It's just days away until Bristol Sounds takes over the harbourside for five days of incredible headline acts. The annual music event is Bristol's alternative to Glastonbury Festival which is just one hour down the road, with Mika, SELF ESTEEM, Jacob Collier, Levellers and James all taking headline spots.
Thousands of people are expected to be heading down to the Lloyds Amphitheatre for an evening of music. It's looking lucky with the weather this week so expect lots of sun if you're planning on going down.
James has now sold out completely but there is still a chance to score tickets for the other nights, with availability running low for Mika and Jacob Collier. Saturday (June 24) is an all-day event with Levellers as top-billed and support from ska revival band, The Selecter, Black Grape, Peat & Diesel, Goldie Lookin Chain and Gaz Brookfield.
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There will be some tickets available at the box office at the Lloyd Amphitheatre - but what are you allowed to bring with you? This year's full list of banned items for Bristol Sounds includes:
- Flags
- Chairs
- Any professional recording equipment or cameras
- Dogs (yes , some people think you can!)
- Any food or drink (bars and food units are available)
- Umbrellas (they make it impossible for people behind you to see, sorry)
- Anything that could be used as a weapon
- Sensible-sized backpacks and bags will be allowed but will be searched at the main entrance in the interest of everyone’s safety.
It's worth noting that all of the bars and food stalls are card only. The set times for this year are as follows:
- June 21 – Mika + Calum Scott. Doors open 6.30pm, curfew 10.30pm.
- June 22 – Jacob Collier + Louis Cole. Doors open 6.30pm, curfew 10.45pm.
- June 23 – James + Emily Breeze + The Kairos. Doors open 6.30pm, curfew 11pm.
- June 24 – Levellers + The Selecter + Black Grape+ Peat& Diesel+Goldie Lookin Chain+ Gaz Brookfield plus acoustic second stage and mainstage host+DJ. Doors open 1pm, curfew 11pm.
- June 25 – Self Esteem + Anna Calvi + LYNKS + Divorce. Doors open 3pm, curfew 10.30pm.
Bristol Sounds is heading to Lloyds Amphitheatre on June 21-25, 2023. Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, Canons Way, Bristol BS1 5LL
