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12MAR

Grade 2 set to ignite Bristol with punk energy at Exchange

On Wednesday 1 April 2026, the raw spirit of British punk will roar through Bristol as Grade 2 take the stage at Exchange. The gig promises an intense night of fast riffs, working-class storytelling and the kind of sweat-soaked atmosphere that only a...
12MAR

Forwards Festival 2026 Headliners Announced and more info!

FORWARDS Festival Reveals Headliners and Its Most Diverse Lineup Yet for 2026 This summer, FORWARDS Festival returns to Bristol with its most ambitious and musically expansive programme to date. Taking place at Clifton Downs on Saturday 29th and...
11MAR

How pubs and bars are evolving for today's sports nights

Sports nights in pubs and bars look very different from a decade ago, as technology and modern viewing habits reshape the experience. Venues are increasingly combining live broadcasts, interactive features, and a lively social atmosphere to meet changing...
11MAR

Alison Moyet to perform at Bristol Beacon on 2026 UK tour

Celebrated British singer Alison Moyet will bring her powerful voice to Bristol Beacon on 8 October 2026, as part of a major UK tour revisiting some of the most influential music of her career. For audiences in Bristol and the South West, the show...
10MAR

The Car Man comes to Bristol Hippodrome

Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is back in Bristol! GET YOUR TICKET HERE!!! Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’...
6MAR

East 17 bring 90s pop nostalgia to Bristol with The Boys Are Back Again Tour

British pop legends East 17 will return to the live stage in 2026 with a celebratory run of shows across the UK, including a highly anticipated performance at O2 Academy Bristol on Friday 20 November 2026. The concert forms part of the “Boys Are...
5MAR

The Hu bring Hunnu Rock thunder to Bristol on 1 October 2026

On Thursday 1 October 2026, Bristol will play host to one of the most distinctive forces in modern heavy music when The Hu arrive at The Prospect Building as part of their Warrior Chant Tour. The show forms part of the band’s extensive UK and European...
3MAR

We will rock you returns to Bristol Hippodrome!

BLOC presents We Will Rock You this Summer! GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE! BLOC Productions, Bristol’s award-winning amateur musical theatre club who regularly stage professional standard productions at the Bristol Hippodrome, is following its success...
24FEB

Dermot Kennedy brings intimate acoustic gig to Bristol's Prospect Building in March

On Monday 23 March 2026, Dermot Kennedy will step onto the stage at The Prospect Building in Bristol for a special acoustic performance and audience Q&A, offering fans a rare chance to see the Irish songwriter in a stripped-back setting. LIMITED...
23FEB

Annie The Musical at The Bristol Hippodrome in August 2026

The sun will come out... in August, when Annie arrives in Bristol Get your tickets here! THE SMASH-HIT WEST END PRODUCTION OF ANNIE, THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE FAMILY MUSICAL, RETURNS WITH A NEW UK AND IRELAND TOUR OPENING MAY 2026 STARRING...
19FEB

UPFEST announces 2026 dates, Festival Artist and Crowd-funding as it returns for its biannual event.

UPFEST is back and returns to Bristol from Friday 15th to Sunday 31st May 2026, appointing Bristol artist, Melo, as the lead Festival Artist alongside launching this year's artist open-call.   Europe’s largest live street art festival,...
18FEB

Faithless headline opening of Siren Bristol 2026 at Lloyds Amphitheatre

As part of the Siren Bristol summer series, Faithless will headline Lloyds Amphitheatre on Friday 24 July 2026, kicking off a weekend celebrating three decades of electronic music! GET TICKETS HERE Bristol is set to host a landmark moment in electronic...
17FEB

The Bodyguard returns to Bristol Hippodrome this Summer!

We are excited to announce the fan favourite 'The Bodyguard' returns to The Bristol Hippodrome from 11-15 August 2026 GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE! The international, award-winning smash-hit musical THE BODYGUARD is back! Starring...
16FEB

Pete McKee exhibition and The Everly Pregnant Brothers at Exchange Bristol on Sunday 3 May 2026

This Spring, Pete McKee invites you to visit his latest exhibition, ‘The Boy With a Leg Named Brian’ as it tours some of the UK’s most beloved Grassroots Music Venues including Exchange in Bristol on Sunday 3 May 2026...
11FEB

John 5 Brings UK Tour to Bristol's Thekla This May

The renowned guitarist John 5 is set to bring his acclaimed solo show to Bristol this spring as part of his 2026 UK tour, with a highly anticipated performance scheduled at Thekla on 7 May. GET TICKETS HERE FROM 10AM ON 13 FEBRUARY The American...
10FEB

Hit Musical Waitress comes to Bristol Hippodrome

Waitress The Musical is coming to Bristol this August! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! Brought to life by a ground-breaking, female-led creative team, this ‘warm, witty, wise and hilarious’ (EXPRESS) hit features ‘one...
5FEB

Prospect Building announced as Bristol's World Cup Fan Zone

The original, immersive fan park brand, 4TheFans, has revealed that Bristol will host one of its key World Cup 2026 Fan Parks at Prospect Building on Feeder Road. GET TICKETS HERE Running from 17th June 2026 when England kick off against Croatia,...
3FEB

Miss Saigon comes to Bristol Hippodrome

Miss Saigon arrives in Bristol this July! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! Watch the trailer below:   ABOUT THE SHOW Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents the spectacular new production of MISS...