The Schedule

Seven nights.
Seven venues.

Here it is. We've moved Heaven and Earth to bring you of Bristol's grassroots artists plus a few from Barcelona: 11-17 May 2026.

Mon
11 MAY
Open Mic Night
The George & Dragon
Church Rd, Redfield · Hosted by Open Mic Surgery - the perfect festival launch party. All welcome.
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Tue
12 MAY
Karaoke Night
The Farm pub
Grab the mic and give it a go at this super-friendly event by the good folk at the Farm.
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Wed
13 MAY
Comedy & Spoken Word
Royal Oak, Clifton
Stand-up, comedy monologues, comedy songwriters. Ticketed event.
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Thu
14 MAY
Blues gig and open jam
The Old Stillage
Church Rd, Redfield · Hosted by blues royalty Mike Hondinott. Watch or join in.
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Fri
15 MAY
Live Music
The All Inn
Friday night is fiery folk, upbeat world and dance-fest.
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Sat
16 MAY
Live Music
The Black Horse
Two Mile Hill Rd · Blues, rock, grunge, Americana at the classic rock pub.
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Sun
17 MAY
Grand Finale
The Hen & Chicken
North St, Bedminster · Funk, indie, cabaret, indie-folk, pop, rock as the week winds up with a bang.
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+ Promo gig at First Bus Depot (TBC)

The poster, in full.

Xpress Fest 2026 official poster