Gigs This Month in Bristol
August 2026
There are 23 gigs happening in Bristol this month. First up: Jurassic Fields at West Bay Fields on Friday 14 August. Moshradar tracks metal, punk and alternative shows across the Bristol underground scene.
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14 Aug
Jurassic Fields
Jurassic Fields Festival is family-friendly event that takes place annually in West Dorset across 3 days.
West Bay FieldsFriday, August 14 — 11:00 AM -
14 Aug
PorkPie Live at The Fleece, Bristol
PorkPie Live at The Fleece, Bristol on Friday 14th August 2026
The FleeceFriday, August 14 — 7:00 PM -
15 Aug
OrchardFest 2026
OrchardFest 2026 is Orchard Trust's annual accessible music festival, designed especially for people with learning disabilities
The Orchard Trust Day ServiceSaturday, August 15 — 2:00 PM -
15 Aug
Stealth Legion
Stealth Legion brings the best of rock & post-punk covers
Prestbury Sports BarSaturday, August 15 — 8:30 PM -
19 Aug
ArcTanGent
ArcTanGent is a critically acclaimed, independent festival and since 2013 theyve been delivering line ups you wont find anywhere else …
Fernhill FarmWednesday, August 19 — 11:00 AM -
21 Aug
Blink-182 TOYPAJ 25th Anniversary Club Tour | Bristol
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Blink-182's Take Off Your Pants And Jacket! Playing the album in full with Blink-182 and …
The FleeceFriday, August 21 — 11:00 PM -
22 Aug
Rhythm & Rays Festival 2026
Multi Genre family friendly 1 day music festival, set in the Royal Bath & West Showground 22.08.26 Metal, Rock, Rap, …
The Royal Bath And West Showground BA4 6QNSaturday, August 22 — 12:00 PM -
22 Aug
Outdoor Emo Festival Comes to Bristol!
Outdoor Emo Festival is coming to Bristol!
LakotaSaturday, August 22 — 6:00 PM -
23 Aug
Primate State
Joining us from INSPIRE we have PRIMATE STATE New power trio set for performance three years in the making!
Prestbury Sports BarSunday, August 23 — 6:30 PM -
27 Aug
ACIDFEST Bristol: mini psych fest with bands & visuals
ACIDFEST is more than just a mini psych fest, but a truly psychedelic, travelling roadshow featuring visuals and far-out sounds.
LouisianaThursday, August 27 — 7:00 PM -
28 Aug
BeCider Seaside 22
Our final festival of the summer will be held on the August Bank Holiday Weekend: 28th-30th. The little festival that …
Bredy FarmFriday, August 28 — 10:00 AM -
28 Aug
Lower Lode Inn Oktoberfest 2026
Free-admission riverside Oktoberfest near Tewkesbury, with music, optional fancy-dress and disco themes, parking and camping.
Lower Lode InnFriday, August 28 — 7:00 PM -
28 Aug
downcast + Stay Safe + Special Guests
This an over-18s event only. Entry will not be permitted for anyone under 18.
LouisianaFriday, August 28 — 7:30 PM -
28 Aug
Thunderfest|Grassroots Music Festival in Totterdown Bristol
A three day grassroots music festival celebrating Bristol's independent music scene
The ThunderboltFriday, August 28 — 7:30 PM -
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 -
29 Aug
Free fest
� FREE FEST - August Bank Holiday Saturday! � Join us for a fantastic day of live entertainment, great food, …
Roundham CrewkerneSaturday, August 29 — 12:00 PM -
29 Aug
Heavy-Ford: Heavy Metal is Back in Hereford!
Heavy Metal is back in Hereford on 29/08/26 with DETHONATOR, Antique Curse, Mudlarker, Thrash-Mob and Rattlesnakes!
The Victory, HerefordSaturday, August 29 — 6:00 PM -
29 Aug
THE FULL MOTLEy
Rock, Rock and Roll, Blues and Pop Covers Band
Prestbury Sports BarSaturday, August 29 — 8:30 PM -
29 Aug
Indiemania: Indie, Alternative and Britpop anthems
Indiemania returns this month, and we've got you sorted for the biggest and best indie, alternative and Britpop anthems...
The TunnelsSaturday, August 29 — 9:00 PM -
30 Aug
Fantazia | Document Open Air
30th August, Fantazia returns for a bank holiday takeover with legends old and new for the brand new Document Open …
DOCUMENT BristolSunday, August 30 — 1:00 PM -
30 Aug
MarkFest VIII
Markfest VIII returns on 30th August with live music, great food, festival vibes and summer fun at White Horse Inn, …
White Horse InnSunday, August 30 — 4:00 PM -
30 Aug
Euphoria
Euphoria, delivering the best in underground dance music, from Drum & Bass to Hardcore and everything in between.
Chicago'sSunday, August 30 — 8:30 PM -
31 Aug
New Kind Of Cramps: BRISTOL
CRAMPS fans unite! Spectacular, psychotic tribute act NEW KIND OF CRAMPS are coming to 6 lucky cities in the UK …
The FleeceMonday, August 31 — 5:30 PM
Coming up after this month
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2 Sep
Spaced + Defiance + more
Exchange BristolSeptember 2, 2026 -
4 Sep
Thrash and Burn minifest Friday 4th Sep 2026
The TunnelsSeptember 4, 2026 -
5 Sep
Culture Shock
Roseberry Road StudiosSeptember 5, 2026 -
5 Sep
LITTLE JoE
Prestbury Sports BarSeptember 5, 2026 -
6 Sep
King Prawn
TheklaSeptember 6, 2026