What's On in Bristol
Saturday 01 August 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Bristol is turning up the volume this Saturday, with the city spilling out into open-air venues, historic cathedrals, and sweat-soaked dance floors from lunchtime all the way through to the small hours. Whether you want to feel the sun on your face at a free afternoon party, walk 500 miles with a Scottish institution, or let a legendary soap star take you on a neon-lit trip back to the decade of shoulder pads and synths, August Bank Holiday weekend is arriving with serious intent. Whatever your flavour, Bristol has got you covered today.
Highlights

FREE Jubel Day Party w/ Shosh, Kippo, XDBR & More! — Kick your Saturday off without spending a penny at The Full Moon And Attic Bar, where Jubel is throwing open the doors from 2:00pm for a free afternoon party with a proper lineup of DJs. Shosh, Kippo, and XDBR bring the energy to one of Bristol's most beloved independent venues, a place that always feels like a genuine local secret even when it's packed. Check the website for the full details, turn up early, and let the afternoon melt away in the best possible way.

Momentum Open Air: House & Garage Day Party — If open-air house and garage is your thing, DOCUMENT Bristol is the place to be from 2:00pm, when Momentum rolls out a proper day party in the sunshine — or at least in that brilliant Bristol tradition of pretending it's sunshine regardless. Entry is just £0–£5, making this one of the day's best value options for anyone who lives for deep, rolling rhythms and the shared joy of a crowd that truly gets it. Grab your sunglasses, get there early, and let the afternoon do what open-air parties do best.

Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set — Yes, that Martin Kemp — Spandau Ballet founding member, EastEnders legend, and it turns out an absolute weapon behind the decks when it comes to the music of his era. Electric Bristol hosts him from 3:00pm for a set that promises to be one part nostalgia trip, two parts genuinely fun night out, with tickets ranging from £12–£25. Bring someone who grew up in the 1980s or someone who wishes they had, because this is the kind of event that fills a room with pure, uncomplicated joy.

Boyzlife Live in Bristol Cathedral — There is something genuinely magical about hearing big pop voices inside a space as breathtaking as Bristol Cathedral, and Boyzlife — the supergroup pairing of Westlife's Brian McFadden and Boyzone's Keith Duffy — know exactly how to fill one. Doors are at 7:00pm and tickets run from £48–£100, so this is an occasion worth dressing up for, a night where the soaring harmonies and the ancient stone walls are going to do something remarkable together. If you have even the faintest soft spot for late-90s pop, do not sleep on this one.

Ministry Of Reggae Big People Dance Summer Party — Lockleaze Sports Centre becomes the warmest room in the city from 7:00pm, as Ministry Of Reggae hosts their Big People Dance Summer Party — an event that wears its community spirit like a badge of honour. With tickets from £10–£35, this is a celebration built for those who know that reggae is not just music, it is a way of moving through the world, and the dance floor here will reflect that fully. Come with friends, come with family, and come ready to stay.

The Proclaimers — Craig and Charlie Reid have been making emotionally honest, brilliantly melodic music for four decades, and a night at Bristol Beacon with them from 7:30pm is the kind of gig that reminds you why live music matters so much in the first place. Check the website for tickets, because these shows sell and they sell for good reason — the singalongs alone are worth the price of entry, and the Beacon is one of the finest venues in the country to experience them. An absolute must for anyone who has ever found themselves unexpectedly moved by a song about walking a very long way.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set | Electric Bristol | 3:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Boyzlife Live in Bristol Cathedral | Bristol Cathedral | 7:00pm | £48–£100 | Tickets | |
| GLU | Rough Trade Bristol | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Solya | Bristol Strange Brew | 7:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Sneaky Feelings + Rat Trap - Golden Lion, Bristol | The Golden Lion | 7:00pm | £9 | Tickets | |
| The Proclaimers | Bristol Beacon | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| Momentum Open Air: House & Garage Day Party | DOCUMENT Bristol | 2:00pm | £0–£5 | Tickets | |
| FREE Jubel Day Party w/ Shosh, Kippo, XDBR & More! | The Full Moon And Attic Bar | 2:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set | Electric, Bristol | Electric Bristol | 3:00pm | £12–£25 | Tickets | |
| CruClash Bristol | Lakota | 4:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Ministry Of Reggae Big People Dance Summer Party | Lockleaze Sports Centre | 7:00pm | £10–£35 | Tickets | |
| The R&Boat After Party At TOTO'S Wine Bar | Toto's Wine Bar | 9:00pm | £10 | Tickets | |
| Skankadox Presents: SKANKADOX V4 | Clock Factory Bristol | 9:00pm | £10–£60 | Tickets | |
| Templates presents: Lemtom | The Full Moon And Attic Bar | 9:00pm | £5 | Tickets | |
| Casa Disco Presents..Ryan Williams w/ More | After Dark Bristol | 9:00pm | £0–£5 | Tickets | |
| Propaganda Bristol - Indie Club Night! | The Fleece | 11:00pm | £6 | Tickets | |