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Clubs

Hospital30 On The Harbour at Bristol Amphitheatre

Hospital30 On The Harbour

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Bristol Amphitheatre

Hospital30 On The Harbour

Bristol Amphitheatre

After three sell-out shows, Hospitality returns to the Harbourside celebrating 30 years of Hospital! Remaining tickets live now... presale sold out.

Booka Shade - Final Bristol Show at Thekla

Booka Shade - Final Bristol Show

Thursday 11th June

10:00pm - 3:00am

Thekla, Bristol

Booka Shade - Final Bristol Show

Thekla, Bristol

Pillars of electronic music, Booka Shade come to Bristol on 11th June for an unmissable farewell performance at Thekla.

Mungo's Hi Fi Soundsystem x Time To Move Summer Day Party at The Prospect Building

Mungo's Hi Fi Soundsystem x Time To Move Summer Day Party

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Mungo's Hi Fi Soundsystem x Time To Move Summer Day Party

The Prospect Building, Bristol

After last year's wicked party packed with good vibrations, we've tasked the mighty Mungo's Hi Fi Soundsystem to bring the bass-weight next Summer!

Shy FX Bristol Summer Day Party 2026 at The Prospect Building

Shy FX Bristol Summer Day Party 2026

Saturday 27th June

2:00pm - 9:00pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Shy FX Bristol Summer Day Party 2026

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Shy FX returns to Bristol this Summer for a diverse, soundsystem-led session. Presale sold out. All remaining tickets now - don't miss out.

Paul Van Dyk / Bryan Kearney / Craig Connelly - Southampton at Circuit

Paul Van Dyk / Bryan Kearney / Craig Connelly - Southampton

Saturday 23rd May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Circuit, Southampton

Paul Van Dyk / Bryan Kearney / Craig Connelly - Southampton

Circuit, Southampton

Celebrate 16 YEARS of Frequency in style! Paul Van Dyk, Bryan Kearney & Craig Connelly at Circuit Southampton. Lasers, lights & huge production! BIG!!

1985 Music Summer Day Party Bristol at The Prospect Building

1985 Music Summer Day Party Bristol

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

1985 Music Summer Day Party Bristol

The Prospect Building, Bristol

1985 Music powered by Raze Soundsystem. Two areas, one unmissable day. Huge response after The Underground sell-out show. Presale done. On sale now.

Descendant X Submission - 420 Warm Up Party at The Trinity Centre

Descendant X Submission - 420 Warm Up Party

Friday 17th April

10:00pm - 5:00am

The Trinity Centre, Bristol

Descendant X Submission - 420 Warm Up Party

The Trinity Centre, Bristol

17.04.2026... Descendant Audio and Submission Audio are joining forces to bring you a full spectrum multi-genre experience in the heart of Bristol!

ON A MISSION - Garden Party 2026 at The Hobbit, Southampton

ON A MISSION - Garden Party 2026

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Hobbit, Southampton

ON A MISSION - Garden Party 2026

The Hobbit, Southampton

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 we bring back the south coasts biggest drum & bass garden party back to southampton

Gigs

Faithless [LIVE] on Bristol Harbourside | Siren at Bristol Amphitheatre

Faithless [LIVE] on Bristol Harbourside | Siren

Friday 24th July

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Bristol Amphitheatre

Faithless [LIVE] on Bristol Harbourside | Siren

Bristol Amphitheatre

Headlining Siren Bristol for a Friday, summertime sunset Harbourside special... FAITHLESS! Remaining tickets live now for this unmissable LIVE set.

The Maccabees | Siren Bristol at Bristol Amphitheatre

The Maccabees | Siren Bristol

Thursday 23rd July

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Bristol Amphitheatre

The Maccabees | Siren Bristol

Bristol Amphitheatre

For the first time in 14 years, The Maccabees return to Bristol performing at the iconic Bristol Harbourside Amphitheatre. Tickets running out fast.

Lucy Spraggan Acoustic Tour - Southampton at EngineRooms

Lucy Spraggan Acoustic Tour - Southampton

Thursday 7th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

EngineRooms, Southampton

Lucy Spraggan Acoustic Tour - Southampton

EngineRooms, Southampton

Lucy Spraggan Acoustic Tour

Afro Cuban Beats - Sierra Sounds in Somerset at Silk Mill Studios

Afro Cuban Beats - Sierra Sounds in Somerset

Saturday 18th April

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Silk Mill Studios, Frome

Afro Cuban Beats - Sierra Sounds in Somerset

Silk Mill Studios, Frome

Bringing together music, stories and flavours of Afro-Cuban heritage from the Sierra Maestra to Somerset.

