What's On in Bristol
Thursday 24 September 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Thursday in Bristol is pulling in every direction at once, and that is exactly how we like it. From a swashbuckling piece of feminist theatre to a late-night Bollywood dance floor bursting with freshers energy, the city is throwing open its doors to every mood and every crowd. Lace up your boots, pick your adventure, and let Bristol do the rest.
Highlights

DAUNTLESS: Grace O'Malley, Pirate Queen — The Wardrobe Theatre is one of Bristol's most beloved intimate spaces, and tonight it hosts what promises to be a firecracker of a show — the story of Grace O'Malley, the fearless sixteenth-century Irish pirate queen who refused to be tamed by anyone. Expect bold storytelling, real swagger, and the kind of theatre that leaves you buzzing on the walk home. Doors at 7:30pm and tickets are just £14, which for this calibre of storytelling feels like an absolute steal.

Bon Suis Presents: Suntrap Jam Night — If you have ever wanted to stumble into a room where something genuinely unplanned and brilliant is happening, the Suntrap Jam Night at The Full Moon and Attic Bar is exactly that place. Musicians turn up, chemistry happens, and the music goes wherever it wants to — which is usually somewhere wonderful. Kicking off at 9:00pm with pricing to check on the website, this is the kind of loose, joyful night that Bristol was made for.

BCKSPIN 001: DJ Perception + Wodda — Moon Club launches a brand new night with BCKSPIN 001, and if the name DJ Perception means anything to you, you already know the standard is going to be high. This feels like the beginning of something — a debut event with that electric first-night energy that you will be glad you showed up for. Doors at 10:00pm and tickets run from £8 to £15, so get in early and get in front of those speakers.
Bollynights Bristol - Freshers Party — Bollynights has built a devoted following by doing one thing brilliantly: filling a room with Bollywood bangers and people who are absolutely ready to move. Tonight's freshers edition at Electric Bristol promises all of that plus the unstoppable energy of a city welcoming thousands of new students into its arms. Starting at 11:00pm, this is the kind of night where you arrive not knowing anyone and leave with a group of new friends — check the website for ticket details and get in early.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| Bollynights Bristol - Freshers Party | Electric Bristol | 11:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| Bon Suis Presents: Suntrap Jam Night | The Full Moon And Attic Bar | 9:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| BCKSPIN 001: DJ Perception + Wodda | Moon Club | 10:00pm | £8–£15 | Tickets | |
| Theatre | |||||
| DAUNTLESS: Grace O'Malley, Pirate Queen | The Wardrobe Theatre | 7:30pm | £14 | Tickets | |