Bristol radio stations live
Bristol’s local radio, live: 7 stations with the music, news and voices of the city. Listen free on your phone or computer.
- Stations
- 7
- Genres
- 8
Bristol radio dial: FM and AM frequencies
The 27 licensed radio transmitters heard in Bristol (22 on FM and 5 on AM), from the CRTC station lists, including rebroadcasters of stations based elsewhere. Click a station to listen live.
| Frequency | Station | Format | Call sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89.3 MHz | BBC Radio 2 | Local | Bristol |
| 89.9 MHz | BBC Radio 2 | National | South Glamorgan |
| 91.5 MHz | BBC Radio 3 | Local | Bristol |
| 92.1 MHz | BBC Radio 3 | National | South Glamorgan |
| 93.2 MHz | Bristol Community FM | Local | Bristol |
| 93.7 MHz | BBC Radio 4 | Local | Bristol |
| 94.3 MHz | BBC Radio 4 | National | South Glamorgan |
| 94.9 MHz | BBC Radio Bristol | Local | Bristol |
| 95.5 MHz | BBC Somerset | Regional | Somerset |
| 96.3 MHz | Heart | Regional | Bristol |
| 96.8 MHz | BBC Radio Cymru | National | South Glamorgan |
| 97.2 MHz | Hits Radio | Local | Bristol |
| 98.0 MHz | Ujima Radio | Local | Bristol |
| 98.9 MHz | BBC Radio 1 | Local | Bristol |
| 99.5 MHz | BBC Radio 1 | National | South Glamorgan |
| 101.0 MHz | Hits Radio | Regional | Severn Estuary |
| 101.4 MHz | Classic FM | Local | Bristol |
| 101.7 MHz | Classic FM | National | South Glamorgan |
| 102.6 MHz | Heart | Regional | Somerset |
| 103.9 MHz | BBC Radio Wales | Regional | South Glamorgan |
| 106.5 MHz | Magic Radio | Local | Bristol |
| 107.2 MHz | Greatest Hits Radio | Local | Bristol |
| 693 kHz | BBC Radio 5 live | National | Midlands |
| 909 kHz | BBC Radio 5 live | National | A |
| 1053 kHz | Talk Sport | National | Worcestershire |
| 1089 kHz | Talk Sport | National | Somerset |
| 1458 kHz | Lyca Radio 1458 | National | London |
Bristol radio at a glance
The numbers behind Bristol’s radio, updated as stations are checked.
- Stations
- 7 1.3% of all UK stations
- On air now
- 6 86% streaming right now
- Region
- South West 72 stations in the region
- Top genre
- Easy Listening 3 stations
- Nation
- England 461 stations
South West · England
Top 7 radio stations in Bristol
The stations listeners in Bristol play most right now.
- 1Greatest Hits Radio Bristol & The South WestBristol · Easy Listening▶
- 2BBC BristolBristol · News▶
- 3Heart BristolBristol · Adult Contemporary▶
- 4The Bristol SoundBristol▶
- 5Greatests Hits Radio BristolBristol · Adult Contemporary▶
- 6Smooth Radio Bath & BristolBristol · Easy Listening▶
- 7VIP Radio BristolBristol · 90s▶
Genres of Bristol’s stations
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Radio in Bristol
The most popular stations in Bristol are Greatest Hits Radio Bristol & The South West, BBC Bristol, Heart Bristol, The Bristol Sound and Greatests Hits Radio Bristol. Bristol has 7 stations here, mostly easy listening, adult contemporary and 90s.
Local radio that connects Bristol
Bristol’s stations bring you the traffic, weather, events and everyday life of the city. Listening online means hearing Bristol in real time, wherever you are — with clean streaming sound.
Live, free and nothing to install
Every station in Bristol plays live, 24 hours a day, for free, in your browser. Click a station and press play.
Explore other ways
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular station in Bristol?
The most popular station in Bristol is Greatest Hits Radio Bristol & The South West, followed by BBC Bristol and Heart Bristol.
How many radio stations does Bristol have?
7 stations of Bristol are on air here, and the list keeps growing.
How do I listen to Bristol radio?
Click any station from Bristol on this page to open it and press play. It plays live, free, in your browser.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Everything works in your browser, on computer and phone, with no downloads and no sign-up.
What kind of radio is popular in Bristol?
The formats with the most stations in Bristol are Easy Listening (3), Adult Contemporary (2), 90s (1) and Classic Hits (1).
How many Bristol stations are on air right now?
6 of Bristol’s stations were streaming at our last check.