Upcoming events
Bacana Funk Presents Katie Novo
Katie Novo’s DJ sets fuse Jazz, Broken Beat, Latin, Funk, Afrobeat, House andBoogie — a sound nurtured over a 30-year journey of musical discovery. For Katie,DJing is a celebration of community, connection, and the power of music to unite.She hosts a monthly Friday night mix show on Brighton’s 1BTN.FM and a weeklybreakfast show on Noods Radio, and runs Bristol’s Counting Blessings parties, ajoyful space for all-comers to let go & move.
Free Entry.
Thrilogy B2B Sticks
Kickstart your weekend with an eclectic mix of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems. Guiding you through the evening will be some of the city's finest disc jockeys, covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.
Free entry, music from 9pm.
CHOC ICE SUNDAE
Featuring special guests Joe Williams, Marietta Kirkbride & Malaika Kecode.
Improv Trio from Bristol that blend the volume and intensity of shoegaze and post-punk with the grounded grooves of funk and hip hop
Free Entry.
SURFACE AIR + HORSEFAIR
EAB PRESENTS:
After that we are simply honoured to be platforming two of our favourite south west groups. Surface Air and Horsehair FOR FREE?? U don’t have to pay a gosh darn thing.
One that for those with ears to Bristols underground you really will not want to miss out on. I mean those two with the sound tech at the galli (shoutout Luna) will be a wall of beautiful sweet sweet music.
Free Entry.
JAPANISCHER TEE
Introducing the debut of a brand new project formed by multi-instrumentalist Ellis Howell, guitarist Ollie Hatch and EWI enthusiast Isaac Hutchinson. Japanischer Tee presents an electric night of Japanese Jazz Fusion greats from the supercharged energy of CASIOPEA and T-SQUARE, to the unmatched aura of Masayoshi Takanaka.
Forming a major influence to the sounds of video games, like Nintendo and Mario Kart, the fast-paced and high-technicality tunes bring an energy to litt up the root. Japanischer Tee recreate these greats, with a tight rhythm section in George Milnes (Sungrass/Howell's Grooving Castle), Henry Giudici and synth/keyboards by Oscar Pelly supporting the inspired and exciting guitar of Ollie Hatch (Sungrass, Hatch Organ Trio). With punchy live horn section of bandleader trumpeter Ellis Howell (Howell's Grooving Castle), French horn Tom Lofmark, and EWI-expert & saxophonist Isaac Hutchinson.
Free Entry.
Open Mic hosted. by Luna Kali
Be bold, take risks within your artistry and take the stage - a place where you can be your most authentic self.
This is about celebrating voices we don’t always hear. Creatives from all walks of life.
Let’s make space for new faces, new sound and new stories. come share your art or just enjoy the ride.
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PERFORMANCES FROM 8PM
FAMILY BUSINESS
WHERE THE LADIES AT?
Hosted by some of the most prolific faces on the scene, the weekly hip-hop jam invites collaborators to the stage - make yourself known to the house band and get involved! The stage is open to musicians, MC's, poets and everything in between. Express your creativity with the house band other collaborators.
Free entry, music from 8:30pm.
Deems Experiment Originals, Demos and Guests
Return to the original sounds of Deems Experiment, fusing math rock, nu jazz, and classical. We will be performing recently released music from Something in the Water, and new music from our upcoming EP First Light, featuring George Milnes (drums).
Free Entry.
The Golden Guild
The Golden Guild is an exciting 7-piece reggae band from Bristol. It is fronted by the talented singer Guire. Their style is a delicious blend of roots and modern reggae originals, with the odd cover thrown in. The band serves up powerful lyrics, delivered in style, with tight rhythms and heavy bass lines. The Golden Guild is guaranteed to get any crowd skankin’.
The Golden Guild has a steadily growing fan base. They regularly perform in pubs and clubs as well as at festivals, including; Shambala, Cider Rum n Reggae festival, Green Gathering, Wilkswood Reggae Festival, Secret Valley Fest, Bath Carnival and more!
Free Entry.
Felixjoy B2B Mikey Sebastian
This week it's a pleasure to have Slim Goodgroove — the mind behind @shindigfestival — joining us with the charity that doesn’t get tired, @ravers2runners, for a warm-down dance from 8pm.
