Upcoming Events
Rhythm Section for Hire: Michael McDonald
RHYTHM SECTION FOR HIRE return to the Gallimaufry for their second instalment. As the long-time brainchild of Reece Bluck and Liam Twohig, Rhythm Section for Hire shines a light on the greatest of the session world, exploring hits, deep cuts and B-sides.
This time, celebrating the musical life of Michael McDonald. Prolific songwriter, member of the Doobie Brothers, and session background singer for heavy hitters such as Steely Dan and Kenny Loggins.
Blue-eyed soul comes to the Gali, articulated by Bristol’s best and brightest. Ya mo be there.
Free Entry.
Dj Simmo B2B DRE
Top selectors delivering deep cuts and dancing dubs all night long. Whether you’re on the dancefloor or kicking back upstairs with a drink, we’ve got the perfect setting for you.
Dj Simmo B2B DRE
Covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.
Free entry, music from 9pm.
BACANA FUNK ft. RAFI
RAFI Built from 5 years of residencies across Bristol airways on Noods, 1020 and Voids radio, Rafi has curated an ethos to music born from the love of soulful connections.
Translating to the dancefloor, he brings an eclectic sound moving across genres and embracing his trademark ‘slow heat’ energy.
BACANA FUNK is a Bristol-based inclusive party rooted in global rhythms and percussive energy. Blending Latin soul, Brazilian boogie, City Pop, Afro-synth, tropical disco and tribal club-ready cuts, the collective brings jazz-infused grooves from around the world to dancefloors - from intimate sessions at the Roman Baths to festival stages at Shindig and Glastonbury, alongside a weekly Saturday residency at The Gallimaufry.
Free Entry.
FAMILY BUSINESS ft BADLIANA
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, MC's, poets post-punk noise from South West UK and everything in between. Express your creativity with the house band other collaborators.
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Luna Kali. Sign up from 7pm and the open mic starts at 8pm. Poets, singers, musicians, comedians welcome.
CESCA MAY
Cesca May and full band.
Bristol-based contemporary jazz and soul singer, Cesca May, blends intricate melodies with provocative lyrics. Delivering performances that captivate audiences.
FFO: Hiatus Kaiyote, Ella Fitszgerald, Nina Simone
Free Entry.
HUMDRUM
Playing on our stage for the first time, from 9pm.
HumDrum are a 5-piece band crafting an evolving fusion of experimental rock, jazzy rhythms, and poetic surrealism. Their music weaves through genres — with a sense of vulnerability and volatility. Polished chaos with an atmosphere of deliberate imperfectionism, jagged rhythms and stirring melodies.
FFO: Stereolab, Bjork, Portishead
A Below the Belt Presents Gig.
Free Entry.
AKANE: BONOBO REWORKS
Akané are a four piece live electronic band, creating dance music inspired by house, indie and funk. Mixing catchy guitars with wavy synths, driven by the grooves of their solid and percussive rhythm section.
We are happy to present our reworks of some of Bonobo’s best tracks - a massive influence for us. Expect hypnotic grooves, dreamy strings and energetic vocals for this one!
FFO Bonobo (of course), Caribou and Maribou State
Free Entry.
Felixjoy B2B Safiye
9PM-2AM
Top selectors delivering deep cuts and dancing dubs all night long. Whether you’re on the dancefloor or kicking back upstairs with a drink, we’ve got the perfect setting for you.
Covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.
Free Entry.
BACANA FUNK FT. PETER RABBIT
9PM-2AM
Peter Rabbit has been keeping very busy in the Sheffield music scene since he moved to Sheffield 5 years ago. Channelling his love for underground dance music, he co-founded the successful BassOff, hosting many sell-outs shows across the north.
His love for world music and live music took him in a different direction, where he founded the much-loved Funky Drummer events. Inspired by musical diversity of festivals, this project merges live and electronic globally inspired music in club lineups, featuring artists like K.O.G, TC & The Groovefamily, and DJ Hiphopapotamus.
