Bristol Beacon

Bristol Beacon is one of the largest and oldest music venues in Bristol. The grade II listed building is in the Bristol Byzantine style, except for the dramatic new foyer which was opened in 2009. Fires in 1898 and 1945 mean that the interior has been completely rebuilt twice, and the main auditorium is now on its third organ, a magnificent 1951 instrument by Harrison & Harrison. The hall plays host to classical concerts from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and visiting artists, as well as major touring bands, stand-up comedians and the occasional theatrical production. The recent refurbishment includes a strong commitment to sustainability, with a wind turbine and solar panels supplying a notable part of the hall's energy. The venue was formerly known as Colston Hall but the name was changed in 2020. Bristol Temple Meads station is about 25 minutes' walk away, and Colston Street is served by bus routes G7, M6 and M10.

What's On @ Bristol Beacon

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

30 Oct 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra UK tour.

The Bootleg Beatles

25 Aug 2025 - 22 Apr 2026

Relive the sights and sounds of the 60s with the most established Beatles tribute band.

Ocean Colour Scene

22 Aug 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent six years fine-tuning their sound before lighting up the Britpop party with three Top 5 albums; 1996’s ‘Moseley Shoals’, 1997’s ‘Marchin’ Already’ and 1999’s ‘One From The Modern’. The band has also achieved seventeen Top 40 singles, including a staggering run of nine successive Top 20 singles and a mantelpiece full of awards. As with all the best groups, behind the swagger and style were great songs, with words and melodies that found their way into the public’s hearts. Honing their craft in the spirit of the soul, folk and blues greats who inspired them, Ocean Colour Scene’s celebrated live shows have cemented the relationship between the band and their fiercely loyal fanbase, with each concert serving as a communal outpouring of hope and joy, boasting the most life-affirming singalongs you’re likely to hear anywhere.

Fisherman's Friends

17 Aug 2025 - 12 Apr 2026

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port Isaac to raise money for charity, singing the traditional songs of the sea handed down to them by their forefathers. In 2010 they signed a major record deal and their album Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends went gold as they became the first traditional folk act to land a UK top ten album. Since then they’ve been the subject of an ITV documentary, released the hit albums One and All and Proper Job and played to hundreds of thousands of fans at home and abroad. The Fisherman’s Friends have been widely credited with starting the revival of interest in shanty-style choral singing but a cornerstone of their success has been their constantly evolving and expanding repertoire.

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

10 Sept 2025 - 3 Sept 2026

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. But if it's the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you’ll like.

The Horne Section

11 Sept 2025 - 17 Nov 2025

Following their hit BBC Radio 4 series, and many years of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s West End, don’t miss everyone’s favourite Dictionary Corner regulars on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the first band to ever host Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Expect a heady mix of spontaneous stand-up, spectacular performance and outlandish musical talent led by the brilliant comedian, and creator of Taskmaster, Alex Horne. The Horne Section are Joe Auckland (trumpet and banjo), Mark Brown (saxophone), Will Collier (bass), Ben Reynolds (percussion) and Ed Sheldrake (keyboards).

Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

3 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

Returning to venues across the UK with his brand new show ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’. Simon will be sharing stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

16 Oct 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state of the art, high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects.

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

29 Oct 2025 - 3 Feb 2026

TV favourite Ed Byrne tours his Best Reviewed Show at the Edinburgh Festival, British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show, and his most personal show to date. From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join one of our leading laugh specialists as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. With his TV career now in its third decade, Ed has regularly appeared on the likes of QI, Mock The Week, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, and Live At The Apollo. With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad, Ed remains the observational stand-up to see.

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

2 Oct 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

When life gives Rhod lemons… In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour… But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs...with a little help from an old adversary.

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe

16 Aug 2025 - 18 Sept 2025

Following an election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe, with extra dates now added due to phenomenal demand. Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who didn’t vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. Sweet, sweet vibe killing. As seen and heard on The Mash Report, Taskmaster, Pod Save the UK, Live at the Apollo, Hold the Front Page and your favourite tabloid newspaper. Presented by Plosive Live in association with PBJ Management.

Russell Kane Live: Hyperactive!

6 Sept 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Russell Kane’s bringing to town his gut-punch funny, searing, award-winning take on the years we’ve just gone through. Hailed as the The Guardian’s Number 1 comedy performance to come out of 2020 (The Guardian are miserable and usually hate everything) – this high-octane show brings nuclear-energy belly laughs and pant-wetting observations which prove laughter really is the best medicine (actually, it’s probably hospital medicine). Russell Kane has two chart-topping, award-bagging podcasts: Man Baggage and BBC Radio 4’s Evil Genius. He is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV: all the usual shows you see funny people on. He’s also a writer, actor, and presenter. He drinks lots of coffee and is ‘like that in real life’. He was the first ever comedian to bag the two most prestigious comedy awards on earth in the same year, for the same show: The Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards (formerly The Perrier), and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, (formerly known as the Barry Award). He’s also a raving bighead that likes listing his achievements.

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

Katherine Ryan is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actress, writer and presenter who has gained prominence in the UK. As a speaker, she is sought-after for her ability to engage and entertain audiences while dissecting the intricacies of dating, mental health, and life.

Milton Jones: HA!milton

15 Sept 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes... and there’s a bit about tomatoes. You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense. Warning - contains jokes from the start.

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

5 Sept 2025 - 18 Apr 2026

Comedian, presenter and panel-show superstar announces new tour Giraffe for 2025 Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in my way. From Bromley to Brisbane, my new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking. Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived. My wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family, and don’t get me wrong, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but I also enjoy a lie-in and a hotel buffet breakfast. I think I’ll cope. What else is there to do? Sit next to your partner on the sofa, scrolling TikTok in silence again? You did that the last three nights. See you there! Host of Sky’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and Rob & Romesh Vs. He’s also the unmistakable voice of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating and the smash-hit podcast Parenting Hell.

John Bishop: Back At It

21 Sept 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

After years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh. John has achieved huge success with a number of his own comedy, entertainment and documentary shows including- John Bishop’s Australia (BBC1), John Bishop’s Britain (BBC1), John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky1), The John Bishop Show (BBC1), The John Bishop Christmas Show (BBC1) and John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure (ITV1). More recently John Bishop’s Ireland for ITV1 and four mammoth series of the critically acclaimed John Bishop: In Conversation With… which saw him chatting, one to one with some of the World’s biggest household names.

Calum Scott

18 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Calum captured the attention of the nation when he became Simon Cowell’s ‘Golden Buzzer’ pick on Britain’s Got Talent, putting him straight through to the live finals of the show. Not just another TV talent show hopeful, Scott is a real, formidable artist who has already proved he has instant likability, a fervent fan base as well as staying power. In early 2016 he self-released his version of Dancing On My Own (recorded in his bedroom and the same track he sang for the Star Search final) which instantly shot up the Spotify charts becoming No.1 on iTunes in 11 countries and top 5 in 32 countries and spending 10 weeks in the top 5 in the UK singles chart. Now a rare British signing to the legendary Capitol Records, he has performed around the world, including at the closing ceremony of the Paralympics in Rio.

Martin Harley

9 Nov 2025 - 7 Dec 2025

Martin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation. Renowned for his prowess as a slide guitarist, Martin is almost unique in the UK in his playing lap slide. During year-round worldwide touring he’s absorbed a plethora of diverse influences, honing his craft into the classic song-writing style he possesses today. In the US, Martin has headlined Music City Roots in Nashville and toured coast to coast with ZZ Ward, Delta Rae and opened for Iron and Wine, Bruce Hornsby, Five for Fighting, World Party, Beth Hart, Joe Bonamassa amongst many others.

Jack Dee

4 Sept 2025 - 1 Nov 2025

Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators and the worst careers advice office in the world. Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.

