The Jam Jar Bristol

The Jam Jar Bristol The Jam Jar is an independent community arts space in the heart of Bristol. The Jam Jar is a live music venue & community arts space.

We support and encourage people to network and create together. Providing a platform to practice, perform and collaborate.

Some great shots here from an unforgettable show by The Brass Funkeys and Jack Mac’s Funk Pack. What a night! 💥Thanks to...
27/03/2026

Some great shots here from an unforgettable show by The Brass Funkeys and Jack Mac’s Funk Pack. What a night! 💥

Thanks to the brilliant musicians for such a great performance and to everyone who came along for being an absolute riot of an audience 😜

Jam On The Horizon venue spotlight 🔦In our biggest ever edition, we’re adding to our regular venues by taking over this ...
26/03/2026

Jam On The Horizon venue spotlight 🔦

In our biggest ever edition, we’re adding to our regular venues by taking over this vast Victorian sawmill.

Sawmills is a labyrinthine industrial space nestled in the centre of Bristol. The last remnant of a bygone era. This May, we’re bringing it to life with 15 hours of non-stop incredible music from around the globe. 💥💥

The Jam Jar is proud to present acclaimed Pakistani classical vocalist and harmonium player, Muslim Shaggan, joined by A...
26/03/2026

The Jam Jar is proud to present acclaimed Pakistani classical vocalist and harmonium player, Muslim Shaggan, joined by Asher Shezad (tabla) and Daniyal Ahmed (flute) on Thursday, 28th May.

🎟️🎟️ on sale now! On Headfirst or www.thejamjarbristol.com

For fans of MoodyMan, Emma-Jean Thackeray, Nubian Twist, Whellup… tonight at The Jam Jar will be for you!Serving a selec...
26/03/2026

For fans of MoodyMan, Emma-Jean Thackeray, Nubian Twist, Whellup… tonight at The Jam Jar will be for you!

Serving a selection of syncopated global delights, tonight will follow the dance-floor lineage from Jazz, to House to Broken Beat and beyond.

Free entry before 10-11pm

Sam of Zero 7 heads to Bristol for a special DJ set at this year’s Jam on the Horizon, channelling soothing Balearic and...
25/03/2026

Sam of Zero 7 heads to Bristol for a special DJ set at this year’s Jam on the Horizon, channelling soothing Balearic and trip hop straight from the source.

A big name in the early 2000s downtempo movement, Zero 7 blends electronic beats with acoustic textures and soul-influenced vocals to create their surreal and influential sound.

Saturday 2nd May in St. Jude’s, Bristol 💥💥 Day/Night combos still available!

Introducing D/RK-HUMR aka Chris Langton (Sazzback / Zoobers) and Michael Gianan. This experimental baritone-and-drums du...
25/03/2026

Introducing D/RK-HUMR aka Chris Langton (Sazzback / Zoobers) and Michael Gianan.

This experimental baritone-and-drums duo unfolds improvisations with a punk/jazz ethos and delicate moments that echo the rustling of unseen things, or something along those lines. 🦂

Crooked yet precise. This is maverick music 😎😎 and we can’t wait.

Supporting KAU & Blu/Quartet on Thursday, 16th April at The Jam Jar.

On sale now. Headfirst or link in bio for 🎟️

The wait is over. This is the big reveal ... 🥁 The full day and night lineup drops for our biggest Jam on the Horizon ye...
24/03/2026

The wait is over. This is the big reveal ... 🥁

The full day and night lineup drops for our biggest Jam on the Horizon yet! 💥💥

Saturday 2nd May | St Jude’s, Bristol
5 Venues · 8 Stages · 15 Hours of Music from across the Globe

With less than 6 weeks to go, 🎟️ are shifting, but Day & Night Combo deals are still available. Grab yours and join us for the first festival of the summer!

This week at The Jam Jar:WEDNESDAYGhost Funk Orchestra🎷 A sonic kaleidoscope, drawing influence from the worlds of soul,...
23/03/2026

This week at The Jam Jar:

WEDNESDAY
Ghost Funk Orchestra
🎷 A sonic kaleidoscope, drawing influence from the worlds of soul, psych rock, salsa & beyond
7 pm - 10.30 pm

THURSDAY
Footnotes w/ Donsurf
💥 Rinse FM resident and Broken Beat aficionado celebrates all things Bruk, House, Latin Jazz and more!
10.30 pm - 2 am

FRIDAY
Los Dedos Farewell Gig & Party + The Mudd Club
🎸 Rocking out one final time after 6 years playing their wild surf-rock across the UK & Europe
>> sold out

Heres a peak at what to expect this Saturday night. 👀8-piece Bristol band Soma Soma combines Brazilian style with Africa...
19/03/2026

Heres a peak at what to expect this Saturday night. 👀

8-piece Bristol band Soma Soma combines Brazilian style with African groove through driving percussion, vintage horns and hypnotic guitar lines. 🌴💥

And all-female Bristol collective Safrela fuse Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban through beautiful harmony an intoxicating rhythm.

We love them both and there are still a few 🎟️🎟️ left!

It's always been an early sellout in the past, so this time BCUC are at The Jam Jar stage for two shows! 💥 Wednesday 22n...
18/03/2026

It's always been an early sellout in the past, so this time BCUC are at The Jam Jar stage for two shows! 💥 Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd April!

These Afro-punk luminaries from Soweto are truly a special force to behold. Join us for two whole nights of sonic ritualism, emotion and mayhem!

🎟️ on headfirst or www.thejamjarbristol.com/events.
Get them while you can!

17/03/2026

Did you know that happy hour is 8-9pm with 2-for-1 pints on some of Bristol’s best local beers? 🍻

And that it’s free before 9pm!? 😆

And that your ticket includes entry to the Terrain club night afterwards? 💥

And did you know you’re welcome to join in and/or spectate? 👀

Thursday 14th May at The Jam Jar. We welcome back The Hempolics 🔥🔥Known for a genre-jumping yet cohesive fusion of roots...
16/03/2026

Thursday 14th May at The Jam Jar. We welcome back The Hempolics 🔥🔥

Known for a genre-jumping yet cohesive fusion of roots reggae, dub, soul, and hip-hop, The Hempolics are a close-knit family celebrating love, connection, and social commentary.

Infectious rhythms, rich harmonies, and emotive lyrics create a fresh, rootsy sound with catchy melodies and socially conscious lyrics, fronted by producer Grippa Laybourne and vocalists Nubiya and Dandelion.

🎫 On sale now!

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4a The Old Malt House, Little Ann Street
Bristol
BS29EB

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Thursday 7pm - 11pm
Friday 7pm - 12am
Saturday 7pm - 2am

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