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, Sportsmans and new venue Shredenhams.
For the first time, Simple Things will feature guest curators, each performing and shaping their own part of the line-up. Squid, Shabaka and Jeremy Deller lead the first wave, with their curated line-ups still to be announced. Also joining the line-up are Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Moor Mother, Nathan Fake, caroline, Chanel Beads, Cloud Nothings, Lord Spikeheart, Mykki Blanco and more, with a special guest still to be announced.
To be the first to know about further line-up additions, sign up to the Simple Things e-list.
Presented by Simple Things Festival
Created by Crack Magazine, Bristol Beacon and Team Love.
Festival Line Up
Guest Curators / Live
Squid
Shabaka
Guest Curator
Jeremy Deller
Plus (A-Z)
A Good Year
Butch Kassidy
caroline
Chanel Beads
Cloud Nothings
Fine
Gold Panda
H31R
Joy Guidry
KAVARI
Lord Spikeheart
Loukeman
MGNA Crrrta
Mietze Conte
Moor Mother
Ms Ray
My New Band Believe
Mykki Blanco
Nathan Fake
Nori
Panda Bear & Sonic Boom
PVA
Roomer
Safety Trance presents Destrucción Live A/V
SILVERWINGKILLER
The Listening Project presents: Jeremy Deller’s Acid Brass
Tony Bontana
Ugly
Water Damage
zzzahara
Curators Lineups + more tba
Ticket Prices
All prices Incl. booking fee
Early Bird: SOLD OUT
Tier 1: £60.00
Installment Plan – Tier 1: £60.00 paid in 2 installments
Support the Festival: £70.00 – 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.
Ticketing terms and conditions
General Terms
Simple Things Festival is for ages 14+.
Ticket holders aged 14+ can attend until 21:00 if accompanied by someone over 21 at all times.
Some external venues that are part of the festival may have different age policies.
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 Fri 17 July – Fri 31 July
Payment dates for other tiers will differ.
We will contact you by email with a booking link for you to make your second and final payment.
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.