
Old Market Assembly
Bristol, Bristol
- Sign-up19:00
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic, poetry
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What's on in Bristol — FAQs
Common questions about live music in Bristol, answered with this week's live data.
We currently list 75 gigs in Bristol between 20 Sept and 18 Oct, across 16 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Bristol gig directory or every city we cover.
None of the Bristol gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Bristol open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.
Friday, with 16 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Friday: 16 gigs · Saturday: 14 gigs · Thursday: 12 gigs. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.
Right now: 742a9b6f-76dc-4b26-9c74-64db47cb16d3, 3575856f-0a20-4b8f-98ee-7dedfe9d1244, 544e1d3e-a184-4b1c-b948-c0d948591330. In total we track 56 grassroots venues in Bristol, of which 16 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Bristol venue directory.
Bristol has 35 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Bristol open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.
Most Bristol venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.
Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Bristol still has 56 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.
Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Bristol gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.
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75 gigs listed in Bristol over the next four weeks, across 56 grassroots venues and 35 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.
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