10 events you can't miss at O2 Academy Bristol this Autumn
Published 10 September 2026
This autumn, O2 Academy Bristol is home to a huge range of unmissable shows spanning a jungle and drum & bass reunion, Netflix-bred pop breakouts, a Halloween rave with childhood legends, and this year's biggest rising names. Whatever you're into, there's a reason to be on Frogmore Street this autumn.
1. The Hoosiers
Wednesday 7th October
Doors: 19:00 · Curfew: 23:00
Known for their infectious hooks, sharp lyricism and high-energy live shows, The Hoosiers have been a staple on the indie-pop scene for the last two decades. With acclaimed singles like "Worried About Ray", "Goodbye Mr A" and "Choices" plus new music that shows that the duo are still at the peak of their powers, this is sure to be a night packed with high energy and nostalgia inequal measures.
2. Pete & Bas
Thursday 8th October
Doors: 19:00 · Curfew: 23:00
South East London's finest grime duo Pete & Bas, rumoured to have long-standing ties with both the Richardson and Kray families, are British rappers who have been co-signed by a long list of artists including Jaykae, Mist, D Double E, Dizzee Rascal, Giggs, Headie One and Dave.
3. Jalen Ngonda: Doctrine of Love Tour
Saturday 24th October
Doors: 19:00 · Curfew: 23:00
Over the past three years, Jalen Ngonda has grown from cult favourite to bona fide soul torchbearer, taking his sound from intimate club stages to arenas and international festivals, cementing his reputation as one of contemporary music's most compelling performers.
The singer heads out on tour in support of his second album, Doctrine Of Love, an instant classic brimming with confidence and swagger.
4. Dick & Dom in Da Haunted Bungalow
Saturday 31st October
Age restrictions: 18+ · Doors: 22:00 · Curfew: 02:00
Dick and Dom are bringing their huge rave to O2 Academy Bristol this Halloween, where you can expect non-stop bangers, massive ghostly decor, special effects, and absolute insanity from the naughtiest boys.
Go hard with your spookiest costumes as the boys spin non-stop floor fillers featuring 90s-00s hits, indie bangers and club classics.
5. Antony Szmierek
Saturday 17th October
Doors: 19:00 · Curfew: 23:00
Manchester-born poet, writer and producer Antony Szmierek returns with his second album, Decoding Birdsong, just eighteen months after his critically acclaimed debut Service Station at the End of the Universe.
Szmierek returns with a new body of work that signals a clear evolution in both sound and scope. Rooted in his personal touchstones within electronic music, the album pairs expansive, immersive production with his trademark razor-sharp lyricism.
6. Midnight Til Morning
Monday 12th October
Doors: 19:00 · Curfew: 23:00
Launched from the global Netflix hit 'Building the Band', Midnight Til Morning are a breakout four-piece blending powerhouse vocals, emotional vulnerability, and undeniable onstage chemistry.
Midnight Til Morning are stepping off the screen and onto stages worldwide with a live show that promises raw energy, rich storytelling, and unforgettable moments.
7. An Evening With Band of Horses: Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time
Wednesday 14th October
Doors: 19:00 · Curfew: 23:00
There might be no other band that was able to channel the generational anxiety in those early millennial years and turn it into such powerful and inclusive art quite like Band of Horses.
Ben Bridwell's high-flying vocals and eccentric enunciation floating like a specter that felt like a prelude to a dream. Full of profundity, truth, and sometimes just homespun advice on how to live, Band of Horses songs have become anthems and touchstones for fans.
8. Wasia Project
Tuesday 10th November
Doors: 19:00 · Curfew: 23:00
Formed in 2019, Wasia Project's mixed British-Asian heritage and classical training have inspired them to have a global approach to pop, which dynamically melds styles and influences that cut across genre lines — and even entire hemispheres of musical tradition.
In this series of intimate shows, the band will be showcasing new music live for the very first time.
9. Swiftogeddon: 20 Years of Taylor Special
Friday 9th October
Age restrictions: 18+ · Doors: 19:00 · Curfew: 23:00
Swiftogeddon is a night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits! Do you have a "Blank Space" in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift - because she'll never go out of "Style".
10. Warren Zeider's 2026 World Tour
Thursday 15th October
Doors: 19:00 · Curfew: 23:00
One of country music's newest and most promising stars, Warren Zeiders has already made an undeniable mark on the genre following the release of his album Relapse, Lies & Betrayal. Now the Pennsylvania native heads out on his 2026 world tour.
FAQs
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