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The Island

The Island is a basement club in the former Bridewell Police Station in Bristol city centre, reached from Nelson Street.

Opened: n/a
Capacity: 300
Sound: Techno

Tickets and programme All techno clubs

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At the door No phone cameras on the dancefloor Rules

The Island: quick facts

Checked Oct 2026

Address: Nelson Street, Bristol BS1 2BE, United Kingdom Directions
Capacity: 300 people
Photos: No phone cameras on the dancefloor
Tickets: Advance tickets for October 2026 club nights were about GBP 9 to 11 on RA listings (checked 1 Oct 2026)
Founders: Artspace Lifespace (arts charity)
Sound: Techno, House, Electronic

About The Island

The Island is a basement club in the former Bridewell Police Station in Bristol city centre, reached from Nelson Street through an alley past the old cells and the prison exercise yard. The building is run by the arts charity Artspace Lifespace, which houses more than 100 resident artists there along with circus, dance and music studios and a gallery, and money spent in the club supports those affordable studios. The club reopened on 27 September 2025 under an all-female management team with Phase Fatale headlining, and keeps a no phone camera rule on the dancefloor. Its programme is underground electronic music from Bristol promoters: techno from RTN and Wormhole, house and leftfield nights, drum and bass from Cirrina Sessions, plus guests such as Regis and DJ Marcelle.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

Phone cameras are not allowed on the dancefloor, according to the club's management at its 2025 relaunch. The basement venue is not wheelchair accessible.

Where to stay near The Island

Hotels on the map

Nelson Street, Bristol BS1 2BE, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What people search about The Island

What is the capacity of The Island Bristol?

The club room in the basement of The Island holds about 300 people, according to Headfirst Bristol and local press coverage of its 2025 relaunch. It is a small, dark room rather than a large venue.

Where is The Island in Bristol?

The Island is in the old Bridewell Police Station in Bristol city centre, with its address on Nelson Street, BS1 2BE. The club is in the basement, reached through an alley past the former cells and exercise yard.

What events are on at The Island Bristol?

Club nights in autumn 2026 include BEHAVE. presents Curses and Wallace on 2 October, RTN with Decoder on 9 October, Wormhole with Sybil and Plantera on 24 October, Cirrina Sessions with Tim Reaper on 6 November and Regis on 5 December.

Is The Island Bristol a dance studio or a club?

Both. The building is an arts centre run by Artspace Lifespace, with dance, circus and music studios, artist studios and a gallery, while its licensed basement venue hosts nightclub events most weekends.