Formed in the early 1980s as a poll-tax protest band, The Ambling Band from Bristol UK now play at parties, festivals, weddings, special events. We often play on the streets just for the fun of it and we still enjoy a good protest now and then.
See us live!
Saturday 13 December 2025
Illuminated Boat Parade
Bristol Docks
5:45 pm
The Ambling band will play aboard one of the festively illuminated boats sailing from Underfall Yard to Bathurst Basin.
Saturday 13 December 2025
Picton Street Winter Fayre
Picton Street, Montpelier BS6
4:00 pm
Saturday 20 December 2025
Busk for Caring at Christmas
St Nicholas Market
2:00 pm
Every year around Christmas, the Ambling Band busks in St Nicks Market to raise money for the local charity, Caring in Bristol, who provide accommodation , meals, companionship & entertainment for homeless people over Christmas and the New Year. Please come along and enjoy the music, get into the Christmas spirit and give generously.
Love for The Ambling Band
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Like a Boys Brigade band on acid!
A local newspaper
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Highly visual.
Glastonbury Festival
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Our festival highlight, especially in the woods at night!
Shambala Festival attendees
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Can we borrow some tea and sugar please.
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