The Rabbitts craft music that blurs the lines between folk, alternative, and atmospheric pop. Known for their delicate harmonies, immersive arrangements, and a sound described as “ethereal and understated” (BBC Radio 6), they create songs that feel both intimate and cinematic. Critics have called their work “hypnotic... crafting a meditative spell” (Obscure Sound) and “intricately lush and completely captivating” (Podcart). The Norwich-based band began 2026 with an immersive and isolated creative retreat in the mountains. They now have a new album set for release on November 13th 2026. This show is part of their UK album release tour, where songs from the new album will be performed for the first time alongside a few old favourites. This tour follows on from their 2025 tour which sold out multiple shows around the UK, and the release of ‘Orbital Collection’, a series of four EPs the band released over the course of 12 months. The Rabbitts are an ever-evolving group who are constantly creating and rarely staying still. Presented by Silver Birch Sound. All ages. Under 16's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Erratic Batting Presents: Bel Cobain (Brownswood) FFO: Cleo Sol, Ego Ella May, Alfa Mist 19:30 Fri 23.10.26 The Jam Jar, Bristol Nick -Erratic Batting: "Listening to Bel’s songs feels equally familiar as it does fresh & progressive. I found myself revisiting noughties Bonobo, to remind myself where this sound began - and how it’s moved through Little Dragon to Sault and now, emphatically, to Bel Cobain. The Gilles Peterson/Brownswood influence on her new album Kizzy is profound. It feels like we’re watching the next steps of an artist becoming the one she is destined to be. Bristol is honoured to support her in our small way, and be part of this journey." \ \- Bel Cobain Bel's music transcends conventional boundaries, carving a niche with her radical ethos and poetic lyricism. Her artistry is embedded with a sense of purpose, challenging societal norms and political ideologies with every lyric penned. Accompanied by her eclectic ensemble, Bel’s performances are a testament to her relationship with music, with each member contributing to the collective synergy. Having graced Madia Vale Stage for Gilles Peterson, she signed to Brownswood to release her highly anticipated debut album 'Kizzy', cementing her place as one of the most exciting artists of her generation. \ \- Erratic Batting's Other Oddball Gigs 29.4.26. Sababa 5 @ The Jam Jar 18.05.26. pôt-pot @ The Louisiana 27.08.26. Fulu Miziki @ The Jam Jar 23.10.26. Bel Cobain @ The Jam Jar Presented by Erratic Batting This is an 18+ event

Leenalchi is an alternative seven-piece band comprised of four vocalists, two bassists, and a drummer. Formed in 2019, they have become widely known through collaborations with various brands and advertisements. The unfamiliar sound, influenced by unique vocals and new waves, is very danceable and can be enjoyed with familiarity.

The music from Wes Anderson’s films performed live. A musical tribute to one of the most unique and idiosyncratic directors of our generation. Expect original score & deep-cut soundtracks. In case you've been living under a rock for the last 20 years, Wes Anderson is the auteur behind the iconic films The Grand Budapest Hotel, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, Isle of Dogs and many more. Now you can sit back and experience the music of these iconic films live, from the original score music to some of the amazing and obscure needle drops, all performed by a four-piece multi-instrumentalist band led by composer/director Adam Znaidi.

Soft Machine is one of the greatest avant/jazz-rock bands of all time. Their work, from their earliest performances as a psychedelic band, who were contemporaries of, and shared stages with Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, all the way to being one of Europe’s best known ‘fusion’ bands has influenced several generations of bands, and continues to be name-checked by today’s hip experimentalists. They are coming to The Jam Jar, for what promises to be a really special night on 18 November. This band is rooted in the celebrated 70’s version of the legendary group which recorded the acclaimed ‘Softs’ album in 1975, led by John Etheridge, and completed by outstanding sax star Theo Travis (Robert Fripp/David Gilmour/Steven Wilson). Since 2021 Roy Babbington retired from public performance and his chosen successor on the bass is Fred Thelonious Baker who has been a musician on the Canterbury scene for over 30 years - being a regular collaborator with the late Elton Dean, with Hugh Hopper and with guitarist Phil Miller (In Cahoots/Hatfield and the North). ‘The band, of course, has a broad palette - from Metheny-like jazz-rock to anything-goes improvisation; from pastoral passages with Etheridge on acoustic to an ambient flutescape from Travis. Compact and to the point, nothing overstays its welcome.’ \[The Times\] From £17+BF. John Etheridge - guitar Theo Travis - saxophone, flute, keyboards Fred Thelonious Baker - bass Asaf Sirkis - drums Presented by Byrd Out. Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio

