Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️
Sat 22 Aug · 21:30
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On Sunday 22 August at 9:30pm, Thekla in Bristol will be hosting The Pop Confessional, a monthly event that unites various performers to showcase a diverse selection of guilty pop pleasures. The genre-spanning set list will take the crowd through an energetic journey of upbeat dance tracks and more emotive ballads, creating an electrifying atmosphere within Thekla's large venue. A night of dancing is assured as the audience loses themselves in the music. Entry to The Pop Confessional is available in advance for £8, with the option to purchase tickets on the door at the same price. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, a VIP package is also available. The event features a unique blend of local and visiting acts, ensuring a lively and engaging atmosphere. With its eclectic mix of music and immersive experience, The Pop Confessional is shaping up to be a night to remember at Thekla in Bristol.
✞ POP CONFESSIONAL ✞
Join the congregation every Saturday at Thekla. Playing all your favourite guilty pop pleasures, all night long.
ENTRY
✞ GUARANTEED ENTRY BEFORE 11PM – £8 advance tickets
✞ Tickets only £8 on the door
✞ WE LOVE PARTIES – Grab a VIP Package for your party and get a FREE DRINK for everyone
★ ✩ ★
MAIN ROOM
✞ Welcome everyone to the church of Pop Confessional. Your hosts for the evening’s sermon are the ministers of the Church of St. Pop Con, who will be spinning all your favourite Guilty Pop Pleasures until the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving you absolved of all your sins. They’ll bring you all the best new & old pop classics, from ABBA to Backstreet Boys, One Direction to Doja Cat, Britney to S-Club 7, not to forget our Lord and Saviour, Taylor Swift 🙏
TOP DECK
✞ Top deck brings you a blend of all your favourite throwback R&B and Hip Hop bangers, with a healthy dose of Funk & Soul and UK Garage to keep you on your feet.
★ ✩ ★
✞ facebook.com/popconfessional
✞ instagram.com/popconfessional
Venue Address:
Thekla The Grove East Mud Dock Bristol BS1 4RB
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️ takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 21:30. The event runs until Sunday, 23 August 2026.
Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️ is held at Thekla in Bristol (The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol BS1 4RB, UK).
Tickets for Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️ range from £9 to £130. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
Tickets for Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️ can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Editorial Summary
On Sunday 22 August at 9:30pm, Thekla in Bristol will be hosting The Pop Confessional, a monthly event that unites various performers to showcase a diverse selection of guilty pop pleasures. The genre-spanning set list will take the crowd through an energetic journey of upbeat dance tracks and more emotive ballads, creating an electrifying atmosphere within Thekla's large venue. A night of dancing is assured as the audience loses themselves in the music.
Entry to The Pop Confessional is available in advance for £8, with the option to purchase tickets on the door at the same price. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, a VIP package is also available. The event features a unique blend of local and visiting acts, ensuring a lively and engaging atmosphere. With its eclectic mix of music and immersive experience, The Pop Confessional is shaping up to be a night to remember at Thekla in Bristol.
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Organiser’s full description
✞ POP CONFESSIONAL ✞
Join the congregation every Saturday at Thekla. Playing all your favourite guilty pop pleasures, all night long.
ENTRY
✞ GUARANTEED ENTRY BEFORE 11PM – £8 advance tickets
✞ Tickets only £8 on the door
✞ WE LOVE PARTIES – Grab a VIP Package for your party and get a FREE DRINK for everyone
★ ✩ ★
MAIN ROOM
✞ Welcome everyone to the church of Pop Confessional. Your hosts for the evening’s sermon are the ministers of the Church of St. Pop Con, who will be spinning all your favourite Guilty Pop Pleasures until the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving you absolved of all your sins. They’ll bring you all the best new & old pop classics, from ABBA to Backstreet Boys, One Direction to Doja Cat, Britney to S-Club 7, not to forget our Lord and Saviour, Taylor Swift 🙏
TOP DECK
✞ Top deck brings you a blend of all your favourite throwback R&B and Hip Hop bangers, with a healthy dose of Funk & Soul and UK Garage to keep you on your feet.
★ ✩ ★
✞ facebook.com/popconfessional
✞ instagram.com/popconfessional
Venue Address:
Thekla The Grove East Mud Dock Bristol BS1 4RB
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️?
Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️ takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 21:30. The event runs until Sunday, 23 August 2026.
Where is Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️ taking place?
Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️ is held at Thekla in Bristol (The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol BS1 4RB, UK).
How much are tickets for Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️?
Tickets for Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️ range from £9 to £130. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
How do I get tickets for Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️?
Tickets for Pop Confessional ✞ Bristol's Best Pop Party ⚓️ can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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