At a glance, The Lanes in Bristol is summed up below. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres. We check these details and update them when the venue changes.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Closed
17:00–00:00Opens in 7h 23m 13s
Backline
TBC
Books
Mixed
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of The Lanes, from the stage to the bar. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
Before you book The Lanes, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange. Spotted something out of date? Send us a correction from this page.
The Lanes is at 22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 86 rooms in our Bristol venue directory.
Nobody from The Lanes is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The Lanes publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
MonToday
17:00–00:00
Tue
17:00–00:00
Wed
17:00–00:00
Thu
15:00–00:00
Fri
14:00–03:00
Sat
12:00–03:00
Sun
12:00–00:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The Lanes is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Bristol
About The Lanes
This is the background on The Lanes, from the venue and its listings. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Lanes is a grassroots music venue in Bristol.
Listing notes
The Lanes on Nelson Street pairs five stringless bowling lanes and three karaoke rooms with a busy live music and club programme. The venue says it hosts "plenty of live music, from local favourites to national + international touring artists".
It opens seven days a week, until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. All gigs and club nights are strictly 18+.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at The Lanes on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Bristol gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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Last updated: 30 October 2026
The Lanes — Quick Facts
Bowling, karaoke and live music from local acts to touring bands. Here are the key facts on The Lanes at a glance. They cover its size, live nights, kit, hours and how to get there.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksMixedlive actsOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get The Lanes on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The stage kit at The Lanes is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About The Lanes
The Lanes is a grassroots music venue in Bristol. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Lanes on Nelson Street pairs five stringless bowling lanes and three karaoke rooms with a busy live music and club programme. The venue says it hosts "plenty of live music, from local favourites to national + international touring artists".
It opens seven days a week, until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. All gigs and club nights are strictly 18+.
Playing The Lanes: what to know
There are no fixed live nights listed for The Lanes - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Lanes hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Bristol.
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Find The Lanes
The Lanes is at 22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 86 rooms in our Bristol venue directory.
The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Lanes in Bristol; BS1 2LE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Bristol this week, or book a Bristol band for a night of your own.
Nothing is listed at The Lanes on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Bristol gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Bristol venue directory.
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Nothing on the calendar here right now. Check the venue's own website or socials for its next night.
The Lanes is #69 of 86 Bristol venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Lanes. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Lanes. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
The Lanes has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Bristol venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Bristol grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Lanes has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Lanes. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Lanes. Browse the Bristol Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Bristol vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS1 2LE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. The Lanes hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.
From the GigXchange directory
Venues Near The Lanes
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