Updated October 2026
Regional Guide – South West
Discover the best live music, concerts and events in the South West of England for 2026 and 2027. Browse upcoming live music tickets and find the biggest gigs, tours and festivals heading to venues across the region.
From Bristol and Bath to Exeter, Bournemouth, Poole and Frome, this guide rounds up the shows to book now, from intimate club nights to major outdoor dates.
Major concerts & live music events in the South West
From Orbital at Frome’s Cheese & Grain to Spiritualized and Jake Bugg at Bristol Beacon, these are the South West shows to book early.
THE OTHER TOUR
Paul and Phil Hartnoll take new album Other on the road next April, playing Frome’s Cheese & Grain, a converted 1874 market hall, and O2 Academy Bournemouth, a Victorian theatre built in 1895.
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WEDNESDAY 21ST & FRIDAY 23RD APRIL 2027
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CHEESE & GRAIN, FROME & O2 ACADEMY BOURNEMOUTH
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Fans of Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space get to hear Jason Pierce’s songs stripped right back, as Acoustic Mainlines brings a hushed Spiritualized show to Bristol Beacon next April.
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MONDAY 5TH APRIL 2027
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BRISTOL BEACON
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NEW FORMS 30TH ANNIVERSARY PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS FABIO & GROOVERIDER
Bristol’s Mercury Prize winners mark 30 years of New Forms next June, with an indoor night at O2 Academy Bournemouth and a homecoming Bristol Sounds show on the harbourside, Fabio & Grooverider in support.
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THURSDAY 3RD & FRIDAY 25TH JUNE 2027
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O2 ACADEMY BOURNEMOUTH & CANONS MARSH AMPHITHEATRE, BRISTOL
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ALAMO SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR
Just Jake Bugg and an acoustic guitar: the Nottingham songwriter brings seventh album Alamo to Bristol Beacon next February, a stripped-back night for fans who’ve followed him since ‘Lightning Bolt’.
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SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2027
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BRISTOL BEACON
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WILD LOVE TOUR – UK 2027
Passenger’s Mike Rosenberg brings the Wild Love Tour to Exeter University Great Hall next September, a big-room night of singalong folk-pop for anyone who still knows every word of ‘Let Her Go’.
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TUESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2027
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EXETER UNIVERSITY GREAT HALL
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END OF THE WORLD TOUR PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS TURIN BRAKES
Britpop’s Sleeper, fronted by Louise Wener, bring the End of the World Tour to Bristol’s 5,000-capacity Prospect Building next March, with Turin Brakes in support, for anyone raised on mid-90s guitar pop.
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FRIDAY 26TH MARCH 2027
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THE PROSPECT BUILDING, BRISTOL
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‘The One and Only’ up close: Chesney Hawkes plays Bristol Beacon’s 350-capacity Lantern and Axminster Guildhall next April, a pair of South West dates made for a night of early-90s pop nostalgia.
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THURSDAY 1ST & SATURDAY 3RD APRIL 2027
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BRISTOL BEACON HALL - THE LANTERN & AXMINSTER GUILDHALL
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PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
For fans of ‘Pressure to Party’ and quietly devastating breakup songs, Australian songwriter Julia Jacklin plays Bristol Beacon next February, with special guests opening the night in the city’s restored concert hall.
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THURSDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2027
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BRISTOL BEACON
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CUT A FIGURE TOUR
Bess Atwell follows Light Sleeper with new album Cut a Figure, bringing her intimate folk-pop to Electric Bristol next April: a gig for anyone who likes their songwriting close-up and unvarnished.
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FRIDAY 30TH APRIL 2027
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ELECTRIC BRISTOL
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Los Angeles dark-wave duo She Wants Revenge, of ‘Tear You Apart’ fame, play The Fleece next February, a 450-capacity room in Bristol’s 1830 wool hall, so expect it close, dark and loud.
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WEDNESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2027
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THE FLEECE, BRISTOL
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More events & musical moments across the South West
Beyond the headline shows, there’s plenty more to book across the South West, from all-dayers and multi-venue festivals in Bristol to big nights at Bournemouth’s BIC and a festive dance spectacular in Bath.
VIVA UK
calendar_monthWEDNESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2027location_onWINDSOR HALL (BIC), BOURNEMOUTH
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POPSTARS: THE ORIGINALS PLUS GUESTS
calendar_monthTUESDAY 20TH APRIL 2027location_onBOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE (BIC)
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THE WIZARD OF PROG – ULTIMATE HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT TOUR FEAT. THE ENGLISH ROCK ENSEMBLE
calendar_monthTHURSDAY 18TH & FRIDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2027location_onLIGHTHOUSE, POOLE & BRISTOL BEACON
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GENE, NED’S ATOMIC DUSTBIN, THE WEDDING PRESENT, EMF, STEREO MC’S & MORE
calendar_monthSATURDAY 1ST MAY 2027location_onTHE PROSPECT BUILDING, BRISTOL
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TOM A. SMITH, COSIGN, JEANIE AND THE WHITE BOYS, MIDNIGHT RODEO & MORE
calendar_monthSATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2026location_onTHEKLA, BRISTOL
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LINE-UP TBA
calendar_monthSATURDAY 20TH MARCH 2027location_onVARIOUS VENUES, BRISTOL
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LINE-UP TBA
calendar_monthSATURDAY 10TH APRIL 2027location_onVARIOUS OLD MARKET VENUES, BRISTOL
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STARRING STRICTLY’S GORKA MÁRQUEZ
calendar_monthTUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2026location_onBATH FORUM
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calendar_monthMONDAY 10TH MAY 2027location_onBRISTOL BEACON
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20 YEARS OUT OF THE DOG HOUSE TOUR
calendar_monthSATURDAY 27TH MARCH 2027location_onBRISTOL BEACON
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Bath
Explore live music in Bath, a city where historic surroundings meet a vibrant live events calendar. Catch memorable performances at Bath Forum and Komedia Bath, with a programme that spans folk, ska, festive dance shows and special anniversary tours throughout the year.
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Exeter
Experience live music in Exeter, a key South West stop for acclaimed touring artists. From big nights at Exeter University Great Hall to intimate gigs at Lemon Grove, the city offers a varied calendar of concerts and touring artists.
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Poole
Catch live music in Poole, where historic and modern venues sit side by side. From intimate gigs at St. Peter’s in Parkstone to shows at Lighthouse, the town offers a growing calendar of concerts, touring artists and special events.
Venue guide
A striking Victorian venue in Poole’s Parkstone area, St. Peter’s pairs vaulted ceilings and historic features with an intimate setting of around 400 seats for concerts, touring artists and special events.
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South West events FAQs
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When do tickets usually go on sale?
Most tickets go on sale shortly after an announcement, often on Friday mornings. Popular shows can sell out quickly, especially in smaller venues and for outdoor summer dates.
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Which live music venues should I keep an eye on in the South West?
Key live music venues in the South West include Bristol Beacon, The Prospect Building, Electric Bristol, Strange Brew, Trinity Centre and Thekla in Bristol, Bath Forum and Komedia Bath, Lemon Grove and Exeter University Great Hall, Bournemouth’s BIC and O2 Academy, Lighthouse and St. Peter’s in Poole, and Frome’s Cheese & Grain.
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Are there festivals coming up in the South West?
Yes. The South West hosts music festivals and multi-act events throughout the year, including Ritual Union and Outer Town Festival across Bristol’s venues, the Bristol Sounds series at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, and all-dayers such as the Gigantic All Dayer and Paint By Numbers, alongside a variety of independent and grassroots events across the region.
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