David O'Doherty: Tiny Piano Man

6 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2025

The dishevelled prince of £10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at The Apollo, The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024 and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty.

Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony

22 Aug 2025 - 11 Nov 2025

Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show. Show Pony has been described by Mr. Swallow as “payback for everyone who didn’t come to the last tour” and will cover everything from not having his own sitcom to not having his own sitcom… and everything in between (critical race theory). As per - expect magic, music and a whole load of brand new mistakes.

Beth Hart

14 May 2026 - 14 May 2026

Four of the greatest lead guitar legends in the business have asked her to perform with them: in concert with Jeff Beck, in concert and on two spellbinding albums (Don't Explain and Seesaw) with Joe Bonamassa, on two powerhouse records with Slash, and on a very special blues album, Rhythm and Blues, with Buddy Guy. It's no wonder she's been nominated for two Blues Music Awards! Every live performance gets a standing ovation, because no one knows how to rock the house better than Beth Hart. When she sings clocks stop, hearts dance and neck-hair tingles - it's that compelling!

Al Stewart

1 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

Full band recreation of all his classic hits! After Al’s last UK tour with his band the Empty Pockets in autumn 2019, he was sidelined for most of 2020 by the Covid-19 pandemic. For his first major tour since then, he has decided to reprise the line-up of his 2019 UK trek. Once again Al and the Pockets will be joined by saxophonist Marc Macisso. He will be playing his old favourites Year Of The Cat, Time Passages, On the Border, Nostradamus and Roads To Moscow along with selections from his deep catalogue. The Scottish-born singer-songwriter has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records featuring brilliant backing musicians (Jimmy Page, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Peter White, etc.). His biggest platinum successes, Year Of The Cat and Time Passages, were released in 1976 & 1978 respectively. He’s had several top 20 singles, including the above-mentioned titles, as well as On the Border and Song On The Radio. In Al’s own Words: “I’m just a folk singer that is interested in history and wine that got lucky with some hit records! It’s as simple as that really. I was always a huge music fan and originally, I had wanted to be Brian Jones and then Bob Dylan, but those two jobs were already taken. And in many ways, I’m still pretty much the same troubadour that I was back in 1965. I still get a kick out of hearing the Zombies, Hendrix or They Might be Giants on the radio.”

The Delines

23 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

The Delines debut album Colfax surprised fans and critics alike. The band had only been together a week when they went into the studio and cut the record. Uncut gave it 9/10 stars and praised its widescreen romanticism, calling it the richest collection of songs Vlautin has written. Evoking the feel of a beat-up Dusty Springfield or a weary Rickie Lee Jones, Colfax made a dozen top ten records of the year lists and the Delines sold out venues in the UK, Ireland, and had successful tours in the Europe and Australia. The Guardian declared them the surprise hit of the End of the Road festival and then it all came to a stop.

Sophie Mccartney

12 Sept 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back! A new decade beckons and she DOES NOT BELIEVE IT! What does life look like when you’re too old to be young, but too young to be old? Grab your glow sticks and join Sophie as she embarks on life’s next chapter with sequins, sporty laughs and a pair of killer orthopaedic heels.

Babatunde Aléshé

10 Sept 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Join the multi award winning star of Celebrity Gogglebox as he talks family and fatherhood in this highly anticipated debut tour. As seen on Jonathan Ross Comedy Club (ITV1), Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains (Comedy Central) and Mo Gilligan’s Black British & Funny (Channel 4).

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

8 Sept 2025 - 17 May 2026

You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making. The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!

Josh Widdicombe

17 Sept 2025 - 16 May 2026

Josh Widdicombe is back on tour, not again! By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

23 Sept 2025 - 27 Sept 2025

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

Paul Chowdhry: Family Friendly Comedian

12 Sept 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

Following his global smash hit ‘Live Innit’, Star of Taskmaster & the first British-Asian stand-up to sell-out London’s Wembley Arena is back. After barely surviving the pandemic, and with two years of pent up killer material, Paul tackles the UK’s handling of the pandemic, why the rules of six only worked for white people, fame, England football fans and Tom Cruise landing his helicopter in someone’s garden. Don’t miss it.

Level 42

18 Sept 2025 - 6 Dec 2026

Eighties funk pop band back on the road again, singing old favourites including 'Running in the Family' and 'Lessons in Love' as well as newer tracks.

Larkin Poe

17 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2025

Georgia roots rockers formed around sister duo Megan and Rebecca Lovell The latest full-length from Larkin Poe, Blood Harmony is a whole-hearted invitation into a world they know intimately, a Southern landscape so precisely conjured you can feel the sticky humidity of the warm summer air. In bringing their homeland to such rich and dazzling life, Georgia-bred multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell fortify their storytelling with a blues-heavy sound that hits right in the heart, at turns stormy and sorrowful and wildly exhilarating. Rooted in the potent musicality the Nashville-based duo has brought to such widely lauded work as 2018’s Venom & Faith (a GRAMMY® Award nominee for Best Contemporary Blues Album), Blood Harmony affirms Larkin Poe as an essential force in shaping the identity of Southern rock-and-roll, breathing new energy into the genre with both forward-thinking perspective and a decidedly feminine strength.

Sara Pascoe

20 Sept 2025 - 29 Mar 2026

Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join comedian Sara Pascoe as she reconsiders and reconstructs herself after having two babies and very little sleep.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

8 Sept 2025 - 12 Sept 2025

Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor is an English singer, songwriter, and model. She initially gained prominence as the lead singer of the indie rock band Theaudience in the late 1990s. After the band's dissolution, she embarked on a successful solo career, blending mainstream pop with influences from disco, nu-disco, and 1980s electronic music.

Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in 'A Christmas Carol'

30 Oct 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in, 'A Christmas Carol' 2025 Watch as the beloved comedian takes on the role of the iconic Charles Dickens in this festive adaptation of the classic tale. With his signature wit and charm, be prepared to laugh and be moved by this fantastic show. Get your tickets now and make it a merry holiday season with Count Arthur Strong!

Adam Ant

23 Oct 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

One of the seminal figures of new wave, Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard) had several distinct phases to his career. Initially, he explored a jagged, guitar-oriented post-punk with his group Adam and the Ants before giving way to a more pop-oriented, glam-tinged musical direction that brought him to the top of the charts. After that had run its course, he refashioned himself as a mainstream singer, which enabled him to stretch his career out for a couple of years. Once it seemed that his musical career had evaporated, he made an unexpected comeback in the early '90s as an adult alternative artist. During all this time, he recorded several great pop singles and had a surprisingly large impact on alternative rock.

Clutch

15 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Clutch, Crowbar, Blacktop Mojo, Saul

Saxon

4 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

One of old school metal's most fondly regarded combos, Yorkshire lads who's chugging riffs and love of 'Denim and Leather' helped spearhead NWOBHM.

Elis James & John Robins: That Feels Significant! Live

3 Sept 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

Yes! Britain’s youngest and most relevant podcast-first broadcasters are coming on tour and this time they’re bringing Dave! Expect Made Up Games, Cymru Connections, Mad Dads and three digital firebrands let loose from the shackles of Billy Balance!

Jason Manford - A Manford All Seasons

4 Sept 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

Born in 1981, it took only 17 years for comedian, writer, actor, television and radio presenter Jason Manford to make his mark on the live circuit. Working as a glass collector at the Buzz Comedy Club in Manchester's suburban area of Chorlton, Manford stepped in when a scheduled performer failed to turn up. Just six live gigs later he claimed The City Life North West Comedian Of The Year award, launching a career that would cement him as a household name across the United Kingdom. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.

