XPRESS
FEST

11–17 MAY 2026
Comedy Night 13th May 2026

Bristol's newest grassroots music festival.

Seven days. Seven events. One city coming together for mental health. All events are free, donations encouraged.

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The Mission

Music with a pulse, and a purpose.

During Mental Health Awareness Week, we're taking over pubs and venues across Bristol for a marathon of music, comedy, spoken word and open mics - culminating in a big weekend finale.

Every penny goes to Mind Your Music and the Mental Health Foundation.

7

Nights of live music

From blues jams to karaoke, comedy to the grand finale - there's a night for everyone.

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Entry fee

All events are free apart from Comedy Night ticketed.

Donations encouraged.

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Incredible charities

Every pound raised is split between Mind Your Music and the Mental Health Foundation.

Headliners including

Pilot scheme / Steve James
Pilot Scheme

Earworms and mind treats from the Bristol story-song guy who's also one of this festival's organisers.

Princess Sparkles
Special Guests including
Princess Sparkles

Lily Maryon's wildly comic alter-ego. From Edinburgh to LA Fringes.


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The Schedule

Seven nights. Seven venues.

From the George & Dragon to the Hen & Chicken - we're hopping pubs right across Bristol. Comedy on Wednesday, blues jam Thursday, karaoke, open mics and a finale you won't forget.

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Our Charities

Every pound, straight to the good stuff.

Donations are split evenly between two brilliant organisations doing essential work for mental health.

Mind Your Music Mental Health Foundation