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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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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BRISTOL CATHEDRAL - JONATHAN HOPE College Green
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HUW MORGAN - St Mary Redcliffe Redcliffe Way
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ALISON HOWELL - ORGAN ELEVENSES Church Road
Members' Outing to WORCESTER College Yard, Worcester WR1 2LA
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JONATHAN PRICE - Matinée at St Monica's Cote Lane
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ALEXANDER WILTON - St Mary Redcliffe Redcliffe Way
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ALISON HOWELL and ANDREW KIRK - Saturday Morning Organ Treats Redland Park URC Church, Whiteladies Road, Redland, Bristol
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BRISTOL CATHEDRAL - CARLETON ETHERINGTON College Green
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BRISTOL CATHEDRAL ORGAN + ORCHESTRA College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ, United Kingdom
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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.
Jonathan Hope, Tuesday 3rd November Throughout 2026, Bristol Cathedral is celebrating the return of its historic organ following 18 months of meticulous restoration. Many of...
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 5th...
Hot drinks and cake are served from 1030; the music begins at 11.00 and lasts around 40 mins.
There will be a members' outing to Worcester on Saturday 14th November. This will include a visit to the Cathedral for evensong followed by time...
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 Jonathan Price.
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 19th...
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 Alison Howell and Andrew Kirk.
Carleton Etherington, Tuesday 24th November Throughout 2026, Bristol Cathedral is celebrating the return of its historic organ following 18 months of meticulous restoration. Many of...
On Saturday 28 November at 7.30pm, Mark Lee, Paul Walton and the New Bristol Sinfonia join forces to perform Poulenc's Organ Concerto and Saint-Saens' Symphony...
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.