Plan Your Visit
Sharing the joy of music together
Bristol Beacon is a place of welcome warmth and light.
We invite music makers, music lovers and music explorers of every kind to enjoy our spaces at Bristol Beacon, as well as Beacon Music Centre – our creative learning base in Southmead.
When you visit us you can expect a friendly welcome. From meeting friends for coffee in our café, to joining us for music lessons and live performances, we help make space for you to experience the joy of music.
Our Venues
Bristol Beacon
Bristol Beacon
Bristol Beacon is located in the heart of the city, a space celebrating music, connection and creativity.
Bristol Beacon comes alive when buzzing with people having fun, making memories, learning and sharing moments that last a lifetime.
Beacon Music Centre
Beacon Music Centre
Bristol Music Centre is our creative learning centre in Southmead – a playful, inclusive space for everyone to build confidence, learn skills and celebrate togetherness through music.
Partner Venues
Working with our partners, we seek out the best of Bristol’s live music spaces to out on a diverse programme. From intimate corners to open arenas, we put the music wherever it sings.
Access Information
Access Information
Details about our access register, how to access our buildings, wheelchair information, assistive hearing facilities and more ways we’re making music experiences accessible for everyone.
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
Visit Bristol Loaf, our café on the lower ground floor, to catch up with friends during the day or start your evening in style with a drink of delicious natural wine from Native Vine.
Serving breakfast, lunch, and small scandi-inspired evening plates and sharing boards accompanied by speciality coffee and locally sourced beers, wines and ciders.
How to book
Online booking for events or activities is available 24 hours. You can also book over the phone during our box office opening hours. Find out more in our FAQs below.
Opening Times
Bristol Beacon
Our venue on Trenchard Street is open:
Mon-Sat, 8:00-16:00
Sun, 10:00-16:00
Bristol Beacon is also open for events in Bridgehouse at the times advertised.
Beacon Music Centre
Our creative learning centre in Southmead:
Open for pre-booked lessons and activities Monday-Sunday.
For general enquiries, please contact us via telephone or email.
Beacon Music Centre office staff are available to meet in-person by appointment only. Should you wish to meet with a member of Beacon Music Centre staff, please arrange via telephone or email.
Box Office
Our in-person box office and phone lines are open:
Wed-Fri, 12:00-17:00
Email enquiries will be responded to within 3 working days.
Online booking is available 24 hours. If we experience any issues with our box office systems, we will post updates on Twitter.
Cafés and bars
Bristol Loaf is open:
Mon-Sat, 8:00-16:00
Sun 10:00-16:00
Our café and bars will be open for all Bristol Beacon events at the times advertised.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you can’t find the information you need, take a look at our frequently asked questions or feel free to get in touch by phone, email or online enquiry form.