Bacana Funk is a Bristol-based inclusive party rooted in global rhythms and percussive energy. Blending Latin soul, Brazilian boogie, City Pop, Afro-synth, tropical disco and tribal club-ready cuts, the collective brings jazz-infused grooves from around the world to dancefloors - from intimate sessions at the Roman Baths to festival stages at Shindig and Glastonbury.
Free Entry.
FAMILY BUSINESS ft. MR FITZ & BOYCE
This week featuring Mr Fitz and Boyce for a cypher special.
Mr Fitz DJ/ Turntablist /Producer.
Boyce DJ/ Producer/ MC.
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, MC's, poets post-punk noise from South West UK and everything in between. Express your creativity with the house band other collaborators.
Free Entry.
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Luna Kali. Sign up from 7pm and the open mic starts at 8pm. Poets, singers, musicians, comedians welcome.
DEEPLUV
DEEPLUV is a midweek night at The Gallimaufry curated by Sol, centred around deep, emotive selections with roots in jazz, funk, world and underground dance music. Mostly vinyl and carefully paced the night is designed to feel relaxed, social and unforced - letting the groove develop naturally as heads start to nod.
Free Entry.
TUFFLUCK
TUFFLUCK are the new sound of funk rock. Bringing groove and technicality together with intricate songwriting and an infectious attitude of fun, the band have developed their voice on the streets of Bristol and Birmingham. Leaving every venue and festival ablaze with sweet electric sound.
The funk unit consists of five creatives; vocalist Maika Brealey, lead guitar duo Noah Widdows and Thomas O'Donnell, drummer Benny Ryan and bassist Fin Richards.
Together, they effortlessly blend genre and influence into a sound wholly their own. A tall cocktail of funk, rock, soul and any other layer of musical flavour the band are eager to lay down.
Come along for the ride.
Free Entry.
ZENA: Something In The Water
In celebration of 'Something In The Water' compilation album.
Fusing the sounds of folk and neo-soul with sharp, relatable lyrics, ZENA has become an ever growing talent on the South-West music scene. With her value placed in poignant and honest lyricism and a love for experimentation with instrumental arrangement and genre mixing, ZENA finds power in connecting with audiences through performance.
She’s performed at popular Bristol venues such as Thekla and The Fleece, as well as a range of festivals that includes ValleyFest, Victorius Festival and AnExperience Festival.
ZENA has 4 singles out on streaming services, including her whimsical country and pop inspired debut release “The Bedbugs,” written about growing bored of meaningless routine. Her latest release “Where The Dead Things Lay” has been featured on Jazz FM and flourishes as the lead single from collective Bristol album, “Something In The Water.”
FFO: Lianne La Havas, Lily Allen, Laura Marling, Amy Winehouse.
Free Entry.
Lomar B2B Janus
9pm-2am
Top selectors delivering deep cuts and dancing dubs all night long. Whether you’re on the dancefloor or kicking back upstairs with a drink, we’ve got the perfect setting for you.
Covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.
Free Entry.
FLOWSTATE: RAMELLE & KWAZI
A night of live performances, with beats made live by CGN, off-the-dome rap, raw expression, and pure vibes. Co-hosted by Ramelle & Kwazi, bringing you cypher games, console games, and a space to tap into your creativity.
Step in, test your flow, and connect with the moment.
Win a chance to secure a Love Saves The Day ticket.
No scripts. No limits. Just Flow State.
Free Entry
ALICE MAFFS EP LAUNCH PARTY
Join Alice Maffs and the band as they celebrate the 2026 release of 'All of A Man' EP, on a stage close to her heart.
Inspired by the soulful greats like Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, and Amy Winehouse, Maffs explores love in all of its forms from heartbreak to hope.
With songs driven by raw emotion and intimate vulnerability, expect a heartfelt evening of original songs, alongside exclusive previews of unreleased material.
Free Entry.
ROMAN + PACK OF ANIMALS
A BELOW THE BELT PRODUCTION
PACK OF ANIMALS sit in a modern British guitar band lineage shaped by Madchester and Britpop influences such as The Stone Roses and early Oasis, and bands like Kasabian and The Jesus and Mary Chain, reworked with youthful contemporary urgency. The result is a contrast of energies: driving, melodic anthems written first for rooms and crowds, blended with more intimate songs built for late night walks home from the pub.
