21NOV

Drummer Rat Scabies returns to The Damned for a massive UK in December 2024

Signalling the first time this line-up has played together since 1989, the punk veterans are taking to the road next year, including a stop off at one of Bristol’s biggest venues. The Damned will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon...

21NOV

Uncover the secrets of Bristol in the new Weird Bristol book

The third installment of the Weird Bristol book compilations has been released – just in time for Christmas. Weird Bristol is a cult favourite Twitter account in Bristol – run by author Charlie Revelle-Smith, Weird Bristol highlights...

21NOV

A family friendly festive period at Longleat

With the iconic Festival of Light returning with more life-size lanterns than ever before, a wonderful Christmas tree show and a winter safari all planned, Longleat have a special season planned. Longleat’s Festival of Light (and other...

20NOV

Local charity launches animal art auction featuring one of a kind pooch paintings

Hilariously dubbed The Mutt Gala, this one-of-a-kind event will see Bristol Animal Rescue selling paintings created by dogs at the shelter in an online auction. The Mutt Gala auction is live now and will remain so until 8 PM on Monday 27...

20NOV

Dance the night away with two radio icons at the Ultimate 2000s club night

BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills and Capital Breakfast’s Chris Stark will be taking Bristol back in time to what they believe to be the best decade in musical history… the 2000s. Scott Mills & Chris Stark’s Ultimate...

20NOV

Music festival in the heart of Bristol releases killer first wave of acts for 2024

With two years of brilliant lineups already under their belt, multi-venue festival Ritual Union Bristol have announced yet another top roster of musicians. Ritual Union will run throughout the day across four central Bristol venues on Saturday...

17NOV

Tickets are running low for Stewart Lee’s Bristol Beacon show

One of the UK’s most influential comedians, Stewart Lee, is returning to Bristol next year following a sell-out appearance at The Bristol Hippodrome in 2022. Stewart Lee will perform his ‘Basic Lee’ show at Bristol Beacon’s...

17NOV

Bristol Old Vic’s festive blockbuster opens next week

Featuring a daring heroine, captivating songs and a timeless tale of wonder and hope, the Bristol Old Vic production of Arabian Nights will put a modern spin on the classic story. Arabian Nights runs at The Bristol Old Vic from Thursday...

17NOV

Five Bristol Co-operatives blazing a new trail in business

Bristol is no stranger to community initiatives and radical, new ways of working. Among those alternative organisational structures, there is perhaps none more emblematic of the community-oriented, anarchistic spirit than a co-operative. Co-operatives...

16NOV

Review: A Christmas Carol - The Musical at The Bristol Hippodrome

"...far from being dark and depressing, this performance was heart-warming, magical, and also humorous." I will begin by saying that you have to feel for the Scrooge's of this world. What happened in their past to make...

16NOV

Bristol producer/vocalist BUFFEE embraces club catharsis on new EP

Freshly signed to master tastemakers Spinny Nights (Grove, Nukuluk), BUFFEE’s debut EP, Victory Lap, sees her swing from syrupy glitch pop to crunchy industrial techno and everything in between. A meandering and unpredictable journey...

16NOV

Tickets go on sale tomorrow for a multi-award winning musical sensation

Described on BBC Radio 2 as the “musical of its generation”, Dear Evan Hansen is an Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical – and its coming to Bristol in 2025! Dear Evan Hansen will run at The Bristol Hippodrome...

15NOV

Getting to know Weird Bristol with Charlie Revelle-Smith

This week on Getting to Know, we've got a returning guest - Weird Bristol's Charlie Revelle-Smith! First interviewed on this segment six years ago, we caught back up with Charlie to find out what's changed, what hasn't, and to hear about...

15NOV

Bristol's brand new creative hub announces star studded music line-up for early 2024

DOCUMENT is the new multipurpose event space from the team behind legendary Bristol venues Motion and The Marble Factory and they’ve got a pretty special new year planned. A music venue, food market, bar, gallery, gym and workspace...

15NOV

Downend Round Table are looking for worthy charities after their annual Fireworks event

The beloved yearly event once more proved a massive success, raising significant funds for charitable causes – now organisers are on the lookout for worthy projects in the community. So, if you’re part of a local organisation...

14NOV

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the British Isles at Bristol Beacon in May 2024

Presented by visionary documentary producer Alastair Fothergill, Wild Isles Live will feature highlights from the acclaimed BBC series, never-before-seen footage and insight from the esteemed host. Wild Isles Live will be hosted in Bristol...

14NOV

Bristol Comic Con and Gaming Festival returns this weekend

Once more taking over South Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium, this immensely popular, family-friendly event will be jam-packed with props, cosplay, gaming and vendors. Bristol Comic Con and Gaming Festival runs at Ashton Gate Stadium...

14NOV

Review: The Mary Wallopers at Trinity Centre

"...a group that expertly blends the jolly with the deeply political, intricately played ballads with riotous odes to drinking..." I hate being late to gigs, I like to get there with good time to set myself up in a vantage...