The big names playing Bristol in the second half of 2024

We’ve already seen performances from Take That, Orbital, Chromeo, St Vincent, The Stranglers and global music sensation Hamilton wowing Bristol crowds in 2024. Not to mention The Streets, Rudimental, Camelphat and a whole lot more. a host of other names at this year’s Love Saves The Day festival.

But as we look forward to the second half of the year, it’s already clear to see that more massive names are coming. Whether you’re into live music and concerts, comedy, theatre, festivals or all of the above, Bristol’s many venues – both big and small – will welcome some of the biggest stars and acts to the city, from the late of the year. June to the end of December.

With the likes of Bristol Sounds and BS3 Live taking place this weekend, not to mention award-winning rockers Kings Of Leon being the next big act to grace the stage at Ashton Gate Stadium and Bristol’s very own Massive Attack at Clifton Downs on August 25. , music and theater fans feel very lucky to call Bristol home right now.

Here’s what’s happening soon at a location near you… All information correct at time of writing but subject to change.

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Some of the festivals are still to come in Bristol

• Saturday 13 July – Pride Day at The Downs with music from The Human League, Ladytron, Claire Richards and more
• 1-3 August – Sirena at Bristol Amphitheater headlined by Sugababes, UB40 ft Ali Campbell and Hospitality on the Harbor DnB group
• August 1-4 – Valley Fest with music from The Feeling, Tinie Tempah, Sister Sledge, Sophie Ellis Bextor and more
• August 31 and September 1 – Forwards Festival with headliners Loyle Carner and LCD Soundsystem, among others

Bristol Beacon’s Big Names

• Sunday, June 23 – Rodrigo y Gabriela
• Sunday, July 28 – Future Islands
• Monday July 8 – Gladys Knight: The Farewell Tour (Sold Out)
• Tuesday, August 6-Sunday, August 11 – Lord of the Dance
• Saturday 7th September – Paul Carrack
• Sunday, September 8 – Fishermen’s Friends (Sold Out)
• Tuesday, September 17 – Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve
• Wednesday, September 18 – Marc Almond
• Sunday 22 September – Beverley Knight
• Thursday, September 26 – Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe
• Sunday 6th October – Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt
• Saturday 12 October (rescheduled date) – The Pretenders (Sold Out)
• Wednesday, October 16 – Sunday, October 20 – Blue Man Group: Bluevolution World Tour
• Tuesday 22nd October – Horne Section Hit Show
• Wednesday, October 23 – Il Divo
• Saturday 26 October – Public Service Broadcasting (Sold Out)
• Monday 28 October – Ben Howard (Sold Out)
• Tuesday 29 October – Jane McDonald
• Wednesday, October 30 – Squeeze 50th Anniversary Tour (Sold Out)
• Tuesday 5 November – Adam Ant: AntMusic 2024
• Thursday 7 November – Interpol (Sold Out)
• Friday 8 November – Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
• Monday 11 November – Australian Pink Floyd Show (sold out)
• Tuesday 12th November – Bellowhead
• Wednesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 14 – The Ezra Collective
• Friday 15 November – Jamie Cullum
• Wednesday, November 20 – Beabadoobee
• Thursday, December 12 – Damned
• Sunday, December 15 – Travis
• Wednesday, December 18 – The Bootleg Beatles in Concert

The big names of the O2 Academy

• Sunday September 15 – Azealia Banks (Sold Out)
• Tuesday 17 September – The Vamps – Meet The Vamps Anniversary Tour
• Friday 27 September – Tom Meighan
• Friday, October 4 – The Last Dinner Party (Sold Out)
• Saturday 5th October – Wunderhorse
• Sunday, October 6 – The Dandy Warhols
• Tuesday 8th October – The Libertines (Sold Out)
• Sunday 20 October – Altered Images – performing “Bite”
• Sunday, October 27 – Cradle of Dirt
• Sunday, November 10 – Griff
• Monday 11 November – Amyl and The Sniffers (Sold Out)
• Tuesday, November 12 – Alien Ant Farm
• Thursday, November 21 – Lightning Seeds
• Friday, November 22 – Hug
• Saturday 23 November – Reverend And The Makers
• Sunday, November 24 – The Nuts
• Monday, November 25 – The Wailers
• Thursday 28 November – Shed Seven
• Friday, December 6 – Electric Six

Who plays at SWX?

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Bristol Hippodrome – the blockbuster shows coming to town

• Wednesday, July 10 – Sunday, August 11 – Disney’s Aladdin
• Monday 2 September – Saturday 7 September – An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical
• Tuesday, September 10 – Saturday, September 14 – Six (Sold Out)
• Monday, September 16 – Saturday, September 21 – Grease
• Tuesday, October 8 – Saturday, October 12 – An inspector calls
• Monday, November 4 – Saturday, November 30 – Mary Poppins
• Saturday 7 December 2024 – Sunday 5 January (2025) – Goldilocks and the Three Bears with Brian Conley