Bristol Beacon is the city's main concert hall and one of the best mid-sized venues in England, with a 2022 renovation that transformed the acoustics while preserving the Grade II listed Victorian building on Colston Street. The hall presents a wide programme from classical orchestral concerts — the BBC National Orchestra of Wales is a regular — to jazz, pop, and world music.
The building has a complex history, having been known as Colston Hall for most of its existence before being renamed in 2020 following the removal of Colston's statue nearby. The renaming was controversial in some quarters but welcomed by many in the city. The new name has stuck, and the hall is now established as Bristol Beacon in the civic landscape. It is worth checking what's on during a visit — the programme is usually rich and the venue excellent.