Boyzlife Live in Bristol Cathedral at Bristol Cathedral

Boyzlife Live in Bristol Cathedral

Saturday 1st August

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Bristol Cathedral

Boyzlife Live in Bristol Cathedral

Bristol Cathedral

Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden will be performing the greatest hits from Boyzone & Westlife live in Bristol Cathedral with their full band in August.

Guns 2 Roses live Isle of Wight at Strings Bar And Venue

Guns 2 Roses live Isle of Wight

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Strings Bar And Venue, Newport

Guns 2 Roses live Isle of Wight

Strings Bar And Venue, Newport

Guns 2 Roses are back at IOW for the first time since 2017. The world's premiere Guns N Roses tribute.

Rum & Reggae 2026 | The Prospect Building, Bristol at The Prospect Building

Rum & Reggae 2026 | The Prospect Building, Bristol

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Rum & Reggae 2026 | The Prospect Building, Bristol

The Prospect Building, Bristol

The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

Sambroso Allstars Perform The Buena Vista - Southampton at The Brook, Southampton

Sambroso Allstars Perform The Buena Vista - Southampton

Friday 15th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Brook, Southampton

Sambroso Allstars Perform The Buena Vista - Southampton

The Brook, Southampton

Sambroso Allstars bring their sellout show to Southampton. Expect a musical feast of Cuban Son, Salsa and Latin Jazz, music from Cuba's golden age

Festivals

Summer Fest at the Beach at Weston Super Mare Beach

Summer Fest at the Beach

Sat 6th - Sun 7th June

11:00am - 10:30pm

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

Summer Fest at the Beach

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

Summer Fest at the Beach lands in Weston-Super-Mare 6th/7th June 2026 with huge acts good vibes golden sands and unforgettable beachfront weekend fun.

Where We Belong Festival at Bristol Amphitheatre

Where We Belong Festival

Saturday 16th May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Bristol Amphitheatre

Where We Belong Festival

Bristol Amphitheatre

Bristols brand new boutique Festival of House & Disco set at the stunning Ampitheatre.

Clubland Live On The Beach at Weston Super Mare Beach

Clubland Live On The Beach

Saturday 5th September

2:30pm - 10:30pm

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare

Clubland Live On The Beach

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare

Clubland Live On The Beach returns to Weston Super Mare!

Peaceful World Festival 2026 at The Vegan Castle

Peaceful World Festival 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

12:00pm - 11:45pm

The Vegan Castle, Bridgwater

Peaceful World Festival 2026

The Vegan Castle, Bridgwater

You have all the wisdom to create the vision of a peaceful world, it's yours to create!

Loverocks Classic Rock and Blues Festival IX at St Leonards Farm Caravan And Camping Park

Loverocks Classic Rock and Blues Festival IX

Thu 18th - Sat 20th June

5:00pm - 11:30pm

St Leonards Farm Caravan And Camping Park, Ferndown

Loverocks Classic Rock and Blues Festival IX

St Leonards Farm Caravan And Camping Park, Ferndown

Three days of the best up and coming rock/metal/blues/southern rock held on an AA 4 star campsite in Dorset!

Playing the field 2026 at Silverlake Stadium

Playing the field 2026

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Silverlake Stadium, Eastleigh

Playing the field 2026

Silverlake Stadium, Eastleigh

Playing the Field Festival 2026 Southampton Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026

Bristol Tattoo Convention 2026 - 10th Anniversary at Ashton Gate Stadium

Bristol Tattoo Convention 2026 - 10th Anniversary

Sat 4th - Sun 5th July

11:00am - 7:00pm

Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol

Bristol Tattoo Convention 2026 - 10th Anniversary

Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol

Bristol Tattoo Convention returns to Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July for its 10th Anniversary!

Symphonic Ibiza - At The Beach at Weston Super Mare Beach

Symphonic Ibiza - At The Beach

Friday 5th June

3:00pm - 10:30pm

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

Symphonic Ibiza - At The Beach

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

50-piece orchestra + vocalists with special performances from Angie Brown, Livin' Joy & Rozalla PLUS VERY special guest Nathan Dawe!

