John Maus returns with his first new music in seven years—I HATE ANTICHRIST—and with it, the promise of a live experience like no other.
A cult figure in the outer reaches of synth pop, Maus conjures something far stranger and more stirring than nostalgia. His music is dark, ecstatic, and theatrical—part post-punk sermon, part synth-driven fever dream. With brooding basslines, spiralling arpeggios, and a voice that booms like prophecy, Maus transforms retro electronics into something urgent and deeply personal.
Drawing on everything from Renaissance polyphony to coldwave minimalism, his performances are raw, physical, and unfiltered. This is not a nostalgia trip—it’s a howl from another dimension. Witness one of underground music’s most singular voices, live.
This show will be performed in the stalls of Beacon Hall auditorium with audience members able to stand around the performance area.
Presented by Simple Things Festival 2025
Format: Standing in the round
Age: 16+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Performance times
Doors: 19.30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
To say that he is a magnetic performer would be a major understatement – you simply can’t look away from him as he commands the stage.
The Skinny
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
View Beacon Hall
View 14 images
View Beacon Hall
View 14 images
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),
- row Z on the right 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.
You may also like
Electronic
Experimental
Rock and Pop
Simple Things Festival 2025
Autechre. Twentytwentyfive
Plus Mark Broom
Select a date
-
19:30