LIVE MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY FROM 9PM

DJs & BANDS ON WEEKENDS

PUB VIBES : 1ST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH - a night of randomness. Pub quizzes, music bingo, karaoke, live bands, good old fashioned chatting and more.. 

Port-o-ska (live!)
Nov
5

Port-o-ska (live!)

Port-O-Ska live playing tribute to the birth of Ska music in Jamaica  -Vintage Ska tunes and their Shuffle Blues, Jazz and boogie influences and development into Rocksteady and Reggae.

The name Port-O-Ska is inspired by the 1950's Jamaican Jazz label Port-O-Jam. Dedicated to creating and interpreting the original 1960's sound of the Skatalites and their original influences. Port-O-Ska also referencing musical greats Ernest Ranglin, Don Drummond, Alton Ellis, Roland Alphonso, Prince Buster, Oswald ‘Baba’ Brooks, Rico Rodriguez and other pioneers who went on to help shape Jamaica's incredible musical heritage and world wide influence. 

Founded by rhythm section duo of double bass player Benji Muscat and his brother Sam Muscat the band features some of Bristol's top musicians and a special guest vocalist.

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dj dad & Nico demus
Nov
6

dj dad & Nico demus

Jus' DJ Dad, Nico Demus and 2 decks. Having a bassy wander around hip hop, dancehall, Latin urban, Afrobeat, Amapiano, soca, house, UKG, grime and then who knows, maybe on somewhere else later. You should come.

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Gulp For Gaza
Nov
7

Gulp For Gaza

Gulp for GAZA present a night of music, community and solidarity for Palestine with DJs spanning dubstep, jungle, dnb + more. 

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Volya - Ukraine Fundraiser
Nov
12

Volya - Ukraine Fundraiser

Volya - Ukraine Fundraiser
Bristol-based rock band the Effectives return to the Plough. After releasing their first EP last year, and just back from a UK tour this October, the Effectives bring a night of high-energy rock to Easton.
Tonight they will be raising money for Superhumans, a Ukrainian charity that pioneers in prosthetics and rehabilitation for victims of war.
Russia continues to escalate attacks on Ukraine and its civilians. The winter ahead for Ukrainians looks dark, with daily missile attacks, freezing energy blackouts and 20% of the country still under Russian occupation - meanwhile Russia’s war is being financially boosted by its diesel deal with Trump.

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Random Hifi
Nov
13

Random Hifi

They keep it random.. These long time residents bring a mix and blend of music from all over planet earth. For all peoples and musics late into the nightimes.

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Good Vibrations
Nov
14

Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations 
Sean McCabe and Deli G bring their feel-good, deep, soulful dance music with care and attention.

10pm - 2am

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Mary & the Minatones
Nov
19

Mary & the Minatones

Mary & The Minatones return for a night of original soul music with a touch of jazz, funk & latin. With support from singer-songwriter & folk lover Maisie Hayes.

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LEXXI
Nov
20

LEXXI

bouncy, soulful and eclectic, drawing on the rich sounds of R&B, reggae, dancehall, global club, electronica & future beats.

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Moylan Family
Nov
21

Moylan Family

join us for dancefloor good times…fresh diverse selections lovingly mixed …RnB, Afrobeat, ukg, ukfunky, 140, jungle, DnB and stuff that itz hard to say what it is but is sick…

10pm - 2am

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Octopig & Superseed.
Nov
26

Octopig & Superseed.

Egglord Promotions Present an evening of Doom Stoner Desert Rock Punk & Grunge with Octopig & Superseed. 

From 9:30


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see no evil
Nov
27

see no evil

Whilst best known for their Amapiano selections, expect a slightly wider range of sounds inc Soulful & Tribal House, UK Funky, UK Garage and maybe even a little 140...

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Day Of The Dead KIPTIK Fundraiser
Oct
30

Day Of The Dead KIPTIK Fundraiser

DJs Threez + more spinning in aid of Education, Health and Alternative Energy Projects in Zapatista communities in Chiapas, Southern Mexico.


