Music

Bristol sound

Bristol is a city of diverse talent and musical expertise. For culture vultures, St George's, leading concert hall, attracts the very best of classical, opera, world music and jazz. The Colston Hall hosts the latest concerts by the major names in pop and rock music. Enjoy world-famous jazz sessions at The Old Duke in King Street, live jazz on a Sunday evening at Severnshed, and more live music at the Louisiana, another popular venue.

Bristol is the hometown of Massive Attack, Tricky, Portishead and Kosheen and was the birthplace of trip-hop. There are few cities that have such a diverse mix of live music and DJ's playing every night. If you are visiting the city in July, don’t miss the ever-successful Orange Ashton Court Festival, with over 150 acts, from local bands to national headliners, over two days.