BRISTOL NIGHTLIFE / BY AREA & MUSIC

Live music, indie & rock in Clifton & Hotwells
in Bristol.

Bristol clubs, promoters and upcoming nights for live music, indie & rock in Clifton & Hotwells, each with a profile and a link to the venue or organiser’s own page.

This page lists 2 clubs and venues and 10 upcoming nights. The most-listed styles here are jazz, folk and live music. Next up: Rootin' & Tootin' with James Fuke (Thu 29 Oct 2026, 8pm–10:30pm).

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

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Which Clifton & Hotwells clubs host live music, indie & rock?

The Grain Barge and The Bristol Fringe according to our venue profiles. Check each venue’s own listings for current events.

What live music, indie & rock nights are coming up in Clifton & Hotwells?

Rootin' & Tootin' with James Fuke (Thu 29 Oct 2026, 8pm–10:30pm), Halloween Party ft Kayco' & Betty Spooks (Sat 31 Oct 2026, 8:30pm–2am), Debbie Bond (Sun 1 Nov 2026, 5pm–7:30pm), Harry Christelis Quartet (Tue 3 Nov 2026, 7:30pm–10:30pm) and Pete Coggins & Co (Sun 8 Nov 2026, 5pm–7:30pm) are coming up, from our listings snapshot of 20 October 2026. Check the organiser’s page for tickets and times.

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