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Altered Images: Happy Birthday Album in Full at Thekla
Thekla in BristolSat, Sep 5, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Altered Images is a Music / Rock / Pop event at Thekla in Bristol.
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Scottish new wave icons Altered Images, fronted by Clare Grogan, bring their iconic debut album 'Happy Birthday' to Thekla in Bristol. The band, who shot to fame in the early 1980s with hits like "Happy Birthday" and "I Could Be Happy", will perform the album in its entirety on this special night.
Thekla, a unique venue housed in a former cargo ship on Bristol's harbourside, offers an intimate setting for this nostalgic show. Fans can expect a lively atmosphere as Grogan and her band deliver the upbeat, post-punk energy that defined the era.
This is a rare opportunity to hear the album that spawned one of the biggest new wave anthems of the 80s, performed live by the original vocalist.
📍 Thekla🎟️ Tickets from £35PopRock
Starting price is indicative — check the official source for current tickets.
Where to buy
Good to know
- The venue is a former cargo ship with limited wheelchair access; contact 0117 929 3301 for accessibility queries.
- Essential Companion tickets are available for those who need a full-time assistant; email [email protected] after booking.
- Tickets are delivered as eTickets; print or show on a smartphone for entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age restriction?
This event is 14 and over. Valid ID required.
Is there disabled access?
Limited disabled access; motorised wheelchairs not accepted. Contact the venue for specifics.
Lineup
Altered Images
Altered Images are a Scottish new wave and post-punk band who found success in the early 1980s. Fronted by singer Clare Grogan, the group branched into mainstream pop music, having six UK top-40 hit singles and three top-30 albums from 1981 to 1983.
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Thekla in Bristol
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