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May eventsEvents in Bristol

Bristol Events in May

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Inside the Palestinian Sound Archive - Bristol at Strange Brew

Inside the Palestinian Sound Archive - Bristol

Thursday 1st May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Strange Brew, Bristol

Inside the Palestinian Sound Archive - Bristol

Strange Brew, Bristol

Preserving the audiovisual legacy of Palestine, one record at a time. Talk / film viewing / listening session with a dance at the end

Live At The Apollo 11 - Comedy Night at To The Moon

Live At The Apollo 11 - Comedy Night

Thursday 1st May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

To The Moon, Bristol

Live At The Apollo 11 - Comedy Night

To The Moon, Bristol

Expect great comedy from local favourites and professional comics alike at this stand-up comedy night in the Old Market bar, To The Moon.

Bingo Inferno at Death Disco

Thursday 1st May

6:00pm - 1:00am

Death Disco, Bristol

Death Disco, Bristol

Get ready to Turn the Beat Around and let the Good Times roll at BINGO INFERNO the hottest new Drag Queen Bingo night at Death Disco!

MISFITS - Bristol's newest alt Thursday club night at The Fleece Live Music Venue The Fleece

MISFITS - Bristol's newest alt Thursday club night

Thursday 1st May

11:00am - 4:00am

The Fleece Live Music Venue The Fleece, Bristol

MISFITS - Bristol's newest alt Thursday club night

The Fleece Live Music Venue The Fleece, Bristol

Alternative Thursday club night: FREE ENTRY before 1am 2 for 1 drinks ALL NIGHT NEW WAVE/INDIE/POST-PUNK & MORE! FREE SHOT upon entry first 50 people

Bingo Lingo at Motion

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Motion, Bristol

Motion, Bristol

Bristol! Renowned as one of the cities most popular events, our shows in Motion are one of our favourites across the UK!

I Love Camping - MAYFEST @ Field Good Bar - near Bath at Field Good Bar, Bath, BA2 9DZ

I Love Camping - MAYFEST @ Field Good Bar - near Bath

Fri 2nd - Mon 5th May

12:00pm - 12:00pm

Field Good Bar, Bath, BA2 9DZ

I Love Camping - MAYFEST @ Field Good Bar - near Bath

Field Good Bar, Bath, BA2 9DZ

MAYFEST - 2nd-5th May 2025 Family-friendly micro-fest - A jukebox in a field! Lush food, great bands, wicked DJ's and a good old knees-up on Sunday!

25 years of RC1 at The Boxing Gym

25 years of RC1

9:00pm - 4:00am

The Boxing Gym, Bristol

25 years of RC1

The Boxing Gym, Bristol

A celebration of sound system culture!

RECORD presents: I. JORDAN, LUXE, Lokane, Sticky Ricky at DOCUMENT Bristol

RECORD presents: I. JORDAN, LUXE, Lokane, Sticky Ricky

8:00pm - 2:00am

DOCUMENT Bristol

RECORD presents: I. JORDAN, LUXE, Lokane, Sticky Ricky

DOCUMENT Bristol

RECORD presents is a carefully curated event series dedicated to the true essence of underground music.

Full Moon pres. Dr Syntax & Pete Cannon at The Full Moon And Attic Bar

Full Moon pres. Dr Syntax & Pete Cannon

9:00pm - 2:00am

The Full Moon And Attic Bar, Bristol

Full Moon pres. Dr Syntax & Pete Cannon

The Full Moon And Attic Bar, Bristol

Join us inside The Attic Bar for a night with the legendary Dr Syntax & Pete Cannon for a night of Hip-Hop & Jungle.

Incognito: Sub Zero + More at Lakota

Incognito: Sub Zero + More

10:00pm - 4:00am

Lakota, Bristol

Incognito: Sub Zero + More

Lakota, Bristol

Get ready for an unforgettable night, as Incognito steps into the Drum & Bass scene with their highly anticipated launch event.

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems at The Fleece

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems

11:00pm - 4:00am

The Fleece, Bristol

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems

The Fleece, Bristol

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is coming back to The Fleece Bristol on Friday 2nd May for a huge emo party! Monthly at The Fleece!

That 70s Club - Bristol at The Lanes

That 70s Club - Bristol

10:30pm - 2:30am

The Lanes, Bristol

That 70s Club - Bristol

The Lanes, Bristol

Get your disco shoes ready and join us for a night packed with 70s nostalgia! Fancy dress is highly encouraged.

