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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JOHN DAVENPORT - All Saints Clifton 68 Pembroke Road
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DAVID BRIGGS - CATHEDRAL ORGAN OPENING RECITALS College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ, United Kingdom
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DAVID BEDNALL - All Saints Clifton 68 Pembroke Road
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DAVID BEDNALL - Concert in Thornbury Castle Street
MATINÉE AT ST MONICA'S - John Davenport Cote Lane
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LUDO GELOEN - All Saints Clifton 68 Pembroke Road
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Subida Quintet - Lunchtime at St Aldhelm's Chessel St. Bedminster
GAVIN PHELPS - Saturday Morning Organ Treats Redland Park URC Church, Whiteladies Road, Redland, Bristol
GALA ORGAN CONCERT in Bathwick Bathwick Hill
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EDWARD STANCOMBE - Lunchtime at St Aldhelm's Chessel St. Bedminster
TIM SELMAN - Dursley Coffee, Cake and Music 2026 Silver Street
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Music by Clara Schumann and Beethoven played by The Clifton Trio - violin, cello and piano. 1.10 to 1.45pm. Admission is free, with a Retiring Collection - Tea & Coffee available beforehand and afterwards.
The planned works to develop the atrium at All Saints have been delayed, so that leaves the way open for a few lunchtime recitals during...
Friday 8th May and Saturday 9th May Following its triumphant restoration by Messrs Harrison & Harrison, Bristol Cathedral’s organ returns in full glory, celebrated by...
The planned works to develop the atrium at All Saints have been delayed, so that leaves the way open for a few lunchtime recitals during...
DAVID BEDNALL is giving a recital on the organ in St Mary's Church, Thornbury, on Sunday 17th May at 4pm. Tea and cake available 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 John Davenport, of All Saints Clifton.
The planned works to develop the atrium at All Saints have been delayed, so that leaves the way open for a few lunchtime recitals during...
This is the second in a new series of lunchtime concerts taking place at St Aldhelm's, Chessel Street, Bedminster. The Subida Quintet, formed by a...
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 by Gavin Phelps.
On Saturday 23 May 2026, Timothy Parsons will give a recital at St Mary the Virgin, Bathwick, BA2 4EB in memory of the late Dr Anthony Crossland, former DoM at Wells Cathedral.
This organ recital is part of a new series of lunchtime concerts taking place at St Aldhelm's, Chessel Street, Bedminster on 29th May. The recital...
DURSLEY 2026 COFFEE, CAKE & MUSIC The 22nd Coffee, Cake and Music organ recitals at St James-the-Great, Dursley (GL11 4JE) continue on Saturday 30th May...
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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.