Bristol Beacon

• Music / Reviews

  Review: Bristol Folk Festival – ‘Community, inclusion and an overwhelming feeling that everything is OK’

  An inclusive weekend proved folk is a broad church with something to offer everyone

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• Comedy / charity

  Stellar comedy lineup announced for second ‘Laughing Matters’ SWEDA fundraiser at Bristol Beacon

  Daniel Kitson hosts a bill including Mark Thomas, Rose Matafeo, Bridget Christie and Elis James

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• Music / Bristol gig listings

  Bristol’s month in Folk and Roots – May 2026

  May is the most folk of months and Bristol's exemplary live music scene doesn't let it down

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• Things To Do / Bristol

  42 things to do in Bristol in May 2026

  This month's highlights include block parties, brewery trails, Love Saves the Day and Upfest

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• Things To Do / Things to do

  27 things to do in Bristol this week, April 27 – May 3 2026

  Highlights this week include Flow State, The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 50 and Bristol Walk Fest

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Smerz, Bristol Beacon – ‘Big city living with lazy pop duo’

  Norwegian pop duo drop into the Lantern

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• Music / Bristol Folk Festival

  An insider’s guide to Bristol Folk Festival 2026

  The festival's director presents her top seven picks of the weekend

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• Music / Tricky

  Tricky’s new album ‘draws strongly’ on Bristol influence

  The album's release is due between the artist's two hometown shows of 2026

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