Deacon Blue

19 Sept 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop rock band formed in Glasgow during 1985. The line-up of the band consists of vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond. The band released their debut album, Raintown, on 1 May 1987 in the United Kingdom and in the United States in February 1988

Jalen N'gonda

16 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025

Jalen N'gonda is one of the most captivating performers on today’s soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm. Most recently, Jalen thrilled audiences and garnered rave reviews with his powerful solo performance in support of Thee Sacred Souls’ US tour. Now with a pair of widely revered singles under his belt at his new home, Daptone Records, Jalen prepares for the release of his debut LP, Come Around and Love Me. 

Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities

22 Oct 2025 - 22 Mar 2026

What happens when pure comedy takes human form? What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up? Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see it. This is it. Ross’s on-stage credits include 16 nationwide comedy tours and his recent critically acclaimed performance as Igor in Mel Brooks’ West End revival of monster hit musical Young Frankenstein, at London’s Garrick Theatre. As well as his on-stage work, Ross is a regular on national UK TV and radio programmes such as ‘QI’ (BBC One), ‘Have I Got News for You’ (BBC One) and ‘Just a Minute' (BBC Radio 4). Ross has fronted Ross Noble: Off Road (Dave) and presented his own surreal magazine show for radio, ‘Britain In Bits’ (BBC Radio 4).

Graham Nash, Peter Asher

4 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

An Evening with Graham Nash

4 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

At the heart of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter's Hall of Fame and Grammy winning artist Graham Nash is his remarkable body of work, including contributions to the Hollies, one of the leading British pop rock bands in the 1960s, to the folk rock super group CSN and beyond in to his solo career. Hits, such as Stop Stop Stop, On A Carousel and Carrie Anne with the Hollies and Marrakesh Express, Teach Your Children and Our House with Crosby, Stills & Nash are staple in our musical history.

Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

4 Sept 2025 - 8 Feb 2026

Described as ‘a truly gifted stand up’ by The Sunday Times, join Joanne as she revisits her irreverent and critically acclaimed show The Prosecco Express. Due to a relentless ageing process, Joanne is suddenly in her late thirties with no husband, no kids, no pension and no plan. She is full of questions: if she doesn’t birth anything, who will be obligated to watch her die so she doesn’t have to do it alone? Can she start a GoFundMe page to get a golden tomb built for single people to get buried in together, or do we all just get thrown into a mass grave and covered in cat hair?

Ricky Gervais: Mortality

14 Aug 2025 - 4 Dec 2025

Considered one of the most influential British comedians since Charlie Chaplin, (he received the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy 2016 BAFTA/LA) Ricky Gervais is returning to stage once again. The creator and star of The Office, Extras & Derek, Ricky Gervais has won countless awards. His hit series The Office is the most successful British comedy of all time, shown in more than 90 countries with seven remakes. Ricky Gervais is an award-winning stand-up comedian, don't miss your chance to see him live!

Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me

4 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has performed around the world, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour, can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix), Deepfake (Channel 4), She’s the One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast, Rated 18.

Tony Hadley

23 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Former Spandau Ballet frontman and successful solo artist. Born in Islington, Tony Hadley was greatly inspired by the music of Frank Sinatra. When he was 17 years old, Hadley not only saw Ol’ Blue Eyes perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall, but also managed to get backstage and shake his hand. Not long after, Hadley co-founded and became the lead vocalist of Spandau Ballet. The members of the New Romantic band had all gone to school together. Spandau Ballet rose to prominence throughout the ’80s, having released eight top 10 UK albums and numerous top 10 singles including To Cut A Long Story Short, True, Gold, Only When You Leave and Through The Barricade.

Black Country, New Road

11 Sept 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

Formed in 2019, this young indie rock band named themselves after a dual carriageway in the West Midlands. Their experimental style pays little attention to genres, blending violin and saxophone with guitar and keyboard for a muscular, energetic sound, which has been compared to Slint or Dirty Projectors. Many fans fell for their sardonic, zeitgeist-capturing storytelling style after hearing their first single Athens, France about dating a confident, younger girlfriend who was into Ariana Grande, followed up by Sunglasses, full of references to modern life, including NutriBullets and Danish crime dramas.

Rick Wakeman

12 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

Classically trained keyboardist extraordinaire who plied his trade with Yes and developed his own brand of live spectacular in a solo act.

The D.A.M Trilogy - A Tour Honouring David Bowie & Dennis Davis

23 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Tickets On Sale: 10am, Friday 31 January 2025 The D.A.M Trilogy A Tour Honouring David Bowie & Dennis Davis David Bowie’s right-hand-musicians during his late-1970’s Berlin period reunite to celebrate the legacy of the albums they made together as Carlos Alomar presents The D.A.M. Trilogy - touring over 16 European dates in late 2025. Honouring their work together, as well as Bowie’s enduring legacy, legendary guitarist, Alomar, who recorded with Bowie across 11 albums, and bass guitarist George Murray pledge to faithfully perform arrangements from the three albums recorded in Berlin – Low, Heroes and Lodger. Having lost drummer, Dennis Davies, to cancer in 2016 the D.A.M Trilogy band includes four additional musicians, including Tin Machine and Bowie’s Live Aid guitarist, Kevin Armstrong, to bring the intricacies of rarely, if ever performed songs vividly to life. A VIP uplift is available at £57.50 (includes booking fee & restoration fund) on top of the standard ticket price of £40.70 (includes booking fee & restoration fund).

Lord Huron

18 Sept 2025 - 24 Sept 2025

Indie folk incarnation of LA-based musician Ben Schneider, paying tribute to his Michigan roots with the Lord Huron moniker.

Gregory Alan Isakov

22 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and calling Colorado home, Gregory Alan Isakov has been traveling all his life. Songs that hone a masterful quality tell a story of miles and landscapes, and the search for a sense of place. His song-craft lends to deep lyrical masterpieces, with hints of his influences, Leonard Cohen and Bruce Springsteen. He has been described as 'strong, subtle, a lyrical genius.'

Feeder

26 Sept 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

Feeder are a Welsh rock band formed in Newport, South Wales in 1994. They have released 12 studio albums, 12 compilations, four EPs, and 43 singles while accumulating 25 top 75 singles between 1997 and 2012.

Epica & Amaranthe

20 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026

Metal giants Epica & Amaranthe team up to bring audiences an explosive and captivating show that combines two of the genre's most exciting acts.

The Magnetic Fields

29 Sept 2025 - 15 Oct 2025

The Magnetic Fields are the music of songwriter-producer-instrumentalist Stephin Merritt, who lives and records in New York City. Adept at computer music programming and production, Merritt records his own albums and plays many instruments on them, along with help from his band mates. Merritt has released 12 Magnetic Fields albums to date, including the triple album 69 Love Songs and a 2017 autobiographical 5-LP recording, 50 Song Memoir.

Jamie Duffy

27 Sept 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

Jamie Duffy has already made a significant mark on the global music scene. His debut single Solas shattered records in 2022, becoming the most streamed debut song by an Irish artist since Hozier's Take Me To Church, and continues to break records, now amassing over 100 million streams, and 20 million views on YouTube, while his viral presence on TikTok—where his sound has been viewed over 123 million times—continues to drive his growth as an artist.

The Stylistics

2 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

One of the most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene, The Stylistics bring with them the sweet, soulful memories of years past. With their charisma, style and harmony, The Stylistics quickly evolved into one of the best-selling Philadelphia groups ever.

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

8 Feb 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Chris stands out as a leading figure in the comedy scene today. His high-energy delivery, and off-the-cuff style have made him a staple on British television.

The Stranglers

13 Sept 2025 - 1 Nov 2025

The old punk warhorses play on without Hugh Cornwell. Expect classic hits from their back catalogue, such as 'Peaches', 'Golden Brown', 'No More Heroes' and 'Strange Little Girl'.

