The Louisiana Bristol

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Skiddle is an official primary ticket outlet for The Louisiana in Bristol. Find 16 upcoming events below. Tickets can be purchased directly from Skiddle:

The Slacksons + Akane at The Louisiana

The Slacksons + Akane

  • The Louisiana Bristol
  • Saturday 3rd June
  • The Slacksons + Akane live at The Louisiana, Bristol. Saturday, 3rd June 2023
    Petrichor + Phonseca + Joely at The Louisiana

    Petrichor + Phonseca + Joely

    • The Louisiana Bristol
    • Sunday 4th June
    • Petrichor + Phonseca + Joely live at The Louisiana, Bristol. Sunday, 4th June 2023
      Mentira + Underbliss + Jack Wrights Yeah + Pig City Committee at The Louisiana

      Mentira + Underbliss + Jack Wrights Yeah + Pig City Committee

      • The Louisiana Bristol
      • Wednesday 7th June
      • Mentira + Underbliss + Jack Wrights Yeah + Pig City Committee live at The Louisiana, Bristol. Wednesday 7th June 2023
        The Native at The Louisiana

        The Native

        • This event has been postponed until 10th Jun 2022
        • The Louisiana Bristol
        • Saturday 10th June
        • DHP Presents : THE NATIVE At Bristol The Louisiana Friday 10 June 2022 Age Limit : 16+ (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
          Jen Cloher at The Louisiana

          Jen Cloher

          • The Louisiana Bristol
          • Wednesday 14th June
          • FORM Presents highly respected folk rock arist JEN CLOHER + Support coming to Bristol Louisiana on Wednesday 14th June.
            Typan / Star Circus / The Autumn Killers at The Louisiana

            Typan / Star Circus / The Autumn Killers

            • The Louisiana Bristol
            • Thursday 15th June
            • Typan / Star Circus / The Autumn Killers live at The Louisiana, Bristol. Thursday 15th June 2023
              Eddie Mole Band + Rita Lynch + Adam & The Hellcats at The Louisiana

              Eddie Mole Band + Rita Lynch + Adam & The Hellcats

              • The Louisiana Bristol
              • Sunday 18th June
              • Eddie Mole Band + Rita Lynch + Adam & The Hellcats live at The Louisiana, Bristol. Sunday 18th June 2023
                Martyr + Bozos + Epimetheus at The Louisiana

                Martyr + Bozos + Epimetheus

                • The Louisiana Bristol
                • Monday 19th June
                • Martyr + Bozos + Epimetheus live at The Louisiana, Bristol. Monday 19th June 2023
                  Peacelily + Witch Hook + M/X at The Louisiana

                  Peacelily + Witch Hook + M/X

                  • The Louisiana Bristol
                  • Friday 23rd June
                  • Peacelily + Witch Hook + M/X live at The Louisiana, Bristol. Friday 23rd June 2023
                    Josie Blakelock + Ellie James + Molly Cheek at The Louisiana

                    Josie Blakelock + Ellie James + Molly Cheek

                    • The Louisiana Bristol
                    • Tuesday 27th June
                    • Josie Blakelock + Ellie James + Molly Cheek live at The Louisiana, Bristol. Tuesday 27th June 2023.

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                      really amazing bands!! loved seeing their passion through music

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                      Great night out in an iconic venue

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                      The Louisiana venue information

                      Age Restriction 16+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by adult 18+).

                      The Louisiana is a 140 capacity, family run venue that takes pride in putting on the best musicians and giving both them and the audience the perfect communion. This is something we’ve been working on for over 25 years.

                      There was a fire at The Fleece, Bristol in 1996, and two local promoters asked if they could use the room upstairs at The Louisiana instead. We said yes, and in the first week Placebo and Super Furry Animals played here… at the time, we didn’t even have a stage.

                      Gianni built a stage a week later, which was lucky because within weeks more promoters were involved and we were staging gigs on a regular basis. We’d get up-and-coming DJs in only charging people 50p entry; The Chemical Brothers played one of these and we even started doing club nights in the basement at weekends.

                      Over the years, The Louisiana has been seen as a barometer for new bands. The first time The Scissor Sisters played here it was as support to a Bristol band, but by the third time we had to escort them to the stage so they wouldn’t get mobbed. It was the same with Florence and the Machine, and The National – who first played here to 20 people and now they’re playing to 20,000. We’ve always been the first port of call for most new bands doing a national tour.

                      While external promoters book the national bands that perform at The Louisiana, we also make sure the venue is a platform for home grown talent. Lots of local acts approach us, and we try and give them slots as much as possible. If we believe a band has real talent we’ll try and support them as much as we can and recommend them for suitable national support slots and festivals too. We regularly have labels, agents & promoters asking us for tips on the best new music coming through the venue.

                      We always try to look after the bands that play here, local and national, which means they have a good time and want to come back time and time again. We start by giving an unknown act a chance, and then when they go on to become massive they still want to come back to play, even though we are a small venue.

                      It’s great being part of bigger, citywide events too. We’re a fringe venue at the Harbourside Festival, and last year the whole road was closed off as we had a jazz band playing outside and people were jiving in the sunshine. We are also one of the eight venues for Bristol’s Dot-to-Dot Festival every May, which sees the best new bands descend on the city and play back-to-back throughout the day. It’s a music marathon, and the atmosphere is incredible.

                      Despite being a popular venue with artists and audiences alike, keeping The Louisiana going as a live music venue hasn’t been without its challenges.

                      When we started out it was the strongest time in British music history. There were lots of bands coming through and lots of money in the industry, so bands could afford to tour more. We had Coldplay here three times, and Muse took up a residency for six months.

                      For a little while, there was less investment in touring and things were tough, but now the scene is recovering. Smaller record labels are springing up, the internet has been good in giving bands the freedom to set up and get themselves out there without even needing a label.

                      Once again the scene in Bristol is healthy. There are lots of great musicians and songwriters coming through, like George Ezra who developed his style and sound while studying here. It’s also a city that is very supportive of music.

                      You won’t get a better sound, on stage or off, than at the Louis.

                      Venue contact details and info

                      Name: The Louisiana

                      Phone: 0117 9265978

                      Venue short url: https://www.skiddle.com/venues/8330/

                      Music Policy: Live Music Venue.

                      Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 5:30pm till 11pm Sunday 5:30pm till 10:30pm

                      Food served: Yes

                      Address: Wapping Street, Bathurst Terrace, Bristol, BS1 6UA

                      Website: https://www.thelouisiana.net

                      Capacity: 140

                      Type of venue: Live

                      Drinks served: Yes

                      Parking: Street and parking available

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