ROMAN are a blues driven alternative indie rock band from Bristol combining gritty guitar tones with atmospheric cinematic textures. Their sound moves between hypnotic, psychedelic grooves and powerful, emotionally charges moments, carried by anthemic melodies and soulful vocals.
FFO: Jesus & The Mary Chain, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Oasis, Radiohead
It’s a free event, first come first served so don’t be late. Doors 8pm.
Lily Mackay & Friends: Improv
Lily Mackay & Friends - Wave-making performer and her band return with the next installment of her Galli residency: blending smooth improvisations with her familiar soulful vocals.
*Sasha Keable reworks postponed - new date announced soon*
Free Entry | Early arrival recommended
BETH ROBERTS
Beth Roberts is a Bristol-based songwriter and producer whose music explores themes of post-religious identity, grief, uncertainty and renewal. Her magnetic voice soars over intricate banjo & guitar patterns picked out in unusual modes and buoyant grooves, underscored by subtle drums (Rowan Elliott), fingerpicked guitar (Danny Tryani) and melodic basslines (Alex Heane). With a hypnotic intimacy, she draws listeners into communion with themselves and each other - an invitation to cry, dance, or both. She's currently recording her debut album with support from PRS Foundation's Women Make Music fund, and she'll be sharing fresh band arrangements from those sessions at The Gallimaufry.
Alt-folk / chamber pop
FFO: This Is the Kit, Jesca Hoop, Madison Cunningham, Joni Mitchell
Open Mic hosted by Luna Kali
Be bold, take risks within your artistry and take the stage - a place where you can be your most authentic self.
This is about celebrating voices we don’t always hear. Creatives from all walks of life.
Let’s make space for new faces, new sound and new stories. come share your art or just enjoy the ride.
SIGN UP FROM 7PM
PERFORMANCES FROM 8PM
Ben Daley B2B DJ Qiuck B2B D.A.D
Kickstart your weekend with an eclectic mix of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems. Guiding you through the evening will be some of the city's finest disc jockeys, covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.
Free entry, music from 9pm.
PURE CHOC ICE
The people hath spoken... Back after their month long residency, to give you MORE CHOC ICE.
Improv Trio from Bristol that blend the volume and intensity of shoegaze and post-punk with the grounded grooves of funk and hip hop.
Free Entry.
LIKE HONEY NEO-SOUL JAM
Our beloved neo-soul jam is here to bring you another evening of gorgeous vibes and gorgeous music. Like Honey is all about community and connection: it’s a space for musicians to grow and collaborate, free of judgement or expectation.
Free Entry.
LARA RXSE
With poetic flair, Lara Rxse takes you in a whirlwind of harmonies, heart-wrenching lyricism and catchy (but intricate) melodies. Her music embodies that of a walk through nature, rising and soaring with sounds of horns and strings. Lara paints ballads bound to tug at your heart strings, and her band have helped her to reimagine and enhance her sound - taking influence from jazz and alt-folk.
Join Lara and her and band for their debut at the Gallimaufry, to celebrate the release of their new track ‘forever waiting’, an ode to the feeling of yearning for something you cannot have. The night will be filled with songs - both intimate & relatable - and will be sure to bring a touch of devastation to your Tuesday night (if that’s what you’re into.)
Lara’s project explores the ins and outs of both her own personal experiences, and that of those around her. Writing these songs brings out a sense of release and warmth, something she always longs to share with an audience. The band will be sharing their discography, both new and old, and hope that you will join to listen!
Bring your friends (and your best brave face) and come along for a night of strong spirit and emotion!
FFO: Laura Marling, Matt Maltese & Lizzy McAlpine
THE GALLIMAUFRY’S BIRTHDAY -with Bacana Funk DJs
The Bacana Funk crew will be stepping up to fill the final party of the month celebrating the Gallimaufry's birthday! Expect high energy percussive latin disco, afro-synth delights and samba 45s.
