Simple Things returns to Bristol in 2026 for its twelfth edition, bringing together boundary-pushing music and contemporary culture for another city-wide celebration of discovery.
On Saturday 7 November, the multi-venue festival once again takes over some of Bristol’s most iconic spaces, uniting the city for one unforgettable day and night across Bristol Beacon, Strange Brew, Rough Trade, The Island and new venue Shredenhams.
For the first time, Simple Things features guest curators, with Squid, Shabaka, Jeremy Deller and Cobrah each bringing their own perspective through their unique selection of artists. From MUCHAS PROBLEMAS, COUCOU CHLOE, DJ Latex and Only Fire in Cobrah’s club-focused curation, to Anton Pearson, Sofie Birch, Comfort, 13 Year Cicada and Minor Conflict selected by Squid. Shabaka brings Joy Guidry, Sarathy Korwar and Arsenal Mikebe, while Deller’s selection includes The Grubby Mitts, Mermaid Chunky, Circle Dance and The Listening Project presents: Acid Brass.
Alongside the curations, the full lineup brings together an eclectic mix of artists including The Avalanches, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Olof Dreijer, Moor Mother, Cloud Nothings, Alewya, Hannah Diamond, Big Brave, Gold Panda, Mykki Blanco, PVA, Nathan Fake and caroline, alongside Bristol artists and emerging acts from further afield.
Presented by Simple Things Festival
Created by Crack Magazine, Bristol Beacon and Team Love.
Festival Line Up
Very Special Guest
The Avalanches
Curated by Cobrah
Cobrah
COUCOU CHLOE
DJ Latex
MUCHAS PROBLEMAS
Only Fire
Curated by Shabaka
Arsenal Mikebe
Joy Guidry
Sarathy Korwar
Shabaka
Curated by Squid
Anton Pearson
Comfort
Minor Conflict
Sofie Birch
Squid
13 Year Cicada
Curated by Jeremy Deller
Circle Dance
The Grubby Mitts
The Listening Project Presents: Jeremy Deller’s Acid Brass
Mermaid Chunky
Plus (A-Z)
A Good Year
Alewya
Alex Wilcox
ashnymph
Avery Friedman
Bathing Suits
Big Brave
Butch Kassidy
caroline
Charlie Osborne
Chanel Beads
Cloud Nothings
Cutouts
DIALS
Dumbhead
e-kitty
Esmeralda Road
Fine
Gold Panda
Grand River presents Temporary
H31R
Hannah Diamond
Kloyd
kaiioyte
Leeds Ambient Trance Community
Lord Spikeheart
Loukeman
Marla Kether
Mermaid Chunky
MGNA Crrrta
Mietze Conte
MONOSUM
Moor Mother
Ms Ray
My New Band Believe
Mykki Blanco
Nathan Fake
Nori
Olof Dreijer
Panda Bear & Sonic Boom
PIXY
PVA
Rian Brazil
RIP Magic
Roomer
Safety Trance presents Destrucción Live A/V
SILVERWINGKILLER
Takuya Nakamura
Temple Cloud
The Gnomes
The Menstrual Cramps
Tony Bontana
Ugly
Water Damage
zzzahara
96 Back (Live)
The Opening & After Party
Club
Electronic
Experimental
Rock and Pop
Simple Things After Party
with Skee Mask, Jlin and more
Ticket Prices
All prices Incl. booking fee
Early Bird: SOLD OUT
Tier 1: SOLD OUT
Tier 2: SOLD OUT
Tier 3: £72.50 incl. bf
Installment Plan – Tier 1: SOLD OUT
Installment Plan – Tier 2: SOLD OUT
Support the Festival – Tier 1: SOLD OUT
Support the Festival – Tier 2: SOLD OUT
Support the Festival – Tier 3: – A festival ticket including voluntary £10 contribution for anyone who is able to support the future of Simple Things. Your extra contribution helps us keep the event going in an extremely challenging time for independent festivals.
Open Concession: We want Simple Things to be as accessible as possible. If the standard ticket price feels out of reach right now, we offer an Open Concession option with £5 off whatever the current ticket tier is.
Whether you’re on a lower income, a student, an NHS or Blue Light worker, or simply finding things tight at the moment, this is here for you. Just select the Open Concession option at checkout through Bristol Beacon’s website.
Ticketing terms and conditions
General Terms
Simple Things Festival is for ages 14+ (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult who is over 21, on a 1:1 ratio) up until 9pm.
