Alternative Gigs in Bristol
There are 8 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Bristol. The next is Forwards - Bristol at Durdham Downs on Saturday 29 August 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at Exchange Bristol, Trinity Arts Centre, Durdham Downs, The Lanes, The Cock And Tail, King Arthur.
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29 Aug
Forwards - Bristol
An inner city music festival drawing the biggest names in international music to Bristol Downs every September.
Durdham DownsSaturday, August 29 — 11:00 AM -
18 Sep
St George Reunion Part 3
The BIG St George School Reunion Part 3... We reunited once, then we did it all over again somehow Part …
The Cock And TailFriday, September 18 — 8:00 PM -
18 Sep
Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Night (Bristol)
Step into the shadows of the 1980s underground and lose yourself in a night dedicated to the most iconic alternative …
The LanesFriday, September 18 — 10:30 PM -
19 Sep
Carlton Melton UK/EU tour 2026
North Californian band Carlton Melton return to the UK this year and play Glastonbury as part of their tour this …
King ArthurSaturday, September 19 — 6:45 PM -
1 Nov
Von Hertzen Brothers (Acoustic Enough)
Finnish progressive rock favourites Von Hertzen Brothers celebrate 25 years as a band with a special run of intimate seated …
Trinity Arts CentreSunday, November 1 — 7:30 PM -
7 Nov
Exchange Takeover
Sound Factory's Exchange Takeover 2026! All-day festival, with a wide range of local talent, celebrating indie and alternative music!
Exchange BristolSaturday, November 7 — 12:30 PM -
19 Nov
The Bracknall - Bristol
"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl …
Exchange BristolThursday, November 19 — 7:00 PM -
28 May
Shindig Festival
One of the few genuinely boutique festivals. No VIP areas, no main stages...just a beautiful arrangement of themed venues.
Charlton Park EstateFriday, May 28 — 11:00 AM