Exchange
BEST FOR
Ages 14+
WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
A gig venue for teens and up, not a kids' venue, with strict age rules on the door.
This isn't a family day out spot. Exchange puts on gigs and club nights, and the age line is firm: 14+ for gigs unless they say otherwise, and under 18s need an adult with them. Club nights are strictly 18+, so if you're picturing a teenager heading off with mates for a late one, that's not happening here without you.
If you've got a teenager who's into music and wants to go to a proper gig, this is the sort of place that'll do it. Just don't expect a soft play corner or a family ticket. It's built for gig-goers, not for entertaining a six-year-old on a rainy Tuesday.
Getting in is straightforward enough physically: there's a small ramp at the entrance, an accessible toilet on the ground floor, and an accessible viewing area if that matters for anyone in your group. Parking isn't right outside, mind, it's in bays across the road or behind the venue, about 250 metres off, so factor in a short walk.
Assistance dogs are welcome and they'll even sort a water bowl, though not into the indoor bits when live music's on. If anyone needs medicine or kit for a medical condition, they're fine to bring it in, and if you need a personal assistant ticket, you just email ahead and they'll sort a complimentary one.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 14+ teens with an adult; under 18s can't go it alone
- Parking
- Bays on opposite side of road and behind venue, about 250 meters away
- Wheelchairs
- Small ramp entrance, accessible toilet on ground floor, accessible viewing area available
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs only, and not in the indoor houses
- Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at gigs.
- Club nights are strictly 18+, so teens on their own can't get into those.
- Need a personal assistant ticket? Email access@exchangebristol.com ahead and they'll provide one free.
- Medicine, food or drink for a medical condition is fine to bring in.
Plan your visit
What's the minimum age for gigs?
Gigs are 14+ unless they say otherwise, and under 18s need to be with an adult. Club nights are strictly 18+, no exceptions there.
Is there parking nearby?
There are parking bays across the road and behind the venue, about 250 metres away. No car park right on the doorstep, so you're walking a bit.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, there's a small ramp at the entrance, an accessible toilet on the ground floor, and an accessible viewing area.
Can we bring an assistance dog?
Assistance dogs are welcome and they'll provide water, but they're not allowed into the indoor houses when live music's playing. Worth emailing ahead since not every event suits a dog being there.
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