BEAUX’S MESMERISING STOP AT BRISTOL’S LOUISIANA [07.02.26]

Rising alt-pop talent Beaux stunned a sold-out crowd at Bristol’s The Louisiana on 7th February as part of his debut UK headline tour. Every single date on his 7-show tour sold out – a testament to the buzz surrounding the star.

I first came across Beaux while doom-scrolling through TikTok and hearing a thirty-second clip of Cut My Hair. The snippet cut through the endless noise of the internet, and it caught my attention instantly. So when I saw that Beaux was stopping in Bristol on his UK tour, I was immediately intrigued.

I got to the venue just in time to catch the support, Harry Strange, who already had a room full of people awaiting his set. Harry managed to set the tone of the evening impeccably, with his soft yet impressive vocals beautifully intertwined with smooth, golden guitar strings and brooding piano notes. The undertone of a steady beat in his tracks also gave the acoustic set additional impact.

Harry came across incredibly authentic, and the whole room connected with him from the moment he stepped on stage. A standout track called Alright, Alright perfectly encapsulates Harry’s sound. I love discovering new artists, and as I listened to some more of his discography on the drive home, he is definitely one to watch.

When it was Beaux’s turn to take to the stage, it became clear why there is such excitement behind him as an up and coming artist. He handled an intial technical glitch with ease, joking through it and immediately establishing a likeable persona, before kicking off the evening with State of Affairs.

Beaux’s overall sound is infused with Rex Orange County and The 1975 undertones, yet there’s also a sense of nostalgia that shines through his tracks, which, complemented by his storytelling, reimagines the alt-pop/indie pop genre.

As he worked through his set playing familiar tracks such as Edge of St James’s, and Blonde, which were personal favourites of mine, his smooth vocals weaved effortlessly into the guitar textures and soft beat of the drums. He also teased fans with unreleased songs, which were a perfect addition and a true reflection of Beaux’s unique sound.

Beaux appeared completely at ease on stage, pausing between songs to connect with the audience. At one point, he handed out disposable cameras so fans could capture their own memories of the evening, a charming touch that perfectly complemented his early-2000s aesthetic.

Towards the end of his set, he performed hits like Cut My Hair and finished with I’ll Be Here When You’re Back. I must admit, hearing these tracks live adds a whole other depth to them. The crowd echoing the lyrics back made for an evening with lasting impact.

As Beaux continues through his sold-out UK tour, I’m eager to see where he goes next. His unique take on nostalgic alt/indie pop feels like a breath of fresh air for 2026, and it’s easy to imagine his sound dominating festival stages this year. If his Bristol performance is anything to go by, Beaux will be on the main stage sometime soon.

You can find him performing at Paris’ Oberkampf Music Festival on the 21st May, and Lake District’s Kendal Calling on 31st July.

Photography & Text Copyright 2026 © Chloe Morris/ADRENALINE Magazine.