Carling Academy Brisol is one of Bristol's big music venues. Owned by Carling it promises to put on acts of all genres and sizes, with many huge acts and artists appearing every week.

Age Restrictions
Gigs: Over 14's only. Clubs: Over 18's only.

By Car
Parking is available nextdoor to the venue.

From the M4

Take M32 exit at Junction 19.
Go to the end of the M32 (which takes you directly into the city centre), which becomes Newfoundland Street.
Turn right at lights onto another dual carrigeway - BOND STREET - following signs for Clifton
Follow along BOND STREET, until James Barton Roundabout.
At the roundabout take the second turning (past the bus station) onto MARLBOROUGH STREET, towards BRI Hospital.
Carry on up hill till you reach UPPER MAUDLIN STREET.
Turn left after 2 sets of Traffic Lights down COLSTON STREET (Just after Childrens Hospital)
Take 2nd right, immediately after Colston Hall up PIPE LANE.
Turn Left off PIPE LANE onto FROGMORE STREET. The venue is approximately 100 yards down on the Right Hand Side.
The nearest NCP car park is immediately opposite.
From the M5

Turn off at Junction 17, and follow signs for Bristol Zoo.
Go down the A4018 until you reach the Downs.
Take the main road BLACKBOY HILL, which takes you downhill (follow signs for the City Centre) and the road turns into WHITELADIES ROAD
At the end of Whiteladies Road carry straight on, taking the left lane.
The road splits at some traffic lights, take the left lane - PARK ROW.
After the petrol station, the nearest NCP to the venue is situated on the right.
If you park in here, go to the lowest level. On exit turn right down the hill, and The venue is approximately 100 yards down on the Right Hand Side.

By Train
The nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads.

By Bus
From the train station numbers 8 and 9 to city centre (journey 5 to 10 mins), though is possible to walk in 20 mins.