What’s On
Opening weekend
You’re invited to celebrate!
Trip The Light Fantastic
Thu 30 Nov 2023

Trip The Light Fantastic
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Witness a space reborn as sound and light collide in spectacular fashion.
Paraorchestra and electronic composer Surgeons Girl create electro-orchestral alchemy, with visuals from AV experts Limbic Cinema, for a landmark concert experience.
The Housewarming
Sat 2 Dec 2023

The Housewarming
Sat 2 Dec 2023
A free day-to-night festival bursting with a colourful spectrum of Bristol creativity.
Every corner of Bristol Beacon – from the Terrace to our brand-new Cellars and our renewed transformed concert hall spaces – will come alive with performances, to celebrate our opening with light, sound and of course, music.
Penguin Cafe
Sun 3 Dec 2023

Penguin Cafe
Sun 3 Dec 2023
Winding up our opening weekend is Penguin Cafe with their beautiful avant-pop combining folk, classical and minimalism in blissful soundscapes. The perfect opportunity to winddown after the party and enjoy the incredible acoustics of Beacon Hall.

Festive Highlights
The festive season is upon us and we’ve got a whole heap of great gift ideas, festive concerts and seasonal events for you to dive into.
The ever popular Made In Bristol Gift Fairs return for two bumper weekends packed full of handcrafted artisan gifts. And if you can’t decide on that perfect live music or gig experience, gift vouchers are the perfect present for the avid gig-goer, concert enthusiast and comedy fan.
Latest Beacon Hall announcements
Discover all of the first acts returning to the venue after reopening on 30 Nov.
(20 events)At Bridgehouse
Gigs, takeovers, exhibitions, fairs, networking opportunities and more in Bridgehouse; Bristol Beacon’s foyer space.
(18 events)
Community
Exhibition
Families
Be Kind Bristol
A day of creativity celebrating Bristol’s rich tapestry of cultural identities
Make Music
Be creative and join a Choir, Group or Ensemble
(9 events)
Simple Things Festival 2024
Sat 24 Feb 2024
Bristol Beacon
Simple Things Festival returns to Bristol on 24 February 2024, with an all-day, all-night multi-venue celebration of forward-facing music.
Celebrating its 10th edition, returning after a 4-year hiatus, the multi-venue city festival – organised by Crack Magazine, Team Love and Bristol Beacon – will offer a full day and night programme spanning music, art and technology.