Live music is a huge part of life in Weston-super-Mare. The town is well-known for its fantastic entertainment scene and there are lots of venues offering live music.
One of Weston's most famous live music venues is The Brit Bar which is located in Grove Village in the heart of Weston’s entertainment quarter. The bar offers a lively intimate atmosphere and a unique experience for visitors, with acts performing on the outdoor stage in the courtyard. It attracts some big hitters and also supports some lesser known but very good bands across a wide genre. Friday nights are jam nights from 8.30pm. These nights are free entry.
The Brit Bar's Yardi Gras
Every year the Brit Bar hosts its three-day Yardi Gras festival. The festival usually runs in September.
Cafe Mambo Beach Party
Cafe Mambo Ibiza returns to Weston-Super-Mare for a party on THE BEACH on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1pm. The day and evening event will see the Ibiza brand take over the beach site for a day and evening of Ibiza anthems evoking memories and the vibes of the party capital of the world.
The Tropicana which hosts some spectacular musical events and was home to Banksy's Dismaland in 2015 is currently closed for redevelopment..
The Electric Banana
The Electric Banana in Oxford Place has a vibrant live music scene, a good atmosphere and great accoustics. The prices are reasonable, the staff are very good and the reviews are excellent.
The Regency
The Regency is a cracking little boozer with live bands most Sunday afternoons. Good ales, good food and some good music makes this an excellent Sunday afternoon recommendation. Bands normally start at 4pm.
This cafe bar/restaurant sits on Weston's third pier and commands stunning views across the beach. On Friday & Saturday evenings, from 7.30pm, and Sunday afternoons, from1.30pm, it comes with the added attraction of live music with artists usually performing at least two 45-minute sets. Their performers cover a wide range of tastes.
Raddy's Bar
Raddy's is a sports and live music bar named after Weston's four-times Olympic gold medal winner Paulo Radmilovic.
The Blues Bar at 24 Meadow Street is one of Weston's newest venues and is already forging a good reputation for its live music.
The Waverley
This pub tucked away on Severn Road is something of a locals' secret but once you've found it you will also find a warm welcome and a pub with a well deserved reputation for its live music.
This striking seafront building is a popular venue for concerts and other music events - including the annual Harbor Lights Elvis Festival which pulls in visitors and performers from across Europe.
Loves Café
A small, cosy café to enjoy a cup a tea and bite to eat during the day, Loves, in West Street, comes to life after dark. As well as supporting some of Weston’s own talent, the venue also supports numerous free outdoor concerts in the Grove Park bandstand.
The Stable Games Room
Just around the corner is The Stable where you can attend music and cabaret events as well as a variety of fun days and evenings.
The Blakehay Theatre
The theatre’s 200 seat space provides great acoustics for any performance. As well as musical theatre productions performed by local groups, the venue hosts quality musicians.
The Playhouse Theatre
Next to Grove Park, this theatre has a huge selection of dramas, musicals and comedy shows and this theatre also attracts top musicians to Weston-super-Mare. Featuring everything from opera to classic rock performances, tribute acts as well as original bands.
The Grand Pier hosts a number of musical events throughout the year including Summer Fest which brings together the best of the local music scene and the Hard Trance Weekender where more than 75DJs will be spinning banging tunes over three days. The venue is large with excellent stage lighting adding to the big concert feel.
Olea
This town centre bar does food drinks and live music most weekend
CJ's Bar
This bar inside the iconic Royal Hotel usually has an offering of live music on Fridays or Saturdays
Legends Bar
Karaoke and live music are both on the agenda at this Grove Village venue. Karaoke is normally on Thursday nights with live music often on at the weekend.
To keep abreast with all what's on head to our What's On page and fill in the dates you are looking for and wait to see all the the things that are happening.
Grove Park
Throughout the summer, Grove Park is the venue for several outdoor concerts, many of which are free.
Scotty's Brunch Bar
Scotty’s Brunch Bar offers a modern vibe on the boozy Bottomless Brunch with cocktails, music and entertainment.
Dakota Saloon
The Dakota Saloon in Oxford Street is Weston-super-Mare's only Country and Western bar. It features weekend live music and has a weekend late licence until 2pm.
Weston hosts one of Europe's premier Elvis festivals, plus several other music festivals. To find out more about these and other music-themed breaks check out our Festivals and Themed Music Breaks page.
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