Diversity

11 Feb 2026 - 10 May 2026

London-based street dance crew Diversity got their start in 2007. Founded by choreographer Ashley Banjo and his younger brother Jordan, they were initially known as Swift Moves Juniors. Specialising in everything from popping and breakdance to acrobatics, the troupe quickly grew in number and even added another set of brothers – Sam and Mitchell Craske. The troupe rose to fame in 2009 when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent. By that time they were a very diverse group of people who not only ranged in age between 12 and 25 years old, but also in everything from educational pursuits to race and height, so the name Diversity was a natural fit.

Chris Smither

24 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2025

William Christopher Smither is an American folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His music draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, and modern poets and philosophers.

Rob Brydon: A Night of Songs and Laughter

26 Nov 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Featuring a sensational live band, 'A Night of Songs and Laughter' tells Rob's personal musical journey from South Wales to the West End and beyond. With a hugely entertaining and brilliantly unexpected selection of songs, Rob will regale audiences with hilarious tales from his distant and recent past.

Lawrence

19 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2025

Clyde Lawrence and Gracie Lawrence have been writing songs and listening to countless Stevie Wonder, Randy Newman, and Aretha Franklin records in their family’s New York City apartment since they were little kids. After years of playing together, they officially created Lawrence, an eight-piece soul-pop band comprised of musician friends from childhood and college. The band has since gained a devoted following for its high- energy, keyboard-driven sound, which features tight, energetic horns and explosive lead vocals.

Professor Alice Roberts

25 Aug 2025 - 19 Nov 2025

Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another. Celebrating the publication of her new book, DOMINATION, the narrative will lead audiences from a secluded valley in South Wales to the shores of Brittany; from the heart of the Roman Empire in a time of political turmoil to the ancient city of Corinth in the footsteps of the apostle Paul; from Alexandria in the fourth century to Constantinople. As the Roman Empire crumbled in Western Europe, a shadow of power remained, almost perfectly mapping onto its disappearing territories. And then, it continued to spread. Unearthing the archaeological clues and challenging long-established histories, Professor Roberts tells a remarkable story about the relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity. Lifting the veil on secrets that have been hidden in plain sight, this story is nothing short of astonishing. Domination is a page-turning exploration of power and its survival, and now you have the opportunity to hear more from the author in this exciting evening with Professor Alice Roberts.

Suzanne Vega

19 Oct 2025 - 3 Nov 2025

Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. Known for performances that convey deep emotion, Vega’s distinctive, “clear, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) has been described as “a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper” by The Washington Post, with NPR Music noting that she “has been making vital, inventive music” throughout the course of her decades-long career.

Self Esteem

15 Sept 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

Self Esteem is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, and a project which began with painting and prints and video alongside her day job writing and performing as one half of Slow Club. Since her musical divergence from the band, Rebecca has revelled in unleashing a whole version of herself with no compromises, no reducing herself, no hesitating. She would go on to write the songs that had been rising up inside her all through the years — big songs, that spoke of love and sex and chaos, that brought in huge basslines, gospel choirs, the kind of polished, provocative production she admired on the biggest pop records.

Kidz Bop World Tour

25 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025

Kidz Bop are back! Sing and dance along with the Kidz Bop Kids as they perform today’s biggest hits, live on stage including “As It Was,” “About That Time,” “Anti-Hero,” “Green Green Grass,” “Trustfall,” and many more. This is the ultimate pop concert for kids (and the entire family), so don't miss out on making memories that will last a lifetime!

Cian Ducrot

13 Sept 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Ducrot's honest and refreshing tunes have received critical acclaim and support from Jack Saunders and Mollie King on BBC Radio 1, and an inclusion on Amazon Music’s ‘Artists To Watch 2022’ list. Deeply autobiographical, this is an open door to Cian’s world, captured through raw and melancholic pop.

Home Alone in Concert

9 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025

The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life this festive period accompanied by a live orchestra.

Chris Smither Plus Bettysoo

24 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025

Honing his synthesis of folk and blues for over 50 years, Chris Smither, truly an American original, returns to the UK to perform music from his vast song catalogue in 2025. A profound songwriter and captivating performer, Smither mesmerizes listeners with his guitar playing - melding the styles of his two major influences, Lightnin' Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt into his own signature guitar sound. His music draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets and humanist philosophers and continues to earn accolades. Critics universally agree on Smither’s important contribution to contemporary music from five-star reviews in Mojo magazine to a Top 10 spot on Rolling Stone Senior Editor David Fricke’s best of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival performances in 2014. Presented by Bristol Beacon. 14+ (under 18s accompanied by an adult)

Tide Lines

29 Oct 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Tide Lines are a 4 piece band originally from the Highlands of Scotland. Whilst their music is heavily influenced by and rooted in the places they grew up in they produce a highly eclectic sound. Imagine a '70s Bruce Springsteen but with bagpipes and electronics in the E-Street band and you’re probably just about there!

Garth Marenghi - This Bursted Earth Book Tour

28 Oct 2025 - 3 May 2026

Horror author Nick Steen is having visions… A sinister Black Steeple; eerie lights in the sky that look like a Catherine wheel but are not remotely a Catherine wheel… Plus a giant skeleton with a moustache. Are they omens? Auguries? Portenderings of things to come? (Spoiler – yes, they are). For Nick Steen’s imagination is bursting out of his brain and threatening to burst in turn the entirety of Stalkford. Can Nick stop the aforesaid bursting? Or have things already slightly burst regardless? And will there ultimately be a grand finale to this three-book series (aka a trilogy) or a more open-ended conclusion in order to leave potential room for further sequels? (That, btw, will ultimately be Garth’s decision.) From the fevered imaginata of Horror Fiction’s Grand Frightener Garth Marenghi, author of Sunday Times Bestselling Garth Marenghi’s TerrorTome and Garth Marenghi’s Incarcerat, come three freshly rancid tales of… …This Bursted Earth…

The Songs of Joni Mitchell

13 Oct 2025 - 13 Nov 2025

Following a revered debut at The Roundhouse in April 2024, a string of sold out performances and widespread critical acclaim, The Songs of Joni Mitchell returns this autumn with an extraordinary lineup of artists paying tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Jesca Hoop, Kate Stables (This Is The Kit) & Lail Arad, acclaimed singer-songwriters in their own right, will perform intimate interpretations of their favourite Joni Mitchell songs in a loving ode to one of the finest songwriters of all time. They will be joined by Richard Sears on piano and Lisa Hannigan & Loah as special guests in London and Dublin. The Songs Of Joni Mitchell, originally conceived and curated by Lail Arad to mark Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday and hosted by Cerys Matthews, was described as “a perfect celebration of Joni Mitchell” (Get In Her Ears), packed with “heartfelt and intricate performances” from Emeli Sandé, Eska, Jesca Hoop, Kate Stables, Lail Arad, Olivia Chaney, Sam Amidon and Vashti Bunyan. Jesca Hoop, just a few months prior, presented Legend: The Joni Mitchell Story, the award-winning 6-part BBC Radio documentary and podcast about the life of Joni Mitchell lending further gravitas to the event. Born out of a mutual love of Joni Mitchell – and tour bus bonding over their other favourite artists – Hoop and Arad are joining forces to launch Songs Of, a rolling concert series celebrating the world’s finest songwriters, through the unique voices of those they’ve inspired.

Tom Hickox

29 Sept 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Tom Hickox is a singer, songwriter and composer specialising in the art of storytelling through music. He's renowned for his celebrated storytelling and rich baritone, Hickox promises a cinematic sweep of a show, brimming with drama and poignancy.

