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11DEC

A celebrated Irish singer-songwriter is coming to Bristol in April 2024

Those who caught the coverage of the late Shane McGowan’s funeral last week will have been moved by Lisa O’Neil and Glen Hansard’s rendition of ‘Fairytale of New York’ – now the latter has announced a date in Bristol!   Glen...
11DEC

Peter Serafinowicz’s Brian Butterfield is back – and he’s coming to Bristol!

Due to popular demand after his debut live tour in September/October 2023, Brian Butterfield is returning to the stage with his brand-new CALL OF NOW show.   Peter Serafinowicz’s Brian Butterfield comes to Bristol Beacon on Saturday...
11DEC

Still time to grab your tickets Hospitality and [THE BLAST]’s NYE party at Motion

World-renowned drum & bass crew Hospitality are teaming up with Bristol party specialists [THE BLAST] for their first-ever New Year’s Eve show.   Hospitality and [THE BLAST]’s NYE party runs from 9 PM until 5 AM on Sunday 31...
8DEC

Next weekend Craig Charles returns to Bristol for his Funk & Soul House Party

Get your dancing shoes on for the ultimate funk and soul house party with the one and only Craig Charles – a legendary disc jockey and TV icon.   Craig Charles’ Funk & Soul House Party takes over O2 Academy Bristol on Saturday...
8DEC

BBC Radio show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue announces Bristol tour date

The award-winning antidote to the panel game, hosted by Jack Dee, returns to the stage in 2024 with a smash hit sell-out touring show.   I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue drops by The Bristol Hippodrome on Thursday 21 March 2024.   Join...
8DEC

A wonderful family production is running at Bristol Old Vic this festive season

Opening last week at The Weston Studio, Four Seasons is a theatrical love letter to nature aimed at children and their families.   Four Seasons runs at Bristol Old Vic’s The Weston Studio until Sunday 7 January 2024.   From...
7DEC

A six-time Grammy Award-winning singer is coming to Bristol Beacon in May

The ‘Don’t Make Me Over’ tour will see musical legend Dionne Warwick guide audiences through her remarkable life story from humble begins as a New Jersey gospel singer to worldwide stardom.   Dionne Warwick will appear at...
7DEC

Gloucestershire Cricket Club confirm they are looking to move out of Bristol

Speculation has been rife this week that Gloucestershire Cricket Club are considering a move away from their current ground on Nevil Road in Bristol. A statement has now been received today, 6 December 2024, from the club per below:   Gloucestershire...
7DEC

A-Z of Famous Bristolians - B: Elizabeth Blackwell

Next up on our A – Z of famous (and infamous) Bristolians is Elizabeth Blackwell; born in Bristol, she was the first woman to receive a medical degree in America.   Following on from our feature debut on Archibald Leach – AKA Cary...
6DEC

Musical theatre legend Lea Salonga is coming to Bristol!

Musical theatre royalty and official Disney legend Salonga is taking to the road in the UK next year with a new tour ‘Stage, Screen & Everything In Between’ and it’s coming to Bristol.   Lea Salonga will appear at Bristol...
6DEC

Bristol’s exclusive cocktail destination Gatsby’s announce New Year’s Eve plans

Say hello to 2024 with an intimate and relaxed New Year’s Eve in the heart of Bristol, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of city centre pubs and clubs.   With a roaring 20s themed New Year planned, this prohibition speakeasy will...
6DEC

Review: Peter Pan at The Bristol Hippodrome

"...a perfect way to celebrate the festive season with your family and friends."   Peter Pan is a timeless tale of adventure, friendship and magic, and this year’s pantomime at the Bristol Hippodrome brings it to life with...
5DEC

Dot To Dot announce first wave of artists with tier one tickets already sold out

Today sees the first lineup drop from long-running multi-venue festival Dot To Dot with Mercury Award-nominated electronic duo Jockstrap announced as 2024 headliners.   Dot To Dot Festival will run throughout the day across multiple Bristol...
5DEC

Bristol music legends to play 'Massive' show on The Downs in 2024

Trip hop heroes Massive Attack have today announced a summer appearance in Bristol with those living in and around the city given exclusive access to tomorrow’s presale - see here.   Massive Attack will play Clifton Downs, Bristol on...
5DEC

Getting to Know Jenny Simmons, creator of the 15ft Elf

Last week, the city watched on as Redcliffe and Temple BID unveiled a new festive visitor to the city - a 4m-tall giant Elf on the Shelf known as Isembard Kingdom Brunelf - or just Brunelf for short. Set to pop up around the city in a host of secret...
4DEC

First wave of acts announced for Bristol Sounds 2024

The ever-popular open-air music series is cranking up the volume next year with a roster of headliners including Welsh metal-fusion favourites, an energetic dub band, reggae-punk pioneers and 90s alt-pop icons.   Celebrating a decade of their...
4DEC

The opening of the Beacon in 10 pictures

After five years and £132m pounds of funding (the second-largest investment in England by the Arts Council this century), the Bristol Beacon is finally ready - opening properly for the first time last Thursday, November 30th. We headed down...
4DEC

National treasure to appear as Herod in award-winning musical Jesus Christ Superstar

Organisers have announced that TV icon Julian Clary will play Herrod in this Olivier Award-winning reimagining of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical.   Jesus Christ Superstar runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Thursday...