Come early, loosen up, and ease into the night.
Then back to the usual programming seeing the night through with Felix Joy going back to back with Mike Sebastian for an eclectic mix of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems.
Free Entry.
Ezra Collective Reworks by Deems Experiment
Relive some of the best moments of UK jazz legends Ezra Collective featuring special guests Doug Cave (saxophone) and George Milnes (drums).
As well as current hits like God Gave me Feet for Dancing, we will reach back time to their iconic works Chapter 7 and Juan Pablo: The Philospher.
Free Entry.
Maffs-Howell Organ Quartet
Howell's Grooving Castle presents the Maffs-Howell organ quartet, filling your ears with classic and lesser-known favourites of standards, blues, soul and funk.
Featuring:
Alice Maffs – Vocals
Ellis Howell – Hammond Organ
Tom Leaverland – Guitar
George Milnes – Drums
With special guests Alice Cleak and Tristan Van Der Linden.
FFO: Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Olivia Dean
Free Entry.
FAMILY BUSINESS
Hosted by some of the most prolific faces on the scene, the weekly hip-hop jam invites collaborators to the stage - make yourself known to the house band and get involved! The stage is open to musicians, MC's, poets and everything in between. Express your creativity with the house band other collaborators.
Featuring crack house band Alex Veitch, Sam Fox, MĀDŁY & Laurence Clutson.
Free entry, music from 8:30pm.
Bacana Funk Presents Ya Know What I Mean
Ya Know What I Mean? Is a Bristol collective with origins in dance music, currently we focus on collecting and playing vinyl. All kinds of styles and genres are to be expected when we’re spinning tunes but you can always expect: Funk, Soul, Ska, Rocksteady, Dub & everything in between. We like to keep things simple - good music & good people Ya Know What I Mean?
Free Entry.
DRE B2B AMO: A Valentines special
Kickstart your weekend with an eclectic mix of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems. Guiding you through the evening will be some of the city's finest disc jockeys, covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.
Free entry, music from 9pm.
Live & Direct: UK Garage from Deems Experiment
UK Garage like you’ve never heard it before with special guests Matt Banks (vocals), and George Milnes (drums). Come and get down to classic tunes with a nu jazz twist.
Expect Craig David, Groove Chronicles, MJ Cole, and more.
Free Entry.
Hanztheman
Love's in the air, and Hanztheman is bringing it this Valentine's season with Love Tales, a night of soulful grooves, rhythm, and romance.
Blending his African roots with the lush textures of neo-soul, hip-hop, and r&b, Hanz crafts a sound that moves the body and stirs the heart. Think smooth basslines, percussive warmth, and stories told through melody and rhythm. Each track feels like a conversation between cultures, where West African rhythms meet late-night soul and jazzy hip-hop flair.
Following the release of his latest EP, 'Endorfiends', Hanz steps deeper into that world of emotion and connection.
The project carries a nostalgic yet modern energy - dreamy synths, fluid grooves, and lyrics that trace the highs and lows of self-discovery, love, and friendship.
Expect the same spirit to live: a balance of reflection and release, of love stories told through rhythm and heart.
So bring your people, your feelings, and your best two-step, because Love Tales isn't just a gig. It's a celebration of sound, soul, and everything that moves Us.
Free Entry.
Open Mic hosted. by Luna Kali
Be bold, take risks within your artistry and take the stage - a place where you can be your most authentic self.
This is about celebrating voices we don’t always hear. Creatives from all walks of life.
Let’s make space for new faces, new sound and new stories. come share your art or just enjoy the ride.
SIGN UP FROM 7PM
PERFORMANCES FROM 8PM
BACANA FUNK
Bacana Funk is a Bristol-based DJ collective rooted in global rhythms and percussive energy. Founded by promoter and creative producer Stu Matson, the crew shares a deep connection to jazz-infused grooves from across the world.
Expect a fluid blend of Latin soul, Brazilian boogie, City Pop, Afro-synth, tropical disco and tribal club-ready cuts.
From intimate day sessions at The Roman Baths to festival stage takeovers at Shindig Festival and Glastonbury Festival, alongside a weekly late-night residency at The Gallimaufry, Bacana Funk delivers raw, groove-driven sounds with global roots.
