

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Underdog 2026 | Semi Final A @ Thekla
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: ⚠️ Please double-check the event you're buying tickets for! We have three similar-looking events, so please ensure you buy tickets for the correct Semi-Final. ⚠️

WE NEED BANDS X Synthetica Present:▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔THE UNDERDOG 2026 · Semi-Final A

🔥 The Underdog Is Back for 2026! 🔥
After a record-breaking 2025, Bristol’s most electrifying battle of the bands returns — bigger, louder, and wilder than ever!
With the twelve heats complete, our eighteen talented semi-finalists will battle across three shows for one of the six coveted spots at the Grand Final at O2 Academy Bristol. From there, our finalists will fight for glory — and a massive prize haul, including:
💷 £1,000 cash — no strings attached🎙️ Two full days in a professional recording studio👕 50 custom-printed band t-shirts📸 A killer promo photoshoot🚌 A mini South West tour
Since launching in 2015, The Underdog has become a Bristol institution — the go-to series for up-and-coming talent and a true alternative to the big-name competitions. Past events have rocked legendary venues like O2 Academy, Thekla, The Fleece, Exchange, The Thunderbolt, and Zed Alley.
This year, 72 bands from across the South West and Wales will throw down in our biggest showdown yet. But when the dust settles… There can only be one Underdog Champion. 🏆
📱 Follow the action and join the hype: #UnderdogBristol
⚠️ Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).



The BANDS:▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔
Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.

✪ A STRANGE ALLIANCEIndie · Alt Rock

https://linktr.ee/astrangealliance
WATCH: https://youtu.be/MnIb5mGNO_o
FOR FANS OF: Oasis, Inhaler, Catfish and The Bottlemen


✪ EVANGELINEIndie Funk

https://www.evangeline-music.com/
LISTEN: https://youtu.be/xuoaRsyxttsWATCH: https://youtu.be/d9qtC9YuiZE
FOR FANS OF: Arlo Parks, Hayley Williams, Talking Heads


✪ EJECTOR SEATRock

https://linktr.ee/Ejector_Seat
LISTEN: https://open.spotify.com/track/44WFDxfEV0QaDZAcHCJI0xWATCH: https://youtube.com/shorts/SQUTyUCNqFw
FOR FANS OF: The Stone Roses, The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis


✪ OPEN RETURNIndie Rock

https://linktr.ee/open.return
LISTEN: https://open.spotify.com/track/5qRoEw6TnbGBFhlu8xBJn4WATCH: https://youtu.be/_RSedjws61Y
FOR FANS OF: Foo Fighters, Foals, Bad Nerves


✪ ROSARY DRIVEIndie Rock

https://linktr.ee/RosaryDriveMusic
LISTEN: https://spotify.link/PgvtH8lxOXbWATCH: https://youtu.be/jCubIkt3bpc
FOR FANS OF: Catfish and The Bottlemen, Wunderhorse, Sam Fender


✪ SEB LONGHORNFolk Rock

https://linktr.ee/seblonghorn
LISTEN: https://youtu.be/MrImpgJt9LAWATCH: https://youtu.be/pNlNYkKiBUY
FOR FANS OF: Paul Simon, Belle and Sebastian, Frank Turner



Plus GUEST HEADLINERS:▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

✪ BLACKLISTAlt Rock

https://linktr.ee/blacklistukband
LISTEN: https://open.spotify.com/track/6PAxTOpnDcbFyFK1eSxMUeWATCH: https://youtu.be/a300GAfOtiw
FOR FANS OF: Death From Above, Royal Blood, Muse



The INFO:▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔WHERE? ⇾ Theklawww.TheklaBristol.co.ukThe Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol BS1 4RB
WHEN? ⇾ Sunday 29th March
WHAT TIME? ⇾ 6:30pm-11:00pm
HOW MUCH? ⇾Artist Pre-Sales (5X Votes):  SOLD OUT!Early Bird (3X Votes): SOLD OUT!General Release (2X Votes): £13.00 + BF
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).



Follow All The Action:▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔Search #UnderdogBristol on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all The Underdog 2026 news, or follow us on social media via:www.instagram.com/UnderdogBristolwww.facebook.com/UnderdogBristol

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- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, art, nonprofit
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.fatsoma.com/e/5zubz9bt/the-underdog-2026-semi-final-a-thekla

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bristol
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Thekla
- **lat**: 51.454513549805
- **long**: -2.5879099369049
- **full address**: Thekla, Thekla, Bristol, EN, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thekla, Thekla, Bristol, EN, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Pulse Hub
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, contests, art, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Underdog 2026 | Semi Final A @ Thekla ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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