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 10 October 2026
World Mental Health Day
Clevedon Seafront
5:30 pm
In aid of World Mental Health Day, the North Somerset charity We Are Aware have organised a seafront amble from Clevedon Pier to The Salthouse, to raise awareness of mental health issues. There will be tea and cake!
We will be leading the walk, starting at 6pm.
Come along and make new connections, remember those we have lost, or simply enjoy the walk and the music.
Thursday 26 November 2026
Wapping wharf Christmas celebration
Wapping wharf Bristol
6:00 pm
The ambling band will be animating this Christmas celebration with their visual and entertaining mixture of favourite tunes and Carols.
Saturday 17 April 2027
Turn Nailsea Pink - cancer fundraiser
Late morning amble through the Nailsea farmers market and around the square
11:00 am
Love for The Ambling Band
★★★★★
Like a Boys Brigade band on acid!
A local newspaper
★★★★★
Highly visual.
Glastonbury Festival
★★★★★
Our festival highlight, especially in the woods at night!
Shambala Festival attendees
★★★★★★
Can we borrow some tea and sugar please.
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