Bristol · Thu 22 Apr · Price not listed

Darren Kiely at Thekla, Bristol

Thekla

Thursday 22 April 2027. Starts 19:00. Price not listed.

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Date	Thursday, 22 April 2027
Starts	19:00
Entry	Price not listed
Ages	Not listed
Listing	Being verified

01 — The gig

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Darren Kiely plays Thekla in Bristol on Thursday, 22 April 2027.

Over 14s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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Venue	Thekla
Area	Bristol BS1 4RB
Genre	Folk / Country

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Darren Kiely at Thekla, Bristol

Thursday, 22 April 2027 · starts 19:00 · Thekla, Bristol

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Over 14s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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The gigThursday 22 Apr 2027 · 19:00Starts in 172d 00h 59m

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The gig Thursday 22 Apr Starts 19:00 · Thekla, Bristol

Darren Kiely are playing Thekla in Bristol on Thursday, 22 April 2027. It starts at 19:00. Expect Folk / Country. This listing is part of the Bristol grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Bristol gigs there.

HeadlinerDarren Kiely

GenreFolk · Country

PricePrice not listed

AgeNot listed

ListingFrom a public event listing

Bristol in numbers

Bristol has 250 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 25 venues — 22 of them this week. Friday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 18:55. Thekla is number 2 among Bristol's busiest rooms, with 9 gigs listed in the next 30 days.

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About this gig

Over 14s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

The artist — Darren Kiely

Darren Kiely headlines this Bristol gig on Thursday, 22 April 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Folk / Country across the set.

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The venue — Thekla

Thekla is in the Bristol gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.

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Getting there

The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Thekla is in Bristol — use BS1 4RB for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 19:00.

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Where is Darren Kiely playing in Bristol?

Darren Kiely is at Thekla, Bristol BS1 4RB.

When does the gig start?

It is listed to start at 19:00 on Thursday, 22 April 2027.

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What's the nearest station to Thekla?

The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS1 4RB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Radio Free Alice, Saint Clair	Sat 14 Nov
King No-One	Fri 20 Nov
Grandmas House	Sat 21 Nov

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Darren Kiely at Thekla, Bristol

At a glance

01 — The gig

About the gig

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find Thekla

Getting there

04 — Planning

Your night out

Darren Kiely at Thekla, Bristol

Darren Kiely — Quick Facts

About this gig

The artist — Darren Kiely

The venue — Thekla

Find Thekla

Other gigs in Bristol

Planning your Bristol night

05 — The Bristol week

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06 — Small print 8 answers Common questions Common Questions

What’s On at Thekla

07 — Keep up with Bristol

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