Sparks

Name: Sparks
Start: 2026-06-18
Location: Bristol Beacon, Beacon, Trenchard St

Jun

Date

18 Jun (Thursday)

Time

Thu, 19:00–22:00

Venue

Bristol Beacon, Beacon, Trenchard St

Bristol, United Kingdom

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In Bristol, "Sparks" typically refers to either the iconic art-pop band Sparks (the Mael brothers) or Sparks Bristol, a major sustainability and arts hub located in the former M&S building in Broadmead.

The legendary duo Ron and Russell Mael are scheduled to perform in Bristol as part of their 2026 UK tour.

Sparks Bristol is a "department store with a difference" that hosts regular workshops, exhibitions, and community meetups.

Upcoming Featured Events:

Recurring Activities:

The Bristol Beacon also runs several "Sparks" branded music programmes for young people aged 12–18:

Are you looking for tickets to the band's concert, or would you like to sign up for a specific workshop at the Broadmead hub?

Sparks (The Band) Live at Bristol Beacon

Events at Sparks Bristol (Broadmead)

Music Education "Sparks" (Bristol Beacon)

•Date & Time: Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 19:00.

•Location: Bristol Beacon (Beacon Hall), Trenchard St, Bristol BS1 5AR.

•Description: An "eccentric and theatrical" performance following the release of their 28th studio album MAD!.

•Tickets: Available through AXS and other major vendors.

•Events at Sparks Bristol (Broadmead)

•Bristol Gallery Weekend: From 20–22 March 2026, the ground floor "Department of Discovery" will showcase local artwork, including paintings and sculptures.

•Launch Party - Reclaimed Fabric Shop: 21 March 2026, featuring a fabric sale and stitch social.

•Jewellery Repair Workshop: 8 April 2026 at 13:00. A free session for participants aged 8+ to learn repair skills.

•Slow Fashion Saves The Day: 18 April 2026 starting at 13:00. A festival-style event focused on sustainable fashion.

•(in)visible Photography Exhibition: 1 April – 24 April 2026 in the Department of Imagination (1st Floor). A collaboration exploring mental health experiences through photography.

•Climate Café: Meets alternate Saturdays (e.g., 21 March, 4 April, 18 April 2026) from 11:00–12:00 for open discussions on the climate crisis.

•Clothemod’s Fashion Convos: Held the first Sunday of each month at 13:00 (next dates: 5 April, 3 May 2026). Informal chats about psychology and sustainable dressing.

•Repair Café (Repairium): Typically held on Sundays (e.g., 15 March, 1 April) to encourage fixing items rather than recycling them.

•The Bristol Beacon also runs several "Sparks" branded music programmes for young people aged 12–18:

•Studio Sparks: Music production sessions using Logic Pro.

•Songwriting Sparks: Ten-week courses for aspiring songwriters.

•DJ Sparks: Foundational DJ skills training held on Friday evenings.

Updated at 22 Mar 2026