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13MAR

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar at The Bristol Hippodrome

"A must-watch that I would definitely recommend to a friend."   What’s there to say 'bout Jesus (Christ Superstar on tour)? Well, after having the pleasure of attending the travelling tour's Bristol...
13MAR

Ashton Gate to host its first ever Women’s Six Nations game this Easter weekend

Later this month, the BS3 stadium will stage the colossal clash between the world’s number one team England and bitter rivals, Wales.   England will take on Wales at Ashton Gate Stadium in the Women’s Six Nations on Saturday 30...
13MAR

Circomedia announces experiential auction prizes

Circomedia have announced the prizes in their 30th anniversary Spring Gala auction – and they’re astounding.   Circomedia is Bristol’s centre for contemporary circus & physical theatre, based out of the striking...
13MAR

Multi-award-winning country star Carly Pearce is coming to Bristol

The GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM award-winning singer-songwriter is heading out on a UK and European tour in 2025 – with Bristol one of her destinations.   Carly Pearce is set to play O2 Academy Bristol on Friday 21 February 2025.   With...
13MAR

A hugely popular Irish singer-songwriter is coming to Bristol

Gareth Dunlop, a beloved singer-songwriter with nearly 5 million streams on Spotify, is coming to Bristol this year. Gareth Dunlop is a singer-songwriter from Belfast with a quickly-rising star. Having played guitar since he picked up his Dad’s...
13MAR

Bristol Comic Con & Gaming Festival is BACK this Saturday

This Saturday, 16 March, one of Bristol’s biggest comics and gaming conventions is returning to Ashton Gate.   Bristol Comic Con & Gaming Festival is a celebration of all things in the culture of comics, gaming, and everything beyond....
12MAR

Bristol Sounds announce British DJ royalty as their final headliner for 2024!

World-class DJ Annie Mac will join a roster of massive music names for this ever-popular concert series, set to the beautiful backdrop of Bristol’s Harbourside.   Annie Mac will present an all-day event, ‘Before Midnight’,...
12MAR

Bristol Comedy Garden 2024 Thursday and Friday Lineup

It’s nearly that time of year again, as some of the biggest funnypeople in the UK come out to Queen Square to revel in the summer sun and crack some cracking jokes, just for the craic. GET TICKETS HERE Coming this June, Bristol Comedy Garden...
12MAR

Bristol Comedy Garden 2024 Saturday Lineup

It’s almost time for the Bristol Comedy Garden 2024, as some of the biggest funnypeople in the UK come out to Queen Square to revel in the summer sun and crack some cracking jokes, just for the craic. GET TICKETS HERE Coming this June, it’s...
12MAR

Anarchic US comedian Eric Andre is bringing his bonkers show to Bristol

Adult Swim’s alternative variety show, The Eric Andre Show, will take its DIY brand of late-night entertainment and punk-rock comedy to venues up and down the UK in May.   The Eric Andre Show Live will drop by Bristol’s Marble...
12MAR

Bristol Comedy Garden 2024 Sunday Lineup

Here comes Bristol Comedy Garden 2024, as some of the biggest funnypeople in the UK come out to Queen Square to revel in the summer sun and crack some cracking jokes, just for the craic. GET TICKETS HERE It’s a huge bill, full of some of...
12MAR

The ever-popular Bristol Volksfest returns this June

This three-day grassroots celebration of the best of the Volkswagen scene, brings together cool cars, camping, music and, of course, VW culture.   Bristol Volksfest runs at Birches Farm, Long Ashton from Friday 7 until Sunday 9 June 2024.   With...
11MAR

Someone magical is returning to Bristol this year – direct from the West End!

The classic multi-award-winning musical Mary Poppins will soon be heading to theatre venues up and down the country as part of a massive tour of the UK and Ireland.   Mary Poppins will run at The Bristol Hippodrome from Monday 4 until Saturday...
11MAR

Just a month until an indie punk extravaganza takes over Old Market

Outer Town, one of Bristol's most fiercely independent multi-venue festivals, is nearly back – with a huge expansion.   Outer Town is one of Bristol’s best independent multi-venue festivals, and a real celebration of Old...
11MAR

A-Z of Famous Bristolians – E: Edward Teach

Next up on our A – Z of famous Bristolians is perhaps the most notorious figure in the history of Bristol, the now iconic pirate, Blackbeard.   Last time out we took a look at the commander of The Executor himself Darth Vader (or at...
8MAR

Avon Valley’s Easter event to feature candy cannon, live lambing...and the Grinch?!

Avon Valley Wildlife Park are throwing a two-week Easter EGGStravaganza to bring in spring, featuring a UK-first, live lambs – and a rather incongruous guest… This Easter, Avon Valley Wildlife Park are going truly all out – hosting...
8MAR

Review: Theo Katzman at SWX

As I waded into the crowd with my £7 pint (who hurt you, SWX?!) I settled into a spot behind two young men wearing the exact same chequered shirt, before surveying the crowd: a sea of thin-framed glasses and beards. Exactly as expected. I checked...
8MAR

Tickets for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’s Bristol run are on sale now

Truly scrumptious news! A brand-new production of the much-loved family favourite is coming to The Bristol Hippodrome in Spring 2025.   Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will run at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 29 April to Sunday 4 May 2025.   From...