24JAN

Bristol Light Festival unveil a landmark collaboration with BBC’s Natural History Unit

Organisers of the beloved festival – which runs next month – have announced details of a brand-new installation, entitled ‘WILDLIGHT’. Bristol Light Festival is a FREE event that runs across Bristol between Friday...

24JAN

A fabulous comedy-musical arrives at Bristol Old Vic next week

Female-led theatre company Folio Theatre Company present the world premiere of Nanny, an emotional rollercoaster comedy play with songs at The Western Studio. Nanny runs at Bristol Old Vic’s The Weston Studio from Wednesday 31 January...

24JAN

Bristol Beacon launches 24 hour flash sale on 24 upcoming shows!

Bristolian fans of music, film, comedy and dance will be able to take advantage of discounted tickets for everything from big names in Beacon Hall to emerging artists in the cellars. The 24-hour flash sale on certain Bristol Beacon shows...

23JAN

One of the UK’s most popular comedians hits a massive Bristol venue in September

Dubbed one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century, Nish Kumar will be touring a brand-new stand-up show later this year. Nish Kumar’s ‘Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe’ tour drops...

23JAN

A-Z of Famous Bristolians – C: Edward Colston

Next up on our A – Z of famous (and infamous) Bristolians is Edward Colston, a deeply controversial figure in both Bristolian and British history. Last time out we focused on women’s healthcare pioneer Elizabeth Blackwell, but...

23JAN

The Room Above’s new season is running now

Bristol fringe comedy venue The Room Above have kicked off their new year season with a bang – join in before it’s too late. The Room Above, the fringe and alternative comedy theatre above The White Bear pub on St Michael's Hill, have...

22JAN

Smoke & Mirrors conjure up new Family Comedy Magic Show

Smoke & Mirrors, Bristol’s favourite magic pub, is now hosting enchanting parties suitable for children and the whole family. Smoke & Mirrors Magic & Theatre Pub, of Denmark Street, is one of Bristol’s top destinations for...

22JAN

Experience a theatrical take on the Shelby family story in Bristol this September

Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation of the Peaky Blinders story will hit Bristol’s largest theatre venue later this year, featuring stunning dance, live music and more. Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby runs at...

22JAN

The School of the Damned to takeover St Anne's House

The School of the Damned, an alternative & peer-led art education program and collective based across the UK, are taking over community space St Anne’s House for the coming weekend. The School of the Damned is an arts education programme...

19JAN

Learn more about a Hollywood (and Bristol) icon with a brand-new walking tour

The brainchild of Bristol-based theatre company Show of Strength, throughout the Easter period this tour will tell the story of legendary actor Cary Grant’s life in Bristol. Raising Cary Grant: The Bristol Footsteps of Archie Leach...

19JAN

A special Festival of Stories is coming to Bristol’s Sparks

Celebrating local storytellers and book lovers, this family-friendly event will take place at the unique independent department store in March. Organised by Kooky Book Craft, the Festival of Stories will take place at Sparks on Saturday...

19JAN

Next round of artists announced for the tenth edition of Bristol Sounds

Placebo and James Arthur have today been announced as the latest headliners for the iconic harbourside concert series which returns to Bristol in June. Bristol Sounds returns to Bristol Amphitheatre from Saturday 22 until Sunday 30 June...

18JAN

Just over a month to go until Simple Things makes its grand return to Bristol

The beloved multi-venue festival is back with a killer line-up of innovative, forward-thinking music following a four-year hiatus. Simple Things Festival 2024 runs from Friday 23 until Thursday 29 February with the primary day and night...

18JAN

Getting to Know The Cube with Rhodri Karim

Welcome to the first Getting To Know of the new year! It's big one (in more ways than one) - a bumper interview with Rhodri Karim and colleague Peter, volunteers at Bristol's wildest underground arts cinema and venue, The Cube Microplex! Can...

18JAN

One of rap’s most idiosyncratic figures is coming to Bristol later this year

Deeply influential Detroit rapper Danny Brown is making a long-awaited appearance in Bristol in May as he tours his critically acclaimed sixth album, Quaranta. Danny Brown will play O2 Academy Bristol on Friday 24 May 2024. Quaranta...

17JAN

Review: Life of Pi at The Bristol Hippodrome

"A captivating technicolour voyage..." On a freezing winter’s night, we took refuge at Bristol Hippodrome and stepped into an immersive, technicolour show that transported us to the heart of adventure. The...

17JAN

Eat away the winter blues with afternoon tea at an iconic Bristol landmark

Every Sunday throughout January, February and March, Bristolians will be able to indulge themselves with a luxurious afternoon tea at Clifton Observatory. With bookings available on 21 January, 28 January, 4 February, 11 February, 18 February,...

17JAN

One of Bristol’s best loved comedy stars to perform at intimate local venue

Much loved comedian Jayde Adams will return to her roots next month for three stand-up shows at live magic and comedy venue, Smoke & Mirrors. Jayde Adams will perform at Smoke & Mirrors on Denmark Street on Thursday 15, Friday 16...