# Alternative Music events in Bristol, Today and Upcoming Alternative Music events in Bristol - **Subtitle**: All Alternative Music events in Bristol, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Bristol like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Alternative Music events in Bristol, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Bristol like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Bristol - **Event Name**: Forwards - Bristol - **Description**: An inner city music festival drawing the biggest names in international music to Bristol Downs every September.ArtistsWet LegLittle SimzAmyl And The SniffersMaribou StateJOY CROOKES - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/forwards-bristol/300042313386 - **Venue**: Durdham Downs - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83YThhOWQyN2QwMjY1YWNlMjlkNjQ4OTU4YTNkNWRkZDg1OGUyOTc3YjI4ZjY2Y2NiODc5MGY2ZTk2MjNlYjc5LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNlYzhmYzEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1MDYwNTQw.avif - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, art, music, fine-arts, entertainment, pop - **Event Name**: The Maccabees | Siren Bristol - **Description**: For the first time in 14 years, The Maccabees return to Bristol performing at the iconic Bristol Harbourside Amphitheatre. Tickets running out fast.ArtistsThe MaccabeesThe CribsMusic Genres : - **Date**: Thu Jul 23 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Jul 23 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/the-maccabees-|-siren-bristol/300041589889 - **Venue**: Bristol Amphitheatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83YzkwNmQ0YmIyZGIwMWRjYTdhMDNiNGVkODdhZmRkMDM0NjEwODM5M2U1N2UxODU5NjdkNmIxMGQ1OGZhMzk0LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzczODYxNzg0.avif - **Categories**: performances, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Bristol - **Description**: Emo Night Bristol! Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is back at The Fleece Bristol on Friday 5th June for a huge emo party! Monthly at The Fleece!Music Genres : Rock, Metal, Alternative, Punk, Emo - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/black-parade-00s-emo-anthems-|-bristol/300042336648 - **Venue**: The Fleece - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mOWFmMWEzNTI3OWYxMDU5MzBlMDU5OTYyZTQ0MTA0MWI4NTE4YzYyMzZhMmE5NGU5OTg5YjFkMjg2MWViOGY1LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwNDA0MDQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1ODQ4OTM3.avif - **Categories**: parades, parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Night (Bristol) - **Description**: Step into the shadows of the 1980s underground and lose yourself in a night dedicated to the most iconic alternative sounds of the era.Music Genres : Alternative, New Wave - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/just-like-heaven-alt-80s-night-bristol/300042265128 - **Venue**: The Lanes - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kM2E0ZDc0NDA5MDZiNDBjYjkwZWUzZDc2ZjhjMjcxNWE5NTRlNzVmZTEyZjI5MWIwYzI3YzUxYTQ5OWJhMmFlLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMxNDExMTUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1OTg5NTEw.avif - **Event Name**: Billy Driscoll Live @ Zed Alley Bristol - **Description**: Billy returns to the headline spot for the first time since his sold EP Launch at The Louisiana back in late 2024. Join him for one night only!Music Genres : Acoustic, Alternative, Country/Americana, Rock - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/billy-driscoll-live-zed-alley-bristol/300042005421 - **Venue**: Zed Alley Bristol - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hNjAxNTllNDY3MWQxZDQ2NTNmNTEzMzhmZDI0MWY5YTQ0YmQ3ZDFjNDZmYWUzYmM2NzU3Zjk0YzFlY2E1YWUyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwMzAzMDUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2MDI0OTA4.avif - **Categories**: country-music-festivals - **Event Name**: The Bracknall - Bristol - **Description**: "If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl BaratMusic Genres : Alternative, Indie, Indie Pop, Nu Indie - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/the-bracknall-bristol/300042161333 - **Venue**: Exchange Bristol - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hY2E0NDMwMDJmZDQwNzk1YTJkMjI1NWViMmUzOWNmODUxYzc4NTQ5YTQxOGI5ZTg0MGQ0YjQzZDM0NDMyNjgwLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMxMjBiMGItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1OTk2OTU5.