As part of the Siren Bristol summer series, Faithless headline Lloyds Amphitheatre on 24th July, kicking off a weekend celebrating three decades of electronic music!
Lloyds Amphitheatre, Bristol
Friday 24 July 2026
Bristol is set to host a landmark moment in electronic music history this summer as Faithless announce an open-air performance at Lloyds Amphitheatre on the idyllic Bristol Harbourside. As part of the Siren Bristol summer series, the show celebrates 30 years since the release of their era-defining debut album in April 1996, the record that introduced the world to Insomnia.
Taking place on Friday 24th July at the Lloyds Amphitheatre against the stunning waterfront, it arrives as the opening chapter in a rare, back-to-back weekend of milestone celebrations. With HOSPITAL30 ON THE HARBOUR the next day on Saturday 25th July, both events mark 30-year anniversaries in the same year for two of the UK’s most influential electronic music institutions.
Few acts have shaped global electronic music quite like Faithless. Formed in 1995, the band released their debut album ‘Reverence’ in April 1996, featuring the timeless anthem “Insomnia”, a track that has transcended generations, genres and dancefloors worldwide. Three decades on, Faithless’ music continues to resonate as powerfully as ever.
Faithless return to the stage following a career that includes 10 UK Top 10 singles, six Top 5 albums (three at Number One) and global sales exceeding 20 million albums, alongside streaming figures approaching one billion. Their 2015 release ‘Faithless 2.0’ re-imagined their catalogue with contributions from Avicii, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren and Claptone, while 2020’s ‘All Blessed’ was hailed as “a powerful beacon of light in electronica”, reaffirming the band’s enduring relevance and emotional depth.
This new era of live Faithless comes with deep significance. Following the passing of the iconic Maxi Jazz in 2022, Sister Bliss and Rollo return to the live arena with a show designed as both a celebration of the genre Faithless helped create and a remembrance of Maxi himself. The band have teamed up with acclaimed show designer Jvan Morandi (Jean-Michel Jarre) and a collective of close collaborators to create a performance that is described as punky, funky, uplifting and emotionally charged, returning in spirit to where Faithless first began.
Supporting Faithless on the night will be Bristol based group Kosheen, who are also celebrating 25 years of their influential label Resist, marking a milestone in their enduring impact on the UK electronic and trip-hop landscape. Established Bristol DJ and producer Milly On Air also joins the lineup, marking her debut playing on the Harbourside and bringing a fresh, contemporary energy to this landmark evening.
Set against the iconic Bristol Harbourside, the Lloyds Amphitheatre offers one of the UK’s most distinctive open-air concert settings. Overlooking the water and surrounded by the energy of the city centre, it provides a uniquely atmospheric backdrop, particularly at the height of summer. Perfect for sunset moments, it stands as a defining feature of the Siren Bristol summer series.
The Faithless show also creates a natural and celebratory synergy with HOSPITAL30 ON THE HARBOUR, which takes place the following day at the same venue. Across two consecutive nights, Bristol becomes the focal point for two 30-year milestones, uniting generations of electronic music fans and celebrating three decades of innovation, community and culture in one of the UK’s most music-rich cities.
Siren Bristol has quickly established itself as a platform for landmark live moments, with the 2026 series already featuring the return of The Maccabees on Thursday 23rd July, which is already more than 80% sold out so fans must move fast to get their tickets. Faithless’ anniversary performance further cements the series as a cornerstone of Bristol’s summer calendar, a run of shows defined by scale, setting and cultural significance.
Faithless’ return in Bristol promises to be a powerful and rare live experience. A celebration of legacy, resilience and shared history whilst set within a weekend where the city honours 30 years of electronic music past, present and future.
Tickets and further information can be found at www.sirenbristol.com / www.undivide.co.uk
