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30AUG

Review: Blood Brothers at The Bristol Hippodrome

"A Nostalgic Tale of Human Connection"   ‘Blood Brothers’ is a cornerstone of the west end and has been for over 30 years. Written by liverpudlian Willy Russell when he was a teacher in 1981 with Merseyside Young Peoples’...
30AUG

Caffeine heads rejoice! The inaugural Bristol Coffee Festival runs next weekend

Bringing a Coffee Festival to the South-West for the first time, this inclusive event will have something for everyone, whether you’re a coffee lover, home brewer, barista or coffee professional.   Bristol Coffee Festival is set to take...
29AUG

Bristol’s O2 Academy to host special 1920s themed Prohibition Party in January

Welcome to the Prohibition era! Escape your everyday life and journey back 100 years to the wild parties documented in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel, Great Gatsby.   O2 Academy Bristol’s Prohibition Party will take place...
29AUG

Enjoy Britain’s favourite meal on a legendary Bristolian ship

For four dates across August and September, Bristolians will be able to embark on a relaxing cruise on The Matthew, sailing around Bristol’s historic Floating Harbour.   Fish and Chips Trips with The Matthew will take place on Thursday...
29AUG

Saffron announces new series of upcoming interviews with Bristol-based artists

The Bristol-based music non-profit have teamed up with CDR for a series of FREE in-person, production-focused conversations with artists from the Saffron Music community.   Saffron’s CDR sessions will see one talk a month between now...
28AUG

Two digital dub legends are coming to Bristol next week

Mad Professor, a hero of second-gen dub, and Sister Aisha, “The First Lady of Dub”, are coming to Bristol next month. Reggae, and dub in particular, has a truly legendary pantheon of names that sit amongst it – and among those hallowed...
28AUG

Not long until award-winning podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me drops into Bristol

Hilarious hosts Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally are taking their chart-topping, hysterical podcast on the road for a 15-date tour of the UK and Ireland with many shows already sold out.   The My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast tour will appear...
25AUG

Sustainable Fashion Week announces its return to Bristol this year

Strutting across the UK for two weeks this autumn, the UK’s original sustainable fashion celebration is back, with Bristol becoming its national headquarters.   Sustainable Fashion Week runs across the country from Monday 25 September...
25AUG

Acclaimed live act Gentleman’s Dub Club return to Bristol in November

Boasting a unique blend of dub, ska and reggae, these live music favourites are gearing up to take the UK by storm this Autumn with a fourteen-date tour of the UK.   Gentleman’s Dub Club will drop by O2 Academy Bristol on Saturday 18...
25AUG

A murder mystery is set to unfurl aboard Bristol’s number one visitor attraction

Next week, Brunel’s SS Great Britain will be hosting an exhilarating evening of entertainment performed by 1st Call Murder Mystery amongst the captivating backdrop of the famous ship.   Brunel’s SS Great Britain’s Murder...
24AUG

FORWARDS Festival announce final names for the INFORMATION conversation stage

Festival goers can expect a diverse and thought-provoking INFORMATION stage programme Channel 4 representatives, actors, authors, music industry heavyweights and more.   FORWARDS Festival 2023 will take place at The Downs, Bristol on Friday...
24AUG

Propyard to wave goodbye to Unicornfest with a special farewell event

Taking place next month, this weekend long Farewell Festival will signal the end of a truly magical art trail and give Bristolians one last chance to see the ‘blessing’ of unicorns.   Unicornfest’s Farewell Festival will...
24AUG

Review: Shrek The Musical at The Bristol Hippodrome

"When I asked the kids for their reviews after the show, they gave it a solid 10/10 and a 'please can we buy a gingerbread man'" We had a brilliant time watching Shrek the Musical at The Bristol Hippodrome. I attended...
23AUG

Escape to the Chateau stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge are heading out on tour

This Autumn, to celebrate the launch of their brand-new book, The Chateau: Forever Home, the stars of hit Channel 4 show, Escape To The Chateau, are embarking on a UK tour.   A Good Old Fashioned Book Launch with Dick & Angel will drop...
23AUG

A play from the Academy award-winning writer of Moonlight is coming to Bristol

From Academy Award winning writer Tarell Alvin McCraney, this upcoming Bristol Old Vic play marks Nancy Medina’s directorial debut as the theatre’s new Artistic Director.   Choir Boy runs at Bristol Old Vic from Thursday 12 October...
23AUG

Bristol Wing Fest 2023 is just around the corner

Taking place across three days in September, this mouth-watering event will see Bristolians devour wings, beer and bourbon to a top quality musical soundtrack at Bristol’s favourite outdoor venues.   Bristol Wing Fest will take place...
22AUG

Full cast announced for the upcoming run of Jesus Christ Superstar

The award-winning production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global phenomenon has today announced the cast list for its extensive UK tour, which kicks off next month.   Jesus Christ Superstar will run at The Bristol Hippodrome...
22AUG

Luxmuralis is returning this year with a brand-new immersive light and sound show

Following the immense success of last year’s Luxmuralis: Space Voyager, this Autumn will see a new light and sound show installed within Bristol Cathedral.   Luxmuralis: Force of Nature will take over Bristol Cathedral from Monday 30...