Everywhere At Once is a nationwide grassroots music festival spearheaded by the Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery. It will feature over 1,200 gigs across 500+ UK grassroots venues, acting as a festival on your doorstep during Glastonbury's 2026 fallow year, aiming to support local venues.

King Ayisoba, known as the “King of Kologo” and widely regarded as a living legend, is one of Ghana’s most distinctive musical voices. With his unique sound and remarkable vocal range - from deep, raw cries to soft, high-pitched melodies - he creates powerful performances rooted in tradition yet strikingly original. Alongside his traditional work, King Ayisoba is a sought-after collaborator, working across genres including hiplife, reggae, punk, and electronic music. His collaborations continue to expand the reach and evolution of his sound on a global stage. This show is part of 'Everywhere At Once' powered by The National Lottery (More details below) Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery is a nationwide live music event taking place from 26-28 June, bringing together 1200+ gigs across 500+ venues in one weekend. It is the UK’s biggest music festival on your doorstep and a different kind of festival: closer to the music, where local matters, where everyone belongs. Delivered with partners including Music Venue Trust, Liveline, Save Our Scene, Association of Independent Promoters, War Child, Nordoff & Robbins, Help Musicians and Teenage Cancer Trust, it celebrates the importance of grassroots music venues and the communities around them. Presented by The Jam Jar. This is an 18+ event

The Jam Jar is proud to present Four-time GRAMMY-nominated musician and global activist Rocky Dawuni. Straddling the boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean, and the U.S. Rocky creates a unique and appealing Afro-Roots sound, which unites generations and cultures. In 2026 he celebrates 30 years in the music industry with a new album and European tour. A galvanising performer, Dawuni has shared the stage with luminaries including Stevie Wonder, Ozomatli, Alpha Blondy, Kabaka Pyramid, Angelique Kidjo and John Legend, among many others. Named one of Africa's Top 10 global stars by CNN, he has showcased his talent at prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and The Hollywood Bowl. The Jam Jar Presents Rocky Dawuni \+ Support Friday 10th July Doors Open 8pm ★Ticket includes entry to Poly-Ritmo from 11PM Rocky is a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment for Africa, and UN Foundation Ambassador for the Clean Cooking Alliance. Through these and other designations he uses his music to shine a light on crucial issues facing humanity across the globe through live concerts, speaking roles, panels, youth empowerment and more. Presented by The Jam Jar. This is an 18+ event

For many years, we've been patiently waiting to welcome Colombian percussion and vocal trio La Perla to The Jam Jar. The stars have finally aligned. Moving seamlessly between Colombias Caribbean coastal roots and contemporary urban sounds: bullerengue, cumbia, merengue, gaita and champeta to punk, hip hop and beatbox - La Perla bring powerful lyrics, raw energy, and a wealth of tradition. The Jam Jar Presents: La Perla \+ support Saturday 11th July Doors Open 8pm ★Tickets include entry to Popola Pride night from 11PM The Jam Jar, Bristol La Perla was formed in 2014. The three Bogotanas traveled through rural regions of Colombia and the Caribbean to study the musical languages of bullerengue, cumbia, merengue, gaita, and Creole champeta, learning them at their roots and weaving them into their own songs. Their lyrics highlight social concerns, denouncing political corruption, racial injustice, and gender discrimination. Their debut EP Paren La Bulla (2017) and the inclusion of the track Bruja in Netflix’s Siempre Bruja brought them international attention and touring opportunities across the Americas and Europe, where they were met with great success. Presented by The Jam Jar. This is an 18+ event

