Bristol nights out on a budget this weekend: 43 events for £5 or less

Do you want to spend a night out but are on a low budget?

We have compiled a list of some of the nights out in Bristol for £5 or less, many of which are free!

Here are 43 club nights and gigs happening in Bristol this weekend (April 12-14):

Friday, April 12

Weekends at 51s with Jimi Needles at No.51s

A free night of Disco, Funk, Hip-hop and Dirty Beats bought by DJ Jimi Needles. The event starts at 9pm and finishes at 3am with the last entry at 2am at No. 51s, 51 North Street, Bristol, BS2 8HU.

Compact Discotheque at Four Quarters

Stomp your feet to the disco beat and immerse yourself in underground grooves at Compact Discotheque for £3 (at the door). The event starts at 8pm and finishes at 2am with the last entry at 11.30pm at Four Quarters, 32 Park Street, BS1 5JA.

Northern Soul - Soulville at The Somerville Club

A free club night featuring a traditional style northern soul set with the atmosphere of the old school social clubs, and super cheap drinks. The event starts at 9pm and finishes at 1am with the last entry at 11pm at The Somerville Club, 23 Somerville Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 9AD.

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Black Wax Solution with Greg Belson at the Phoenix

Indulge in a free evening of disco, disco house, soul, gospel and funk brought by resident DJ Black Wax Solutions and guest DJ Greg Belson who has released countless compilations and remixes of hard-to-find spiritual bangers. The event starts at 7pm and finishes at 1am with the last entry at midnight at The Phoenix, 1, Wellington Buildings, Champion Square, Bristol BS2 9DB.

B2B: Ben Daley B2B Jon Leisure at The Gallimaufry

Kickstart your weekend with a free eclectic evening of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems brought by resident DJ Ben Daley and special guest Jon Leisure (Leisure Recordings). Doors open at 8pm for the free event with music starting at 9pm and finishing at 11.30pm at The Gallimaufry, 26-28 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8AL.

Thank Drag it's FriGay - Donna Trump, Lola Lasagne at Seamus O'Donnell's

A weekly free Drag hosted by local Queens and featuring some of the best artists from around the country followed by one of the resident DJs. The event runs from 8pm to 2am at Seamus O'Donnell's, Headmasters Gentlemans Barbers, 15 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UA, United Kingdom.

Grain House Sessions with The Temperance Two at YHA Bristol

Be whisked away in an evening of American folk music with The Temperance Two. The free event starts at 7pm with music starting at 8pm and finishing at 10pm at YHA Bristol, 14 Narrow Quay, Avon, Bristol BS1 4QA.

Belle's Trio at The Bristol Fringe

Enjoy an evening of funk, soul, jazz and iconic covers of the greats like MJ, Amy Winehouse and Stevie Wonder. The free event starts at 8pm with music starting at 9pm and finishing at 11pm at The Bristol Fringe, 32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BZ.

Baby Green / Steve Strong at Grounded Fishponds

A free evening of ambient, alternative rock, art rock and experimental music by Baby Green and Steve Strong. The free event starts at 7.30pm with music starting at 8.30pm and finishing at 10.30pm at Grounded Fishponds, 747-749 Fishponds Road, Bristol BS16 3UP.

The Lone Sharks + T.A.T + Bad Blood + Trigger Mc. at Moor Beer Co

An evening of pop-punk, puck and rock with South West's pop-punk kings, The Lone Sharks, followed by T.A.T. There's Always Time, BadBlood and Trigger McPoopshute. Tickets cost £4 (plus a 50p booking fee) and can be booked here. The event starts at 7pm with music starting at 8pm and finishing at 11pm at Moor Beer Co, Days Road, Bristol BS2 0QS.

Wide Eyes: Rave w/ Ragga Twins at Lakota

Enjoy a night of drum and bass and jungle with Ragga Twins, Toby Ross and Scuffed. Entry is free until 11pm and £5 afterwards and can be booked here. The event starts at 10pm and finishes at 4am with the last entry at midnight at  Lakota, 6 Upper York Street, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8QN.

