Trance, Tori, and Trophies - Your Complete Weekend in Bristol 11 - 12 April
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 April 2026 in Bristol
🎵 music · 🎭 comedy · 🎬 film · 🏏 sports · 🎤 spoken word
✨ Your cultural compass to Bristol's weekend — from ambient legends on a floating venue to boundary‑pushing comedy, county cricket, and unforgettable live music. Everything you need for a brilliant Saturday and Sunday.
📅 Saturday 11 April
A packed day of music, cricket, football, comedy and a hip‑hop cinema classic
🎧 The Orb Plus Special Guests System 7
📍 Venue: Thekla (the legendary floating club)
Ambient house pioneers and dub legends – expect a cosmic, bass‑heavy journey on Bristol’s most iconic boat. A must for electronic music lovers.
🎹 Tori Amos
📍 Venue: Bristol Beacon
The iconic singer‑songwriter and pianist performs her deeply personal, genre‑defying catalogue. A spellbinding evening at one of Bristol’s finest concert halls.
🎬 Wild Style Screening feat. Grandmaster Caz
📍 Venue: O2 Academy Bristol
The groundbreaking 1983 hip‑hop film + live appearance from hip‑hop pioneer Grandmaster Caz. A perfect fusion of cinema and old‑school rap culture.
🏏 County Championship: Gloucestershire vs Durham (Day 2)
📍 Venue: Seat Unique Stadium
Red‑ball cricket returns. Soak up the traditional atmosphere as Gloucestershire battle Durham – perfect for a relaxed afternoon of sport.
⚽ Bristol Rovers vs Crawley Town
📍 Venue: Memorial Stadium
League football at its most passionate. Cheer on the Pirates as they take on Crawley Town – expect a lively crowd and end‑to‑end action.
😂 The Comedy Store – Bristol
📍 Venue: Redgrave Theatre
The legendary Comedy Store brings top‑tier stand‑up to Clifton. A fantastic line‑up of sharp, hilarious acts – guaranteed laughter.
📅 Sunday 12 April
Folk‑punk, spoken word, cricket finale, indie rock and Norwegian comedy
🎸 Frank Turner
📍 Venue: Trinity Arts Centre
Folk‑punk hero Frank Turner brings his high‑energy, heart‑on‑sleeve show to Bristol. Expect singalongs, passion and anthemic storytelling.
🎤 Pernille Haaland
📍 Venue: Bristol Hen and Chicken
Award‑winning Norwegian comedian known for her deadpan wit and sharp observations. An intimate comedy gem in a classic Bristol pub theatre.
📖 Shane Koyczan
📍 Venue: The Wardrobe
Internationally celebrated spoken word poet and author. Prepare for moving, powerful storytelling that stays with you long after the final word.
🏏 County Championship: Gloucestershire vs Durham (Day 3)
📍 Venue: Seat Unique Stadium
The final day of the county match – could be a tense finish. Enjoy the timeless charm of first‑class cricket in a beautiful Bristol setting.
🎸 Deathcrash
📍 Venue: Exchange
Slowcore / post‑rock intensity from one of the UK’s most gripping underground bands. Raw, cathartic and beautifully heavy – ideal for a Sunday night.
🎟️ Also on Sunday – Frank Turner:
Frank Turner at Bristol Trinity – same artist, different ticket outlet. Check both for availability.
