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The Box Office counter is closed today (Thu 5 Feb). Booking is still available over the phone (10am – 5pm) on 0117 203 4040 or online. For more information, please refer to the ‘Contact us’ section of our website. 

Sound Lounge

A celebration of our music and social history

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Located on the ground floor opposite Box Office in the heart of Bridgehouse, our welcoming and spacious entrance hall, is Sound Lounge. An interactive gallery and library that celebrate Bristol Beacon’s social and music history.

Come, relax and browse our selection of books and watch videos about our current work in the community.

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Vintage posters
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Audio Guide

An audio guide of Sound Lounge will be available soon to stream and download.

Opening Times

Sound Lounge will be open for all to explore and enjoy during our regular building opening hours and during evening events. There may be periods when Sound Lounge isn’t available before our venue opening on 30 November 2023.

Our History
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Our History

For over 150 years our walls have reverberated with magical sighs and sounds of orchestras, activists and entertainers of every description. Discover our history.

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Art at the Beacon
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Art at the Beacon

Discover our collection, find out about the artists, and experience the artworks yourself on your next visit.

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Donate
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Donate

Bristol Beacon is a music charity that uses music to bring joy, engage and inspire. Donate today and help us make space for music for everyone.

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