The Hawkmen + Vonj at Mr Wolfs

Indulge in an evening of blues-rock, rock-and-roll, R&B, rockabilly and soul brought by The Hawkmen band and Vonj. Tickets cost £4 (plus a 50p booking fee) and can be booked here. The event starts at 9pm with music starting at 9.30pm and finishing at 11.30pm at Mr Wolfs, 32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol BS1 1TG.

Full Spectrum at Cosies: DnB, Jungle & Minimal! at Cosies

Join Full Spectrum for a night of discovering upcomers in Drum and Bass. The lineup includes Alpengeist (NYC), Aksel, Grax, Minali and Sekhmet. Tickets cost £5 (plus a 50p booking fee) and can be booked here. The event starts at 10pm and finishes at 3am with the last entry at 2am at Cosies, 34 Portland Square, BS2 8RG.

PHUCT - Bristol's Rock & Metal Alternative at The Lanes

The Lanes will be hosting artists from Bloodstock Open Air - the UK's most metal of all festivals - and giving a PAIR of Bloodstock tickets away including camping to one lucky winner on the night. Tickets are pay-what-you-can (minimum £5) and can be booked here. The event starts at 10pm and finishes at 3am with the last entry at 2am at The Lanes, 22 Nelson St BS1 2LE.

Intimate Settings - ACP B2B AZULE W/ MC STEZZY at Basement 45

Evolution Audio's Bristol debut will feature ACP, one of the fastest-rising stars in the DnB scene, with tunes like Dreaming on BoujeeBass & Foghorn and Jumpscare on Souped Up, and a supporting selection of DJs from the BIMM DnB Society and an Evolution Audio power hour to close the event itself. Tickets cost £4 for Early Bird and £5 for General entry (plus 50p booking fees) and can be booked here. The event starts at 10pm and finishes at 3am with the last entry at midnight at Basement, Avon, 8 Frogmore St, Bristol BS1 5NA.

Hip-Hop + R&B House Party! at Clock Factory

Step into the ultimate hip-hop and R&B experience: from iconic tracks by legends like Tupac, Biggie, and Aaliyah to chart-topping hits from today's hottest artists like Drake, Beyoncé, and Kendrick Lamar, the party playlist is stacked with the best jams to keep you grooving all night long. Tickets cost £3 (plus a 40p booking fee) and can be booked here. The event starts at 10pm and finishes at 3am with the last entry at 11.30pm at Clock Factory, 63 Union Gate 1st & 2nd Floor, Broadmead, BS1 2AG.

Lakota & Westival - A House and Techno Party at Lakota

A night of Techno and House with BEAVS, BERWICK, ILL MAURICE and MR.WEST. Entry is free until 11pm and £5 afterwards and can be booked here. The event starts at 10pm and finishes at 4am with the last entry at midnight at  Lakota, 6 Upper York Street, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8QN.

Fungle Junk Launch Party at Cloak

Enjoy a night of electro, breakbeat, drum and bass and jungle at the Fungle Junk Launch Party. Tickets cost £3 (plus a 40p booking fee) and can be booked here. The event starts at 8pm and finishes at 1am with the last entry at 12.30am at Cloak, 182-184 Cheltenham Rd, Cotham, Bristol BS6 5RB.

FEMMES ON DECKS | FULL MOON at The Full Moon & Attic Bar

Known for their multi-genre grooves, Femmes on Decks will be providing those upbeat RnB, Disco, House, UKG and Jungle riddims to compliment a perfect Friday feeling. Tickets cost £5 (plus a 50p booking fee) and can be booked here. The event starts at 9pm and finishes at 2am with the last entry at 11.30pm at The Full Moon & Attic Bar, 1 North Street, St Paul's, Bristol BS1 3PR.

Wrong'uns Family Fundraiser for The Trussell Trust at The Cock & Tail

An evening of bassline, drum and bass, hardstyle, happy hardcore and festival music to raise money for South and East Bristol Food Bank. Tickets are pay-what-you-can (minimum £5) and can be booked here. The event starts at 8pm and finishes at 2am with the last entry at 1am at The Cock & Tail, Commercial Rd, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6TG.