After 9pm: all venues 18+
The Island
The Island is one of the external venues in Simple Things Festival. This venue is 18+ for the duration of the festival.
Tiers only refer to the price you pay for the festival. Tiers do not refer to access at the festival. There are no VIP sections or exclusive access.
This event uses e-tickets with a wristband exchange. Festival wristbands give you access to all venues listed. Tickets to after parties and other events in the weeklong programme are sold separately.
Tickets are issued to you immediately after purchase. Installment plan tickets are issued after you make your second and final payment.
Tickets will need to be exchanged for wristbands in order to allow entry into the venues. Tickets will not be accepted on the door of venues.
Details of wristband collection will be sent to you before the festival.
All Simple Things tickets are sold subject to our standard terms and conditions.
Installment Plan terms
We offer payment installment plans for Simple Things. This is where the full price ticket value, including booking fees, is split into two payment installments.
After paying for your first instalment your tickets will be reserved until you complete your second and final payment.
Instalment payment dates are dependent on which Tier ticket you purchase.
Tier 1 instalment plan payment dates are:
- Instalment 1: available from Fri 29 May – Thu 16 July
- Instalment 2: due from Tue 28 Jul – Fri 7 Aug 2026*
Tier 2 instalment plan payment dates are:
- Instalment 1: available from Thu 30 July – Fri 18 Sep
- Instalment 2: due from Fri 18 Sep – Fri 2 Oct
We will contact you by email with a booking link for you to make your second and final payment.
*Original payment dates for the second installment for Tier 1 are now later than previously advertised.
If the final balance is not paid by the due date, the ticket reservation will be cancelled, and your first installment will not be refunded.
All tickets and installments are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled, rescheduled, or if there is a significant change to the content. Where refunds are granted the face value of the instalment will be refunded but not the booking fee.
If you’d like to pay the remaining balance before the second instalment due date, please contact the box office.
Festival Venues
Bristol Beacon
Beacon Hall
Lantern Hall
Weston Stage (The Cellars)
Bridgehouse (Foyer)
Bristol Beacon is located in the city centre with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.
Access tickets
Please book access tickets via Bristol Beacon. Free Personal Assistant tickets are available if you need them.
Mobility
Bristol Beacon foyer has level access from street level with lifts to all levels and areas.
Toilets
There are accessible toilets on every floor with step-free access, grab rails, an emergency alarm cord, raised-height toilet, accessible sink with lever taps, and a sanitary bin. A Changing Places toilet is located on lower ground floor in the Cellars.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.
View detailed access information
Strange Brew
Strange Brew is located on Fairfax Street, a short distance from Broadmead Shopping Quarter (160m) and the west end of Castle Park (160m).
Mobility
Strange Brew is wheelchair accessible with step-free level access throughout. Lowered bar serving points and disabled access viewing areas are available
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
Shredenhams
Shredenhams is located on The Horsefair next to Primark, a short distance from Union Street and Castle Park.
Address: 1-5 St James Barton Roundabout, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3LT, Bristol BS1 3JL
Mobility
Shredenhams features a flat-floor layout with ramps where necessary, wide entryways, and a cafe/bar.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
The Island
The Island Venue is based in the basement police cells of an Edwardian building in the city centre. Access from Silver street or Nelson street.
Address: Bridewell St, Bristol BS1 2QD
Mobility
Unfortunately The Island is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Toilets
There are no accessible toilets at this venue.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
More access info
Download The Island accessibility document
Rough Trade
Rough Trade is located near Broadmead shopping centre, 400m from city centre bus stops and directly opposite The Lanes on Nelson Street.
Mobility
Rough Trade Bristol is fully wheelchair accessible. This is a standing venue but seating can be provided when needed.
Toilets
This venue has accessible toilets suitable for wheelchair users.
Assistance Dogs
All assistance dogs are welcome. Please make the venue staff aware of your requirements when you arrive.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
Sportsmans
Sportsmans is a city centre pub half way up Colston Street 60m from Bristol Beacon.
Address: 40 Colston St, Bristol BS1 5AE
Mobility
Sportsmans is wheelchair accessible from street level with a flat floor through the bar area on the ground floor.
Toilets
This venue has toilets that may not be suitable for all wheelchair users. Bristol Beacon has accessible toilet facilities 60m from the venue.
Assistance Dogs
All assistance dogs are welcome. Please make the venue staff aware of your requirements when you arrive.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
Select a date
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12:00
Tier 3
& Support the Festival tickets