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21MAR

FORWARDS Festival announce star studded first wave of artists for 2023

Following a highly praised debut last year, FORWARDS returns to Bristol this September for two action packed days of music and discussion with a focus on social initiatives and positive change.   FORWARDS Festival runs at The Downs, Bristol...
21MAR

A spectacular celebration of The Carpenters’ songbook is coming to town

The Carpenters Story, which comes to Bristol in May, will take music lovers on a musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s most celebrated brother and sister duo.   The Carpenters Story is coming to The Bristol Hippodrome...
21MAR

Alfresco Disco to host a massive subterranean party next month

Alfresco Disco, the events organisers known for their quirky locations and finely curated music, are going back down the ramp for another wild party beneath the streets of Bristol.   Alfresco Disco: The Underground will take place underneath...
20MAR

Self Esteem is the latest name to be added to the Bristol Sounds 2023 roster

Organisers of the Bristol harbourside concert series have today announced that unapologetic Mercury nominated pop star Self Esteem will close the summer 2023 programme.   Self Esteem plays Canons Marsh Amphitheatre for Bristol Sounds on Sunday...
20MAR

Getting to Know Bristol AF with Paul Holbrook

Last week, we chatted with Paul Holbrook - one of a trio behind Bristol AF, a new TV production company championing Bristol talent & stories - but it's a lot more than that too. Read on to hear all about it in his own words...   Tell...
20MAR

Jon Richardson to perform brand new show in Bristol next year

With his brand new tour ‘The Knitwit’ beginning later this month, the critically acclaimed comic will drop by the soon to be reopened Bristol Beacon in the summer of 2024.   Jon Richardson’s The Knitwit is coming to Bristol...
17MAR

Bristol Comedy Garden returns to Queen Square with another sensational lineup

The South West’s biggest comedy festival will be back in Bristol this summer with a selection of the UK’s top comics descending on the city centre.   Bristol Comedy Garden runs at Queen Square from Wednesday 14 to Sunday 18 June...
17MAR

New documentary featuring The Strokes, LCD Sound System and more to show at tiny Bristol cinema

‘Meet Me In The Bathroom’ takes viewers on an immersive journey through the New York indie music scene of the early 2000s.   Meet Me In The Bathroom will be screened at The Cube Microplex at 5 PM on Sunday 2 April.   Having...
17MAR

Forbidden Worlds Film Festival announce mega programme of screenings

Bristol’s largest repertory genre film festival is back for a four-day run in May with a brand-new theme...cinema’s iconic creatures and their creators.   Forbidden Worlds Film Festival runs at the former Bristol Imax Cinema, Bristol...
16MAR

Another top UK comic has been added to Bristol Beacon’s impressive reopening programme

Throughout her decorated career, Sarah Millican has firmly established herself as one of Britain’s best-loved comics and one of the industry’s most sought-after names.   Sarah Millican will perform two dates at Bristol Beacon on...
16MAR

Ian McKellen and John Bishop star in the ultimate family friendly panto next month

Acting royalty will be in Bristol over the Easter Holidays (a panto in April?) for the critically acclaimed production of Mother Goose.   Mother Goose runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Wednesday 12 and Sunday 16 April 2023.   If...
16MAR

Two months left to catch Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 in Bristol

Hundreds of visitors of all ages have descended on M Shed to marvel at this stunning photography exhibition since it began back in November.   The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 exhibition runs at M Shed in Bristol until Tuesday...
15MAR

Today marks 60 years since The Beatles’ first Bristol concert and they’re back, kind of

The Beatles played their first-ever Bristol gig at Colston Hall on 15 March 1963 and, in December, a tribute act described by The Daily Telegraph as “less a tribute more a reincarnation” will play on the same site.   The Bootleg...
15MAR

Limited tickets left for critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic show starting tonight

Award-winning YESYESNONO production ‘we were promised honey!’ is coming to Bristol Old Vic’s Weston Studio for a four-date run beginning tonight.   ‘we were promised honey!’ runs at Bristol Old Vic from Wednesday...
15MAR

'Comedy Icons' Richard Blackwood and Slim are coming to Bristol this Spring

Two of UK comedy’s real heavyweights are coming to Clifton, Bristol as part of a 5-city tour of the UK, entitled ‘Comedy Icons’.   Richard Blackwood and Slim’s massive ‘Comedy Icons’ show visits Redgrave...
14MAR

Interpol announced for massive Bristol show later this year

Celebrating the release of their critically acclaimed 2022 album, The Other Side of Make-Believe, the New York rock icons are heading out on a five-date UK tour.    Interpol will play O2 Academy Bristol on Thursday 1 June 2023.   This...
14MAR

Stormzy, Dua Lipa and more to appear at literature festival taking place not too far from Bristol

Hay Festival, which takes place in Hay-On-Wye, Wales every year regularly attracts around 300,000 people to celebrate literature and the 36th edition is sure to be no different.   Hay Festival takes place between Thursday 25 May and Sunday...
14MAR

Bristol Neighbourhood Guide: Bishopston & Horfield

We’re back with our guide to Bristol’s diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods – with some cherrypicked spots to showcase just how much is going on in each corner of the city.   This week, we’re taking a look at the North...