The Jam Jar is proud to present a Bristol debut for Benin International Musical - a Cotonou collective who have rocked the world over the last decade with their timeless sound. Influenced by the enduring legacy of Vodou worship dance, BIM blend traditional Beninese rhythms with Afro-funk, guitar fuzz, hip hop vocal chops, gospel power and radio-ready anthems. The Jam Jar Presents: Benin International Musical Wednesday 29th July 8pm The Jam Jar, Bristol BIM pays tribute to the music of the forebears of Dahomey. It reflects both traditional ceremonies and the trendy clubs of Cotonou, extending to Evangelical churches and the convents where voodoo deities are invoked. Associating voodoo rhythms and traditional songs, electronic melodies in the very spicy Beninese style with trip-hop grooves, hip hop, and rock, this collective of Beninese artists has all it takes to make us travel. Around the music, BIM, as an entity, has also developed an education and training project offering Beninese artists and cultural actors practical workshops on recording, computer-assisted music, video, photography and the media, with funding from Radio France, TV5 Monde, and other cultural institutions. Presented by The Jam Jar. This is an 18+ event

At 80 years old, Ustad Noor Bakhsh’s story is an interesting one. From an extremely remote village near Pasni, Balochistan, he is a master of the Balochi Benju (a keyed Zither), which he has played since he was a child. Noor Bakhsh is well known as a legendary instrumentalist throughout the Makran Coast, but only became more widely known in the last five or so years. After seeing a mobile phone video clip of Ustad playing, Musician and ethnomusicologist, Daniyal Ahmed traveled 1000km from his home in Karachi to find him. Daniyal’s recent recordings of Ustad went viral on social media and his global touring career began shortly afterwards. The Benju looks something like a crudely electrified zither operated by typewriter-like buttons. Its existence began as a Japanese children’s toy called a taishōkoto before it was adopted by Balochi musicians and made into the refined folk instrument that it is today. Ustad plays an electric Benju, creating his unique sound through an old pickup and small Phillips amp he bought from a Karachi junk shop two decades ago. He carries forward the legacy of his teachers and inspirations such as Bilawal Belgium and Misri Khan Jamali but his own music is influenced by various traditions and musical forms far beyond Balochistan. His virtuosic playing is deeply rooted in Balochi musical forms and enriched by his knowledge of South Asian Raags, which he also renders in his own, experimental style. \+ Support Presented by The Jam Jar. This is an 18+ event

Bel Cobain arrives in Bristol for a special performance presented by Erratic Batting at The Jam Jar. Blending poetic lyricism with progressive soul-inspired sounds, her music draws comparisons to artists such as Cleo Sol, Ego Ella May, and Alfa Mist. Following acclaimed performances for Gilles Peterson and the release of her debut album Kizzy on Brownswood, Bel Cobain continues to establish herself as a bold and distinctive voice in contemporary music. Expect an immersive live show filled with rich textures, emotion, and powerful musicianship.

Cosmic exploration. Spiritual transformation. Unbridled spontaneity. These are the guiding principles of Pigeon, a psychedelic five-piece rooted in the English seaside town of Margate, yet making music that transcends borders. Their debut album, OUTTANATIONAL, is a thrilling collection of party songs without limits: think William Onyeabor in outer-space or early Hot Chip making motorik afrobeat in a 70s New York loft. Building on a string of acclaimed EPs that have been playlisted on 6Music and led to coveted live slots at UK festivals like Glastonbury, Pigeon have evolved out of Afro-disco territory into something moodier. It’s an expansive record laced with heady krautrock, post-punk and punk-funk, indebted to the power of the groove and questing to find the meaning of home. Pigeon must fly.

Afghan singer Elaha Soroor and award-winning music/producer duo Kefaya, Al MacSween & Giuliano Modarelli join forces for a mighty and mesmerizing show. With their new album, Songs Of Our Mothers, they explore a fresh, vibrant take on Afghan folk music filtered through myriad forms, from spiritual jazz and dub to Indian classical music and electronica. Elaha Soroor first rose to fame through the reality TV show Afghan Star. Her rising popularity in a society known for its persecution of female performers combined with her outspoken views on women's rights led to an environment of serious personal danger and Elaha was eventually forced to flee Afghanistan. London based, Sudanese band The Scorpios open the show. Having fled Sudan and the fundamentalist takeover in that region, the Scorpios are a band that melds Arabic rhythms and guitar chops with a raw Eastern funk feel, properly dismantling cultural barriers in pursuit of a unifying rhythmic bliss. This is an 18+ event.

