27MAR

There’s a funky and free four-day bank holiday festival happening at a local indie pub

The Volunteer Tavern, a local independent pub in Central Bristol, are hosting a miniature festival across all four days of the bank holiday weekend. The Volunteer Tavern is a beloved community pub tucked away on New Street, in-between Cabot...

27MAR

Let your imagination run wild at Westonbirt Arboretum this Easter!

Throughout this Spring, Westonbirt Arboretum are running a special woodland family trail perfect for children of all ages. Westonbirt Arboretum’s ‘Nature Superheroes’ trail runs until Friday 31 May 2024. Located...

26MAR

Comedy favourite Greg Davies is bringing his first tour in seven years to Bristol!

The larger-than-life comedian has today announced an eagerly anticipated new stand-up tour, dubbed ‘Full Fat Legend’, that will be his biggest to date. Greg Davies will perform a triple header at The Bristol Hippodrome on Tuesday...

26MAR

One of the most influential death metal bands of all time are coming to Bristol

This Autumn, Bristol Beacon will welcome death metal icons Cannibal Corpse as part of their month-long tour with Municipal Waste, Immolation and Schizophrenia. Cannibal Corpse play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Wednesday 25 September...

26MAR

Get eco-friendly and learn some new skills at the Sparks Repair Cafe

Sparks, the independent department store, offer a free drop-in space to fix your old items – and learn how to do it yourself. We live in a throwaway culture – with items often planned for obsolescence or fragility, many people...

26MAR

Catch an exclusive preview of the Edinburgh Fringe at this Bristol pub

With Edinburgh Fringe fast approaching on the horizon, fans are clamouring to catch a taste of what may be on the way - and Bristol's Smoke & Mirrors are offering just that. The Edinburgh Fringe is the comedy event of the year for the UK -...

26MAR

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre launches animal foster programme

The oldest and largest local animal charity has launched a foster programme to transform the lives of animals in need. Bristol ARC’s fresh programme will allow Bristolian members of the animal lover’s community to make a profound...

26MAR

There's still time to catch Protoje this week

Massively acclaimed musical artist Protoje is coming to Bristol at the end of this week, and you've got just enough time to grab tickets. Protoje is a musical artist renowned for his wizardly fusion of reggae and dancehall with popular motifs...

25MAR

Novelistic singer-songwriter John Grant is coming to Bristol in October

The witty and honest indie favourite is back on the road in October, touring his eagerly anticipated new album, The Art of The Lie – set for release in June. John Grant will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Friday...

25MAR

Getting to Know Street Goat with Hannah Clark

This week on Getting to Know, we spoke to Hannah Clark - a volunteer with the urban farming organisation Street Goat, who work to care for goats in the city, and using them to regenerate abandoned green spaces around the city. Hannah told us about the...

25MAR

Jazz-pop icon Jamie Cullum announces Bristol as part of November UK tour

Celebrated worldwide by an immensely loyal fanbase, Jamie Cullum approaches his career as he has from the beginning, as both a fan and a student with boundless creativity and enthusiasm. Jamie Cullum will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon...

25MAR

A viral sensation and acclaimed political satirist is coming to the Redgrave next month

Best known for her massively viral sketch depicting a clueless Tory MP, comedian & satirist Rosie Holt will be visiting The Redgrave next month with her new show. Rosie Holt is an acclaimed comedian, actor and satirist, whose social...

25MAR

4 great local Easter eggs in Bristol for 2024

Spring has sprung, and Easter is on its way next weekend – which means that the eggs are coming out. Don’t settle for just a supermarket egg though – Easter (or Eostre, for a more pagan spin on the day) comes but once a year, so why...

25MAR

Plants are taking over Brunel’s SS Great Britain this Easter Holiday!

This Easter, families will be able to drop by Bristol’s most famous boat to experience its new living exhibits and unearth the surprising Australian roots of the English garden. Easter Holidays at Brunel’s SS Great Britain runs...

22MAR

Lakota’s Rum Punch Brunch returns next weekend!

The days are heating up and that means that Lakota’s outdoor extravaganzas are back, so get ready for an ultimate Easter Saturday all-dayer! Rum Punch Brunch will take place at Lakota between 1 PM and 9 PM on Easter Saturday 30 March...

22MAR

The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Vs The World Live Tour is coming to Bristol

Get ready to sashay and slay once again as the unstoppable RuPaul’s Drag Race returns to Bristol this spring with a brand-new show. The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Vs The World Live Tour hits O2 Academy Bristol on Wednesday 1 May 2024. Experience...

22MAR

Getting to Know Cloak with Sparky

This week, we spoke to Sparky - director of Cloak, a community venue and arts space formerly known as Cloak & Dagger - about sober events, late-night cafes and an exciting new rebrand with a whole new name! Can you give us a short intro...

22MAR

There's a heartwarming kids Easter show happening next weekend

From the makers of Yuletide Tales, and Farmer Spudkin’s Stolen Pumpkin, comes another seasonal immersive adventure for all ages! “Chicken and Rabbit are BEST friends. Such good friends, that rabbit is desperate to find chicken...