Bristol Sober Spaces

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

OPEN MIC RETURNS | 25.06.26

Join us next Thursday, 25th June, for Sober Open Mic Night at On The Hill Bristol (previously Zion)!

We'll also be at this Thursday's Recovery Festival at Trinity Upstairs in Fyfe, 12–5PM. No pre-signup needed; just turn up and we'll get you on the schedule!

All performers welcome: musicians, poets, magicians, and more. Come and perform for the friendliest crowd in town.

👉 Our open mics are open to everyone! You don't have to be sober 24/7 — just for the night.

🗓️ Thurs 25th June
📍 On The Hill Bristol , BS13 7JW
📝 Performer sign-up: From 6:30pm
🕢 Open mic: 7:30 – 10pm
🎟️ Entry: £3 (cash or card on the door)

15/06/2026

Join us this Thursday, 18.06.25, at the Recovery Festival !

We're so excited to announce our amazing lineup for the Bristol Sober Spaces Takeover Stage at the Recovery Festival, running from 12-7pm, plus an open mic upstairs in Fyfe from 12-5pm!

Come join us for an unforgettable day of community, encouragement, music, and celebration.

🗓️ Thursday, 18th june
📍Trinity Bristol ,  BS2 0NW
💷 Free Entry
🕢12PM-7PM

02/06/2026

Only 2 months to go !

Tickets are on sale now for the Bristol Sober Spaces x Trinity Centre Summer Day Party!

Line-up to be announced, but expect funk and soul bands during the day, leading into DJs and a party in the evening. We'll also have craft areas, a sober meet-up space from sober_circle, games, market stalls and food trucks.

Bristol Sober Spaces events are for everyone and anyone who wants to come. You don't have to be sober 24/7, just for this event. We are about focusing on the music and normalising sober nightlife.

Tickets are available on Headfirst via the link above https://hdfst.uk/e153894

Event info:
🗓️ Sunday 2nd August
📍 Trinity Centre , BS2 0NW
🕢 2pm–9pm
💷 Tickets on sale now at Headfirst

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)

28/05/2026

Bristol Sober Spaces Open Mic returns TONIGHT at 🎤

This month we're mixing things up by closing the night with a jam led by members of . All MCs, singers, and musicians are welcome to join in! Performing slots will still be available as normal.

All are welcome. Come and share your talent with the friendliest crowd in town!

Our open mics are open to everyone. You don't have to be sober 24/7, just for the nigh

Open mic Info:

🗓️ Thursday, 28th May
📍Boston Tea Party Whiteladies,  BS8 2QY
💷 Entry: £3 (cash or card on the door)
🕢 Open Mic: 7:30–10pm (sign up to perform from 6:30pm)

26/05/2026

Join us this Thursday, 28th May at Boston Tea Party Whiteladies for our Monthly Sober Open Mic!

This month we're mixing things up with a group Jam session to close the night — MCs, vocalists, and musicians are all welcome to join!

We welcome all performers — musicians, poets, magicians, comedians, and more. Come share your talent with Bristol's friendliest crowd!

💛Our open mics are open to all, and you don't have to be sober 24/7, just for this night.

Open mic details:
🗓️ Thursday, 28th May
📍Boston Tea Party, BS8 2QY
🕑 Open mic: 7:30–10pm
📋 Performer sign-up from 6:30pm
🎟️ Entry: £3 (cash or card on the door)

02/05/2026

Tickets on sale now!

Bristol Sober Spaces and are teaming up once again to bring you a Summer Day Party this August!

Line-up to be announced, but expect funk and soul bands during the day, leading into DJs and a party in the evening. We'll also have craft areas, a sober meet-up space from Sober Circle, games, market stalls and food trucks.

Bristol Sober Spaces events are for everyone and anyone who wants to come. You don't have to be sober 24/7, just for this event. We are about focusing on the music and normalising sober nightlife.

Tickets available here https://hdfst.uk/e153894

Event info:
🗓️ Sunday 2nd August
📍 Location: , BS2 0NW
🕢 2pm–9pm
💷 Tickets on sale now !

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)

01/05/2026

🎶 Competition Time!

Bristol Recovery Festival & Bristol Sober Spaces are teaming up to find a band to play a 30-minute set at the Recovery Festival on Thursday 18th June!

We want to showcase and platform bands with members in recovery (drug & alcohol/health/mental health) — if that's you, we'd love to hear from you!

To enter, send us:

- A clip of you performing
- A short bio
- Why you'd like to perform

(Video, voice note, or text — your choice!)

⏰ Deadline: Monday 18th May
📧 [email protected]

27/04/2026

Open Mic at Return this Thursday 🎤

Join us next Thursday at The Arc for our monthly Sober Open Mic, and this month we're doing things a bit differently! We're collaborating with   , who will be bringing a special performance on the night. Don't worry though, performing slots will still be available as normal!

Bristol Sober Spaces open mics welcome all performers — musicians, poets, magicians, and more. Come along to take the stage or simply sit back and enjoy.

Our open mics are open to all, and you don't have to be sober 24/7, just for this night.

Here are a few pictures from our last open mic on the 26th March at   . Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic evening of singing, spoken word, and poetry. 🎤

Next open mic:
🗓️ Thursday, 30th April
📍  , BS1 2HG
🕢 Open mic: 7:30–10pm 
📝 Performer sign-up from 6:30pm
💷 Entry: £3 (cash or card on the door)