Free Entry.
Millicent B2B D.A.D
Kickstart your weekend with an eclectic mix of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems. Guiding you through the evening will be some of the city's finest disc jockeys, covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.
Free Entry
More Soup DJs: Whitts
A Northerner but based in Bristol, Whitts is a vinyl digger and loves the likes of funk, soul, disco and groove. Having played all over Bristol and the wider festival scene, she looks for records in the basement of Bristols best record shop, Wanted Records.
Free entry.
Dom R & Friends: Temple Collective
Temple Collective (Elle & Jess) curate nights rooted in the records and sounds passed down through their family wax archives, reflecting a love for music from across the globe.
Their flagship event, Mothers Temple, has brought together some of the city’s finest selectors and built a strong, connected community of music lovers.
With sounds rooted in Soul, Latin, Afro, and Ska, they know how to create a warm, intimate dancefloor space.
I’m handing the decks at Galli over to trusted hands for a night you won’t want to miss.
Dub/Soul/Latin/Afro/Ska
Zena's Folk Jam
Zena’s famous folk jam gets a unique EAB twist. An evening of collaboration and community that we’re thrilled to be part of.
As a staple in the folk community, Zena has been running her wonderful folk jam here at the Gallimaufry to create a space for the lovely musicians of Bristol to get up and explore folk music in their own ways, and now we get to help!
Can’t wait to play with you guys and hear what Bristol sounds like in a space like the one Zena creates so well <3
Free Entry Always.
CLAUDINE
Claudine are Bristol’s brand new folk-pop quintet with lo-fi, synth sensibilities and vocal harmonies, bringing loose echoes of Cate le Bon, Drugdealer and Wilco.
We here at EAB are really happy to be bringing these guys into our community of artists and music lovers at The Gallimaufry, they are a fresh and exciting project filled with great music and people. What a combo!
We can’t wait to see them and after you’ve seen them play you’ll see why.
See you there!
Love EAB xx
Open Mic hosted. by Luna Kali
Be bold, take risks within your artistry and take the stage - a place where you can be your most authentic self.
This is about celebrating voices we don’t always hear. Creatives from all walks of life.
Let’s make space for new faces, new sound and new stories. come share your art or just enjoy the ride.
SIGN UP FROM 7PM
PERFORMANCES FROM 8PM
FAMILY BUSINESS
Hosted by some of the most prolific faces on the scene, the weekly hip-hop jam invites collaborators to the stage - make yourself known to the house band and get involved! The stage is open to musicians, MC's, poets and everything in between. Express your creativity with the house band other collaborators.
Featuring crack house band Alex Veitch, Sam Fox, MĀDŁY & Laurence Clutson.
Free entry, music from 8:30pm.
Thrilogy & Friends
Thrilogy aka Lee Pattison has been playing records in sweaty clubs, festivals and on dancefloors for over 30 years. His PLAY house night helped shape Bristol’s now infamous club scene with parties originating in Lakota, The Level and Thekla. He is now label manager of his own Fate And Fiction Recordings that spotlight Bristol deep house and techno artist talent.
Dom R & Friends: Kat
A member of Brakery and co-founder of Analogue Lounge, Kat is a selector who has played all over Bristol’s grassroots community as well as at festivals such as Glastonbury, We Out Here, Love supreme and more.
After 3 years of living and promoting Analogue Lounge together, this will be our first official b2b behind the decks …
Roots/Dub/Soul/Disco/Latin/Afro/Soulful House
Free Entry Always.
GALLI NYE
MORE SOUP DJs / BOB WIRE / WATKO
Playing disco, funk, house bangers, 90s classics, party anthems and soupy flavours straight through to 2026.
FREE ENTRY, GET DOWN EARLY!!
More Soup: Annual Players Ball IV
In the spirit of Christmas and a tradition started by the seminal OutKast track ‘Player’s Ball’, More Soup DJs welcome you to join them as they invite friends down to get in the party spirit of a hip hop Xmas special.
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FREE ENTRY
D.A.D B2B Don’t Admit Defeat
Kickstart your weekend with an eclectic mix of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems. Guiding you through the evening will be some of the city's finest disc jockeys, covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.
Free entry, music from 9pm.