What's On, Bristol at Home, Music
Van Morrison
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When: 12 October 2026
Where: Bristol Beacon, Bristol
The legendary Northern Irish singer-songwriter comes to Beacon Hall for a rare Bristol appearance, drawing on a career that stretches five decades of solo work.
Van Morrison brings his singular blend of rock, blues, soul, jazz, folk and Celtic influence to Beacon Hall on Monday 12 October 2026, part of a run of UK dates following his latest blues-inspired album, Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge.
A career in songs
From Brown Eyed Girl and Moondance to Into the Mystic, the show draws on more than six decades of songwriting, alongside newer material reflecting Morrison's continued creative output. The concert arrives shortly after he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Jazz FM Awards.
Practical details
Doors open at 19:00 with the performance starting at 19:30 in the reserved-seating Beacon Hall. The show is recommended for ages 14+, with under-18s accompanied by an adult; at the time of listing, this date was showing as sold out.