Comedy

Comedy at the Castle: Sunday Night with Al Murray and more! at Powderham Castle

Comedy at the Castle: Sunday Night with Al Murray and more!

Sunday 19th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle: Sunday Night with Al Murray and more!

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle returns to Powderham Castle with the legendary Al Murray closing out the final night of the weekend!

Comedy at the Castle: Friday Night with Joanne McNally and more! at Powderham Castle

Comedy at the Castle: Friday Night with Joanne McNally and more!

Friday 17th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle: Friday Night with Joanne McNally and more!

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle returns to Powderham Castle with Joanne McNally, Hal Cruttenden and more on the opening night!

Comedy at the Castle: Saturday Night with Paul Smith and more! at Powderham Castle

Comedy at the Castle: Saturday Night with Paul Smith and more!

Saturday 18th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle: Saturday Night with Paul Smith and more!

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle returns to Powderham Castle with Paul Smith headlining Saturday nights show!

RUBYZ CABARET DRAG SHOW Presents The Devil Wears Primark at Rubyz Cabaret

RUBYZ CABARET DRAG SHOW Presents The Devil Wears Primark

Saturday 23rd May

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Rubyz Cabaret, Bournemouth

RUBYZ CABARET DRAG SHOW Presents The Devil Wears Primark

Rubyz Cabaret, Bournemouth

RUBYZ Presents The Devil Wears Primark is a funny, fast, fab drag-cabaret fashion parody where runway dreams are couture

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Weston Super Mare 22/05/26 at Buzz Bingo Weston Super Mare

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Weston Super Mare 22/05/26

Friday 22nd May

6:45pm - 11:00pm

Buzz Bingo Weston Super Mare

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Weston Super Mare 22/05/26

Buzz Bingo Weston Super Mare

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

Soulora Charity Showcase at The Blakehay Theatre

Soulora Charity Showcase

Saturday 30th May

6:15pm - 9:30pm

The Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

Soulora Charity Showcase

The Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

A Soulora showcase of dance and music, dedicated to raising money and awareness to the Second Step Mental Health Charity for the amazing work they do.

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Torquay 23/05/26 at Buzz Bingo Torquay

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Torquay 23/05/26

Saturday 23rd May

6:45pm - 11:00pm

Buzz Bingo Torquay

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Torquay 23/05/26

Buzz Bingo Torquay

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

Cabaret Extreme Wookey Hole at Wookey Hole Theatre

Cabaret Extreme Wookey Hole

Wednesday 27th January 2027

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Wookey Hole Theatre , Wells, Somerset

Cabaret Extreme Wookey Hole

Wookey Hole Theatre , Wells, Somerset

From the creative visionaries behind the world's most iconic circuses comes CABARET EXTREME-a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, ex

Experiences & Attractions

Bingo Lingo - The Prospect Building - 10th Birthday Special at The Prospect Building

Bingo Lingo - The Prospect Building - 10th Birthday Special

Saturday 18th April

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Bingo Lingo - The Prospect Building - 10th Birthday Special

The Prospect Building, Bristol

We've hosted Bristol's bingo rave seen for over 9 years. Join us for an incredible series of shows at The Prospect Building! LETS. PLAY. BINGO!

Bingo Lingo - The Prospect Building at The Prospect Building

Bingo Lingo - The Prospect Building

Saturday 25th April

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Bingo Lingo - The Prospect Building

The Prospect Building, Bristol

We've hosted Bristol's bingo rave seen for over 9 years. Join us for an incredible series of shows at The Prospect Building! LETS. PLAY. BINGO!

Bingo Lingo at The Prospect Building

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

The Prospect Building, Bristol

We've hosted Bristol's bingo rave seen for over 9 years. Join us for an incredible series of shows at The Prospect Building! LETS. PLAY. BINGO!

Bingo Lingo at The Prospect Building

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

The Prospect Building, Bristol

We've hosted Bristol's bingo rave seen for over 9 years. Join us for an incredible series of shows at The Prospect Building! LETS. PLAY. BINGO!

