BRISTOL NIGHTLIFE / BY AREA & MUSIC

Indie & alternative in City centre & Old City
in Bristol.

Bristol clubs, promoters and upcoming nights for indie & alternative in City centre & Old City, each with a profile and a link to the venue or organiser’s own page.

This page lists 5 clubs and venues and 17 upcoming nights. The most-listed styles here are indie, rock and alternative. Next up: Dick & Dom In Da Haunted Bungalow (Sat 31 Oct, 10pm–3am).

22 current profiles · Guide snapshot 20 October 2026. Check each original source before you go.

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Clubs & venues

Upcoming nights

Questions

Which City centre & Old City clubs host indie & alternative?

Strange Brew, Mother's Ruin, The Lanes, Rough Trade Bristol and Shredenhams according to our venue profiles. Check each venue’s own listings for current events.

What indie & alternative nights are coming up in City centre & Old City?

Dick & Dom In Da Haunted Bungalow (Sat 31 Oct, 10pm–3am), Circuit des Yeux feat. Alan Sparhawk presents Nosferatu - Score (Sun 1 Nov 2026, 7pm–10:30pm), Horse Jumper Of Love + special guests (Tue 3 Nov 2026, 7pm–10:30pm), Overpass (Thu 5 Nov 2026, 7pm–11pm) and Simple Things 2026 (Sat 7 Nov) are coming up, from our listings snapshot of 20 October 2026. Check the organiser’s page for tickets and times.

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