1DEC

Review: Fred Armisen - Comedy for Musicians (But Everyone is Welcome)

You might know Fred Armisen as a cast member on SNL, or for his work on the sketch show Portlandia – you may know him as Raul on Parks and Rec, or...well, the list is long. 159 credits long, actually. But what Armisen’s beloved character...

1DEC

Interview: Todd Wills, Artistic Director at Bristol Beacon

Thursday saw the reopening of Bristol Beacon after five years and £132 million spent on redevelopment. To mark this occasion, we were invited to the flagship venue to take a look around. While there, we sat down for a chat with...

1DEC

Simple Things add more exciting names to eclectic tenth anniversary lineup

Returning for the first time since 2019 in February, the forward-thinking multi-venue festival looks set to be a special occasion on Bristol’s cultural calendar with a wide range of exciting acts. Simple Things Festival runs between...

30NOV

Bristol Beacon opens its doors today after a five-year transformation

Today marks the grand reopening of what has been described by Arts Council England as “one of the great cultural icons of modern day Britain” – Bristol Beacon. After five years, over a million hours and tens of thousands...

30NOV

British music icons Squeeze are coming to Bristol as part of their 50th anniversary tour

Celebrating half a century of delivering some of the smartest and sweetest guitar pop of the rock & roll era, Squeeze are embarking on a massive UK tour next year. Squeeze’s 50th Anniversary Tour will drop by Bristol Beacon’s...

30NOV

Experience a Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole Caves this festive period

Journey into the caves this Christmas with Santa and his elves at Wookey Hole’s Winter Wonderland, including three special experiences wrapped up into one magical day out. Wookey Hole’s Winter Wonderland runs at the caves on...

29NOV

Enjoy the country magic of Dolly Parton at Redgrave Theatre in February

As seen on prime time UK television and voted the country’s number one Dolly Parton tribute act, West End star Kelly O’Brien IS the country music legend. The Dolly Parton Show drops by Redgrave Theatre, Clifton on Friday 23 February...

29NOV

Tickets for Diversity live in Bristol are running very low

Britain’s most successful dance troupe are back in Bristol in February as part of a mega 66-date tour across 40 towns and cities, performing their smash hit new show, Supernova. Diversity’s ‘Supernova’ show runs at...

29NOV

10 Bristol restaurants that make great Christmas gift ideas

You’ve no doubt heard it before already, but I’m going to say it again – Christmas is on the way. That time of joy, togetherness – and desperately shopping for more tat to give your loved ones, that they in turn will desperately...

28NOV

Slapstick have a bumper programme of silent and classic comedy planned for 2024

February 2024 will see Bristol-based Slapstick Festival – Europe’s biggest festival of silent and classic screen comedy – celebrate its twentieth anniversary in style, with a new strand celebrating comedy horror. Slapstick...

28NOV

Outer Town Festival announce a stellar second wave of exciting acts

Last week, Old Market music festival Outer Town announced more than 20 additions to their 2024 lineup including noisy Bristol darlings Heavy Lungs, alt-rock sensations Flamingods and more. Outer Town Festival runs all day across nine Old...

28NOV

Witness three classic Tchaikovsky ballets at The Bristol Hippodrome in January!

The critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet are returning to Bristol in January 2024 for three nights of captivating choreography, exquisite costumes and unmatched technique. Varna International Ballet will take over The Bristol...

27NOV

Acclaimed author, TV presenter and adventurer Simon Reeve is coming to Bristol

On his brand-new UK tour, ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’, Reeve will offer audiences an engaging mix of stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. Simon Reeve will bring his new tour to Bristol Beacon’s...

27NOV

National treasure added to cast for hotly tipped new musical Starter For Ten

A star-studded cast has been announced for the Bristol-based world premiere of Starter For Ten, featuring much-loved actress/comedian and former Bake Off star Mel Geidroyc. Starter For Ten runs at Bristol Old Vic from Thursday 29 February...

27NOV

A-Z of Famous Bristolians - A: Archibald Leach

We're kicking off our A - Z of famous (and infamous) Bristolians with Archibald Leach - better known as the legendary film star Cary Grant. It's a fairly well-known fact around these parts that Cary Grant is a Bristolian, real...

24NOV

Bristol music recognised nationally with 2023 award nominations

Much loved on-the-water music venue Thekla has been nominated Grassroots Champion of the Year at the National Music Industry LIVE Awards 2023 and Dot To Dot Festival is up for Best Metropolitan Festival. Both the beloved music venues and...

24NOV

An eclectic international music star is launching his debut album next month

Mohammed Errebba, one of the youngest Gnawa masters in the world, is launching the debut album of his new 7-piece jazz collective, Tagna Groove. Mohammed Errebba is a highly accomplished and fascinating musician: Born in Morocco, he began...

24NOV

Paul Weller announces April 2024 tour including massive Bristol show

Returning to Bristol Beacon, the venue he appeared at to great aplomb in 2017 (before its recent refurbishment and name change), The Modfather is back. Paul Weller will perform at Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Friday 5 April 2024. The...