PUNKA CLUB NIGHT!! at Zed Alley

Punka is Bristol's LGBTQ+ alternative club night and it is BACK!! The Punka DJs (DEE2 and Stu) will be serving up all of your favourite indie and alt-pop bangers with a couple of spicy go-go dancers to get the party started. Tickets are pay-what-you-can (minimum £4) and can be booked here. The event starts at 8pm and finishes at 1am with the last entry at midnight at Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1 4UA.

ABSURD AV JUMBLE SAIL mr_hopkinson STEVE DAVIS etc at The Cube

Enjoy a night of odd instructional and educational DVDs and the like salvaged, wronged, steered and veered by messers David Hopkinson &andPaul Hanson on Pioneer DVD-J decks and FX with accompaniment from Matt Davies and Melanie Clifford, plus special appearances by Steve Davis and Gaz Williams. Tickets cost £2 (plus a 40p booking fee) and can be booked here. The event starts at 7pm and finishes at 1am with the last entry at 9pm at The Cube, Dove Street South, BS2 8NQ.

Saturday, April 13

More Soup! feat. Kesh (AnExperience/SWU.FM) at The Gallimaufry

Enjoy a free evening of R&B, afrobeat, soul, Latin and jazz hosted by Kesh (AnExperience/SWU.FM). Doors open at 8pm for the free event with music starting at 9pm and finishing at 11.30pm at The Gallimaufry, 26-28 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8AL.

Weekends at 51s with Island Dude at No. 51s

A free night of Disco, Funk, Hip-hop and Dirty Beats bought by DJ Island Dude. The event starts at 9pm and finishes at 3am with the last entry at 2am at No. 51s, 51 North Street, Bristol, BS2 8HU.

UNDO SESSIONS at The Red Lion

The free event will feature techno, hardcore, garage, steppas and old skool music brought by 3Morph, Dead in Bloom, Lucy Lee, Bamalam and Quiche Cheqwin. The event starts at 10pm and finishes at 1am at The Red Lion, 206 Whitehall Road, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9BP.

Sudo Sound: ØZ, FLO & q100 at Cosies

Indulge in a night of dubstep, 140, dub, experimental and industrial music brought by ØZ, FLO and q100 [Bristol Debut]. Tickets cost £5 at the door. The event starts at 10pm and finishes at 3am with the last entry at 2am at Cosies, 34 Portland Square, BS2 8RG.

Paradisco Down The Dame! at The Dame

Enjoy a night of house, disco, synthpop, soul and funk. Tickets are free and can be booked here. The event starts at 7pm and finishes at 11.30pm at The Dame, 43 Dean Lane, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1BS.

Courtyard Socials: Bristol Northern Soul Club at The Full Moon & Attic Bar

Bristol Northern Soul Club DJs are coming to bring Northern Soul to the Full Moon Courtyard Social for an extravaganza of dancing, fun and excitement. If you love Northern Soul this is unmissable. Tickets are free and can be booked here. The event starts at 2pm and finishes at 8pm at The Full Moon & Attic Bar, 1 North Street, St Paul's, Bristol BS1 3PR.

Propaganda - Pop-Punk Pizza Party! at The Fleece

A frankly dangerous amount of pizza soundtracked to the greatest indie and alternative music. Tickets cost £5 (plus a 50p booking fee) and can be booked here. The event starts at 11pm and finishes at 4am with the last entry at 2am at The Fleece, 12 St Thomas Street, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6JJ.

Bratz n Bass presents at The Green Room 

Get ready to experience an electrifying showcase of talent with our all-female multi-genre line up. From house, techno, jungle and jump-up, each artist brings their own unique style and energy to the stage. Tickets cost £5 (plus a 50p booking fee) and can be booked here. The event starts at 9pm and finishes at 4am with the last entry at 1.30am at The Green Room 15, The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8AL.

