28JUN

Review: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Bristol Sounds 2026

Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys formed Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark partly as an antithesis to the guitar-driven bands that were prevalent at the time. You might then find it strange that their chief support act are authentic Irish punk rockers...

26JUN

Coming Soon! Wardrobe Theatre's Smash Hit Comedy - Notting Hell: The Greatest Love Story In The Underworld

Notting Hell: The Greatest Love Story In The Underworld Eternal pain and suffering, never-ending torment, ceaseless misery – falling in love isn’t always easy... Back this summer by popular demand! A fast-paced, clever and wickedly...

25JUN

The Snuts to appear at The Prospect Building, Bristol as part of their 2026 UK Tour

Indie-Rock powerhouses The Snuts will be heading out on the road once again with a 16 show UK Tour, including a gig at The Prospect Building on 30th November. This follows the fresh announcement of their fourth studio album Joy in Short Moments, which...

24JUN

ROOMS - Where it Begins. An independent event in support of Bristol's children's charity

ROOMS is an independent community arts project exploring connection, belonging and the people who make us feel at home. The event brings together local musicians and visual artists while raising money for The Grand Appeal, Bristol Children’s Hospital...

23JUN

Sam Ryder to star as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at The Bristol Hippodrome

Jesus Christ Superstar arrives at The Bristol Hippodrome from 19-23 October 2027 and Sam Ryder has been confirmed to play Jesus. GET TICKETS HERE Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ...

22JUN

Review: Sparks + Mr B the Gentleman Rapper at Bristol Beacon - June 2026

There’s nothing quite like a bit of ‘chap hop’ to kick an evening off. In rakish whites, banjolele to hand, Mr B (aka Jim Burke) tapped straight into our good humour with his quirky persona and cleverly subversive songs. You can imagine...

19JUN

Old City Sounds returns to transform Bristol’s historic centre this August Bank Holiday

Bristol’s iconic Old City is set to come alive once again with music, culture and family-friendly entertainment as Bristol BID brings back Old City Sounds for its fourth year on Saturday 29 August 2026. The free one-day festival will transform...

18JUN

Award-winning distiller and top UK cocktail bar The Milk Thistle join forces to create the South West's most ambitious drinks destination

Two of the most renowned names in the South West's Hospitality sector have aligned together in a move set to create one of the most exciting new visitor destinations the region has seen. The Milk Thistle, one of the UK's leading cocktail...

15JUN

Rob Jones & The Restless Dream - Bristol Date Added for UK Tour

Rob Jones & The Restless Dream are delighted to announce a UK tour this summer in support of their album Stars, which was released last November. The tour includes a performance at Bristol’s Folk House on Tuesday 30 June. Full tour dates can...

14JUN

Outcider Festival returns to Fernhill Farm for a wild weekend of real cider and local musical talent

From 28 July - 2 August Outcider Festival will be taking place on Fernhill Farm, just south of Bristol in what will be their 12th year since its conception. Outcider Festival is a proud 500 ticket event who aren't afraid to punch well...

11JUN

Bristol Sounds announces Luvcat for 2026 Royel Otis show

Bristol Sounds has revealed that emerging artist Luvcat will support Royel Otis on the final night of the 2026 concert series, taking place on Sunday 28 June at Bristol Harbourside. Fans are advised to book soon, as four dates in this year’s Bristol...

10JUN

Back To The Future cast for Bristol Hippodrome run announced

Back To The Future The Musical lands at The Bristol Hippodrome for a 6 week run from 8 October 2026 and the cast has now been announced. Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Roger Bart returns as Doc Brown, having originated the role on stage...

9JUN

Never Gonna Give You Up : Rick Astley to Headline Forest Live 2026 at Westonbirt Arboretum

The Gloucestershire woodlands are about to get a serious dose of feel-good energy. As a 50 something the chance to relive my youth is never one to pass up and the opportunity to enjoy ’80s icon and modern-day festival showman Rick Astley is...

4JUN

Review: Matilda The Musical at The Bristol Hippodrome gets the full 5 stars

Matilda The Musical arrived at The Bristol Hippodrome this week with shows through until 27 June 2026. 365Bristol sent along Alys Marshall who gave it the full 5 stars! Some tickets are available here. The first thing you notice about Matilda The...

30MAY

FORWARDS Festival announce second wave line-up for 2026

FORWARDS Festival has unveiled more than 20 additional artists for this year’s event, completing the 2026 music line-up ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend on 29–30 August 2026. An addition to the main stage is Erika de...

29MAY

Bristol Beer Factory’s Independence Crowned CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain 2026

Bristol Beer Factory's crown jewel product Independence, the popular 4.6% pale ale has taken the prize for CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain 2026, the highest honour in UK brewing. The announcement was made last week at the prestigious...

28MAY

The Lemonheads at Electric Bristol this October

The Lemonheads are set to return to the UK this autumn with a full run of live dates, including a stop at Electric Bristol on 9 October that is already shaping up to be one of the tour’s most talked-about nights. GET TICKETS HERE Led by Evan...

28MAY

Review: BIIRD and Spodo Komodo At Thekla Bristol

To kick things off, Spodo Komodo played a short, surprising set, their second ever gig. Somehow, they meld Irish flutes and pipes with 70s-infused funk, driven by a thumping bass track and ebullient guitar from ‘Chewie Lewie’. Spodo (Tiernan...