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Bristol Beacon is Bristol’s largest concert hall, presenting concerts and entertainment by major names in rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical music, stand up comedy and light entertainment, as well as local choirs, orchestras and schools.

Audiences have been enjoying music here since 1867 and the building remains at the heart of cultural life in the city. Some of the world’s biggest music and comedy stars have performed on its stage, including The Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Motorhead and Bob Dylan.

In more recent years it has hosted music from the likes of Emile Sandé, George Ezra, Texas, Robert Plant and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; played host to BBC 6 Music Festival; comedy from Ricky Gervais, Jimmy Carr and Sarah Millican; as well as being a key player in many of Bristol’s wider events including the Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival, Simple Things Festival, Slapstick Festival and Doors Open Day. 

Built in 2009, the iconic golden foyer has made Bristol Beacon an architecturally significant and striking addition to Bristol’s skyline and befits the many fantastic performers who have played there. 

Bristol Beacon's historic spaces and auditoriums are currently undergoing a £48.8m transformation, which will turn the venue into one the best performance and music learning spaces in Europe – a modern, accessible, state-of-the-art facility. 

Meanwhile Colston Hall continues to bring the best live music to the region through its Colston Hall Presents programme, taking shows to Bristol's finest music venues.

Colston Hall's modern foyer building remains open for business - hire one of its meeting rooms or unique open plan spaces for your next meeting or event, or simply relax with a coffee at Colston Street Bar and Kitchen.

 

Find out more about Bristol's varied music scene. Or you can see a list of the events coming up at the Colston Hall below.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Assistance Dogs
  • Changing Places Toilet
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Neurodivergent visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Handrail by steps
  • Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Sign language videos and guides
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • Restaurant

Children & Infants

  • Accept children all ages
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Breast Feeding Friendly Throughout
  • Buggy Parking Area

Establishment Features

  • Cater for groups
  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue

Key Features

  • Families
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction

Payment Methods

  • Special group rates - For classical concerts

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

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Bristol Beacon

Type:Event Venue

Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
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Tel+44 (0)117 203 4040

Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* Please check events listings for performance times.

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