What's On, Bristol at Home, Comedy
Dr John Cooper Clarke: HAVE IT
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When: 11 October 2026
Where: Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Tickets: £37.05–£48.45
Britain's original punk poet brings his unmistakable rapid-fire verse to Beacon Hall.
Dr John Cooper Clarke, the Bard of Salford and self-styled Godfather of Punk Poetry, returns to Bristol Beacon on Sunday 11 October 2026 with brand-new material from his forthcoming collection Have It, alongside the razor-sharp classics that made him a cultural icon.
What to expect
Clarke's live shows are a blend of rapid-fire wordplay, acerbic social commentary and laugh-out-loud storytelling, delivered with the same unmistakable energy that has influenced everyone from the Arctic Monkeys to Plan B. Support on the night comes from Nigel Planer, Luke Wright and John Agard.
Booking information
Doors open at 19:00 in Beacon Hall, with reserved seating throughout. Tickets range from roughly £37 to £48 including booking fee. The show is recommended for ages 14+, with under-18s required to be accompanied by an adult.