Steve Knightley - The Winter Yards Band

19 Oct 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

Steve Knightley is set to embark on an exciting new chapter, unveiling his four-piece band for an autumn 2025 tour! Following the outstanding success of his _Winter Yards_ solo tour, Steve joins forces with three incredible musicians - guitar virtuoso David Delarre, master percussionist Evan Carson, and double bass maestro John Parker. With the backing of Midnight Mango, this powerhouse ensemble promises a rich, dynamic live experience, breathing new life into Steve’s critically acclaimed _Winter Yards_ album. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to his music, this is an unmissable opportunity to witness one of folk music’s most revered figures in a bold new setting.

Grant-Lee Phillips

10 Oct 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

Grant-Lee Phillips is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist famed for leading the group Grant Lee Buffalo in the 1990s, and later launching a solo career.

The Divine Comedy

6 Oct 2025 - 27 Mar 2026

Since The Divine Comedy’s inception in 1989, Neil Hannon has time and again proved to be one of the UK’s best and most original songwriters. 2016's Foreverland exemplifies this, with references to everything from Catherine The Great to the French Foreign Legion. Neil says of the new record, ‘it’s about meeting your soul mate and living happily ever after… and then what comes after happily ever after. Get ready for the most historically inaccurate hit of the summer’. While not releasing a record since 2010’s Bang Goes The Knighthood, Neil Hannon has certainly kept himself busy. He co-wrote a second album for acclaimed cricket-themed project, The Duckworth Lewis Method, composed a choral work for the Royal Festival Hall’s newly renovated organ entitled ‘To Our Fathers In Distress’, and oversaw the transfer of his musical, Swallows And Amazons, to the West End stage.

Mac Ayres

17 Sept 2025 - 20 Sept 2025

Maclean Daniel Ayres, better known as Mac Ayres, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.

Breabach

5 Sept 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

At the forefront of the UK’s world and roots music scene matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse.

Surprise Chef

9 Sept 2025 - 12 Sept 2025

Melbourne’s cinematic soul journeymen push moody shades of instrumental jazz-funk with a DIY mentality. Their output reflects a meticulous education of 70s soul, drawing on the legacies of David Axelrod and Isaac Hayes with cues taken from the catalogues of Daptone and Truth & Soul. Their debut LP All News Is Good News, released worldwide via Mr. Bongo in 2020, slipped rapidly into the collective consciousness of underground music lovers around the world.

Dead Ringers

17 Aug 2025 - 22 Oct 2025

To mark its 25th anniversary, BBC Radio 4’s legendary, multi-award-winning topical satire show takes to the road with a full UK tour for the first time. Starring long-standing cast members Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, and Duncan Wisbey the show will take you on a trip through a quarter century of classic sketches & unrivalled impressions, alongside the razor-sharp topical humour which has become the series’ trademark.

Emma-Jean Thackray

30 Oct 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Emma-Jean Thackray is an extremely talented, multi-dimensional and multi-instrumentalist producer whose sound incorporates the widest range of music, from spiritual jazz and funk to Detroit house and techno, northern Bassline and ultra-catchy rock and pop music.

Tors

28 Nov 2025 - 4 Dec 2025

The band really started gaining momentum at the start of 2023 when sharing A Capella snippets of their song 'Anything Can Happen' which had multiple huge viral moments and took their followers to over 160k on Instagram and 115k on TikTok in just one month. In 2023 they released an EP with the title track ‘Anything Can Happen’ which has a lot of playlist support from Spotify and is currently moving up the German airplay charts and averaging 50k streams per day.

Testament & Obituary

7 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

Bay area thrash metal legends Testament are very pleased to announce that they will return to Europe this autumn for a full-fledged co-headline tour with death metal trailblazers Obituary!

Jethro Tull

19 Apr 2026 - 16 May 2026

Jethro Tull were founded in 1968 and later that year released the blues-oriented album ’This Was’, the following year they released ‘Stand Up’, a more home-grown and eclectic album which saw the start of the bands unique journey to become globally renowned for their experimental sound that pushed musical boundaries.

Avatar - The Last Airbender

13 Sept 2025 - 18 Oct 2026

Immerse yourself in a two-hour show with a live orchestra bringing the show's iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with favourite moments from the series. Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the adventures of the main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must defeat Fire Lord Ozai and end the Hundred-Year War to restore balance to the Four Nations. The creative mastermind behind the show's original music, Emmy Award-winning composer and musician Jeremy Zuckerman, has poured his heart and exceptional talent into expanding his compositions for the concert series. Get ready for an unparalleled musical odyssey as Nickelodeon, Senbla and GEA Live proudly present Avatar: The Last Airbender in concert.

Dropout Improv

31 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

The tour will feature appearances by Dropout regulars Jacob Wysocki, Kurt Maloney and some special guests as they connect with a live audience and return to their improv comedy roots. Since its launch in 2018, Dropout (formerly CollegeHumor) has quickly become one of the most popular subscription comedy platforms. Dropout presents independent, ad-free, uncensored comedy producing and hosting several original series, such as Game Changer, Dimension 20, Very Important People…, and many more.

Tuesday Blues

18 Sept 2025 - 24 Feb 2026

Albany Down + 2 supports to be announced

Ray Lamontagne

6 May 2026 - 9 Jun 2026

Rootsy US singer/songwriter with an increasingly intoxicating laidback sound.

Spacey Jane

19 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025

As most bands do, Caleb, Kieran, Ashton and Peppa came together through blooming friendships and lucky connections. A few jams later, the bond was cemented and their debut gig in Caleb's dad's backyard kicked it all off. In the year that followed, Freo's very own garage-pop outfit Spacey Jane went from backyards to bright lights, sharing the stage with the likes of Car Seat Headrest, Nothing But Thieves, Alex Lahey, The Jungle Giants & more, along with Australian festival appearances at Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Yours & Owls and WA Day's SOTA Festival.

Lauren Spencer Smith

30 Sept 2025 - 13 Oct 2025

Lauren Spencer Smith is a British-born Canadian singer-songwriter from Port Alberni in British Columbia. Her 2019 live album Unplugged, Vol. 1 was a Juno Award nominee for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2020, but lost to Shine a Light by Bryan Adams.

Model/Actriz

17 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Model/Actriz is an American rock band, formed in 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts, that is currently based in Brooklyn, New York. The group consists of drummer Ruben Radlauer, guitarist Jack Wetmore, vocalist Cole Haden, and bassist Aaron Shapiro. The band's music has been described as post-punk and noise rock.

John Smith

21 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Raised by the Devon seaside and making his bones in the bars and clubs of Liverpool, John has released five albums with over 40 million Spotify streams. He has played to audiences all over the world in living rooms, festival tents and sold-out concert halls. He is a genuine inquisitive truth-seeker, devoted song interpreter, and enchanting writer. As a session musician, he has played guitar with artists as diverse as Joan Baez, David Gray, Joe Henry, Lianne La Havas, and Tom Jones.

Duckwrth

11 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

LA-based recording and visual artist, Jared Lee, was the "different kid" but don't expect a sob story of the struggle and misunderstanding. He wore it on his sleeve with pride, understood he was misunderstood and was still respected by his peers for being exactly who he is, "Your Friendly Neighborhood, Duck".

Vieux Farka Touré

15 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025

Vieux is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré. His father was wary of his son's desire to become a musician due to the pressures he had experienced within the industry. But with help from family friend, the kora maestro Toumani Diabaté, Ali gave Vieux his blessing to follow in his footsteps, shortly before he passed. Vieux Farka Touré heads up a new generation of Malian desert blues. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Vieux has reshaped the music his father was renowned for, combining funk, reggae and jam music with the desert-blues genre.

Nourished By Time

19 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Presented by Super Friendz. This is a 14+ event

My Baby

14 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025

My Baby are a Dutch/New Zealand three piece that play trance-like, blues-inspired, psychedelic funk. They were personally selected by blues, legend Seasick Steve to open for him on his UK Tour. A blend of fingerpickin’ guitars, voodoo, roots, funk, gospel and Southern swampy blues create their unique musical style.

