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Thekla

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The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol BS1 4RB, United Kingdom

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Thekla

About this place

🚢 A floating music venue and nightclub moored in Bristol’s harbour. Touring bands, emerging artists and club promoters bring a varied programme aboard the former cargo ship, with two rooms and an outdoor deck. Check each show’s age policy and boarding times.

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Thekla

Events at Thekla

On now · Until Dec 20, 2026

Pop Confessional — Saturday Nights at Thekla

🪩 Two rooms of Saturday-night pop. The main room plays singalong pop favourites, while the top deck mixes throwback…

Party

Thu, November 12 – Fri, November 13

Pressure — Do Nothing DJ Set & Official Afterparty

🎧 Do Nothing takes over the main room for a DJ set at the official afterparty for the band’s Rough Trade show.…

Party

Fri, November 13 – Sat, November 14

Reggaeton Boat Party

💃 Reggaeton takes over Thekla’s main room, with baile funk, hip-hop, R&B, dancehall and Afrobeats in room two. Expect…

Party

Past events

Thu, November 12

American Aquarium at Thekla

🎸 American Aquarium bring their live show aboard Thekla for an evening of Americana and roots rock. Thursday 12…

Concert

Wed, November 11 – Thu, November 12

90s House Party

📼 DJs rewind to the 1990s with dance anthems and throwback pop, from the Spice Girls and Britney Spears to The Prodigy…

Party

Wed, November 11

Employed to Serve & Cabal with Cold Culture

🤘 Employed to Serve and Cabal share the bill at Thekla, with Cold Culture joining the line-up. Wednesday 11 November.…

Concert