Cultural lineage
Contemporary music
One of the through-lines connecting these venues — part of what each of them is known for, not just what's on this week.
4 venues in Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol working in this tradition
Venues
RNCM
124 Oxford RoadManchester
Royal Northern College of Music is a Manchester music institution on Oxford Road, presenting classical, contemporary and performance programmes alongside its…
Band on the Wall
25 Swan StreetManchester
Band on the Wall is a Manchester music venue on Swan Street, known for jazz, world music, contemporary music and live…
Queen's Hall
85-89 Clerk StreetEdinburgh
Queen's Hall is an Edinburgh concert hall on Clerk Street, presenting classical music, chamber music, folk, contemporary music and…
Bristol Beacon
Trenchard StreetBristol
Bristol Beacon is a major Bristol concert hall on Trenchard Street, presenting classical, contemporary, jazz, folk and live music…
Upcoming
Full programme →Edinburgh Psych Fest 2026
Queen's Hall · Tomorrow · 13:00
Russell Howard
Bristol Beacon · Tomorrow · 15:30
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute – Early Show
Band on the Wall · Tomorrow · 16:15
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute – Late Show
Band on the Wall · Tomorrow · 18:15
Russell Howard
Bristol Beacon · Tomorrow · 19:30
David Essex Plus Support
Bristol Beacon · Mon 7 Sept · 19:00
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Queen's Hall · Mon 7 Sept · 19:30
Orchestral Season 26/27 - Víkingur Ólafsson: Piano Recital
Bristol Beacon · Tue 8 Sept · 19:00
Emma Rawicz: Inkyra
Band on the Wall · Wed 9 Sept · 19:30
Femme De La Femme + Jade Serafin Trio
Band on the Wall · Wed 9 Sept · 20:00
The Courettes
Bristol Beacon · Wed 9 Sept · 20:00
Todd Rundgren
Bristol Beacon · Thu 10 Sept · 19:00
Clubs and Aces + Half Shallow + The Last orders
Band on the Wall · Thu 10 Sept · 19:30
James Morton Groove Den feat. Dennis Rollins
Bristol Beacon · Thu 10 Sept · 20:00
Mothership – Led Zepplin Tribute
Band on the Wall · Fri 11 Sept · 19:00
Nearly Dan – The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan
Band on the Wall · Sat 12 Sept · 19:00
Fastlove - The Tribute to George Michael
Queen's Hall · Sat 12 Sept · 19:30
La Fiesta x Innergroove
Band on the Wall · Sat 12 Sept · 21:00
Ballet of Lights
RNCM · Sun 13 Sept · 16:00
Ballet of Lights
RNCM · Sun 13 Sept · 18:00
Robert Arkins
Band on the Wall · Sun 13 Sept · 19:00
'The Prat Pack’s Back' 2026 UK Tour
Bristol Beacon · Sun 13 Sept · 19:30
Kuribo Jams
Bristol Beacon · Sun 13 Sept · 20:00
Olivia Belli
Band on the Wall · Mon 14 Sept · 19:30
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
Bristol Beacon · Tue 15 Sept · 19:30
Altered Images + Gifthorse
Band on the Wall · Tue 15 Sept · 19:30
Sam Browne: You’ll Miss the Sunset
Band on the Wall · Wed 16 Sept · 19:00
Saint Etienne The Final Tour
Bristol Beacon · Wed 16 Sept · 19:30
Richard Spaven + Thiara Collective
Band on the Wall · Thu 17 Sept · 19:30
Fin Taylor
Bristol Beacon · Thu 17 Sept · 20:00
Voodoo Room – A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream
Band on the Wall · Thu 17 Sept · 20:00
Strawberry Guy
Band on the Wall · Fri 18 Sept · 19:00
The Only King
RNCM · Fri 18 Sept · 19:00
Marillion
Bristol Beacon · Fri 18 Sept · 19:30
John Coltrane Centenary Celebration feat. Emma Rawicz
Queen's Hall · Fri 18 Sept · 19:30
Elephunk in the room: Rosie Larada + support
Band on the Wall · Fri 18 Sept · 19:30
La Fiesta x Smooth Edge
Band on the Wall · Sat 19 Sept · 18:00
The Only King
RNCM · Sat 19 Sept · 19:00
The Only King
RNCM · Sun 20 Sept · 13:30
Nicky Phillips – ‘Words Unsaid’ EP Release Show
Band on the Wall · Sun 20 Sept · 18:00