After a highly successful season performing at international festivals and prestigious music venues worldwide, Mario Bakuna brings his project, Brazilian Landscapes, to The Jam Jar. This concert is the synthesis of years of inspiration drawn from Bakuna's travels across Brazil, where he immersed himself in the country's rhythmic and harmonic diversity. From the arid landscapes of the Northeast - echoed in the driving choruses of Forró, Baião, and Xaxado - to the African heritage expressed in Ijexá, the popularity of Samba, and the refined elegance of Bossa Nova, Mario Bakuna and his musicians celebrate one of the richest musical territories on Earth. Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian composer, arranger, vocalist, and guitarist, bringing over 25 years of musical artistry to audiences worldwide, currently based in London, UK. Well known for his deep exploration of traditional Brazilian rhythms, samba, jazz, and bossa nova, Mario captures the spirit of Brazilian swing, blending it with refined jazz colours in both his original compositions and fresh arrangements of works by iconic artists such as Tom Jobim, Dorival Caymmi, Paulo Moura, and João Donato. Since moving to Europe to deepen his artistic research and expand his horizons, Mario has become a prominent figure in the UK's Brazilian jazz scene - a key reference for the fusion of Brazilian music and contemporary jazz. His captivating performances have taken him far beyond London, with tours across more than 20 European countries, as well as Brazil, Canada, Madagascar, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kaliningrad, and Taiwan. Over the years, he has built a distinctive international career, enchanting audiences in both intimate jazz clubs and on grand festival stages around the world. From performing for 3,000 people in Azerbaijan and 7,000 in Kaliningrad to achieving a record audience of 150,000 people at the Taichung Jazz Festival in Taiwan, Mario has reached milestones that reflect the universal appeal and emotional depth of his performances. Driven by a passion for musical exploration, Mario has collaborated with artists including Jean Toussaint, Alain Jean-Marie, Liam Noble, Edmundo Carneiro, Guinga, Cacau Queiroz, Ricardo dos Santos, Daniel Jobim, Nelson Ayres, Robertinho Silva, and Filó Machado. His acclaimed albums Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia and Brazilian Landscapes showcase his ability to fuse traditional roots with a contemporary musical sensibility. With sold-out concerts, glowing reviews, and growing international recognition, Mario Bakuna continues to celebrate and expand the language of Brazilian jazz, bringing its rhythm, warmth, and sophistication to audiences around the globe.

Erratic Batting Presents... Fulu Miziki (Afro-Futuristic-Punk) FFO: Nyege Nyege Tapes, BCUC, Onipa \+ Support + DJs 19:30 Thursday 27 Aug 2026 The Jam Jar, Bristol Erratic Batting says: "Drawing on Afrofuturism and wielding handmade instruments, they fuse punk energy with industrial soukous to create a hypnotic helter-skelter live show - exactly how we like it!" \ Fulu Miziki roughly translates as “music from garbage” which is in a literal sense is an accurate description of the thrillingly chaotic Eco-Friendly-Afro-futuristic-Punk-Assemble collective of artists who comes straight from a future where humans have reconciled with mother earth and with themselves. This multidisciplinary collective of artists is based in the heart of Africa, in the Congolese capital city Kinshasa. For several years now, it’s members have spent an amount of time conceptualising an orchestra made from objects found in the trash, constantly changing instruments, and always in search of new sounds. Making their own instruments, performance costumes, and mask is essential to the approach of Fulu Miziki’s musical core ideology. Their unique sound supports a pan-African message of artistic liberation, peace and a severe look at the ecological situation of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the whole world. For Fulu everything can be recovered and re-enchanted. Oddball Gigs: 16.4.26. Yīn Yīn @ Bristol Beacon 29.4.26. Sababa 5 @ The Jam Jar 18.05.26. pôt-pot @ The Louisiana Presented by Erratic Batting This is an 18+ event