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The Shires at Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Bristol Beacon

Friday 20 November 2026. Starts 19:00. Price not listed.

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Date	Friday, 20 November 2026
Starts	19:00
Entry	Price not listed
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01 — The gig

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The Shires plays Bristol Beacon in Bristol on Friday, 20 November 2026.

Ages 14+ Only. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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Venue	Bristol Beacon
Area	Bristol BS1 5AR
Genre	Country

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The Shires at Bristol Beacon, Bristol

Friday, 20 November 2026 · starts 19:00 · Bristol Beacon, Bristol

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Ages 14+ Only. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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The gigFriday 20 Nov 2026 · 19:00Starts in 19d 04h 58m

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The gig Friday 20 Nov Starts 19:00 · Bristol Beacon, Bristol

The Shires are playing Bristol Beacon in Bristol on Friday, 20 November 2026. It starts at 19:00. Expect Country. This listing is part of the Bristol grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Bristol gigs there.

HeadlinerThe Shires

GenreCountry

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. Bristol Beacon is number 3 among Bristol's busiest rooms, with 8 gigs listed in the next 30 days.

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About this gig

Ages 14+ Only. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

The artist — The Shires

The Shires headlines this Bristol gig on Friday, 20 November 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Country across the set.

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The venue — Bristol Beacon

Bristol Beacon 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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The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. Bristol Beacon is in Bristol — use BS1 5AR 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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The Shires is at Bristol Beacon, Bristol BS1 5AR.

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It is listed to start at 19:00 on Friday, 20 November 2026.

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The Shires at Bristol Beacon, Bristol

At a glance

01 — The gig

About the gig

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find Bristol Beacon

Getting there

04 — Planning

Your night out

The Shires at Bristol Beacon, Bristol

The Shires — Quick Facts

About this gig

The artist — The Shires

The venue — Bristol Beacon

Find Bristol Beacon

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

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