“Nature’s songwriter…”
The Guardian
Sam Lee
Sam Lee plays a unique role in the British music scene. A Mercury prize nominated singer, highly inventive and original arranger, folksong interpreter, passionate conservationist, song collector and creator of live events.
Sam’s latest album ‘songdreaming‘ was released in March 2024, with The Guardian describing the project as “a moving tribute to Albion’s troubled soul” in its 5 star review.
Alice Boyd
Alice Boyd is a musician, sound artist and audio producer based in South London. Her work blends voice, ambient electronic textures, and novel field recording techniques to explore our interconnectedness with the natural world and reveal the hidden sounds of our environments. Alice’s practice includes music and live performance, site-specific audio installations, radio documentaries, podcasts, and compositions for film and theatre.
Green Gigs: How music & the arts can accelerate climate action
6:30pm, Bridgehouse
Join us for a pre-concert panel discussion exploring the role of music & the arts in tackling the climate crisis.
Featuring speakers from across music, the panel will delve into the impact of live events, touching on travel, energy & waste, and the power of culture to drive change, looking at examples of emerging initiatives & campaigns which are centering nature and reshaping the industry.
Speakers
Becky Young, EarthPercent
Angie Rance, Earth Agency
Bryonie Matthews, Hope Solutions
Olive Noonan, Bristol Beacon
Ciaran Austin, Bristol Beacon
Sustainability in sound: Greener Gigging
Sustainability in sound: Greener Gigging
Listen back to an interview with Simon Wales (Bristol Beacon CEO), Ciaran Austin (one of our Green Champions), and musician Arooj Aftab about our sustainability work so far.
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
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Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Beacon Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- rows G/H on the left only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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Event Ticket Coverage
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A Bristol Choral Christmas
With Bristol Choral Society, a children's choir, Jo Harris Brass Ensemble and soloists
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Families
Light Entertainment
The Snowman
Plus The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child
- BSL Interpreted Performance performances available
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Orchestral Season 2024/25
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
with Valentina Peleggi
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The Rotary Young Musician Competition
Final Concert (Greater Bristol)