Come celebrate with us, free entry.
HECTOR WHO LIVED
A night of original music spanning a wide range of genres from funk to folk, disco to ballads, jazz to pop. come and enjoy the ride.
"Hector Who Lived traverses genre that often seem diametrically opposed - and he does it with comfortable ease" - Axe Stanley for The Everyday Magazine.
full band featuring Phil the print, James Storm and Oscar Sharman.
Free Entry.
Open Mic hosted by Luna Kali
Be bold, take risks within your artistry and take the stage - a place where you can be your most authentic self.
This is about celebrating voices we don’t always hear. Creatives from all walks of life.
Let’s make space for new faces, new sound and new stories. come share your art or just enjoy the ride.
SIGN UP FROM 7PM
PERFORMANCES FROM 8PM
Bacana Funk Presents Katie Novo
Katie Novo’s DJ sets fuse Jazz, Broken Beat, Latin, Funk, Afrobeat, House andBoogie — a sound nurtured over a 30-year journey of musical discovery. For Katie,DJing is a celebration of community, connection, and the power of music to unite.She hosts a monthly Friday night mix show on Brighton’s 1BTN.FM and a weeklybreakfast show on Noods Radio, and runs Bristol’s Counting Blessings parties, ajoyful space for all-comers to let go & move.
Free Entry.
Open Mic hosted. by Luna Kali
Be bold, take risks within your artistry and take the stage - a place where you can be your most authentic self.
This is about celebrating voices we don’t always hear. Creatives from all walks of life.
Let’s make space for new faces, new sound and new stories. come share your art or just enjoy the ride.
SIGN UP FROM 7PM
PERFORMANCES FROM 8PM
Thrilogy B2B Sticks
Kickstart your weekend with an eclectic mix of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems. Guiding you through the evening will be some of the city's finest disc jockeys, covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.
Free entry, music from 9pm.
CHOC ICE SUNDAE
Featuring special guests Joe Williams, Marietta Kirkbride & Malaika Kecode.
Improv Trio from Bristol that blend the volume and intensity of shoegaze and post-punk with the grounded grooves of funk and hip hop
Free Entry.
SURFACE AIR + HORSEFAIR
EAB PRESENTS:
After that we are simply honoured to be platforming two of our favourite south west groups. Surface Air and Horsehair FOR FREE?? U don’t have to pay a gosh darn thing.
One that for those with ears to Bristols underground you really will not want to miss out on. I mean those two with the sound tech at the galli (shoutout Luna) will be a wall of beautiful sweet sweet music.
Free Entry.
JAPANISCHER TEE
Introducing the debut of a brand new project formed by multi-instrumentalist Ellis Howell, guitarist Ollie Hatch and EWI enthusiast Isaac Hutchinson. Japanischer Tee presents an electric night of Japanese Jazz Fusion greats from the supercharged energy of CASIOPEA and T-SQUARE, to the unmatched aura of Masayoshi Takanaka.
Forming a major influence to the sounds of video games, like Nintendo and Mario Kart, the fast-paced and high-technicality tunes bring an energy to litt up the root. Japanischer Tee recreate these greats, with a tight rhythm section in George Milnes (Sungrass/Howell's Grooving Castle), Henry Giudici and synth/keyboards by Oscar Pelly supporting the inspired and exciting guitar of Ollie Hatch (Sungrass, Hatch Organ Trio). With punchy live horn section of bandleader trumpeter Ellis Howell (Howell's Grooving Castle), French horn Tom Lofmark, and EWI-expert & saxophonist Isaac Hutchinson.
Free Entry.
FAMILY BUSINESS
WHERE THE LADIES AT?
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, MC's, poets and everything in between. Express your creativity with the house band other collaborators.
Free entry, music from 8:30pm.
Deems Experiment Originals, Demos and Guests
Return to the original sounds of Deems Experiment, fusing math rock, nu jazz, and classical. We will be performing recently released music from Something in the Water, and new music from our upcoming EP First Light, featuring George Milnes (drums).
