Pioneers of 70s psychedelia and prog-rock legends, Jethro Tull have announced ‘The Seven Decades Tour’ – a celebration of the iconic band’s sprawling discography that began with the seminal 1968 album ‘This Was’ all the way to their current status as globally renowned sonic experimenters.
By the mid-seventies and with a number line-up changes, Ian Anderson remained the focal point and driving force of the band, progressing their sound and live performance to become as globally renowned as Led Zeppelin, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.
Jump on seven decades to 2023 and they’ve sold over 60 million albums, have an extensive global fan base and over 30 studio and live albums to their name… but much remains the same! With Ian Anderson at the helm, the band’s hunger for creativity and experimentation is as strong as ever and only evolves and develops.
Presented by Ian Anderson
Format: Reserved seating
Age: Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start: 19.30
Interval: 20.25
Second half: 20.45
Finish: 21.35
All timings are approximate and subject to change
“The timeless Ian Anderson — as mischievous as he is musically gifted – [always] delivers a performance for the ages.”
The Music.AU
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
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.
