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!
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 19 December 2026
Ambling Band busk to raise money for Caring at Christmas
St Nicholas Market
2:00 pm
We will be playing in St Nick’s Market again this year to raise money for Caring in Bristol, who support homeless people in Bristol throughout the year. Over the Christmas period they organise a shelter for the homeless providing accommodation, meals, support and companionship.
Please come along to enjoy the music and give generously to such a great cause.
Saturday 16 January 2027
Bedminster Lantern Procession
North Street Bedminster
We’ll be providing entertainment along the procession route amongst the beautiful lanterns created by the local community
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
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Can we borrow some tea and sugar please.
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