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House and techno nights in Bristol

Find Bristol house and techno events by line-up, room and format, with original listings and useful venue profiles to explore.

By Bristol Deals · Researched 21 October 2026

Strange Brew, Fairfax Street, city centre — Bristol nightclub — Image: headfirstbristol.co.uk

Find the sound within the label

House and techno cover a wide range of music. Try the artists you enjoy, the label behind a showcase or terms such as deep house, electro and minimal alongside Bristol. Listen to an official mix before choosing a new name. A broad genre tag helps discovery but does not tell you the tempo or shape of an entire night.

Small room or bigger production

Decide whether you want a close-up DJ session or a larger multi-artist bill. Strange Brew’s published programme illustrates how one venue can move between live shows and electronic nights. The profiles below are places to investigate, with the individual event page supplying the actual format. Check which room is being used rather than assuming the whole building is open.

Read the running details

An all-night set, label showcase and short headline slot are different experiences. Look for duration and support information from the organiser. If a timetable is not published, leave enough flexibility to enjoy the whole event. Confirm re-entry rules before arranging to leave for food, and compare the final ticket total rather than the first tier shown in a search result.