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  • Music: Les Thomas (Australia) + Anya Pailthorpe

    Chicken Shed

    Live music from acclaimed Australian songwriter Les Thomas, who brings his 2026 UK tour to Bristol for an intimate performance at the Hen & Chicken, joined by the fabulous Anya...

    £12

  • Theatre: Sizzling Summer Special

    Chicken Shed

    A smorgasbord of delights in this fundraising cabaret for Stepping Out Theatre. We have been offering the joy of participation in live theatre to mental health service users in Bristol...

  • Music: Open Mic Night

    Chicken Shed

    Join us at the Hen & Chicken for our monthly open mic night — a welcoming evening of live local music in a dedicated event space with a real concert...

  • Talk: The Science of Dreams

    Hen & Chicken Studio

    Join us while we take a closer look at what happens to the brain while we sleep and the meaning behind our dreams. Followed by Q+A. Humans have studied and...

    From £11.50
  • Poster announcing "Wednesday Night Improv" presents a new season with "Improvised Games & Shenanigans" and the "Unscripted Comedy Trio H.E.L.E.N.", hosted by Ste Brown. The event is scheduled for 12 Aug 2026 at The Chicken Shed at The Hen & Chicken.

    COMEDY: WEDNESDAY NIGHT IMPROV

    Chicken Shed

    Wednesday Night Improv returns to the Hen & Chicken with two halves of unscripted comedy - all made up on the spot, all inspired by your suggestions. Expect quick wit,...

    From £6

  • Music: Heathen Apostles

    Hen & Chicken Studio

    Live music coming to Bristol. Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles harkens back to...

    £15

  • Talk: The Psychology of Possession & Exorcism

    Hen & Chicken Studio

    Explore the science behind possession, exorcism, and why our brains conjure the paranormal. Followed by Q&A. Millions of people around the world – including in the UK today – believe...

    From £13

  • Alan Fletcher and his five-piece band return to the Hen & Chicken Bristol, performing songs from his Americana/Country Music catalogue

    Music: The Alan Fletcher Band

    Hen & Chicken Studio

    Returning to Bristol - The Alan Fletcher Band We are thrilled to welcome The Alan Fletcher Band back to Bristol this September, performing songs from their Americana/Country Music catalogue. Alan...

    From £21.50

  • Comedy: Alfie Brown – THE ENTERTAINER

    Hen & Chicken Studio

    A show so entertaining you can scarcely believe it. Written and performed (both!) by a man in crisis, desperate to find meaning in life.  As technology makes life easier, where...

    £24

  • Music: Joe Martin

    Chicken Shed

    Singer-songwriter Joe Martin, returns to the Hen & Chicken this September. 21st century troubadour Joe Martin is deservedly gaining attention on both sides of the Atlantic seeing him play shows...

    £15
  • A man wearing glasses and a white shirt plays a saxophone. He is in focus while the background is blurred with blue lights.

    Jazz: Martin and Andy Play The Real Book

    Chicken Shed

    To launch the 26/27 season, we start with the front-line pairing of saxophonist Martin Kern and trumpeter Andy Hague. For tonight's gig, they will be ditching the printed arrangements and...

    From £12.50

  • Comedy: Mark Thomas – 40 IN STAND-UP YEARS

    Hen & Chicken Studio

    What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years...

    £22

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