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Things to do in Bristol, August 2026

Browse 39 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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Concert stage bathed in golden light with a singer and crowd.

Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Electric BristolSat, Aug 1Music

Source: Ticketmaster

Solya

Solya in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Bristol Strange BrewSat, Aug 1Music

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GLU

GLU in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Rough Trade BristolSat, Aug 1Music

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The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Bristol BeaconSat, Aug 1Music

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Life Of Agony

Life Of Agony in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · TheklaWed, Aug 5Music

🎟️ From £29

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Crowd silhouettes in front of a bright live music stage.

Valley Fest in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Valley FestMon, Aug 3Music

🎟️ From £5

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Bad Cop Bad Cop in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · EXCHANGEWed, Aug 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

Fell Out Boy + Black Charade

Fell Out Boy + Black Charade in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · O2 Academy BristolFri, Aug 7Music

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Band performing on stage with a raised-hands crowd in front.

RNB MANIA | Bristol's R&B Festival Aug 2026

Bristol · Electric BristolSat, Aug 8Music

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Slaughter To Prevail

Slaughter To Prevail in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · O2 Academy BristolWed, Aug 12Music

🎟️ From £46

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Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Bristol BeaconThu, Aug 13Family Friendly

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Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Spectral Wound in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Bristol Strange BrewFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £27

Friends in masquerade masks enjoying a night out.

1985 Music Summer Day Party in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · The Prospect BuildingSat, Aug 8Nightlife

🎟️ From £30

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Borderline in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · The LouisianaSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Bristol BeaconFri, Aug 14Family Friendly

Source: Ticketmaster

Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Bristol BeaconSat, Aug 15Family Friendly

Source: Ticketmaster

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

Guns 2 Roses + Metallica Re-Loaded + Ac/DC Reborn in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · O2 Academy BristolSat, Aug 15Music

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Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Bristol BeaconSun, Aug 16Family Friendly

Source: Ticketmaster

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Crash Of Rhinos in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · The LouisianaSat, Aug 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

FIGHTMILK in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Exchange BasementSun, Aug 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Greg Freeman in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · The LouisianaMon, Aug 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

Concert stage bathed in golden light with a singer and crowd.

Mechanical Animal in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · TheklaFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £23

Source: Ticketmaster

The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · O2 Academy BristolFri, Aug 21Music

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Soultasia

Soultasia in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront SquareSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £21

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Current Joys

Current Joys in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Electric BristolSun, Aug 23Music

🎟️ From £24

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Nation of Language

Nation of Language in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Electric BristolWed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From £30

Source: Ticketmaster

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

The Flatliners in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · The FleeceSun, Aug 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

AFI in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · The Prospect BuildingThu, Aug 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From £42

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

ACIDFEST BRISTOL: psych fest with bands & visuals Aug 2026

Bristol · The LouisianaThu, Aug 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

Crowd silhouettes in front of a bright live music stage.

Erratic Batting: Fulu Miziki (Moshi Moshi Records) in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · THE JAM JARThu, Aug 27Music

🎟️ From £22

Jack White

Jack White in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Bristol The Prospect BuildingFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £1

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Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

The World of John Williams by the Mystery Ensemble in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · St George's BristolSun, Aug 30Events

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Jaguar Sun

Jaguar Sun in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · The LouisianaSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From £20

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Lily Fitts

Lily Fitts in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Exchange BristolMon, Aug 31Music

🎟️ From £17

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Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

FORWARDS Presents: Lorde in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Clifton DownsSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

R&B Lovers in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · The Prospect BuildingSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £23

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Fantazia | Document Open Air in Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · DocumentSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

FORWARDS Bristol Aug 2026

Bristol · Clifton DownsMon, Aug 31Culture & Art

🎟️ From £23

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet in Bristol Aug 2026

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

🎟️ From £30

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