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24JUL

Watershed have a busy summer programme planned for the whole family

The acclaimed Bristol cinema and cultural hub have planned a summer of fun throughout August, for young and old, come rain or shine, night, and day.   ‘Summer at Watershed’ runs at Watershed from Friday 2 August until Sunday 1...
24JUL

Cast announced for a Mozart operatic masterpiece – coming to Tobacco Factory

The South Bristol theatre have this week revealed details of their in-house opera co-production with Opera Project, The Marriage of Figaro.   The Marriage of Figaro runs at Tobacco Factory Theatres from Wednesday 2 to Saturday 12 October 2024.   “Come,...
23JUL

A TV megastar is bringing his much loved alter-ego to Bristol Beacon

After a sell-out UK tour last year and an extended run on the West End, Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed is returning with his acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow.   Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony drops by Bristol Beacon on Friday 30 May...
23JUL

All the tribute bands playing O2 Academy between now and the end of the year

We all know that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery but as well as stroking the ego of some of music’s biggest names, cover bands are an endless source of entertainment!   Often cheaper and easier to see than the real thing,...
23JUL

Learn all about the crime and crinolines of Clifton with Show of Strength

Described by John Betjeman as “the handsomest suburb in Europe”, Clifton is one of Bristol’s most famous and historic neighbourhoods.   Show of Strength’s latest tour reveals the stories of the extraordinary people...
22JUL

A Strictly sensation is bringing his first ever solo tour to Bristol

Rising star of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother Nikita Kuzmin will present his brand-new dance spectacular to The Bristol Hippodrome next summer.   Nikita Kuzmin’s ‘Midnight Dancer’ show comes to The Bristol...
22JUL

Tickets are moving fast for Rob Beckett’s three day run in Bristol

Bobby Beckles is back on tour next year, ready to tackle the M25, M1, M5 and any other road with the gall to get in his way!   Rob Beckett will perform ‘Giraffe’ at Bristol Beacon on Thursday 4, Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December...
22JUL

Rehearsals begin for War Horse’s upcoming tour – hitting Bristol in June 2025!

The wildly acclaimed National Theatre production is back on tour in an all-new tour of the UK and Ireland, dropping by The Bristol Hippodrome next year.   War Horse runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 3 until Saturday 21 June 2025.   With...
19JUL

Bristol Harbour Fest kicks off today! Here’s what you need to know...

With the weather forecast, in general, good it’s time to plan your weekend with, for the first time, six performance areas taking over Bristol city centre.   Bristol Harbour Festival runs across Bristol harbourside from Friday 19 to...
19JUL

‘Spin the Spaceship’ at We The Curious this summer

Children under the age of 5 can zoom through space and explore the solar system as they help Blurgle Wurgle and the friendly alien find a new home.   Where shall we go? Let’s spin the spaceship and find out! Join We The Curious in the...
19JUL

The comedy coven: three Bristol comedians taking the Fringe by storm

“When I did a lot of different things, it was hard to work out what was my primary thing, or how to describe myself. I think now I’ve really settled that I am a comedian, and all the other things I do are as a comedian.”    Amy says,...
18JUL

A DIY Revival is coming to The Old England with a week of special shows

Once a beacon of underground music in Bristol, The Old E’s live music programme has been less buzzing in recent years but now it’s back with a DIY Music Revival Week.   Old E DIY Music Revival Week runs at The Old England from...
18JUL

‘The Outlaws’ star to appear in a European premiere production at Bristol Old Vic

From Matthew López - the Tony and Olivier Award-winning writer of The Inheritance – comes the sexy, funny, and hauntingly human play, Reverberation.   Reverberation runs at Bristol Old Vic from Wednesday 2 October to Saturday...
18JUL

The ‘Aphex Twin of Hip-Hop’ is coming to Bristol indie favourite venue next month

This August will see Strange Brew play host to genre-shifting producer & DJ, Hudson Mohawke – described by DJ Pete Tong as “doing for hip-hop what the Aphex Twin did for techno”.   Hailing from Glasgow, Hudson Mohawke...
17JUL

Beloved radio station Noods join forces with Oowee Diner for a sizzling new menu

No stranger to exciting collaborations and Bristol-based publicity stunts, Oowee are back with yet another summer collab menu, this time with Noods Radio.   Legends of Bristol’s stacked burger scene have united with Bristol music trailblazers...
17JUL

FORWARDS announce the return of photography opportunity programme

FORWARDS Festival has announced the return of its social initiative ‘Capture FORWARDS’ in collaboration with Sony UK – providing opportunities for young photographers via experience, workshops, and mentoring.   FORWARDS Festival...
17JUL

Keep your eyes peeled for the mermaid swimming in the Avon

Bristol-based ‘adventure mermaid’ and children’s author, Lindsey Cole, will attempt to break the world record for the longest monofin swim this September in the Avon.   Lindsey Cole is a children’s author with a surprising...
16JUL

5 music acts to look out for at Bristol Harbour Festival this weekend

The annual celebration of Bristol’s iconic harbourside is back this weekend with three days of back-to-back, eclectic entertainment alongside maritime magic.   Bristol Harbour Festival returns from Friday 19 until Sunday 21 July 2024.   On...