Bluey's Big Play

25 Oct 2025 - 16 Aug 2026

Back by popular demand – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southampton in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series is packed with music, laughter, and fun for the whole family. When Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. With an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. This is Bluey, For Real Life. Bluey’s Big Play is produced by Andrew Kay and Cuffe & Taylor with Windmill Theatre Co for BBC Studios.

Alessi Rose

19 Nov 2025 - 4 Dec 2025

2025 break-out artist Alessi Rose has announced a UK tour in support of EP, The Voyeur. After coveted support slots with Dua Lipa and Tate McRae, the confessional star-in-the-making will embark on her latest headline tour, her biggest yet.

Talking Sopranos

15 Feb 2026 - 1 Mar 2026

Talking Sopranos is a hilarious 90-minute live show featuring two of The Soprano’s iconic cast members, Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala), and Emmy Award winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti).

Yusuf/Cat Stevens

6 Sept 2025 - 22 Sept 2025

Join Yusuf/Cat Stevens for Cat On The Road To Findout – An Evening Of Tales, Tunes And Other Mysteries, the book tour that accompanies the release of his long-awaited memoir, Cat On The Road To Findout. The new autobiography is an extraordinary soul-baring journey through the triumphs, trials, and transcendental quest of one of music’s most enigmatic figures of our time. Following on from the formula of Yusuf’s momentous ‘A Cat’s Attic’ tour, this will be an intimate evening where stories, songs, and truths intertwine. Each night, Stevens will engage in an in-depth conversation about his life and memoir, which chronicles his evolution from chart-topping pop star to spiritual explorer. The evening will also feature select unplugged performances of songs that have defined generations, offering an up-close journey through the life and music of one of our most beloved artists. More than a performance, it’s a portal into Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ universe: personal art, illustrations and photographs, flickering film, and treasured artefacts invite the audience deeper into his journey, while live and recorded music and candid tales illuminate the man behind the myth.

Fergus McCreadie Trio

13 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Pianist Fergus McCreadie’s trio is among the leaders of the exciting young wave currently energising the vibrant and creative Scottish jazz scene. A phenomenal technician, McCreadie has developed a deeply personal style that captures Scotland’s musical traditions and landscapes while honouring his American and Nordic influences. His trio with David Bowden (bass) and Stephen Henderson (drums) has already made a impression in the UK, winning the coveted Peter Whittingham Jazz Prize in 2016, and its debut album, Turas, as well as reaching the shortlist for the Scottish Album of the Year Award 2019, a rare feat for a jazz group, won Best Album at the Scottish Jazz Awards 2019. Their concerts, highlighting their thrilling virtuosity, brilliantly attuned collective dynamism and their music’s huge emotional charge, have earned five-star reviews and invitations to appear at London jazz mecca Ronnie Scotts’ International Piano Trio Festival as well as Oslo and Stockholm jazz festivals.

Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter

6 Sept 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his controversial, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy.

Mimi Webb

9 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2025

Originally hailing from Canterbury, pop singer and songwriter Mimi Webb turns up the volume on every emotion – with skyscraping runs and open-heart honesty.

Erratic Batting: Surprise Chef + Support

12 Sept 2025 - 12 Sept 2025

Erratic Batting Presents... Surprise Chef (Aus) FFO: Roy Ayers, David Axelrod, J Dilla, BadBadNotGood \+ Support Https://surprisechef.Bandcamp.Com \--- Surprise Chef’s music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilize time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world. The quintet’s distinct sound pulls from 70s film scores, the funkier side of jazz, and the samples that form the foundation of hip hop. They push the boundaries of instrumental soul and funk with their own approach honed by countless hours in the studio, studying the masters, and perhaps most importantly, the tyranny of distance’ that dictates a unique perspective to their music. Hailing from just outside of Melbourne, Australia, their self proclaimed “moody shades of instrumental jazz-funk” have a bit of everything: punchy drums, infectious keys, rhythm guitar you might hear on a Studio One record, and flute lines that could be from a Blue Note session. But when you step back and take in the entirety of their sound and approach, you’ll hear and see a group greater than the sum of its parts. Since the release of Surprise Chef’s 2022 album, Education & Recreation they have been touring across the US, Europe, and Australia selling out shows and cementing themselves as a force to be reckoned with. New album announcement on the way! Support yet to be announced. \--- Keep it erratic: linktr.ee/ErraticBatting Presented by Body Rhythm Music. This is a 14+ event

Lucinda Williams

29 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026

The object of cultish adoration for years, singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams was universally hailed as a major talent by both critics and fellow musicians, but it took quite some time for her to parlay that respect into a measure of attention from the general public. Part of the reason was her legendary perfectionism: Williams released records only infrequently, often taking years to hone both the material and the recordings thereof. Plus, her early catalogue was issued on smaller labels that agreed to her insistence on creative control but didn't have the resources or staying power to fully promote her music. Yet her meticulous attention to detail and staunch adherence to her own vision were exactly what helped build her reputation. When Williams was at her best (and she often was), even her simplest songs were rich in literary detail, from her poetic imagery to her flawed, conflicted characters. Her singing voice, whose limitations she readily acknowledged, nonetheless developed into an evocative instrument that seemed entirely appropriate to her material. So if some critics described Williams as "the female Bob Dylan," they may have been oversimplifying things (Townes Van Zandt might be more apt), but the parallels were certainly too strong to ignore.

Franz Ferdinand

13 Aug 2025 - 11 Mar 2026

Franz Ferdinand are a band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The name of the band was originally inspired by a racehorse called Archduke Ferdinand. After seeing the horse win the Northumberland Plate in 2001, the band began to discuss Archduke Franz Ferdinand and thought it would be a good band name because of the alliteration of the name and the implications of the Archduke's death (his assassination was a significant factor in the lead up to World War I).

Kezia Gill

30 Sept 2025 - 1 Mar 2026

Midlands based Singer/Songwriter Kezia Gill, has been singing professionally for over 15 years. Born in Nottingham to a large musical family of Irish decent, her early years were spent surrounded by music. Her father, a professional musician for over 50 years and her single biggest influence, introduced Kezia to the world of performing, writing and most importantly, the vast back catalogue of music that has shaped her individual style. Pulling influences from a wide range of genres including Folk & Irish, Country, Rock and Blues, her sound is completely unique. She performs all over the UK, as well as the world, including previous shows in Europe, Australia and America. Her individual and uncomparable style is not only evident in her original material, but laced throughout her wide repertoire of classic covers. With her impressive vocal range, energy on stage and multi-instrumental talent, she makes every song her own.

Gary Numan

11 Nov 2025 - 3 Dec 2025

Gary Numan (born Gary Anthony James Webb on 8 March 1958) is an English singer, composer, and musician, most widely known for his chart-topping 1979 hits "Are 'Friends' Electric?" (as Tubeway Army) and "Cars". His signature sound consisted of heavy synthesizer hooks fed through guitar effects pedals. Numan is considered a pioneer of commercial electronic music. His use of themes from science fiction and his combination of aggressive punk energy with electronics have since been widely imitated.

Cass McCombs

19 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2025

An eclectic singer/songwriter with a haunting voice who balances emotional richness, awareness, and wry demeanor in his lyrics, Cass McCombs negotiates styles including Americana, Baroque pop, psychedelia, and sprawling jam band folk-rock, among others, in his music. He made his label debut in 2002 with the EP Not the Way. A series of unpredictable records followed, including 2008's Dropping the Writ -- his Domino Records debut -- and his first album for Anti-, 2016's Mangy Love. His eighth studio LP overall, the latter appeared on both the Billboard rock and Americana/folk charts.

