The Dhol Foundation
4°C · 0% rain
Ask AI: is it for me?
Similar events
View allAbout This Event
The Dhol Foundation will perform at Bristol Beacon on 14 November 2026 as part of the New Sounds Festival, celebrating the launch of their new album. The group blends traditional Punjabi drumming with various contemporary music styles.
The Dhol Foundation come to Bristol Beacon as part of Asian Arts Agency’s New Sounds Festival, celebrating the launch of their new album.
Founded by charismatic drummer Johnny Kalsi in 1989, the group have spent decades bringing the powerful sound of the Punjabi dhol to new audiences. Combining traditional drumming with rock, pop, drum and bass and electronic music, their music is rooted in tradition while embracing experimentation.
From Transglobal Underground to Afro Celt Sound System, Kalsi has collaborated across cultures and genres, while The Dhol Foundation’s thunderous rhythms and infectious energy have made them a thrilling force live.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Bristol Beacon.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Line-up
The Dhol Foundation
View full profile →
Similar Events in Bristol
View all →
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Gidiki - Bristol
The Jam Jar
£22.60
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Genevieve Miles
The Old England Pub
£8
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Bon Suis Presents: Suntrap Jam Night
The Full Moon And Attic Bar
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Yoga x Listening Session: Slowdive
Rough Trade Bristol
£11.39
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Dave Lofts live at Thekla
Thekla, The Grove, Bristol
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Connection through Sound: An Interfaith Gig for Raise Money for Bridges for Communities
Bristol Folk House
From £4
More at Bristol Beacon
View all →
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Dexys Midnight Runners @ Bristol Beacon
Bristol Beacon
Mon, 9 Nov 2026
Flames Collective Bristol: Auditions now open
Bristol Beacon
Free Entry
Wed, 11 Nov 2026
Gipsy Kings @ Bristol Beacon
Bristol Beacon
Wed, 11 Nov 2026
Gipsy Kings and Andre Reyes
Bristol Beacon
From £63
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Our Music Club: Filwood
Bristol Beacon
Free Entry
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Our Music Club: Easton
Bristol Beacon
Free Entry
Frequently asked questions
The Dhol Foundation takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 19:30.
The Dhol Foundation is held at Bristol Beacon in Bristol (Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR).
Tickets for The Dhol Foundation are priced at From £12.60. Live prices and availability are shown on bristolbeacon.org.
The forecast for The Dhol Foundation is Clear · 4°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bristol Beacon can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
The Dhol Foundation is performing at The Dhol Foundation.
Tickets for The Dhol Foundation can be booked via bristolbeacon.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Line-upThe Dhol Foundation
The Dhol Foundation is both a dhol drum institute in London, and a musical group. The dhol school was founded in 1989 by former Alaap member Johnny Kalsi when several musicians asked him to be their teacher, and a first album was released by Kalsi and his students in 2001.
View full profileAbout this event
The Dhol Foundation will perform at Bristol Beacon on 14 November 2026 as part of the New Sounds Festival, celebrating the launch of their new album. The group blends traditional Punjabi drumming with various contemporary music styles.
Automatically generated from official event data.
The Dhol Foundation come to Bristol Beacon as part of Asian Arts Agency’s New Sounds Festival, celebrating the launch of their new album.
Founded by charismatic drummer Johnny Kalsi in 1989, the group have spent decades bringing the powerful sound of the Punjabi dhol to new audiences. Combining traditional drumming with rock, pop, drum and bass and electronic music, their music is rooted in tradition while embracing experimentation.
From Transglobal Underground to Afro Celt Sound System, Kalsi has collaborated across cultures and genres, while The Dhol Foundation’s thunderous rhythms and infectious energy have made them a thrilling force live.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Bristol Beacon. Searching near Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR; check-in Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
WhereBristol Beacon
Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Dhol Foundation?
The Dhol Foundation takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 19:30.
Where is The Dhol Foundation taking place?
The Dhol Foundation is held at Bristol Beacon in Bristol (Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR).
How much are tickets for The Dhol Foundation?
Tickets for The Dhol Foundation are priced at From £12.60. Live prices and availability are shown on bristolbeacon.org.
What will the weather be like at The Dhol Foundation?
The forecast for The Dhol Foundation is Clear · 4°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Dhol Foundation?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bristol Beacon can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at The Dhol Foundation?
The Dhol Foundation is performing at The Dhol Foundation.
How do I get tickets for The Dhol Foundation?
Tickets for The Dhol Foundation can be booked via bristolbeacon.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
£12.60
Date
Time
Weather
feels like 1°C · chance of rain 0% · wind 8 km/h
Venue
Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Performer
Secure checkout on bristolbeacon.org — opens in a new tab
Ask AI: is it for me?
EventsList lists 221,000+ events across the UK. Tickets are sold by the venue or its authorised sellers, never by us.
Same venueMore at Bristol Beacon
All at this venue
Not this one?Similar events in Bristol
View all
More things to do in Bristol
- South West Card Fest @ Ashton Gate Stadium, BristolSaturday, 21 November 2026
- Moon Festival 2026 @ SawmillsThursday, 31 December 2026
- Spring Bristol Anime & Gaming Con 2027Saturday, 8 May 2027
- Autumn Bristol Anime & Gaming Con 2027Saturday, 2 October 2027
- Balter FestivalSaturday, 22 May 2027
- Where We Belong Festival 2027Saturday, 15 May 2027
- 80's V 90's NEW YEARS EVE PARTYThursday, 31 December 2026
- Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026Friday, 27 November 2026
- Winter's End Festival 2027 @ Chepstow Drill HallThursday, 8 April 2027
- Dhol Drumming and Bhangra Dancing WorkshopsSaturday, 14 November 2026
- Claude Have Mercy: What’s AI Doing to Our Jobs?Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Nov 6, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026Friday, 6 November 2026
- Cary Comes Home 2026 Festival TicketsFriday, 27 November 2026
- The Langton Winter Festival & Winter Market BS4 2027 (FREE)Saturday, 28 November 2026