Last updated: 15:00 Tue 23 Jun 2026
It’s hot this week! We’re adjusting our normal services so we can stay cool and safe. Plus we’ve got a few private events that affect our standard opening times and services. Here’s the scoop (unfortunately not ice cream).
Bristol Beacon
We’re open at these times this week and for evening events where advertised.
Mon 22 Jun – 8:00-18:00
Tue 23 Jun – 8:00-18:00
Wed 24 Jun – partial closure for private event
Thu 25 Jun – partial closure for private event
Fri 26 Jun – partial closure for private event
Sat 27 Jun – 8:00-18:00
Sun 28 Jun – 8:00-18:00
Beacon Music Centre
Tue 23 Jun – Open for music centre activity and lessons
Wed 24 Jun – Closed with activity cancelled
Thu 25 Jun – Closed with activity cancelled
Fri 26 Jun – Open for music centre activity and lessons
Sat 27 Jun – Open for music centre activity and lessons
Sun 28 Jun – Open for music centre activity and lessons
Bristol Loaf
Standard opening times apply
Monday – Saturday
8:00 – 16:00
Daytime food menu available from 8:30 – 15:30
Evening dinner menu from 16:00 – 19:00 (for events only)
Sunday
10:00 – 16:00
Daytime food menu available from 10:00 – 15:30
Colonnade
Standard opening times apply.
Lunch
Tue – Sat
12:00 – 15:00
(last kitchen orders 15.30)
Evening
Mon – Sat
16.30 – 23:00
Sunday – Closed
We have a reduced box office counter service this week due to heat and private events taking place in the building. Our team will continue to respond to phone and email enquiries during this period.
In-person counter services are available at these times:
Counter
Mon 22 Jun – closed
Tue 23 Jun – closed
Wed 24 Jun – closed
Thu 25 Jun – closed
Fri 26 Jun – closed
Sat 27 Jun – 13:30-20:00
Sun 28 Jun – closed
Phone
Mon – closed
Tue – 12:00-17:00
Wed – 10:00-17:00
Thu – 10:00-17:00
Fri – 10:00-17:00
Sat – 14:00-17:00
Sun – closed
Beacon Music Centre will be closed on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June due to heat.
All activities including lessons and ensembles have been cancelled on these days.
We aim to reopen Beacon Music Centre on Friday 26 June and music centre activity will take place as planned.
Colston Street is closed to traffic until at least Sun 28 Jun whilst repairs to a gas main on Colston Street are carried out.
Visitors attending events at Bristol Beacon are advised to allow extra time for their journey and check local travel information before travelling.
On Sunday 21 June, Bristol Beacon was evacuated as a precaution following a damaged gas main near the venue.
Bristol Beacon is now open and all future events will take place as planned.
Unfortunately, the incident led to the cancellation of two performances on Sunday 21 June:
- Arooj Aftab & London Contemporary Orchestra
- Michel Padron’s Afro-Cuban Orchestra
Unfortunately it’s not been possible to reschedule Arooj Aftab & London Contemporary Orchestra or Michel Padron’s Afro-Cuban Orchestra. Customers have been contacted about refunds for these events.
We’d like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and support following the disruption on Sunday.
We apologise again for the inconvenience caused to those affected by the cancellations and appreciate your understanding while we work to confirm new performance dates.
Stay safe, and stay cool this week!