The Bristol & District Organists’ Association is a group of about 150 enthusiasts from the Bristol area who share an interest in the organ and its music, and wish to share that enjoyment with others.
There are no restrictions on membership: we welcome all who are interested in the organ and its music, whether as organists – at all levels – or as listeners.
The BDOA is affiliated to the Incorporated Association of Organists,, and we aim to promote the organ as an instrument of practical and versatile music making in church, chapel or concert hall.
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We have a full calendar of local organ and music related events. Just hover over or tap a date to see what’s on:
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MICHAEL BONAVENTURE - St Mary Redcliffe Redcliffe Way
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SIMON HOGAN - Bristol Cathedral College Green
STEPHEN PINNOCK - St Mary Redcliffe Redcliffe Way
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ORGAN ELEVENSES Saturday Morning Church Road
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CAROLYN CRAIG - Bristol Cathedral College Green
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MARK BRAFIELD - Matinée at St Monica's Cote Lane
BRISTOL CATHEDRAL - CHRISTOPHER JONES College Green
GRAHAM ALSOP - St Mary Redcliffe Redcliffe Way
LUNCHTIME AT ST. ALDHELM'S ON 23rd OCTOBER Chessel St. Bedminster
MATTHEW REDMAN - Saturday Morning Organ Treats Redland Park URC Church, Whiteladies Road, Redland, Bristol
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WOOFYT - Explore the Science of Music College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ, United Kingdom
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BERNARD WEST - Dursley Coffee, Cake and Music 2026 Silver Street
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Join us for another series of free lunchtime recitals by musicians from around the world in one of England’s finest parish churches. On Thursday 1...
Simon Hogan, Tuesday 6th October Throughout 2026, Bristol Cathedral is celebrating the return of its historic organ following 18 months of meticulous restoration. Many of...
MARK BRAFIELD (organ)playing music by Debussy & Ravel. 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
Join us for another series of free lunchtime recitals by musicians from around the world in one of England’s finest parish churches. On Thursday 8...
Hot drinks and cake are served from 1030; the music begins at 11.00 and lasts around 40 mins.
Carolyn Craig, Tuesday 13th October Throughout 2026, Bristol Cathedral is celebrating the return of its historic organ following 18 months of meticulous restoration. Many of...
WILLIAM DRAKETT (baritone) & MARGARET MARINKOVIC (piano). English Art Song including works by Gurney, Finzi and Howells 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
With the support of the St Monica Trust, Eric Tyson has organised a series of matinée recitals on the recently refurbished Willis organ in the chapel at St Monica's. They take place on the third Monday of each month at 2.00pm. This month the recital is given by Mark Brafield.
Christopher Jones, Tuesday 20th October Throughout 2026, Bristol Cathedral is celebrating the return of its historic organ following 18 months of meticulous restoration. Many of...
JANE ENGLISH (soprano) & JONATHAN PRICE (piano). Songs and arias by Handel, Hugo Wolf and Leonard Bernstein. 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
Join us for another series of free lunchtime recitals by musicians from around the world in one of England’s finest parish churches. On Thursday 22...
We regret to announce that the organ recital scheduled for Friday 23rd October HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to the soloist's indisposition. BUS INFORMATION No 24 route,...
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats concerts continue at Redland Park United Reformed Church.
Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed this month by Matthew Redman, Organist at St John's Glastonbury.
Our next event is the visit to Thornbury, Olveston and Pilning on Saturday 24th October. We will start at St Mary’s Thornbury at 12 noon...
Ever wondered how an organ creates its powerful sound? Join us for a hands-on family experience exploring the science, technology and creativity behind one of the world’s most remarkable musical instruments. Half-term fun for all the family!
SIMON HOGAN (organ) Assistant, Southwark Cathedral . Works by Harold Darke, Charles Wood, Arthur Wills, and Judith Bingham 'Assisted by Angels' 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
Coffee, Cake and Music organ recitals at St James-the-Great, Dursley (GL11 4JE) continue on Saturday 31st October with a recital by BERNARD WEST from the Oxford area. Tea, Coffee and home-made cake will be served from 10.30am. The music begins at 11.00am and lasts for about 30 – 40 minutes.
Featured Video
ORGAN STOPS
Saving the King of Instruments
A poignant feature documentary about the demise of the once mighty British pipe organ. Only steps ahead of bulldozers, a handful of enthusiasts rescue valuable pipe organs from closing churches. They’re then lovingly restored, played and rehomed.