The Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square is a prominent open-air event space located in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, overlooking the city’s vibrant harbourside. While not a nightclub in the traditional sense, the Amphitheatre is renowned for hosting large-scale music events, festivals, and concerts, and has become an integral part of Bristol’s nightlife and cultural tapestry. The venue was developed as part of the city's regeneration of the Harbourside area in the late 1990s and early 2000s, transforming a once-industrial dockland into a modern, multifunctional leisure destination.

Over the years, the Amphitheatre has played a crucial role in Bristol’s emergence as a music and arts hub, offering a dramatic yet welcoming outdoor setting for celebrations, food festivals, and especially high-profile music gigs, both in the summer and throughout the year. The reputation of Bristol Amphitheatre rests on its flexibility, accommodating everything from international touring acts to grassroots community showcases, and is celebrated for its inclusive atmosphere, scenic urban backdrop, and its ability to draw people from all walks of life into the city centre. The structure itself, an open, circular concourse ringed by steps and urban landscaping, has remained largely consistent since its inception, though the surrounding Waterfront Square has seen periodic improvements and enhancements as the city continues to evolve.

The Amphitheatre complex is a permanent fixture, and although it does not have a roof or the usual club trappings, during events it is transformed with lighting, sound systems, staging, and sometimes temporary coverings to create a festival-like experience in the heart of Bristol. Throughout its history, Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square has welcomed a wide array of notable artists and performers. International stars such as Elton John, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Jessie Ware, and Bananarama have all graced its stage, while home-grown Bristol legends like Roni Size, Massive Attack (for special events), and Tricky are also frequently associated with events at the venue.

The site regularly hosts Love Saves The Day festival, Harbour Festival acts, and showcases from renowned DJ collective Hospitality Bristol, bringing in acts like Andy C, Sub Focus, and local favourites like My Nu Leng and Eats Everything. The Amphitheatre’s event programming continues to reflect both the city’s diverse musical heritage and its forward-thinking spirit, making it a cornerstone for live music and nightlife in Bristol.