The Bristol Fringe

29/10/2026

It’s time for our amazing bi-monthly residency “Rootin’ Tootin’ led by James Fuke! 🥁
He’ll be introducing lots of different talent to our Bristol Fringe bar this Thursday evening, so bring your dancing shoes! 💃🏼🕺
From 8.30pm and featuring special guests handpicked from the Bristol music scene, this residency brings the best in jazz, Latin, blues, funk and soul to The Fringe

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You can find all our events for the month at www.thebristolfringe.co.uk
Come along and join the fun!
James Fuke

28/10/2026

Ready for a night of wickedly good entertainment? 😈
Get your fangs into a spectacular evening of burlesque, cabaret and spooky silliness at The Bristol Fringe! 🦇
Expect fabulous performers, ridiculous games, a raffle and maybe a few tricks and treats along the way… 🍬🔮
All brought to you by Bluesuit Productions
Start creeping in from 7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets 👉 https://hdfst.uk/e162492
Grab yours before they vanish into the night! 🕷️
There’s also magic in the bar from 6.30pm ✨🪄
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🎃👻💋

27/10/2026

🎸 “Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom…” — and staying at home when there are tickets left for this gig is just plain foolishness! 😉
Fancy an evening of glorious musical weirdness, jaw-dropping virtuosity, twisted time signatures and rock ’n’ roll that refuses to behave itself?
Then head on down to The Bristol Fringe for the ultimate Frank Zappa tribute tonight - The Lovers of Invention are in the house!
Led by the formidable Jonah Hitchens on guitar and lead vocals, this extraordinary bunch of musicians dive headfirst into Zappa’s magnificent madness
Tickets still available at just £10
👉👉 GET YOURS HERE:
https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-bristol-fringe/tue-27-oct-the-lovers-of-invention-162638
Fun starts at 8pm
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Jonah Charles

26/10/2026

Tickets on sale NOW!
👉👉👉 https://hdfst.uk/e162638

26/10/2026

🎃 26 Oct - 1 Nov @ The Fringe 💚

Monday, Let's Talk Jam bring the hip-hop/jazz fusion from 8pm. Free entry, with donations to the Let’s Talk charity welcome. 🎸

Tuesday doubles up. Marc Long Tarot Night from 6:30pm, then The Lovers of Invention take on our back room stage at 8pm. Come down and marvel at this incredible eight-piece from South London bringing Zappa’s music to a new generation, live variations and all! 🔮

Marc Long works his magic on the bar from 6:30pm on Wednesday before the mercurial .suitproductions present No Creeping!, a spookily clad cabaret burlesque night at 8pm. 🕸️

Thursday is Rootin’ & Tootin’ with James Fuke at 8:30pm, our every-other-month residency with a special guest plucked from Bristol’s live scene. 🥁

Friday sees the homegrown punk sensations take on our front room stage at 9pm to celebrate the launch of their third single FREAK OUT DISORDER! Expect loud noise and minor personal injury. 🤘

Saturday is a big one! Our HALLOWEEN PARTY kicks off at 8pm with Kayco’ tearing through high-energy psychedelic funk-rock in the back room, then DJ Betty Spooks spins the greatest and most obscure Halloween hits from the 1920s onwards till late. Free entry, fancy dress very much encouraged. 👻

Sunday, Jason Rebello returns for the third and final date of his residency: workshop at 11am, concert from 2pm, tickets close to sold out! Critically acclaimed Alabama blues veteran Debbie Bond follows at 5:30pm, and ’ Open Mic Night closes the week at 8pm. 🎹

Happy Halloween! X

26/10/2026

Tonight! Get ready for Let’s Talk Jam, formerly known as Seed Sessions, bringing an exciting blend of hip hop and jazz fusion to The Bristol Fringe!
Whether you’re a musician ready to jump on stage, a vocalist looking to freestyle or simply someone who loves great live music, everyone is welcome
Come along, meet like-minded creatives and be part of something special
💛 In partnership with Let’s Talk, a fantastic charity supporting male musicians through mentorship and counselling, this event is about more than music
It’s about building connections, supporting one another and creating a space where everyone can express themselves
🎶 We’d love to see you. Come down, soak up the atmosphere and support a brilliant cause. Donations are welcome!
8pm start
Let’s Talk Jam runs on the last Monday of every month
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25/10/2026

🎸 Sunday blues done right 🎸
See out your weekend with a groove at John E Vistic’s Sunday Blues Club — where weathered wisdom meets youthful fire for some blues that will settle your soul
On the second-to-last Sunday of every month, old-school blues geezer John E Vistic teams up with hot-shot guitarist Marek Domanowski (Dirty Weather Blues Revue) to turn The Bristol Fringe into a smoky acoustic juke joint
Expect original tunes, classic blues gems, surprise special guests and just the right amount of grit to your weekend soundtrack
5.30pm start
Then stick around for our songwriters showcase kicking off at 8.30pm
Hosted by Jelli Records Bristol in our beautiful backroom at The Fringe, this is an opportunity for music lovers and industry enthusiasts alike to gather and experience live performances in an intimate setting 🎶🎶🎶
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24/10/2026

Fancy an evening of gloriously twisted musical genius, outrageous virtuosity and wonderfully unpredictable rock ’n’ roll?
Then get yourself down to The Bristol Fringe for The Lovers of Invention on Tuesday, October 27 — a celebration of the one and only Frank Zappa!
Led by the brilliant Jonah Hitchens on guitar and lead vocals, the band brings Zappa’s extraordinary musical universe to life, from intricate arrangements and dazzling musicianship to the irreverent humour and freewheeling spirit that made Frank a true original
Expect razor-sharp riffs, adventurous rhythms, jazz-rock fireworks and a healthy dose of wonderfully weird musical mayhem
With a powerhouse line-up spanning guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, saxophone, flute, trombone and tuned percussion, The Lovers of Invention recreate the detail of Zappa’s music while embracing the unpredictability of his legendary live performances
Whether you’re a lifelong Zappa obsessive or simply love your music adventurous, ambitious and a little bit bonkers, this is a night for you!
Tickets at £10 here 👉👉 https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-bristol-fringe/tue-27-oct-the-lovers-of-invention-162638

Bar, Events, and Live Music Venue

24/10/2026

Looking for something different this weekend? Head down to The Bristol Fringe this Saturday and sprinkle a little magic into your afternoon!
From 3–6pm, our very own Marco will be working the bar with incredible close-up tricks, clever card work and illusions that’ll leave you scratching your head! 👀🪄
And when the magic wraps up, the good times keep going with Free Jukebox Saturday. Your tunes, your crowd, your kind of Saturday night! 🎶
👉 Check out everything else we’ve got coming up at www.thebristolfringe.co.uk
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23/10/2026

Cancel all your plans!!!
We have a banger of a Friday night for you here at The Bristol Fringe 😄😄😄
Basic Pleasure Model is back - and they are ready to rock the dance floor with a mix of the biggest tracks of the 80s and 90s
Think boiler suits and inflatables where your leisure is this band’s pleasure
Do not miss this!!!
(Boiler suits optional, but if you’ve got one languishing in the cupboard, cool!)
Music starts at 8.45pm and 2-4-1 cocktails between 4pm-8pm
It’s the Friday night you need - trust us!
Find all our listings and upcoming gigs at www.thebristolfringe.co.uk