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Balter Festival 2025 at Chepstow Racecourse

Balter Festival 2025

Thu 22nd - Mon 26th May

12:00pm - 12:00pm

Chepstow Racecourse

Balter Festival 2025

Chepstow Racecourse

The final ever Balter Festival!! 23rd - 26th May 2025

Good Times Presents Billy Ocean plus Sister Sledge LIVE at Good Times At The Ridings

Good Times Presents Billy Ocean plus Sister Sledge LIVE

Thursday 22nd May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Good Times Presents Billy Ocean plus Sister Sledge LIVE

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

An unforgettable evening with Billy Ocean and his live band plus Sister Sledge Live featuring Kathy Sledge plus Cheskey Hawkes opens the show!

Good Times Presents Andy and the Odd Socks at Good Times At The Ridings

Good Times Presents Andy and the Odd Socks

Monday 26th May

10:30am - 3:30pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Good Times Presents Andy and the Odd Socks

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Are you Ready to Rock with Andy and the Odd Socks?! Tickets also include free fairground rides, free inflatable zone and mini rave + foam parties

Good Times Presents: Craig David TS5 plus Dougie Poynter DJ set at Good Times At The Ridings

Good Times Presents: Craig David TS5 plus Dougie Poynter DJ set

Saturday 24th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Good Times Presents: Craig David TS5 plus Dougie Poynter DJ set

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Get ready for the ultimate Saturday night party with Craig David live on stage with his epic TS5 show followed by DJ set from McFly's Dougie Poynter!

20 Years of Alfresco Disco at A Secret Location In Bristol

20 Years of Alfresco Disco

Saturday 10th May

1:00pm - 10:00pm

A Secret Location In Bristol

20 Years of Alfresco Disco

A Secret Location In Bristol

To celebrate our 20th Birthday, we are filling an iconic building in the centre of Bristol with sound systems and inviting you to dance all day...

Good Times Comedy Gala starring Katherine Ryan & friends! at Good Times At The Ridings

Good Times Comedy Gala starring Katherine Ryan & friends!

Monday 26th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Good Times Comedy Gala starring Katherine Ryan & friends!

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

An epic evening of world class comedy featuring headliner Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, Gary Delaney, Ania Magliano & MC Cerys Nelmes

Good Times Presents Skunk Anansie & Republica + support at Good Times At The Ridings

Good Times Presents Skunk Anansie & Republica + support

Friday 23rd May

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Good Times Presents Skunk Anansie & Republica + support

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Brit Rock Icons Skunk Anansie & 'Ready to Go' rockers Republica join us for an unforgettable night in Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol!

Gardna presents 'Time To Move' Summer Day Party | Bristol at The Prospect Building

Gardna presents 'Time To Move' Summer Day Party | Bristol

Saturday 3rd May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Gardna presents 'Time To Move' Summer Day Party | Bristol

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Gardna kicks off Summer 2025 a giant Summer Day Party featuring Gentleman's Dub Club, Eva Lazarus, Critical Sound + so much more! Big sunshine vibes.

Good Times Presents Will Young + Natalie Imbruglia at Good Times At The Ridings

Good Times Presents Will Young + Natalie Imbruglia

Sunday 25th May

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Good Times Presents Will Young + Natalie Imbruglia

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

An unforgettable evening with Will Young, Natalie Imbruglia & their world class bands - Live in Chipping Sodbury + Upfront & Casual kick things off

Good Times Presents Gabrielle + Scouting for Girls + Mosaic at Good Times At The Ridings

Good Times Presents Gabrielle + Scouting for Girls + Mosaic

Saturday 24th May

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Good Times Presents Gabrielle + Scouting for Girls + Mosaic

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

An unforgettable afternoon headline concert from 2 of the UK's finest live acts Gabrielle + Scouting for Girls!

Good Times Presents Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Good Times At The Ridings

Good Times Presents Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Wednesday 21st May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

Good Times Presents Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Good Times At The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury

An unforgettable evening with musical maestro Jools Holland & his incredible orchestra + some very special guest vocalists - Live in Chipping Sodbury

Motion Closing Series: Hot Since 82, Dennis Cruz & more at Motion

Motion Closing Series: Hot Since 82, Dennis Cruz & more

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Motion, Bristol

Motion Closing Series: Hot Since 82, Dennis Cruz & more

Motion, Bristol

Motion's Closing Series kicks off with an unmissable day party this May Bank Holiday Sunday.

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