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A band performs on stage, drenched in a vibrant purple floodlight to a crowd of people with their hands in the air.

Beyond Beacon

More stages. More sound.

Over the past couple of years, you may have noticed our Beyond Beacon shows popping up around the city.

We believe a thriving music scene is what makes Bristol so special. Beyond Beacon is our way of supporting other music venues across the city, as well as unique, emerging artists.

Check out which stages we’re headed to next and the amazing talent we’re bringing along.

What’s on

Check out where we’re headed next

Golomb
Three people sat on the floor, talking amongst themselves. They're dressed in 90s style clothing.

Thu 27 Aug 2026

20:00

Indie

Rock and Pop

Golomb

Exchange

Beverly Glenn Copeland and Elizabeth Copeland
Two people wearing casual but fashionable and chic outfits. They're hugging, smiling and looking lovingly at each other.

Thu 3 Sep 2026

20:00

Electronic

Folk

Jazz

Beverly Glenn Copeland and Elizabeth Copeland

St George's Bristol

The Courettes
Two gothically dressed people are stood together with serious expressions.

Wed 9 Sep 2026

20:00

Garage Rock

Punk

Rock and Pop

The Courettes

Exchange

Mull Historical Society
A moody black and white image of a person looking to their left with coloured projection of childhood photos on their face.

Tue 22 Sep 2026

19:30

Rock and Pop

Mull Historical Society

The Wardrobe Theatre

Hilary Woods
A grainy film image of a person with long blonde hair wearing a cap and puffer jacket. They're standing on a dark garden path outside of a house.

Wed 30 Sep 2026

19:00

Alternative

Indie

Rock and Pop

Hilary Woods

Strange Brew

Sons of Sevilla
Two people with medium length floppy hair. One wears a casual corduroy suit jacker and sunglasses, the other wears a zip hoodie showing the top of their chest.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

20:00

Folk

Indie

Psych

Rock and Pop

Sons of Sevilla

Plus support TBA

The Louisiana

Jake Xerxes Fussell
A composite duo tone image of two people. One wears a baseball cap and the other has long dark hair.

Mon 12 Oct 2026

20:00

Americana

Blues

Folk

Rock and Pop

Jake Xerxes Fussell

Plus Naima Bock

St George's Bristol

Cola
A grainy film style image of three people standing in a clearing of overgrown foliage.

Mon 2 Nov 2026

20:00

Indie

Post-Punk

Rock and Pop

Cola

Plus support from TBC

Strange Brew

Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band
A crowd watch a band play percussion and strings on stage.

Thu 5 Nov 2026

20:00

Folk

Rock and Pop

The Long Road Tour 2026

Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band

Plus support TBA

St George's Bristol

Kronos Quartet
Four people smiling, standing in a line in a small landscaped garden. They're dressed in a variety of smart-casual clothing.

Wed 18 Nov 2026

19:30

Classical

Kronos Quartet

St George's Bristol

BODEGA
A fish eye image of five people dressed in a modern take on 90s clothing. They're indoors but their hair is blowing slightly.

Tue 24 Nov 2026

19:00

Indie

Post-Punk

Rock and Pop

BODEGA

Electric Bristol

Gilla Band
Four people in black shirts sit on a windowsill in front of a panelled window. The image is over exposed.

Wed 10 Feb 2027

20:00

Experimental

Post-Punk

Rock and Pop

Gilla Band

Plus support TBA

Trinity

Manchester Collective - Glass Reframed II
A string quartet stand and perform under four large studio lights

Fri 12 Mar 2027

Classical

Contemporary

Manchester Collective - Glass Reframed II

St George's Bristol

Watch: Beyond Beacon highlights

From Pip Blom’s thunderous fusion of indie and electronica at Strange Brew to the infectious energy of Nubiyan Twist at Trinity and the arresting and intimate atmosphere of Charlie Cunningham at St George’s Bristol – dive into our highlights video to get a taste of where Beyond Beacon has taken us so far.