21SEP

A new death-defying world record was just broken in Bristol

Henry Ayala of Circus Extreme has just broken his own world record for leaping through flaming hoops – and he did it on the Downs. Circus Extreme is a highly-acclaimed touring circus visting Bristol right now, featured in the award-winning...

20SEP

Still time to catch a hilarious murder mystery musical at Bristol Old Vic

From the Olivier Award-winning team behind Fleabag comes Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder, a comedy musical that has received rave reviews since opening in Bristol last week. Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder is now showing at Bristol Old...

20SEP

THIS WEEKEND: Celebrate China’s Moon Festival through dance at Bristol Museum

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, with an extra special dance event. All Under One Moon, a Moon Festival celebration through dance, will take place at Bristol Museum...

20SEP

Jamaica Street Studios’ Open Studios 2023 to take place across this weekend

The annual Open Studios will coincide with the extra special launch party of a brand-new artist led space featuring a DJ set from snooker legend, Steve Davis. Jamaica Street Studios’ Open Studios ’23 will take place between Friday...

19SEP

Tickets are now on sale for the grand reopening of Bristol Beacon in November

Trip The Light Fantastic will celebrate the reopening of a space reborn with sound and light colliding to create a spectacular night like no other. Bristol Beacon’s reopening night, dubbed Trip the Light Fantastic, is all set for Thursday...

19SEP

Avant-pop legends Stereolab are dropping by Bristol this Autumn

One of the most influential groups of the 90s and 2000s, the indie outfit have today announced a handful of shows around their prestigious slot curating and performing at Le Guess Who? Festival in Utrecht. Stereolab will play Bristol’s...

19SEP

Celebrate an iconic date in aviation and Bristolian history this November

Visit Bristol’s Aerospace Museum for a special weekend commemorating the twentieth anniversary of Concorde’s final flight from Heathrow to Filton. The Concorde20 Anniversary Weekend will take place at Bristol Aerospace on Saturday...

18SEP

Review: Circus Extreme on The Downs

"The feel-good factor continues after the summer holidays, with this bold and entertaining circus show on the Clifton Downs." Whenever I have been to the circus (and, in four decades, it has not been that often), I have always...

18SEP

A Disney classic is coming to The Bristol Hippodrome in Summer 2024

One lamp, three wishes and an infinite amount of possibilities…the sensational Broadway and West End musical Aladdin will run at Bristol’s largest theatre next year. Disney’s Aladdin runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from...

18SEP

Bristol Neighbourhood Guide: St Philip’s

We’re back, after a short break, 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 edition, we’re...

15SEP

TONIGHT: Catch The Rising Sun's last Bandaoke of the summer

If you find yourself at a loose end tonight, why not head down to much-loved Windmill Hill pub, The Rising Sun, for the live music karaoke event to end them all - for now at least. A much loved regular event, the concept of...

15SEP

The hidden air raid bunker under St.Nick’s – and how to visit it

Local artist Duncan McKellar is offering tours of the history of the Corn Exchange, the surrounding area – and the air raid bunker hidden underneath. St.Nick’s market at the Corn Exchange is a long-standing, beloved fixture of...

15SEP

Bristol Freshers’ Week 2023: essential events and offers

Ah, Freshers’ Week, or ‘Welcome Week’ as the University of Bristol likes to call it. A rite of passage and a guaranteed good time – if you know where to go. It is a time to celebrate new beginnings and meet new people,...

14SEP

Details announced for Slapstick’s Silent Comedy Gala 2024

From classic film connoisseurs Slapstick Festival, this black and white extravaganza will be hosted by a very special guest and feature screenings of three cinematic favourites. The Slapstick Comedy Gala will take place at Bristol Beacon...

14SEP

Noods Levels to run Bristol-based masterclasses for aspiring electronic producers

This brand-new event series, aimed at young Bristolian talent, will be led by some of the top names in electro, DnB, garage, techno and house. Noods’ Tread series will run at The Cube Microplex on Tuesday 26 September, Tuesday 24 October...

14SEP

Getting To Know: Tony at All Stitched Up

All Stitched Up are a Bristol-based embroidery and printing service catering for all types of clothing and accessories whether it be workwear or personal items. 1. Introduce yourself - How did it all start and how long have you been...

13SEP

Review: Greatest Days at The Bristol Hippodrome

"It’s about friendships, flawed characters, memories, loss, and regret." Billed as ‘the official Take That musical’, you may arrive at The Bristol Hippodrome expecting something of a biography of ‘The...

13SEP

What's On: Autumn and Winter 2023 at SWX

SWX is one of Bristol's top destinations for music lovers with a constant stream of top live acts taking to the 1,800 capacity venue each year. Autumn and Winter are the busiest seasons when it comes to live music and 2023 is no...