Harbourside · Small

The Louisiana

Q: What genres does The Louisiana book?

The Louisiana books Blues. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of The Louisiana?

The Louisiana has a standing capacity of approximately 140, classed as a small venue. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons.

Bristol's Monday-night free open mic at Wapping Road, BS1 6UA — Harbourside music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

Venue at a glance The Louisiana · Bristol

~140

Capacity

standingsmall

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

Full

Backline

on stagegear

Blues

Books

originalslive acts

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Louisiana — Quick Facts

Bristol's Monday-night free open mic at Wapping Road, BS1 6UA — Harbourside music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

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Capacity~140 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Louisiana Wapping Road, Bathurst Terrace
Harbourside
Bristol BS1 6UA

Genres

Blues

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PA system

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

About The Louisiana

The Louisiana is a grassroots music venue in Harbourside, Bristol with a standing capacity of approximately 140. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.

The Louisiana books Blues acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.

The Louisiana is a legendary 140-capacity, family-run independent live-music venue on Wapping Road in Bristol's Harbourside (BS1 6UA), operating for over 35 years. A standing-only room with a 16+ policy, it has an outsized reputation for breaking new bands — Coldplay played here three times and Muse held a six-month residency — while continuing to champion new local talent alongside national headliners across indie, rock, alternative and blues. With a downstairs pub and the gig room above, it's one of the UK's best-loved small grassroots stages.

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Wapping Road, Bathurst Terrace, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 6UA

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Common Questions

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What equipment does The Louisiana provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Bristol venues and filter by backline.

What genres does The Louisiana book?

The Louisiana books Blues. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Louisiana?

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What is the capacity of The Louisiana?

The Louisiana has a standing capacity of approximately 140, classed as a small venue. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons.

Does The Louisiana have open mic nights?

Yes — The Louisiana hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Bristol Open Mic Finder.

Where is The Louisiana?

Wapping Road, Bathurst Terrace, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 6UA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Louisiana?

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