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Things to do in Bristol, August 2026

Browse 38 upcoming events and things to do in Bristol during August 2026. Highlights include Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set, Solya, GLU and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set

Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set

Bristol · Electric BristolSat, Aug 1Music
Solya

Solya

Bristol · Bristol Strange BrewSat, Aug 1Music
GLU

GLU

Bristol · Rough Trade BristolSat, Aug 1Music
The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers

Bristol · Bristol BeaconSat, Aug 1Music
Life Of Agony

Life Of Agony

Bristol · TheklaWed, Aug 5Music

🎟️ From £29

Fell Out Boy + Black Charade

Fell Out Boy + Black Charade

Bristol · O2 Academy BristolFri, Aug 7Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Valley Fest

Bristol · Valley FestMon, Aug 3Culture & Art

🎟️ From £5

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Bad Cop Bad Cop

Bristol · EXCHANGEWed, Aug 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Spectral Wound

Bristol · Bristol Strange BrewFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £27

RNB MANIA | Bristol's R&B Festival

RNB MANIA | Bristol's R&B Festival

Bristol · Electric BristolSat, Aug 8Music
Slaughter To Prevail

Slaughter To Prevail

Bristol · O2 Academy BristolWed, Aug 12Music

🎟️ From £46

Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play

Bristol · Bristol BeaconThu, Aug 13Family Friendly
A city venue in the evening.

1985 Music Summer Day Party

Bristol · The Prospect BuildingSat, Aug 8Nightlife

🎟️ From £30

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Borderline

Bristol · The LouisianaSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

A live music performance.

Ayu Okakita

Bristol · The LouisianaTue, Aug 11Music

🎟️ From £11

Guns 2 Roses + Metallica Re-Loaded + Ac/DC Reborn

Guns 2 Roses + Metallica Re-Loaded + Ac/DC Reborn

Bristol · O2 Academy BristolSat, Aug 15Music
Mechanical Animal

Mechanical Animal

Bristol · TheklaFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £23

The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

Bristol · O2 Academy BristolFri, Aug 21Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Crash Of Rhinos

Bristol · The LouisianaSat, Aug 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £9

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

FIGHTMILK

Bristol · Exchange BasementSun, Aug 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Greg Freeman

Bristol · The LouisianaMon, Aug 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

Soultasia

Soultasia

Bristol · Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront SquareSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £21

Current Joys

Current Joys

Bristol · Electric BristolSun, Aug 23Music

🎟️ From £24

Nation of Language

Nation of Language

Bristol · Electric BristolWed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From £30

Jack White

Jack White

Bristol · Bristol The Prospect BuildingFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £1

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Flatliners

Bristol · The FleeceSun, Aug 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

AFI

Bristol · The Prospect BuildingThu, Aug 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From £42

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

ACIDFEST BRISTOL: psych fest with bands & visuals

Bristol · The LouisianaThu, Aug 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

A live music performance.

Erratic Batting: Fulu Miziki (Moshi Moshi Records)

Bristol · THE JAM JARThu, Aug 27Music

🎟️ From £22

A live music performance.

Goo: Daniel Avery B2B Richard Fearless

Bristol · Bristol Strange BrewSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From £17

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

FORWARDS Presents: Lorde

Bristol · Clifton DownsSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

The World of John Williams by the Mystery Ensemble

The World of John Williams by the Mystery Ensemble

Bristol · St George's BristolSun, Aug 30Events
Jaguar Sun

Jaguar Sun

Bristol · The LouisianaSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From £20

Lily Fitts

Lily Fitts

Bristol · Exchange BristolMon, Aug 31Music

🎟️ From £17

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

R&B Lovers

Bristol · The Prospect BuildingSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £23

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Fantazia | Document Open Air

Bristol · DocumentSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

FORWARDS Bristol

Bristol · Clifton DownsMon, Aug 31Culture & Art

🎟️ From £23

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet

Bristol · Beacon Hall, Bristol BeaconMon, Aug 31Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

  • Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
  • Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
  • Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead