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Bristol New Music

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Bristol New Music

Bristol, South West

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Fest TimelineUpdated: 11 Apr 2026

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10 Jan

Early bird on sale

Early bird on sale

Limited early bird all-events passes went on sale including low income and supporter tiers; festival passes are now sold out.

10 Jan

10 Jan

Lineup announced

Lineup announced

First artists announced: ãssia ghendir, Cara Tolmie + Rian Treanor, claire rousay, Cole Pulice, Eliana Glass, emptyset, Erwan Keravec, Ex-Easter Island Head, FRANKIE + Kelman Duran, GHOST DUBS, Harry Górski-Brown + Wojciech Rusin + Phaedra Ensemble, Hatis Noit, KMRU, Lucy Railton, Merope, Olukemi Lijadu, Orcutt Shelley Miller, Saint Abdullah + Eomac + Rebecca Salvadori, Yas Clarke, YUNIS + more TBA.

10 Jan

31 Jan

Day tickets on sale

Day tickets on sale

Full programme, day and event tickets announced in late January 2026 alongside full programme reveal.

31 Jan

31 Jan

Full lineup announced

Full lineup announced

Full programme of artists, performances, talks, workshops, socials and installations announced in late January 2026.

31 Jan

6 Feb

Tickets on sale

Tickets on sale

Day and event tickets on sale

6 Feb

22–26 Apr

Bristol New Music 🎉

Bristol New Music 🎉

22–26 Apr

Key Info

About

Bristol New Music is a biennial festival of contemporary music and sound, spread across multiple venues in the city. It covers a wide range of territory — concerts, audiovisual installations, and club nights — with a focus on experimental, classical,…

Website

bristolnewmusic.org

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Genres

ElectronicExperimental

Date

22 - 26 April, 2026

Location

Bristol, South West

Size

Tiny · <1k

Established

2014, Running 12 years

Vibe

You move between proper concert halls, churches, and intimate gig rooms on foot, and the crowd is clearly there to really listen , expect a lot of standing in the dark, absorbing something you've never heard before and couldn't quite explain afterwards.

Tags

city centreintimatesensible bedtimemusic nerdsuni crowdspace to dancecome as you aretrain-friendly

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025

“Open-minded crowd, expect the unexpected”

“Genre-fluid, largely unclassifiable music”

“Cult following, obscure lineup names”

“Sells out fast, plan ahead”

“Shifts between intimate gigs and large halls”

TicketsUpdated: 11 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

ADMIT ONE

Festival Pass

£27

Sold Out

Day Tickets

ADMIT ONE

Saturday PassSat 25 Apr

?

ADMIT ONE

Sunday PassSun 26 Apr

£20

LineupUpdated: 30 Mar 2026

Hatis Noit

Hatis Noit

Emptyset

Emptyset

KMRU

KMRU

claire rousay

claire rousay

Rian Treanor + Cara Tolmie

Rian Treanor + Cara Tolmie

Orcutt Shelley Miller

Orcutt Shelley Miller

Lucy Railton

Lucy Railton

Ex-Easter Island Head

Ex-Easter Island Head

Saint Abdullah + Eomac + Rebecca Salvadori

Saint Abdullah + Eomac + Rebecca Salvadori

Merope

Merope

Cara Tolmie

Cara Tolmie

Rian Treanor

Rian Treanor

Saint Abdullah

Saint Abdullah

Eomac

Eomac

Rebecca Salvadori

Rebecca Salvadori

FRANKIE

FRANKIE

Kelman DuranGHOST DUBSErwan KeravecOlukemi LijaduHarry Górski-BrownWojciech RusinPhaedra EnsembleBill Orcuttperforming as Orcutt Shelley MillerSteve Shelleyperforming as Orcutt Shelley MillerEthan Millerperforming as Orcutt Shelley MillerYUNISāssia ghendirCole PuliceEliana GlassYas Clarke

Recent NewsUpdated: 11 Apr 2026

It's going to be so cool - Bristol 247

One interesting development for 2026 is the involvement of the WOMAD organisation who are delivering a Friday night takeover in the Goods Shed.

bristol247.com·3 days ago

The shock of the new?

Bristol New Music 2026 promises to be a kaleidoscope of mind (and ear) stretching experiences aiming to refresh your aural tastebuds.

bristol247.com·1 week ago

Triple Threat: An Interview with Orcutt Shelley Miller

Ahead of their show at Bristol New Music, Bill Orcutt, Steve Shelley and Ethan Miller tell Jennifer Lucy Allan how a Grateful Dead tribute...

thequietus.com·1 week ago

Bristol New Music Reveals Lineup for 2026 Edition

Bristol New Music has shared the lineup for its 2026 event.

thequietus.com·1 month ago

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