Festival Information
South West
Overview
Outer Town is an immersive DIY multi-venue music festival bringing underground and off-kilter music to independent venues across Bristol’s Old Market area. Its programme draws on the city’s punk, queer and indie scenes while also welcoming artists from elsewhere in the UK and beyond.
Performances are spread across walkable venues, encouraging audiences to move through the neighbourhood and experience live music up close. The festival’s fictional dark-age town, costumed world-building and DIY market add a playful shared setting without taking precedence over the music.
Line-up
View the official line-up here and check back for artist and stage updates.
Festival Capacity: Variable venue capacities
Outer Town takes place across multiple independent venues, each with its own room capacity limits. Entry to individual venues is managed on a first-come basis, and access may be temporarily restricted once a room reaches capacity. Attendees can move between venues throughout the festival, subject to availability.
Location
Outer Town Festival is a multi-venue festival based around Bristol’s Old Market area. The festival hub and wristband exchange are located at Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd, St Jude's, Bristol, BS2 0NW.
Festival Area
Music is presented across ten stages at nine independent venues within walking distance of one another. Participating spaces include Trinity Centre, Exchange, Old Market Assembly, Stag & Hounds, Ill Repute, Elmer’s Arms, To The Moon and Wiper & True Taproom.
Travel Info
Bristol’s Old Market neighbourhood is well served by local bus routes. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport, walk, or cycle where possible. Bristol Temple Meads station is around a 20-minute walk from the festival area.
For a full list of venues and the latest location updates, visit the festival’s Venues page.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £30 - £50
This approximate range covers early and general-release festival wristbands. Check the official ticket page for current prices and availability.
Tickets to Outer Town Festival can be purchased via the festival's official Tickets Page.
Ticket Options
- Festival wristbands
- Discounted group bundles
Important Ticket Information
Outer Town is a 14+ festival and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Some venues apply higher age restrictions at certain times, and the advertised afterparty is 18+. Each attendee must be present to exchange their e-ticket for a wristband at Trinity Centre.
Only purchase tickets through sellers linked by the festival. Review the official festival FAQs and ticket terms before booking.
Accommodation
Outer Town Festival is an urban festival based around established venues in Bristol’s Old Market area. Visitors staying overnight can arrange accommodation in central or east Bristol; the Visit Bristol website provides local accommodation options.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Accessibility provision varies between Outer Town’s independent venues and individual rooms. Visitors should review the festival’s Access Info and check with individual venues in advance for details relevant to the performances they plan to attend.
The festival hub and wristband exchange at Trinity Centre has level entrance access, lift access, accessible toilets on both floors, accessible parking and an accessible viewing area. At Exchange, the main event space and bar are on the ground floor with an accessible toilet, while the basement is reached by a narrow staircase.
For specific accessibility enquiries, please use the festival’s official contact page or contact the relevant venue.
