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The Jam Jar

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The Jam Jar books World, Afrobeat, Latin, Jazz, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of The Jam Jar?

The Jam Jar has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons.

St Pauls' Sunday-night free open mic at 14 City Road, BS2 8TT — community-run venue, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

Venue at a glance The Jam Jar · Bristol

c. 100

Capacity

standingsmall

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

Backline

PA + micsgear

World

Books

originals+4 more

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St Pauls' Sunday-night free open mic at 14 City Road, BS2 8TT — community-run venue, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

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Capacityc. 100 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Websitethejamjarbristol.com

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The Jam Jar 14 City Road
St Pauls
Bristol BS2 9EB

Genres

World

Afrobeat

Latin

Jazz

Soul

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2 vocal mics

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About The Jam Jar

The Jam Jar is a grassroots music venue in St Pauls, Bristol with a standing capacity of approximately 100. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Jam Jar books World, Afrobeat, Latin, Jazz, Soul acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.

The ‌‌‍Jam Jar at 14 City Road, Bristol (BS2 8TT) is a vibrant independent community arts space and live-music venue, hosting gigs and DJ events five to six nights a week with a capacity of 210–240. The programme is global in flavour — afro-Brazilian and Colombian beats, world, Latin, soul and jazz — with a strong emphasis on local talent through jam sessions, community gatherings and festivals. A recent renovation added a second room with seating, a can bar and a cloakroom, and there's free evening parking opposite the venue. The venue prides itself on paying staff and artists fairly.

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14 City Road, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 9EB

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What equipment does The Jam Jar provide?

PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Bristol venues by backline.

What genres does The Jam Jar book?

The Jam Jar books World, Afrobeat, Latin, Jazz, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of The Jam Jar?

The Jam Jar has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons.

Does The Jam Jar have open mic nights?

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

Where is The Jam Jar?

14 City Road, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 9EB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.

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