Raising funds for KIPTIK who support the Zapatista struggle directly through the construction of drinking water systems, ecological stoves, health and mural projects.

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Beat Cleaver Presents: Cypher Space
Oct
29

Beat Cleaver Presents: Cypher Space

Beat Cleaver summons his live music production spaceship to create improvised beats specific for your vocal needs! This event is an open mic/live jam hybrid celebrating all forms of vocal skills. Expect hip hop, rnb, reggae, garage, trap, dnb, grime, drill and just about anything else! 

"Cypher Space is a community of passion, creativity & connection through human expression. You can explore your abilities, meet like-minded artists & practice your stage skills in a safe & facilitated environment. Doesn't matter if you are wholesome or hype, there is space for you to try."

If you have been thinking about utilising your vocal skills; be that freestyle, rap, poetry, singing or beatboxing. Please join Beat Cleaver for a spectacle of improvisation & exploration. Don't wait any longer to find your voice. 

FREE ENTRY 

9pm - MIDNIGHT

Whether you're a first timer or full verse rhymer... it's time to Cypher!!

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Bristol Anarchist Bookfair After Party
Oct
24

Bristol Anarchist Bookfair After Party

:: Bristol Anarchist Bookfair 2026 Afterparty ::

Punk, hardcore and bass to get everybody dancing til late.

Featuring...

Kildren - two-bit rave-punk band from Barry Island with the ideal soundtrack to the worst generation in history!

System of Slaves - powerful female-fronted hxc-crust-punk-metal band from South Wales.

Scare Bears - scary, noisy and melodic three-piece punk from Bristol.

Shag Nasty - punk punk punk!

DJ Porgus Minimus - high energy bassy mix of futuristic jungle, footwork and rave.

Sunmonkey - spinning everyone's fave dutty bass crowd-pleasers.

:: Raising money to share between the Bristol Anarchist Bookfair and a comrade's UK visa costs ::

:: £5 - £10 suggested donation - all funds go towards paying the bands and donations to Bristol Anarchist Bookfair and a comrade in need of visa cost support - NOTAFLOF! ::

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Andalusi Caravan
Oct
22

Andalusi Caravan

Andalusi Caravan seamlessly blend the old heritage of Andalusi music with the vibrant energy of modern flamenco. This unique fusion highlights the diverse backgrounds of the band members, creating a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. Through their music, they celebrate cultural diversity and pay homage to the deep roots of Andalusian traditions while pushing the boundaries of flamenco into new and exciting territories.



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BAD radio party
Oct
17

BAD radio party

A journey back to the 80's with three of Bristol iconic soul DJ's throwing down old school jams the way they did back in the day. get in early!!

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LEXXI
Oct
16

LEXXI

bouncy, soulful and eclectic, drawing on the rich sounds of R&B, reggae, dancehall, global club, electronica & future beats.

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Immigrant Jams // live thursdays
Oct
15

Immigrant Jams // live thursdays

Plough’s longest running, ever morphing, joyful live jam. Mao and co with decks, instruments, gobs and YOU! Multi-lingual, interplanetary - hip hop vibes every time! All welcome on board for the jam dimension so bring your ting, get involved, time travel and arrive back safely ffs.

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Big Feelings
Oct
10

Big Feelings

Join the Big Feelings crew on the dancefloor for their spicey selections across reggaeton, garage, afrobeats, house and more. This Bristol-based female collective are once again coming to BS5!

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queen of pressure
Oct
9

queen of pressure

Our favourite and most fashionable Queen Of Pressure dish out some steamy corkers

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Helicopter Pirates
Oct
8

Helicopter Pirates

3-Piece Alt-rock vagabonds “like a charicature of a band”

Supported by The effectives & Versaints

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Quiz Night For Palestine
Oct
4

Quiz Night For Palestine

Join us for an evening brimming with nostalgia, insights and entertainment.

