Music Festival Tickets

Universe

If you purchase tickets for Ritual Union 2027 through the links on our website, we may receive a commission. Ticket prices and event status are subject to change at any time.

Festival Info

Genre: Music festivals

Ritual Union 2027

Crosstown Concerts presents Ritual Union 2027.

Ten years since its debut, Bristol’s one-day, multi-venue music discovery festival returns, once again bringing exciting emerging talent and established names to the heart of the city.

Held across three iconic venues and four stages - Electric Bristol, Rough Trade, and Strange Brew - festival-goers won’t have to travel far, as we’ve scoured far and wide for the brightest and best in new and established music, just a stone’s throw from each other within Bristol’s city centre.

Leading the first wave announcement are experimental jazz-punk headliners Maruja, whose explosive live performances have earned them a reputation as one of the UK's most exciting rising bands. They're set to release their live album The Holy Inadequate on 20 November via Music For Nations.

Next up are Enemies Etc., a new project featuring members of IDLES, Los Bitchos, Petbrick and TRAAMS. Joining them are raucous West Midlands duo GANS, bringing their own brand of abrasive post-punk, jangle-pop outfit The Tubs, and multi-instrumentalist psychedelic pop act Truthpaste.

Ritual Union has a history of showcasing artists on the rise, with previous lineups featuring the likes of Fontaines DC, Katy J Pearson, Getdown Services, Billy Nomates, Warmduscher, Lime Garden, Self Esteem, Ninajirachi, Peace, Black Honey and more.

First Wave Lineup

Event Details

Date: Saturday, March 20th, 2027
Venues: Electric Bristol, Rough Trade, Strange Brew

LineUp

Ritual Union

1 concert

1000 Rabbits

3 concerts

Hailing from Aldeburgh, Suffolk, London's five-piece 1000 Rabbits delivers off-kilter art pop, blending jazz, pop, and avant-garde rock with explosive energy. Known for their high-voltage live performances, they released the debut single "Virgin Soil" and EP "Are We Friends Yet?". They are signed to the esteemed Young label, with "Rubik's Cube" among their popular tracks.

Blue Bendy

3 concerts

Brooki

1 concert

GANS

18 concerts

GANS are a Black Country duo formed in 2023 by Thomas Rhodes and Euan Woodman. Signed by Peter Doherty's Strap Originals, they released their debut album GOOD FOR THE SOUL in 2025, produced by Ross Orton, and built a strong live reputation supporting major acts.

Humane

1 concert

Maicín

1 concert

Maruja

2 concerts

Maruja, known for their break-beat-punk, harsh noise, and cosmic jazz fusion, gained acclaim with tracks like "The Invisible Man" and "One Hand Behind The Devil." Their debut EP "Knocknarea" was highly rated by critics, earning praise from BBC Radio and Anthony Fantano. The band's electrifying live shows have sold out venues across Europe, building their reputation as an exciting emerging act.

Spanish Horses

3 concerts

An indie rock band from Paris, France, formed in 2023, known for crafting a sharp, sophisticated modern take on rock and roll that blends post-punk and melodic indie influences.

The Family Battenberg

1 concert

The Tubs

8 concerts

London indie rock band The Tubs feature members Owen Williams, Dan Lucas, Taylor Stewart, and Max Warren, alongside frequent collaborators. Known for albums like Cotton Crown, Dead Meat, and Hard Life, their melodic jangle sound blends folk instrumentation with sharp lyricism.