Free Entry.
The Golden Guild
The Golden Guild is an exciting 7-piece reggae band from Bristol. It is fronted by the talented singer Guire. Their style is a delicious blend of roots and modern reggae originals, with the odd cover thrown in. The band serves up powerful lyrics, delivered in style, with tight rhythms and heavy bass lines. The Golden Guild is guaranteed to get any crowd skankin’.
The Golden Guild has a steadily growing fan base. They regularly perform in pubs and clubs as well as at festivals, including; Shambala, Cider Rum n Reggae festival, Green Gathering, Wilkswood Reggae Festival, Secret Valley Fest, Bath Carnival and more!
Free Entry.
Felixjoy B2B Mikey Sebastian
This week it's a pleasure to have Slim Goodgroove — the mind behind @shindigfestival — joining us with the charity that doesn’t get tired, @ravers2runners, for a warm-down dance from 8pm.
Come early, loosen up, and ease into the night.
Then back to the usual programming seeing the night through with Felix Joy going back to back with Mike Sebastian for an eclectic mix of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems.
Free Entry.
Ezra Collective Reworks by Deems Experiment
Relive some of the best moments of UK jazz legends Ezra Collective featuring special guests Doug Cave (saxophone) and George Milnes (drums).
As well as current hits like God Gave me Feet for Dancing, we will reach back time to their iconic works Chapter 7 and Juan Pablo: The Philospher.
Free Entry.
Maffs-Howell Organ Quartet
Howell's Grooving Castle presents the Maffs-Howell organ quartet, filling your ears with classic and lesser-known favourites of standards, blues, soul and funk.
Featuring:
Alice Maffs – Vocals
Ellis Howell – Hammond Organ
Tom Leaverland – Guitar
George Milnes – Drums
With special guests Alice Cleak and Tristan Van Der Linden.
FFO: Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Olivia Dean
Free Entry.
FAMILY BUSINESS
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, MC's, poets and everything in between. Express your creativity with the house band other collaborators.
Featuring crack house band Alex Veitch, Sam Fox, MĀDŁY & Laurence Clutson.
Free entry, music from 8:30pm.
Bacana Funk Presents Ya Know What I Mean
Ya Know What I Mean? Is a Bristol collective with origins in dance music, currently we focus on collecting and playing vinyl. All kinds of styles and genres are to be expected when we’re spinning tunes but you can always expect: Funk, Soul, Ska, Rocksteady, Dub & everything in between. We like to keep things simple - good music & good people Ya Know What I Mean?
Free Entry.
DRE B2B AMO: A Valentines special
Kickstart your weekend with an eclectic mix of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems. Guiding you through the evening will be some of the city's finest disc jockeys, covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.
Free entry, music from 9pm.
Live & Direct: UK Garage from Deems Experiment
UK Garage like you’ve never heard it before with special guests Matt Banks (vocals), and George Milnes (drums). Come and get down to classic tunes with a nu jazz twist.
Expect Craig David, Groove Chronicles, MJ Cole, and more.
Free Entry.
Hanztheman
Love's in the air, and Hanztheman is bringing it this Valentine's season with Love Tales, a night of soulful grooves, rhythm, and romance.
Blending his African roots with the lush textures of neo-soul, hip-hop, and r&b, Hanz crafts a sound that moves the body and stirs the heart. Think smooth basslines, percussive warmth, and stories told through melody and rhythm. Each track feels like a conversation between cultures, where West African rhythms meet late-night soul and jazzy hip-hop flair.
Following the release of his latest EP, 'Endorfiends', Hanz steps deeper into that world of emotion and connection.
The project carries a nostalgic yet modern energy - dreamy synths, fluid grooves, and lyrics that trace the highs and lows of self-discovery, love, and friendship.
Expect the same spirit to live: a balance of reflection and release, of love stories told through rhythm and heart.
So bring your people, your feelings, and your best two-step, because Love Tales isn't just a gig. It's a celebration of sound, soul, and everything that moves Us.
Free Entry.