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Sun 16 Nov 2025

20:00

Chris Thile

St George's Bristol

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A person stands in front of a wall outside holding a guitar. The person is wearing a plaid blazer and a floral shirt.

Acclaimed Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur Fellow recipient of the prestigious “Genius Grant”, Chris Thile is a multifaceted musical talent, described by The Guardian as “that rare being: an all-round musician,” and hailed by NPR as a “genre-defying musical genius.”

Thile is a founding member of the highly influential string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau. For four years, Thile hosted public radio favorite Live from Here with Chris Thile (formerly known as A Prairie Home Companion). With his broad outlook, Thile creates a distinctly American canon and a new musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike, giving the listener “one joyous arc, with the linear melody and vertical harmony blurring into a single web of gossamer beauty” (New York Times).

Over the last year, Thile has been touring with Nickel Creek in support of the critically acclaimed 2023 release Celebrants, and captivating audiences with a playfully ambitious biographical composition entitled ATTENTION! (a narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra).

The wide-ranging program of Thile’s 2025-2026 solo performances will feature selections from his acclaimed solo recordings of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas – including the upcoming second volume out this autumn – alongside his signature mix of classical, folk and improvisational brilliance.

Presented by Bristol Beacon

Format: Reserved seating

Age: 14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

 

Performance times

Doors: 19.30
Start: 20:00

All timings are approximate and subject to change

One joyous arc, with the linear melody and vertical harmony blurring into a single web of gossamer beauty”

New York Times

The venue

St George’s Bristol

Getting to the venue

Location: St George’s is located near Bristol City Centre and just off Park Street. It has entrances on Great George Street and Charlotte Street (accessible).

Address: St George’s Bristol, Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR

Bicycle

Bicycle racks can be found outside the venue on Great George Street. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.

Car parking

There are limited parking facilities on-site and these are prioritised for those with Blue Badges. For those who don’t have a Blue Badge, parking in the streets around the building is on meters, which are operational 7 days a week. The nearest car parks are located on Trenchard Street, Millennium Square, West End, Brandon Street, College Street, and Frog Lane.

Bristol Clean Air Zone

Many streets around St George’s Bristol will be part of Bristol’s newly introduced Clean Air Zone the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.

Bus

The nearest bus services stop at College Green, a 2-minute walk from the venue.

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Access

Mobility

St George’s Bristol has step-free access to the venue from Charlotte Street. There is a lift to all floors of the building with access to the Café Bar, glass studio and hall. The gardens are not fully accessible to wheelchairs.

Toilets

We have accessible toilets located on each level of the new building and on the ground floor beside the Box Office.

Assistance Dogs

Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome inside the venue.

Hearing Facility

St George’s Bristol has an Assisted Listening System which can be accessed via WiFi.

 

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