St George's Bristol
Classical, jazz and folk concert venue.
With superb natural acoustics and a large performance space, St George's Hall is one of the UKs most popular classical venues. In addition to frequent classical concerts (which include lunchtime events), St George's is the only venue in the south west to find the big names from the jazz world.
Jazz enthusiasts should check the Late Notes Jazz on the last Thursday of the month and our page for all Bristol's live jazz listings. 'Migrations' events at St George's showcase world music and provide a rare opportunity to see musicians from Africa and the Middle East.
Jazz enthusiasts should check the Late Notes Jazz on the last Thursday of the month and our page for all Bristol's live jazz listings. 'Migrations' events at St George's showcase world music and provide a rare opportunity to see musicians from Africa and the Middle East.
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