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THIS WEEK: Bristol artists come together to support worldwide medical aid

This one-off night of music, sound healing, poetry and film will be hosted amongst the beautiful surroundings of The Mount Without. The Mount Without will host ‘Sacred Frequencies’ this Thursday 11 April 2024. ‘Sacred...

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Musicians from both sides of the Atlantic to unite at Bristol Beacon this summer

More than 230 musicians from the Chorus of Westerly from Rhode Island, USA, City of Bristol Choir and Bath Philharmonia will perform together on the same stage in July. The Summer Choral Spectacular will take over Bristol Beacon’s...

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Brunel's Birthday: six of his best local works

Happy birthday to Isambard Kingdom Brunel! In celebration of the extolled engineer, we’ve put together a list of some of his greatest local works in and around Bristol. Isambard Kingdom Brunel – he is a bard of engineering, a...

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Celebrate Bristol’s revolutionary spirit and fight for your rights with Bristol Radical History Festival

The 6th annual Bristol Radical History Festival is set to return next weekend, April 20 – and it’s twice as big as before. “Any movement which is ignorant of its own history is a prisoner of other people’s history....

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What’s on: May at O2 Academy

One of the prime destinations for some of the biggest acts from the UK and abroad, the O2 Academy Bristol is one of the city's most popular venues for students and native Bristolians alike. From drag extravaganzas to cover stars, an electronic...

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Buy tickets to Bristol’s biggest Summer events!

Spring is well and truly upon us and attention is starting to turn towards sunnier days and Bristol’s wonderful summer festival programme! With tickets already flying out the door for some of the city’s biggest parties –...

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Extra dates have been added for Rhod Gilbert’s visit to Bristol – and it’s selling quickly

Rhod Gilbert, the comedic colossus of Carmarthen, has announced a new tour date in response to the wild response to his visit to the Beacon this December. As previously announced, Rhod Gilbert will perform his new show ‘Rhod Gilbert...

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Bristol Film Festival collaborate with TEDxBristol for an extra special screening

This Thursday, this ‘Future On Film’ event will see both a screening of the Oscar-winning sci-fi thriller Ex Machina and a fascinating introductory talk. TEDxBristol’s Future On Film: Ex Machina event will take place at...

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Wells Stone Carving Festival returns this Early May Bank Holiday

Six years after it first launched in the UK’s smallest cathedral city, the Wells Stone Carving Festival is returning to The Bishop’s Barn. Wells Stone Carving Festival runs from Saturday 4 until Monday 6 May 2024. Stone...

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A punky adaptation of John Gay’s banned opera is on this week

Polly, the banned sequel to John Gay’s famous Beggar’s Opera, is coming to The Wardrobe Theatre starting this Friday. The Beggar’s Opera is John Gay’s famous 1728 opera, sometimes referred to as the most popular play...

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Six Bristol vintage shops you need to try

Bristol is oft-renowned for the style of it’s citizens – funky, idiosyncratic fits that speak volumes about the creative and independent spirit of the people wearing them. Something else Bristolians often care deeply about is sustainability...

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Not long now to catch the Wildlife Photographer of the Year displayed in Bristol

There’s only a couple of weeks left to witness 100 stunning photographs showcasing the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and the fragility of wildlife on our planet. Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 is showing at Bristol...

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Punk journalist John Robb announces very special guest for the Bristol leg of his tour

Ahead of his upcoming UK tour, ‘Do You Believe In The Power of Rock N Roll’, the former member of The Membranes has announced some special guests who will be joining him. John Robb will appear at Bristol Folk House on Park Street...

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Tickets are now on sale for a classic 90s rock band at SWX

As of today, tickets went on sale for an SWX gig featuring the classic, chart-topping Scottish nineties rockers Gun. Gun are a Glaswegian hard rock band of much acclaim, known for their popularity and activity throughout the 90s. Originally...

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A Birmingham Royal Ballet are bringing a classic fairy tale to life in Bristol!

This wonderful production of the legendary childhood story The Sleeping Beauty is sure to prove an enchanting experience for the whole family. Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Thursday...

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Two Bristol queer events powerhouses are joining forces for a very special birthday

At the beginning of next month, Friday 3 May, Strange Brew will play host to the special seventh birthday celebrations of Brizzle Boys, who are joining force with QUAVERZ. Brizzle Boys are an icon of the Bristolian drag community –...

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A free explosion of art and culture is returning to Stokes Croft next week

The People’s Art Fair, an open group exhibition celebrating artists and creators of all kinds, is returning once again to the People’s Republic of Stokes croft – in just a week! The People’s Republic of Stokes Croft...

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The annual Bristol Walk Festival returns throughout May

This immensely popular initiative aims to showcase the best of Bristol with various inclusive walks taking place across the city for people of all ages, interests and abilities. Bristol Walk Festival runs from Wednesday 1 until Friday 31...