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29APR

Cutting-edge Bristol fringe comedy venue announces summer season

The Room Above, one of the strongest fringe comedy venues in Bristol, have announced their brand new summer season – as well as a venue change.   The Room Above is a comedy venue situated in the former site of the Wardrobe Theatre –...
29APR

Time is running out to catch one of rap’s most distinctive voices live in Bristol

Detroit-raised and often cited as one of the most influential voices of his generation, Danny Brown is touring the UK next month in support of his sixth studio album.   Danny Brown plays O2 Academy Bristol on Friday 24 May 2024.   His...
29APR

A prestigious orchestra are coming to Bristol to perform a Christmas classic

The Mozart Symphony Orchestra are making their annual visit to Bristol for a special one-day performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, at Bristol Beacon.   The Snowman is an animated christmas classic: the heartwarming story of a boy...
29APR

A star of TV and the West End is bringing his musical theatre show to The Redgrave

Award-winning musical theatre actor and star of Casualty Lee Mead is bringing his brand-new UK tour to Bristol in September.   Lee Mead: The Best of Me comes to Clifton’s The Redgrave Theatre on Saturday 14 September 2024.   Join...
29APR

Most recent edition of Bristol Light Festival massively improves tourism and spending

Bristol Light Festival illuminated the city's streets once again from February 2nd to 11th this year – treating visitors to ten enchanting evenings of stunning light installations. Drawing crowds of 275,000 people, the festival transformed...
29APR

Hags: A Magical Extravaganza hits Tobacco Factory next month

A fresh new musical is coming to South Bristol which will take the audience on a musical and magical journey to uncover the final witch trial in Britain.   Hags: A Musical Extravaganza hits Tobacco Factory Theatres on Friday 24 and Saturday...
26APR

The Human League to headline this year’s Bristol Pride

The announcement of the synth-pop legends as headliners comes alongside their biggest line-up to date on the 15th anniversary of the award-winning celebrations.   Bristol Pride will hit The Downs and the City Centre on Saturday 13 July 2024.   With...
26APR

Don’t miss out on a host of leftfield music events with Bristol New Music Festival

Opening yesterday and running throughout the weekend, this year’s festival marks the 10th anniversary and fifth edition of this eclectic programme of shows.   Bristol New Music Festival runs from Thursday 25 until Sunday 28 April 2024.   This...
26APR

Soap Soup are bringing a unique family show to Tobacco Factory Theatres

Hitting the South Bristol theatre in May, Minny Stynker is a new family show and augmented reality experience inspired by an original story from Artistic Director Tomasin Cuthbert.   Minny Stynker runs at Tobacco Factory Theatres from Wednesday...
26APR

Bristol Folk Festival 2024 arrives next weekend

Running across the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, the beloved festival will treat folk fans to three days of stunning sets at some of Bristol’s most beautiful concert venues.   Bristol Folk Festival runs across Bristol from Friday 3...
25APR

Last year’s Mercury Prize winners are playing Bristol in November

British jazz quintet Ezra Collective are a thumping celebration of life and, following the announcement of a new tour, fans up and down the country will be able to catch them live.   Ezra Collective play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall...
25APR

The Harbour Festival have announced this year’s line-up with stars from Bristol and beyond

The Bristol Harbour Festival, one of the biggest events in Bristol’s summer calendar, have announced the first wave of their lineup, with names including Laid Blak, Gabriel Templar, and Grove.   The Harbour Festival (or Bristol Harbour...
25APR

One of Australia's top electro-indie outfits are coming to Bristol

Tora, the indie electronic sensation hailing all the way from Australia, are making their way to Bristol's Strange Brew.   Known for their unique blend of indie vibes and electronic beats, Tora is set to light up the stage at Strange Brew...
25APR

How many bridges are there in Bristol?

Brycgstowe – the name Bristol is derived from – means ‘place by the bridge’, and was there ever a more appropriate moniker?   From the mighty Suspension Bridge down to the tiniest footbridge across the New Cut, Bristol...
25APR

The BBC Proms are coming to Bristol!

Bristol Beacon have today announced that the landmark venue will be one of the hosts for the world’s greatest classical music festival.   The BBC Proms 2024 will be at Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall and Lantern Hall from Saturday...
25APR

Bristol Old Vic announce their Merry “Little” Christmas shows for 2024

The UK’s longest continually running theatre has today announced two massive shows as well as their now legendary New Year’s Eve House Party.   This year’s headline show is a bold and breath-taking retelling of the classic...
24APR

The UK’s largest free nature festival is back this June

The Natural History Consortium’s Festival of Nature is returning to Bristol & Bath this summer, 1-9 June – with a massive programme for this year’s festivities.   The Natural History Consortium is a charitable collaboration...
24APR

Dot To Dot supplement their 2024 lineup with yet more exciting acts!

The all-dayer, which also runs in Nottingham, has now released its third wave of artists with 28 new artists set to play stages across Bristol on the May bank holiday weekend.   Dot To Dot will hit multiple Bristol venues on Saturday 25 May...