DNB Rave
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 16 September 2026, 22:00 - Thu 17 September 2026, 02:00
- Location
- Clock Factory, Silver Street , Further info
- Cost
- Variable pricing – see booking details
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This event is included in the UWE Freshers Week wristband.
Kick off your UWE Bristol uni journey the only way Bristol knows how: immersed in pure, heavyweight drum and bass.
We’re taking over the legendary Clock Factory for the ultimate Freshers Week DNB Rave, bringing together the absolute best local selectors alongside standard-setting student energy.
Prepare for total sensory overload, where high-powered LED screens span from the ceiling to the stage, completely synced to a world-class VOID Acoustics sound system built to deliver bone-rattling basslines and rolling breaks.
Strictly 18+ – valid photo ID required.
Getting here
The Clock Factory is located on Silver Street BS1 2AG, in Bristol City Centre. There are a number of different ways to get here.
By public transport:
Nearest bus station: Bristol City Centre – 3 min walk (0.1 mi)
Nearest train station: Bristol Temple Meads – 20 min walk (0.9mi)
By car:
Metered street parking is available around the venue.
Closest public car park: NCP Car Park Bristol Nelson Street MSCP, Nelson St, Bristol BS1 3BB
By taxi:
Uber and Ola are widely available across the entire city.
Alternatively V Cars Bristol are available for phone and online bookings.
Location
Clock Factory
Silver Street
Bristol
BS1 2AG
UK
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