Contraband Circus

Contraband Circus a veritable smorgasbord of sideshow performances and musical acts bound together with a twisted circus theme. Expect - Ska / Balkan / Jungle / Hardtek

18/04/2026

Today's the day!
GETTING TO ASHTON COURT

Public Parking: Pay & display until 8pm and then parking is free after 8pm

Taxis / Uber - Request Arts mansion for drop-off point, as this means your driver will drop you off at the right entrance!

Entrance at Bower Ashton, Long Ashton

Drop offs are at the top of the path in the public carpark.

Public Transport: First operates a bus from Bristol to Ashton Court every 20 minutes (journey time

13 mins approx)

From the Centre: 71 to Bower Ashton Campus, Bower Ashton + 10 min walk

From Anchor Road: X2/X3 to Clanage Road, Bower Ashton + 11 min walk

By Car: 2 miles from the city centre to the west, off the A369 to Portishead. Entrances at Bower

Ashton, Long Ashton

LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT - For Contraband Circus + Upside Sound at Ashton Court 18th April We have some unfortunate news. Due...
17/04/2026

LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT -
For Contraband Circus + Upside Sound at Ashton Court 18th April
We have some unfortunate news.
Due to unforeseen circumstances out of anyone's control, Ruby My dear is unable to make it to our 18th April event collab with Upside Sound at Ashton Court mansion.

We understand this extra frustrating due to the Feb cancellation.
We'd like to highlight that both times, the reasons for this have been completely out of the Artists control, the first being solely on us (Contraband Circus)

We Of course are happy to refund anyone who wishes to want one
Headfirst - Contact [email protected] via the email you purchased your ticket with.
Eventbirte- Request a refund via their website or contact us if there's any issues.
Refunds may take around 5 days to land back into your account
And we apologise for the inconvenience

But alternatively, here's what else we have in store for this Saturday..
Introducing to the lineup..
DR BASTARDO

Alongside other legends such as
Detest

Kayco
Upside Sound late night Cabaret
krunx
bustawidemove
innercore_official
dirtychronic
salandertech
Kuwakore
thevegetablecollective
dj_fiat_500
gabbaganoush
hamzel

Unfortunately we have to postpone our Ruby my Dear event until the 18th April, as now they'll be playing at our main Day...
25/02/2026

Unfortunately we have to postpone our Ruby my Dear event until the 18th April, as now they'll be playing at our main Day & night Ashton Court mansion party.

Apologies for any confusion about this event taking place, all tickets that have already been purchased will be valid for the new date.
Or alternatively, refunds are also available via the Eventbrite website.
Contraband Circus + Upside Sound 18th April Ashton Court mansion: https://www.facebook.com/events/1388227726248586?

27/09/2025

Tickets are still available on Headfirst and on the door :)

Set times for today/tonight! Due to issues on our part, Mokit b2b Daisycakes are no longer able to make it
27/09/2025

Set times for today/tonight!
Due to issues on our part, Mokit b2b Daisycakes are no longer able to make it

TICKET GIVEAWAY! For chance to win tickets for next week,All you have to do is,Like & share, and tag a friend :) 1st Pri...
20/09/2025

TICKET GIVEAWAY!
For chance to win tickets for next week,
All you have to do is,
Like & share, and tag a friend :)

1st Prize: x2 Tickets for life! (free entry to all Contraband Circus events for life)

2nd Prize: 2x Tickets to Contraband Circus 27th September

3rd Prize: 1x Ticket to Contraband Circus 27th September.

All winners will be selected at random.
Winners announced on the 25th September.
Good luck!

Full line-up for September! 🎪🎠
24/07/2025

Full line-up for September! 🎪🎠

ExchangeOdd Top - Dolfinboy / Anna Prank / Dr..um / Miss Bee Spinner
14/06/2025

Exchange
Odd Top - Dolfinboy / Anna Prank / Dr..um / Miss Bee Spinner

Our last Odd Top event! Come celebrate the last of our mini-series, before we put our full focus back into our main Cont...
11/06/2025

Our last Odd Top event!
Come celebrate the last of our mini-series, before we put our full focus back into our main Contraband circus events!
Expect Donk, Jungle, Tek & Core, alongside Circus décor & extra lighting

Here's our 1st line-up release! 🎠🔥Across three rooms of music! All powered by Amber Audio (D&B Audiotechnik)Full lightin...
20/05/2025

Here's our 1st line-up release! 🎠🔥
Across three rooms of music!
All powered by Amber Audio (D&B Audiotechnik)
Full lighting production in all rooms.

Expect more live bands, Headline DJs, Circus Acts and Walkabout performances to be announced soon!
See you there :)

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Bristol
BS50

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