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Bristol Events in May

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Stigmata Presents MESH

Friday 1st May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Trinity Centre, Bristol

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Stigmata Presents MESH

The Trinity Centre, Bristol

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Billy Driscoll Live @ Zed Alley Bristol

Billy Driscoll Live @ Zed Alley Bristol

Zed Alley Bristol

Billy returns to the headline spot for the first time since his sold EP Launch at The Louisiana back in late 2024. Join him for one night only!

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Reggaeton Boat Party (Bristol) May 2026

Reggaeton Boat Party (Bristol) May 2026

Thekla, Bristol

Reggaeton Party returns to Bristol this May for a huge boat party!

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Document Presents: DNB Free Rave

Document Presents: DNB Free Rave

DOCUMENT Bristol

The biggest free rave brand in Bristol returns once again, with a huge Drum & Bass lineup to be announced.

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Danny Mellin - Bristol

Friday 1st May

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Louisiana, Bristol

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Danny Mellin - Bristol

The Louisiana, Bristol

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

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Boxed Bank Holiday Special

Friday 1st May

9:00pm - 2:00am

The Full Moon And Attic Bar, Bristol

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Boxed Bank Holiday Special

The Full Moon And Attic Bar, Bristol

BANK HOLIDAY FRIDAY SPECIAL Catch us back at the Attic Bar for another Boxed bank holiday knee's up!

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Basement45 May Day Mix Up

Basement45 May Day Mix Up

Basement 45, Bristol

Multi Genre EDM DJ Club Night in Bristol

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Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Bristol

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Bristol

The Fleece, Bristol

Emo Night Bristol! Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is back at The Fleece Bristol on Friday 1st May for a huge emo party! Monthly at The Fleece!

AGMP Concerts presents STEVE WHITE TRIO Steve White - Chris Hague - Joel White

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The Avril Lavigne Experience Comes to Bristol!

The Avril Lavigne Experience Comes to Bristol!

Lakota, Bristol

The Avril Lavigne Experience Comes to Bristol!

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HarleyB's Belated Bday Bash

HarleyB's Belated Bday Bash

Greenworks Bristol

It's my 30th so thought let's have a rave for it, all is welcome to come along and have a good night, mega soundsystem and some top class dj's

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All White Edition (The Biggest Afro Caribbean Party)

All White Edition (The Biggest Afro Caribbean Party)

98 Club Bristol

The Best in Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, Soca, Urban...

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Good Times Live Presents Madness plus special guests

Saturday 23rd May

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Presents Madness plus special guests

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live brings Madness plus special guests to Chipping Sodbury, Bristol.

Good Times Live Presents Jessie J plus special guests

Thursday 21st May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Presents Jessie J plus special guests

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live brings chart topper Jessie J plus special guests to Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. Tickets selling fast!

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Document Presents: Armand Van Helden, Redlight, Sarah Story ++

Document Presents: Armand Van Helden, Redlight, Sarah Story ++

DOCUMENT Bristol

He's back! Following a legendary sold-out show in 2025, global house music icon Armand Van Helden is set to return to Document on Saturday 30th May.

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Good Times Live Presents Russell Howard & comedy friends!

Monday 25th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Presents Russell Howard & comedy friends!

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

The Good Times Live Comedy Gala brings Russell Howard plus Mark Watson, Laura Newman & Matt Richardson to Bristol.

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Where We Belong Festival

Where We Belong Festival

Bristol Amphitheatre

Bristols brand new boutique Festival of House & Disco set at the stunning Ampitheatre.

Good Times Live Presents The Human League plus special guests

Wednesday 20th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Presents The Human League plus special guests

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live brings The Human League plus Marc Almond and Martin Kemp to Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. Tickets selling fast!

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Document Presents: Armin Van Buuren [3 Hour Set]

Document Presents: Armin Van Buuren [3 Hour Set]

DOCUMENT Bristol

One of the biggest DJs in the world makes his Bristol debut at Document this May with an iconic 3 hour set!

Good Times Live Presents Tom Odell plus special guests

Friday 22nd May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Presents Tom Odell plus special guests

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live brings Tom Odell plus special guests to Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. Tickets selling fast!

Good Times Live Family Fiesta starring Andy Day & Friends

Sunday 24th May

10:00am - 3:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Family Fiesta starring Andy Day & Friends

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live brings Andy Day and his dinosaurs to Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. Tickets include free kids fairground rides and more.

Good Times Live Presents Emeli Sandé plus special guests

Sunday 24th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Presents Emeli Sandé plus special guests

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live brings Emeli Sandé plus special guests Elles Bailey, Sandi Thom and Rock Choir to Chipping Sodbury, Bristol.

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Mungo's Hi Fi Soundsystem x Time To Move Summer Day Party

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

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Mungo's Hi Fi Soundsystem x Time To Move Summer Day Party

The Prospect Building, Bristol

After last year's wicked party packed with good vibrations, we've tasked the mighty Mungo's Hi Fi Soundsystem to bring the bass-weight next Summer!

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Stokes Croft Block Party 2026

Stokes Croft Block Party 2026

Lakota, Bristol

Stokes Croft Block Party 2026, we're so back babs!

What’s on in Bristol in May spans everything from floating venues to open-air gigs. Thekla hosts indie favourites, Lakota delivers late-night energy, and The Fleece packs out with rock bands. Bristol events in May bring together the city’s vibrant scenes. See what’s happening and grab your ticket.