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop ## Trending Events in Bristol - **Event Name**: Be Experimental: Vocal Improvisation - **Description**: Be Experimental is a dynamic, interactive concert and vocal workshop, led by Bristol’s very own Experimental-Pop Artist, and Authorised CVT Vocal Coach BexX.It is for anyone curious about exploring the full potential of their voice - **Venue**: Hamilton House - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6984bfc693022.jpg - **Event Name**: Discover & Design Your Authentic Singing Voice - **Description**: Ever got on the mic and felt nervous, like your voice wasn’t quite yours? That’s often a sign your authentic voice is being covered up. What if you could unpack it, build a solid foundation, and sing with confidence, freedom, and real expression? - **Venue**: Be Vocal Studio - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb699f271dbf539.jpg - **Event Name**: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026 - **Description**: The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has long been a highlight in Britain's event calendar, with over 100 hot air balloons taking off at dawn and dusk, and lighting up the sky at night with evening balloon glows. Featuring four days of colourful hot - **Venue**: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1c52b5fedab615f6891ba769cbc44fee18eb77534310f0687da9dac6dbad1817-rimg-w960-h640-dcfefefe-gmir?v=1776775848 - **Event Name**: Ludovico Einaudi at Bristol Beacon - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Ludovico Einaudi at Bristol Beacon, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Bristol Beacon in Bristol, EN sets the sta - **Venue**: Bristol Beacon - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/238a60a0-3826-11f1-9002-3949d2c4aa38-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc160504-gmir.jpg?v=1776187188 - **Event Name**: 02 Academy Bristol - Coldplace - **Description**: 🎶✨ Get ready, Bristol! Coldplay is coming to the O2 Academy on Thursday 10th September! This will be a night of legendary music and immersive energy. Plus, we’re giving out LED wristbands at the entrance so you’ll light up the venue and be part of the sho - **Venue**: O2 Academy Bristol - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4ff76990145e47e67e73a51084c9f47267ec5553cf60aabc95eefd05ae54cf4c-rimg-w1200-h630-dc030102-gmir?v=1776293311 - **Event Name**: Sausage and Cider Festival - Bristol 2026 - **Description**: TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!🚨 Sausage and Cider Festival arrives in Bristol on Saturday 13th June 2026! First phase line up announced! Special Guests ⚡️The Final Barrioke UK Tour! ⚡️Brand New - Pat Sharp's Funhouse! Party DJ Set UK's Best Tribute Acts: ⚡️AB - **Venue**: Eastville Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f48c4009f731921773d0466cc7becaba7bfd9c9cd525a8fc371f45354afb07a5-rimg-w1200-h675-dc4b4789-gmir?v=1770548948 - **Event Name**: Jethro Tull in Bristol - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Jethro Tull Live at Bristol Beacon on Sunday, May 10, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Jethro Tull is taking over Bristol Beacon on Sunday, May 10, 2026, and with hits like Aqua - **Venue**: Bristol Beacon - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1ac4bcd0-7752-11f0-88f0-c1cece18bc2d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc171717-gmir.webp?v=1754985497 - **Event Name**: Mitski in Bristol - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Mitski Experience LIVE at Electric Bristol—This Sunday, May 17, 2026! 🎶 It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Mitski is hitting Electric Bristol on S - **Venue**: Electric Bristol - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/640d21f0-0d90-11f1-a6c4-7bf9653ded7b-rimg-w1200-h675-dca9a394-gmir.webp?v=1771504923 - **Event Name**: Document Presents: Armin Van Buuren [3 Hour Set] - **Description**: History in the making. For the first time in his legendary career, the five-time World #1 DJ, Armin van Buuren, descends on Bristol for a momentous debut performance. On Friday 22nd May, we welcome the undisputed King of Trance, for his long-awaited Brist - **Venue**: DOCUMENT - Events Entrance - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1d571ce0-3dd6-11f1-aafe-8d25a272ea36-rimg-w1200-h675-dc151112-gmir.jpg?v=1776812525 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Bristol? - **A:** Forwards - Bristol (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:00 am at Durdham Downs), The Maccabees | Siren Bristol (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 04:00 pm at Bristol Amphitheatre), Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Bristol (Fri May 01 2026 at The Fleece), Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Night (Bristol) (Fri May 15 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Lanes), Billy Driscoll Live @ Zed Alley Bristol (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Zed Alley Bristol). - **Q**: How can I find events in Bristol? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Bristol on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Bristol? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Bristol? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Bristol include Durdham Downs, Bristol Amphitheatre, The Fleece. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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