2025 is just around the corner, and many of us are spending the final days of 2024 filling out the calendars we got for Christmas.
Perhaps yours is looking a little sparse or maybe your New Year’s resolution is to go to more events. Either way, there’s no such thing as too many gigs, so here’s nine of the best gigs coming to Bristol in 2025.
Kaiser Chiefs
Coming to Bristol Sounds in summer, the Kaiser Chiefs are one of the headliners announced for the concert series taking place at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, on the Harbourside.
The band will be performing their album Employment in full as well as their greatest hits, in what is set to be an incredible summer concert.
See Kaiser Chiefs at Summer Sounds on 26 June, 2025
The Dare
Collaborator with Charli XCX and viral hit of 2024, The Dare is donning his signature suit and taking over Marble Factory in March.
Known for his top song Girls, his concert is likely to be one of the biggest nights in Bristol next year. So if you’re missing Brat Summer, The Dare might be able to replicate the feeling.
See The Dare at Marble Factory on 16 March, 2025
The Wombats
Also at the Marble Factory is The Wombats. The indie-rock band originally from Liverpool are performing in February as part of Rough Trade presents.
The band will be playing their upcoming album, Oh! The Ocean live a week before its official release.
See The Wombats at Marble Factory on 16 February, 2025
Circa Waves
Another February concert for you, this time it’s Circa Waves at Bristol Beacon. Another British indie-rock classic, you can expect a night of hits like T-Shirt Weather as well as some new tracks from the band. You won’t want to miss it.
See Circa Waves at Bristol Beacon on 23 February, 2025
Jalen Ngonda
Jalen Ngonda drew huge success throughout 2023 and 2024 with his debut album Come Around and Love Me, which has been praised for its unique sound, blending classic and contemporary soul.
Now one of the biggest artists of 2024 is coming to Bristol Beacon in October, so be sure to secure your tickets before they sell out.
See Jalen Ngonda at Bristol Beacon on 23 October, 2025
FINNEAS
Singer-songwriter, producer, and brother of Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, is coming to Bristol Beacon in April.
The ten-time GRAMMY and two-time Academy-Award winning artist is heading to the South West for his For Cryin’ Out Loud! Tour. So be sure to see this unmissable concert.
See FINNEAS at Bristol Beacon on 22 April, 2025
Faye Webster
Faye Webster was flung to stardom in the early 2020s thanks to her viral hits such as Right Side of My Neck, Kingston, and I Know You.
Webster has performed in Bristol before, in venues such as Thekla and SWX. Now she’s heading to Bristol Beacon in late June to reflect her growing fanbase.
See Faye Webster at Bristol Beacon on 26 June, 2025
Toploader
Known for their hit Dancing in the Moonlight, Toploader are on tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album Onka’s Big Moka. The album originally sold over two million copies in the UK and earned the band four Brit Award nominations.
The band are playing an intimate gig in Thekla in April, so make sure you don’t miss the chance to see them.
See Toploader at Thekla on 16 April, 2025
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s hit Murder on the Dancefloor had a resurgence earlier this year thanks to its use in the film Saltburn.
Now the 2000s pop sensation is coming to Bristol Beacon to perform her greatest hits as well as some of her latest tracks. It’s going to be an unforgettable night
See Sophie Ellis-Bextor at Bristol Beacon on 8 June, 2025