Aisling Bea: Older Than Jesus

27 Feb 2026 - 29 Apr 2026

BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning Irish stand-up Aisling Bea is hitting the road. With tales of travel, home, immigration, history, sex, babies, music, lovers and enemies. She will even answer your big life questions. It’s not about the destination babes, it’s about the journey, but also the destinations are very important, so check out if she is coming to one near you. As seen on Taskmaster, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Last One Laughing, Live at the Apollo, Travel Man and creator, writer and star of the award-winning Channel 4 and Hulu series This Way Up.

Corto.alto

21 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025

Corto.alto is Glasgow's 8-piece Nu-Jazz sensation, fronted by mastermind Liam Shortall, blending sounds from Afrobeat, Hip Hop & Soul, backed by an integral jazz mindset and comprising some of Scotland’s finest young jazz talents.

Laura-Mary Carter

25 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Laura-Mary Carter is a London-born, Irish-rooted musician and artist. Best known as one half of the alternative rock band Blood Red Shoes, she also carves out a distinct solo identity, drawing on retro Americana, French minimalism, and British indie.

Titanic (w Mabe Fratti)

21 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025

Titanic is a collaborative project by Venezuelan guitarist I la Católica (Héctor Tosta) and Guatemalan cellist Mabe Fratti. The music is a mixture of chamber-jazz, art-pop, and in some songs a little of what's called ‘post-minimalism’ portraying some sort of mischievous elegance reflecting the complex and very specific colour palette of Tosta’s harmonic and compositional choices. The project is marked by some improvisational energy, cinematic depth, expansive jazz-inspired arrangements, and a compelling interplay between beauty and tension. Titanic crafts immersive, unclassifiable music that feels joyous and unrestrained. Presented by Bristol Beacon. Age Guidance: 14+ (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

Vega Trails

20 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Vega Trails is the expansive, cinematic, chamber-jazz project from double-bassist and composer Milo Fitzpatrick.

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

17 Sept 2025 - 16 Oct 2026

One of the UK’s best loved comedians, Al Murray is also the acclaimed author of many books about the Second World War and co-host of the popular WWII podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk . He talks to author and journalist Saul David ( Sky Warriors ) about his latest book Arnhem, Black Tuesday .

Mf Tomlinson

17 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025

Brisbane-born, London-based MF Tomlinson brings his immersive, genre-warping live show to Weston Stage as part of his UK tour this autumn. Celebrated for his blend of indie-folk, ambient, jazz and chamber pop, Tomlinson’s performances are rich with poetic introspection and emotional grandeur. This tour follows the release of his highly anticipated third album Die To Wake Up From A Dream-a cinematic odyssey through love, disillusionment and the surreal beauty of being alive. Expect a set that moves between hushed intimacy and sweeping crescendos, with highlights from new tracks like My Hand In Yours and the epic title piece. Presented by Bristol Beacon. 14+ (Under 18s accompanied by an adult)

Judi Love: All About the Love

29 Oct 2025 - 19 Jun 2026

Bringing her fresh, unapologetic and charismatic real talk to theatres across the country, The One Like Judi Love hits theatres on her first official tour! Expect unrelenting and hilarious anecdotes from Judi's life! Expect unrelenting and hilarious anecdotes from Judi's life! Regular panellist on Loose Women and as seen on Taskmaster, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Graham Norton Show, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and The Royal Variety Performance.

Andrea Vanzo

7 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Asere

24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

Asere are proof that the future of Cuban music is in safe hands. With skillful songwriting and a soulful groove these musicians have built a fresh sound for a new generation. Drawing their inspiration from traditional Cuban music, seven young musicians formed Asere in the late 1990s to create roots music with a contemporary feel. Whilst respecting the musical soul of their forefathers they wrote new songs and came up with inventive arrangements delivered with an explosive punch.

Ludovico Einaudi

28 Apr 2026 - 4 May 2026

Ludovico Einaudi is an Italian pianist and film score composer playing new age and neoclassical music. Trained at the Conservatorio Verdi in Milan, Einaudi began his career as a classical composer, later incorporating other styles and genres such as pop, rock, folk, and world music.

Tom Davis: Spudgun

24 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2027

Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics. Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan, star of BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-winning comedy series Murder in Successville and BBC One smash-hit comedy King Gary, Tom also has his own special Underdog available to watch on Sky and NOW TV.

Gabriel Latchin Trio; Tribute to Gershwin

17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

Gabriel Latchin (Piano) Calum Gourlay (Bass) Steve Brown (Drums) bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/gabriel-latchin-trio-tribute-to-gerswin-the-man-i-love-tour/ 2025 sees the 5th album release of pianist Gabriel Latchin's trio, 'The Man I Love' - a heartfelt tribute to the enduring work of George & Ira Gershwin. This tour is in support of this release. The trio play a collection of favourite songs from America's pre-eminent composer and lyricist, presented here with new arrangements drawing on influences such as Claude Debussy, Bill Evans & John Coltrane. The album includes ten of Gershwin's most beloved compositions, including 'Summertime', 'I Got Rhythm' & 'Someone to Watch Over Me'. This builds on the success of Latchin's previous four records - 45 million streams to date - which have been met with critical acclaim worldwide: "this is a masterpiece that shows the true skill of his composition" - Jazz Japan. Latchin's piano style is firmly in the classical jazz piano genre of the likes of Oscar Peterson, George Shearing, Bill Evans or Benny Green; but its Gabriel's own voicing & touch that makes his sound a bit unique! This promises to be a delightful evening of memorable tunes that almost everyone knows, performed by some of the UK's best musicians. It will appeal to both Jazz and Classical lovers alike, perfect for a summers day "For my money, London-born Gabriel Latchin is the best straight-ahead jazz pianist to appear in the past few years..." The Guardian "Flawless." London Jazz News "I appreciate musicians that understand that simply being the very best musician you can possibly be is what's most important.. Gabriel is an excellent musician and one hell of a nice guy." US Bassist Christian McBride

Gordon Giltrap & John Etheridge

10 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

Gordon Giltrap (Acoustic Guitars) John Etheridge (Electric & Acoustic Guitars) bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/gordon-giltrap-john-etheridge/ After the success of their 2024 tour, Guitar supremos Gordon Giltrap & John Etheridge join forces again for an unforgettable evening of top-class musicianship performed by two of the UKs most respected and influential musicians. These innovative guitarists will be performing many of their incredible tunes with incredible arrangements in what promises to be an electrifying show. Performing material from their respective careers and favourite pieces throughout the landscape of their musical visions and influences. A concert guaranteed to enthral guitar aficionados, acoustic enthusiasts and music lovers in general, don't miss the chance to see these influential guitarists in action. Gordon Giltrap is a renowned British acoustic guitarist known for his fingerstyle technique and emotive compositions. With a career spanning several decades, he has released numerous albums showcasing his diverse musical influences, from folk and classical to progressive rock. John Etheridge is a British jazz fusion guitarist known for his versatile and innovative playing style. He has collaborated with various musicians and bands, including Soft Machine and Stephane Grappelli. Etheridge is recognized for his high technical skill and contributions to the contemporary jazz scene. "Gordon Giltrap is one of the best acoustic guitar players in the world"- Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple) "Gordon Giltrap is one of an elite few who truly have become legendary in their field in their own lifetime. I am proud to call him my friend". - Brian May (Queen) "Etheridge is a great guitarist" ~ Eric Clapton "I never wanted to be a star, just a highly respected musician like John Etheridge"- Sting (The Guardian 1981) "One of THE best guitarists".- Pat Metheny

