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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Old Duke
The Old Duke is a grassroots music venue in Old City, Bristol with a standing capacity of approximately 120. 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 Old Duke books Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
The Old Duke is a world-famous traditional and New Orleans jazz pub on cobbled King Street in Bristol's Old City (45 King Street, BS1 4ER), housed in one of the city's oldest buildings (c.1775) and named after Duke Ellington. It stages live music every single night — jazz classics Mondays, Fridays and Sunday lunchtimes, weekend showcases on Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening, and midweek roots, blues, funk and modern soul Tuesday through Thursday — and hosts an annual Jazz Festival over the August bank holiday. With roughly 120 capacity, a full backline including piano and an in-house engineer, it's a true musicians' room. Entry is always free; a hat goes round for the band.
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45 King Street, Old City, Bristol, BS1 4ER
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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.
The Old Duke books Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Old Duke has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Old Duke hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Bristol Open Mic Finder.
45 King Street, Old City, Bristol, BS1 4ER. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
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