Big quiz night raising money for Bristol palestine choir and the Sameer Project

£5 per person. teams up to 6

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Queen Sheenz Karaoke Machine
Oct
3

Queen Sheenz Karaoke Machine

Karaoke is back with our QWEEN SHEEN! 8pm onwards and dressing up always welcome yaaaaaa

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DJ Dad & Dub boy
Oct
2

DJ Dad & Dub boy

Dads guest this month is the legendary Bristol beat-monger Dub Boy (Ruffnek Diskotek) Epect a bass heavy trip around the carribean featuring dancehall old & new, Soca from various islands , afrobeat, amapiano and UKG, grime….

10 pm - 2am

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Animal Crackers
Oct
1

Animal Crackers

Animal Krackers are a pack of misfit biscuits playing a variety of Skiffle, Jazz, Swing, Country and Hokum with a bit of Disco to boot.

They have been bringing their own take on timeless favourites and some lesser known gems of songs to festivals, clubs, pubs, care homes and other venues around the country for the last 10 years.

Check out their music here;

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcTvPJcDnfdGgs7NAtytqoPXx7a7d7vge

https://www.facebook.com/Animal-Krackers-547418302062997/

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Boogie Truckers
Sep
25

Boogie Truckers

Bringing you their pastiche of dubbed out disco, italo, afrobeat, funk & soul with pure dance floor heat.

10pm - 2am

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Tropanka
Sep
24

Tropanka

Tropanka are a collection of some of the UK’s finest and most passionate folk musicians who specialise in the exhilarating music of Eastern Europe, from the heartbreak of Yiddish laments to the insatiable groove of Macedonian wedding music - and everything in between. Tropanka is a type of dance from Bulgaria, which literally means “the stompy one”.

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Moylan Family
Sep
19

Moylan Family

join us for dancefloor good times…fresh diverse selections lovingly mixed …RnB, Afrobeat, ukg, ukfunky, 140, jungle, DnB!

10pm - 2am

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Velvet Magnetic
Sep
18

Velvet Magnetic

DJs bringing a wave of feminine energy behind the decks with an eclectic mix!

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FFTP
Sep
17

FFTP

Live foot stomping ANARCHIC folk with Chezney Newman & Maxine Venton

Their self-penned tunes and songs are steeped in Celtic music traditions and present-day stories, painting a picture from the modern day communities they come from

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Hot Buttered Soulworks
Sep
12

Hot Buttered Soulworks

Digging deep in the crates from Disco to House, Funk to Brazilian, Techno to Afro .

10pm - 2am

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see no evil
Sep
11

see no evil

Whilst best known for their Amapiano selections, expect a slightly wider range of sounds inc Soulful & Tribal House, UK Funky, UK Garage and maybe even a little 140...

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The Mighty High Times
Sep
10

The Mighty High Times

The Mighty High Times are a blues, folk, country, blues-folk, country-blues, folk-country trio from Bristol, UK. You get the drift…
Listen to their work here.

From 9ish

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Pub Vibes presents: Queen Sheenz Pub QUiz
Sep
5

Pub Vibes presents: Queen Sheenz Pub QUiz

Queen Sheenz back with all the quiz vibes.

Expect ridiclous questions / games and more

£3 per person / teams between 2-6

Kick off 8pm.

Get in early / secure table / sign up from 7pm

Shit prizes / good prizes / cash dollar

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dj dad
Sep
4

dj dad

Jus' Dad and 2 decks. Having a bassy wander around hip hop, dancehall, Latin urban, Afrobeat, Amapiano, soca, house, UKG, grime and then who knows, maybe on somewhere else later. You should come.

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Vookoo Hiphop Cypher
Sep
3

Vookoo Hiphop Cypher

July's cypher was on fire so we had to invite Vookoo back to host another ASAP! Bring your beats & rhymes. cypher style welcoming MCs, singers & live musicians to join.

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Rest In Rhinestone - Dolly Tribute night
Sep
2

Rest In Rhinestone - Dolly Tribute night

DJ dad playing all tunes Dolly Parton

8pm onwards

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Local Garden BBQ party
Aug
30

Local Garden BBQ party

Garden BBQ party from 1pm.

BBQ (supplied by YardVibes)

Tunes all day, boozy ice pops….vibes all round

free drink for first 30 peeps

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