Papa Nui + Sam Evans at Mr Wolfs

An evening of afro beats, reggae, ska, blues and funk music brought by Papa Nui and Sam Evans. Tickets cost £5 (plus a 50p booking fee) and can be booked here. The event starts at 9pm with music starting at 9.30pm and finishing at 11.30pm at Mr Wolfs, 32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol BS1 1TG.

CHILDREN OF THE POPE + KUDOS at The Lanes

Enjoy a life performance of Children of the Pope who have gathered a reputation for their hell-bent electrifying performances thanks to sold-out shows alongside the likes of Insecure Men, Black Lips, The Rebel and a UK tour with the Honkies. The event is pay-what-you-can, starts at 7pm and finishes at 10.30pm at The Lanes, 22 Nelson St BS1 2LE.

Uncle Sam's Vintage - 40th Celebration! at Strange Brew

Uncle Sam’s is thrilled to announce the shop is now 40 years old! So to mark this fine achievement they’re throwing a party at Strange Brew in April, an all-day event with live bands, vintage clothing, records and more. The event is free and can be booked here, doors open at 3pm with music starting at 3.30pm and finishing at 10pm at Strange Brew, 10-12 Fairfax Street, BS1 3DB.

ALMAGREY + NEKO at Crofters Rights

Two Bristol-based bands interconnected by their unique sound and both from the roster of the Brighton-based independent label Shore Dive Records, which have been releasing an incredible amount of exciting new records within and around the genres of Shoegaze, dreampop, electronica, post-rock, post-punk etc. Tickets cost £5 (plus a £1 booking fee) and can be booked here. Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm and finishing at 10.30pm at The Crofters Rights, 117-119 Stokes Croft, Cotham, Bristol BS1 3RW.

Sunday, April 14

Park Street Northern Soul at Four Quarters

Enjoy a night of northern soul at Bristol Life Awards Finalist for Best Event in Bristol. Tickets are free and can be booked here. The event starts at 8pm and finishes at midnight with the last entry at 10pm at Four Quarters, 32 Park Street, BS1 5JA.

Oogie B's Industry Funhaus at The Canteen

A fun and loose experience for hospitality staff and their friends at the end of the week with funky games and funky music. The event starts at 7pm and finishes at midnight with the last entry at 11.30pm at The Canteen, Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, St Paul's, Bristol BS1 3QY.

Sunday Night Live Music: The Jonah Hitchens Trio at Mr Wolfs

Enjoy an evening of Jazz, blues and funk from recognisable faces across the Bristol music scene. The free event runs from 9pm to 11pm at Mr Wolfs, 32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol BS1 1TG.

Open Mic Night at The Bristol Fringe

Come down to our monthly Open Mic night at The Bristol Fringe, 32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BZ. Sign-ups start from 7.30pm and the event starts at 8pm and finishes at 11pm.

John Prescott at The Bristol Fringe

Enjoy a free performance by John Prescott who has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting versatile jazz singers to emerge in the South West in recent years. Doors open at 5.30pm with music starting at 6pm and finishing at 8pm at The Bristol Fringe, 32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BZ

Family Business at The Gallimaufry

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, MCs, poets and everything in between. Doors open at 8pm for the free event with music starting at 9pm and finishing at 11.30pm at The Gallimaufry, 26-28 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8AL.

Ben Waghorn + Jam Session at The Stag and Hounds

Ben will join Adam Stokes, Pasquale Votino and Jon Clark in performing a set of Jazz Standards. The event has a suggested donation of £5, starts at 5pm and finishes at 7.30pm at The Stag And Hounds, 74 Old Market Street, BS2 0EJ.

Lewis Clark at The Canteen

Enjoy a free lyrical blend of jazz, blues and folk with a soul twist brought by Lewis Clark. The event starts at 5pm and finishes at midnight at The Canteen, Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, St Paul's, Bristol BS1 3QY.

Truck at The Exchange

Enjoy an evening of emo, country, indie rock and pop punk music brought by Truck, HAGA and special guests. Tickets are pay-what-you-can (minimum £5) and can be booked here. Doors open at 7.30pm for the free event with music starting at 8pm and finishing at 11pm at Exchange, 72 - 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ.