Getting Started in Bristol

MONDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

Strange Brew | Bounce Open Jam
Address: 10-12 Fairfax St, Bristol BS1 3DB

Bounce is a fully open weekly jam for MCs, singers, instrumentalists, beatmakers, dancers & artists. With a focus on jams you can bounce to, incorporating but not strictly limited to hip hop, jazz, funk, 140, broken beat, latin etc.

The Cloak & Dagger | Hidden Comedy Club

Address: 182 - 184 Cheltenham Rd, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5RB

National and international club comics in a cosy and friendly venue. 30-cap venue, so booking is advised.

The Hare On The Hill | Pub Quiz

Tickets: £2 per person

Address: 41 Thomas St N, Cotham, Bristol, BS2 8LX
No maximum team size at this pub quiz in Cotham.

TUESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

Acid Tongue | The Lanes

Address: 22 Nelson St, Bristol BS1 2LE

Acid Tongue is an American-bred garage band heavily influenced by AM-radio soul, folk and psychedelic rock. Free gig.

SPACED 2 - House/Techno/Trance | The Crown

Free entry | 11:00pm - 03:00am

Line up: Komorebii1999, Sonotto, Bit35

Address: 10 All Saints Ln, Avon, Bristol, BS1 1JH

WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

Drum & Bass vs Jungle | The Crown

Free entry | 11:00pm - 03:00am.

Line up: VSYLUM, Kippo, Windenwise, Tenth, Bit35

Address: 10 All Saints Ln, Avon, Bristol, BS1 1JH

Itoldyouiwouldeatyou + Support | Crofter’s Rights

Tickets: £7

Address: 117-119 Stokes Croft, Cotham, Bristol, BS1 3RW

Itoldyouiwouldeatyou are a six-piece emo band “which takes in electronic, post-punk and classical influence alongside the band's more traditional emo sensibility”. Support from awakebutstillinbed / Ay Carmela.

Hot Jazz Jam | The Hare on the Hill

Address: 41 Thomas St N, Cotham, Bristol, BS2 8LX

A jam session celebrating acoustic pre-swing era jazz and ragtime at The Hare on the Hill in Cotham. Acoustic instruments only.

Soul Glo - LIVE | Strange Brew

Tickets: £11

Address: 10-12 Fairfax St, Bristol BS1 3DB

Philadelphia-based hardcore punk band playing at Strange Brew.

THURSDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

dBs Freshers' Party | Dareshack

Free Entry | 7pm - 11pm

Address: Wine St, Bristol BS1 2BD

A night to showcase of our student DJs and producers.

CROTCH | Lost Horizon

Tickets: Free entry before 9 pm // £6 after 9 pm.

Address: 1-3 Elton St, St Jude's, Bristol BS2 9EH

“CROTCH is a BRAVE Space to grow, explore, learn and party FOR EVERYONE supporting the queer, trans, femme and non binary. With resident DJ's Princess Koko and DJ Emmy, PHAT Guardians, and now joined by the incredible @influxbazaar.” The night includes a workshop, stalls as well as DJ sets

Grime Vs Garage | The Crown

Free entry | 11:00pm - 03:00am

Line up: Scruz, Longen b2b Bit35

Address: 10 All Saints Ln, Avon, Bristol, BS1 1JH

“Expect a night of hard hitting 140s, UKG and Grime classics.”

WD140 | Cosies

Tickets: £4 / £5 OTD

Address: 34 Portland Square, St Paul's, Bristol, BS2 8RG

UK Garage / 140 night at Cosies in St Paul’s.

Naxatras + Support | Exchange

Address: 72, 73 Old Market St, Bristol BS2 0EJ

Greek psychedelic rock band touring their album ‘IV’.

Come Bye Festival | Three Pools (Abergavenny)

Festival with DJs and live music 1 hr drive from Bristol in South Wales

FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

The Stomp Project - DJ Seduction// General Waste++ | The Loco Klub

Tickets: £10-£15 on Headfirst

Address: Clock Tower Yd, Under stone archway, Bristol, BS1 6QH

Jungle (90s hardcore to new school amen rinse out), Fidget, breakbeat, rave, donk, tribe & hard Tekno.

Church of Jungle w/ FFF, Samurai Breaks b2b S.Murk | Trinity Centre

Tickets: £7

Address: Trinity Rd, St Jude's, Bristol BS2 0NW

Jungle night at Trinity Centre

Peachin' x Club Roomtone @ Lost Horizon

Tickets: £5 - £12

Address: 1-3 Elton St, St Jude's, Bristol BS2 9EH

Multi-genre night from Peachin' - run by some of our dBs grads! - from world music to club bangers.

Civilisation | Arnolfini

Tickets: £15 / 8pm entry

Address: 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA

“An award-winning collaboration between Jaz Woodcock-Stewart and Morgann Runacre-Temple; Civilisation is an experiment in theatrical realism and contemporary dance.”

SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

50 Years of Jah Tubbys | Trinity Centre

Tickets: £16 // 10pm entry

Address: Trinity Rd, St Jude's, Bristol BS2 0NW

Dub event celebrating 50 years of the legendary Jah Tubbys Soundsystem. 10pm £16 entry

Varispeed presents Anorak's 40th Birthday Bash | Basement 45

Tickets: Pay what you want

Address: 8 Frogmore St, Bristol BS1 5NA

Day rave from 2pm to 8pm.

Binbag Wisdom | The Jam Jar

Tickets: £7.50 - £12.50 entry // 7:30 pm

Address: Unit 4a, The Old Malt House, Little Ann St, Bristol BS2 9EB

Anarcho jazz-hop band at The Jam Jar.

IOTA and PROJECTOR | Rough Trade

Address: 3 New Bridewell, Nelson St, Bristol BS1 2QD

Alt rock from Bristol and grunge pop from Brighton

SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Garden Party II: Arts, Heritage, Activism | Trinity Centre

Free entry

Address: Trinity Rd, St Jude's, Bristol BS2 0NW

“A free, community party that will bring together some of the best arts activists, covering music, sound, poetry, art and performance.”

The Sunday Jazz Conspiracy | The Raven

Address: 30 Clare St, Bristol BS1

“The Conspiracy welcomes Marvin Muoneké to the jazz club...⁣ Marvin Muoneké is a singer-songwriter and performing artist with a voice that has been often referred to as rich, deep and smooth. Bringing the songs and sounds of mid-20th century jazz and popular music to modern listeners of all ages, Marvin possesses a rare and beautiful presence that can light up any audience of any venue within seconds.”

The Rooftop Comedy Club | Mr Wolf’s Rooftop

Address: 32 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1TG

“A hilarious night of laughs featuring the best comedians from across the country. The Mr Wolfs Rooftop is the perfect setting for an open air Sunday night Comedy show. Stars from Live At The Apollo, Netflix, Amazon, Late Night have graced our stage working up material for their next special.”

Strange Brew Open Jam
Address: 10-12 Fairfax St, Bristol BS1 3DB
When: Every Monday

Hot Jazz Jam | The Hare on the Hill

Address: 41 Thomas St N, Cotham, Bristol, BS2 8LX
When: Second Wednesday of the month

Mr Wolf’s Wednesday Night Live Music

Address: 32 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1TG
When: Every Wednesday (free entry until 11pm)

Misscoteque | Lost Horizon

Address: 1-3 Elton St, St Jude's, Bristol BS2 9EH
Monthly LGBTQ+, Female-identifying & non-binary club night

Rough Trade Recommends

Address: 3 New Bridewell, Nelson St, Bristol BS1 2QD

Monthly showcase featuring Rough Trade’s favourite emerging bands and artists from across the country.

Bristol Street Music | The Canteen
Address: Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, St Paul's, Bristol BS1 3QY
When: Free Entry. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

GAMING 4 EVERYONE 8.0
Address: St Peter’s Hall, School Rd, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol, BS36 2DA
Bring Your Own Computer/Console’ video game event

Chance & Counters
Address: 20 Christmas Steps, Bristol BS1 5BS
Board game café/pub with an astonishing selection of games, knowledgable staff and great food. Booking advised.

Replay
Address: 196 Cheltenham Rd, Cotham, Bristol BS6 5RB
Smaller than Chance & Counters and with a smaller selection of games, but warm and friendly atmosphere. Pay a few quid and have a table with access to games for as long as you want. Lots of veggie & vegan food options.

Board Game Nights | Greenbank
Address: 57 Belle Vue Rd, Greenbank, Bristol BS5 6DP
When: First Tuesday of the month

Fishponds Gaming Night | The Cross Hands
Address: 1 Staple Hill Rd, Bristol BS16 5AA

When: Every Thursday

Dungeons & Dragons at Bristol Gin (The Rummer)
Address: All Saints Ln, Avon, Bristol BS1 1JH
When: Once per month.