Misty In Roots 50th anniversary show - Bristol

Event information

The London Int’l Ska Festival presents

MISTY IN ROOTS 50th anniversary show

+ special guests

& special guests to be announced

Friday 27th March 2026. Doors 7pm

£40 advance

Reggae legends - Misty In Roots return to Bristol for the first time in years, to celebrate their 50th anniversary, at the cities beautiful Lantern Hall. The show will also be the official Bristol launch party for the reissue of their classic and much sought after debut album - 'Live at the Counter Eurovision' and star Pama Int'l and special guests tba.

Misty In Roots originally formed in 1975 to back Trojan Records star - Nicky Thomas (famed for his Love of The Common People Top 10 single). It wasn’t long however that Misty In Roots started to develop their iconic roots reggae sound and come 1979, the band released their debut album - Live at the Counter Eurovision, which is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest live albums recorded. A staggering 9 John Peel BBC Radio One sessions, 4 studio albums and international touring followed, truly establishing Misty In Roots as one of the worlds leading reggae bands. Their popularity was further broadened by their involvement in the Rock Against Racism movement, where they regularly gigged alongside the likes of; Elvis Costello, The Specials, Tom Robinson, The Ruts (who’s debut single Misty funded), Steep Pulse, and The Aupairs.