While & Matthews

15 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2025

Chris While (Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Dulcimer, Bodhran & Percussion) Julie Matthews (Vocals, Piano & Keys, Guitar, Mandolin & Bouzouki) bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/jazzata-acoustic-chris-while-julie-matthews/ Chris & Julie have played more than 3,000 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, written hundreds of original songs and reached millions of people around the world. Now, 30 years after their debut, they sound as fresh and vital as ever. They are two of the best and most hard-working musicians on the world & folk roots scene, both are highly regarded producers, and they record everything that they are involved in at their own studio in a small Pennine town far from the London-centric music industry....They truly are inspirational women. The duo are renowned for their seamless harmonies and affinity for each other on stage, they are stunning singers, songwriters, musicians and performers whose energy and commitment to their craft and their audience is boundless. Chris and Julie have been nominated ten times in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in the 'Best Song, Best Duo & Best Live Act' categories, winning Best Duo in 2009; but it is their longstanding and devoted growing fans that they care most about. Though internationally acclaimed, they continue to be a leading force on the UK's acoustic/roots arts circuit. Their songs cover life as they see it, from injustice and freedom to matters of the heart and everything in between. Their songs are covered by many singers the world over, but it is 'While & Matthews' musical partnership and obvious joy of performing together that really brings their songs to life. As performers they are unrivalled and their audiences leave their concerts having travelled an emotional journey, entertained and smiling all the way home! The undisputed queens of British folk duos continue to come up with the goods. 1st class songs delivered with 'to die for' harmonies, immaculate musicianship and melodies that lodge themselves in your brain" - The Guardian "Chris and Julie are just awesome" . - Judy Collins "They light up the room with their amazing energy" ~ James Taylor

Misha Mullov-Abbado Group

16 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

The Misha Mullov-Abbado Group is made up of some of the finest, multi-award-winning musicians in London, and under Mishas direction the group performs his original compositions and arrangements, influenced by a broad spectrum of music in the classical, jazz and pop genres as well folk traditions from around the world, particularly from South America.

Andy Hague's 'BIG-60' Big Band

14 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Featuring some of the finest musicians who work and live in our city, this 16-piece Jazz orchestra is led by Bristol trumpet legend Andy Hague.

Pete Roth Trio, feat; Bill Bruford

18 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2026

A rare chance to catch legendary drummer Bill Bruford live, as he joins forces with electric guitar innovator Pete Roth and bassist Mike Pratt for a thrilling trio performance at Bristol Beacon.

John Maus + Special Guests

5 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2025

John Maus returns with his first new music in seven years-I HATE ANTICHRIST-and with it, the promise of a live experience like no other. A cult figure in the outer reaches of synth pop, Maus conjures something far stranger and more stirring than nostalgia. His music is dark, ecstatic, and theatrical-part post-punk sermon, part synth-driven fever dream. With brooding basslines, spiralling arpeggios, and a voice that booms like prophecy, Maus transforms retro electronics into something urgent and deeply personal. Drawing on everything from Renaissance polyphony to coldwave minimalism, his performances are raw, physical, and unfiltered. This is not a nostalgia trip-it’s a howl from another dimension. Witness one of underground music’s most singular voices, live. This show will be performed in the stalls of Beacon Hall auditorium with audience members able to stand around the performance area. Presented by Simple Things. 16+ Under 18s to be accompanied

Moin + Special Guests

4 Nov 2025 - 4 Nov 2025

Moin are a London-based three-piece featuring Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews of the electronic outfit Raime, alongside visionary percussionist Valentina Magaletti. Their music recontextualises a range of guitar-based genres-grunge, shoegaze, and post-rock-through an enigmatic reimagining of the traditional band dynamic. Employing both conventional and unique compositional techniques, their sound is marked by a visceral immediacy that comes to life in full force during their live performances. Moin walk the line between the reassuringly familiar and the unsettlingly inquisitive. This show will be performed in the stalls of Beacon Hall auditorium with audience members able to stand around the performance area. Presented by Simple Things. 16+ Under 18s accompanied

Foxwarren

11 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025

Foxwarren is Andy Shauf, Dallas Bryson, Avery Kissick, Darryl Kissick, and Colin Nealis. Blending dreamy folk-pop with cinematic textures and hypnotic rhythms, their music sits somewhere between the intimate and the otherworldly. Known for their distinctive approach-sampling fragments, field recordings, and melodic sketches-the band builds immersive, emotionally resonant songs that linger long after the final note. Their live performances offer a compelling contrast to their meticulous studio sound: rich, raw, and full of spontaneous interplay. Expect twilit vocals, intricate grooves, and moments that shimmer with quiet intensity. Presented by Bristol Beacon. 14+ (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

Daniel Avery

31 Oct 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

Avery was born in Bournemouth, England. Avery was primarily a fan of guitar music in his youth, performing in local bands inspired by Kyuss and My Bloody Valentine. He became a regular attendee at dance music club night Project Mayhem, before eventually being invited to DJ by the night's promoter.

English Teacher

12 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025

English Teacher are a British music group from Leeds and Lancashire playing indie rock, who formed in 2020. They consist of vocalist Lily Fontaine, guitarist Lewis Whiting, drummer Douglas Frost, and bassist Nicholas Eden. They won the Mercury Prize for their debut album This Could Be Texas, in 2024, a year which saw them play numerous international shows, including at Glastonbury Festival, and support IDLES on their US tour.

South West Record Fairs

4 Oct 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

The biggest fair in the south-west, on four floors with up to eighty dealers. The fair is located in the new foyer building of Bristol's oldest established concert hall. Now spread over five floors, the venue offers a light and spacious environment which has proved increasingly popular with the public and traders alike since our first event in 2010. Entry is free to the public from 10am to 4pm, with multi-storey parking next to the venue. There are three large lifts to all floors and an excellent cafe & bar. Traders from all over the South attend the event, with buyers from as far-afield as Japan, Russia & Poland. Our fair is mostly vinyl, with a few CD traders. You'll find everything in the hall from £1 bargains to expensive rarities, and dealers specialising in most genres of music from the fifties to present day.

The Classic Rock Show

30 Aug 2025 - 23 Feb 2026

‘The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate Live Juke Box!’ From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Meatloaf plus much much more. Anthem after anthem, riff after riff, solo after solo, ‘The Classic Rock Show’ brings the original recordings back to life on stage; with a huge sound and light show to match. Culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed.

Le Vent du Nord

26 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Never failing to delight crowds with a glorious mix of fiddle and foot tapping, guitar, accordion, piano, bass, hurdy-gurdy and wonderful four-part harmonies, the band delivers catchy songs and tunes inspired and influenced by Québec’s traditional folk styles. Having performed across Canada, the US and in over 15 European countries, Le Vent du Nord is considered a driving force in progressive folk, capturing the energy and mirth of a Saturday night kitchen party, infusing old Québec with a breath of fresh, cosmopolitan air. This event is taking place as part of Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival. For more information on the Festival programme please visit www.salisburyfestival.co.uk.

Troy Hawke

18 Aug 2025 - 29 May 2027

Fresh from finding and proving decisive links between IKEA, the CIA and the Nazi’s, 1930’s throwback homeschooled investigator Troy Hawke battle a new enemy on behalf of all people everywhere…the saboteur that lurks in our own minds…

Circus City presents: Revolutions Per Minute by Gorilla Circus

14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2025

A mesmeric show combining exhilarating acrobatics, adrenaline-pumping street dance and breath-taking roller skating, set on a giant moving treadmill. RPM explores the tragic, comic and absurd aspects of modern society, unravelling untold links between current problems and the UK’s troubled history - it asks the question: has this country ever confronted its colonial past? Gorilla Circus is a contemporary circus company specialising in imaginative, sophisticated high-octane works with strong narratives surrounding global issues. The show has two performances at Bristol Beacon Lantern Hall on Tuesday 14th October at 2pm and 7pm. Access: This show is non-verbal. Warnings: Younger children are welcome. However, please note this performance contains a gunshot and scenes of implied violence – parental discretion is advised. Age Recommendation: Age guidance is 7+ Image credit: Rosie Powell

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