Food & Drink

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Poole 18/04 at Buzz Bingo Poole

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Poole 18/04

Saturday 18th April

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Poole

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Poole 18/04

Buzz Bingo Poole

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Poole 19/04 at Buzz Bingo Poole

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Poole 19/04

Sunday 19th April

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Poole

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Poole 19/04

Buzz Bingo Poole

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Weston-Super-Mare 19/04 at Buzz Bingo Weston Super Mare

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Weston-Super-Mare 19/04

Sunday 19th April

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Weston Super Mare

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Weston-Super-Mare 19/04

Buzz Bingo Weston Super Mare

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Poole 17/04 at Buzz Bingo Poole

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Poole 17/04

Friday 17th April

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Poole

Spring Fling Tickets - Buzz Bingo Poole 17/04

Buzz Bingo Poole

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

Sport

Bristol Student Fight Night - UWE vs UOB - FINAL 50 TICKETS! at Electric Bristol

Bristol Student Fight Night - UWE vs UOB - FINAL 50 TICKETS!

Wednesday 22nd April

5:30pm - 11:00pm

Electric Bristol

Bristol Student Fight Night - UWE vs UOB - FINAL 50 TICKETS!

Electric Bristol

We're transforming Electric Bristol into a gladiators' arena for one night and one night only!

Punch Bunch 14 at Circuit

Saturday 2nd May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Circuit, Southampton

Circuit, Southampton

Danny Harkins presents Punch Bunch 14: A night of spectacular boxing, special guests such as Joe Egan, book signings & an unmissable after party.

Conscious Connected Breathwork with Lyndsey & Anna at The Wild Box

Conscious Connected Breathwork with Lyndsey & Anna

Sunday 19th April

11:00am - 1:30pm

The Wild Box, Bristol

Conscious Connected Breathwork with Lyndsey & Anna

The Wild Box, Bristol

Experience the amazing power of your breath to transform stress and tension and create more flow in your life.

Conscious Connected Breathwork with Lyndsey & Anna at The Wild Box

Conscious Connected Breathwork with Lyndsey & Anna

Sunday 10th May

11:00am - 1:30pm

The Wild Box, Bristol

Conscious Connected Breathwork with Lyndsey & Anna

The Wild Box, Bristol

Experience the amazing power of your breath to transform stress and tension and create more flow in your life.

Family Days Out

Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset at The Yeovil Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset

Sat 12th - Sun 13th September

10:00am - 7:30pm

The Yeovil Showground, YEOVIL

Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset

The Yeovil Showground, YEOVIL

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out! You don't want to miss this!

Monster Truck Motorfest Isle of Wight at Royal Isle Of Wight Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Isle of Wight

Sat 9th - Sun 10th May

10:00am - 7:30pm

Royal Isle Of Wight Showground, Cowes

Monster Truck Motorfest Isle of Wight

Royal Isle Of Wight Showground, Cowes

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Isle of Wight 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out! Not to be missed!

The Greatest MUSICALS Daytime Disco - Exeter at Exeter Phoenix

The Greatest MUSICALS Daytime Disco - Exeter

Saturday 26th September

2:00pm - 6:00pm

The Greatest MUSICALS Daytime Disco - Exeter

Expect music from Hamilton, Grease, Dirty Dancing, High School Musical, Wicked & Mamma Mia to The Greatest Showman, Frozen & Six.

Amazing Animals at Babbacombe Theatre

Amazing Animals

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

Amazing Animals

Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

If you love animals, then you are going to love this show.

Seasonal

In Nature's Realm at Thornden Hall

In Nature's Realm

Saturday 16th May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford

In Nature's Realm

Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford

The City of Southampton Orchestra returns to Thornden Hall with a beautiful programme designed to take you on a journey In Nature's Realm.

Back To The Mansion - New Years Eve Rave at Rock House

Back To The Mansion - New Years Eve Rave

Sat 2nd - Mon 4th May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Rock House, Torquay

Back To The Mansion - New Years Eve Rave

Rock House, Torquay

A Gatsby themed rave held in the stunning former home of Rudyard Kipling, in Maidencombe, Torquay, featuring Ministry Of Sound DJs and more!

Bath Summer Fayre at Milsom Street

Bath Summer Fayre

Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

10:00am - 5:00pm

Milsom Street, Bath

Bath Summer Fayre

Milsom Street, Bath

A free summer market in Bath city centre featuring independent stalls, street food, drinks and live entertainment. Dog friendly and free to attend!

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