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22MAR

Mayfest announces nine-day programme for 2024 festival

Bristol’s renowned international festival of contemporary theatre and live performances is back, curating a heart-filled gathering of artists from all over the world.   Mayfest runs across multiple Bristol venues from Friday 17 until...
22MAR

There's a secret explosion of Afro-Brazilian culture happening in early April

Join in a Encontro with a riotuous, joyous feast of Afro-Brazilian culture at the Trinity Centre. Tambor is a joyous celebration of performances and music celebrating Afro-Brazilian culture through drumming, performance, movement and song! Described...
21MAR

Mancunian punks Aerial Salad are bringing their new album tour to Bristol

With their new record set for release next month and a fresh single out now, the visceral three-piece have a busy year ahead of gigging – including a trip to Stokes Croft.   Aerial Salad will play Bristol’s Crofters Rights on Friday...
21MAR

There’s a free immersive fantasy carnival returning to the centre next week

Carnifolk, or Carving’s Carnival, an immersive fantasy theatre experience at the Volunteer Tavern, is returning to Bristol next Thursday, 28 March. The Volunteer Tavern – or Volly, to regulars – is a beloved pub tucked away on the...
21MAR

Sir Ian McKellen to take on one of Shakespeare’s greatest roles in Bristol

The British acting titan will be at The Bristol Hippodrome in July, playing Falstaff in a new take on Shakespeare’s Henry IV – titled Player Kings.   Player Kings will run at The Bristol Hippodrome from Wednesday 3 until Saturday...
21MAR

Astronaut Tim Peake to appear in Bristol in first-of-its-kind show

The lauded astronaut is counting down to lift off with an all-new show that promises to bring the awe and wonder of space travel past, present and future to Bristol this autumn.   Tim Peake’s Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space visits...
21MAR

Basement 45 has a secret, intimate room – and it’s available for hire.

Basement 45, a veteran venue on Frogmore St, have opened up their brand new room, the Bijou Room, to private hire. Regarded by many as one of the best underground dance music venues in Bristol, Basement 45 has been hosting some of the city's best...
21MAR

Celebrate 30 years of Riverdance at The Bristol Hippodrome next year

Since Riverdance first emerged on the world stage, its magical fusion of Irish and international dance and music has won the hearts of millions worldwide.   Riverdance 30: The New Generation runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 25 until...
20MAR

John Bishop is the latest top comedian announced for Bristol Beacon

A certified comedy superstar, the cheeky Liverpudlian is adding extra dates to his ‘Back At It’ UK and Ireland tour following a phenomenal demand for tickets.   John Bishop will perform at Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on...
20MAR

UPFEST launch new Crowdfunder and announce headline artist for 2024

Spreading the love with paint, artist, activist, and advocate Mister Samo will be spraying messages of love all over Bedminster this May.   UPFEST PRESENTS will run across Bedminster and Southville from Friday 17 May until Sunday 2 June 2024.   A...
20MAR

Celebrate Easter with a Smmmile tomorrow with a city centre egg hunt

Easter is a busy time for parents and carers – and it can be hard to find the right event to really get into the springtime spirit! Luckily, the Arcade Bristol in Broadmead has an Easter offering on the menu this March, all thanks to the cosmetic...
20MAR

It’s almost time to Follow The Yellow Brick Road to The Bristol Hippodrome

Direct from The London Palladium, this sensational production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals, The Wizard of Oz, flies into Bristol.   The Wizard of Oz runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 2 until Sunday 7 April 2024.   Starring...
20MAR

How you can get your art transformed into a Wake The Tiger exhibition

Beginning this Easter Holiday, Wake The Tiger are hosting a drawing competition linked to a new spring exhibition – with a chance to have your work included in the immersive experience. Wake The Tiger is an immersive art maze experience...
20MAR

The alt-rock band performing entirely free record shop shows

The Lonely Together are an award-nominated alternative rock band hailing from Scotland, helmed by Mike Baillie. Rooted in alluring melancholy and an abundance of hope, Baillie’s music showcases his distinct voice, earnest songwriting, and deft,...
19MAR

Still Corners release new music video from Paul McCartney and Beyonce director

The Anglo-American duo - who play Bristol in May – have recently released new single, ‘Crystal Blue’, alongside a visual dream from video director, Lucy Dyson.   Still Corners will play Bristol’s Strange Brew on Tuesday...
19MAR

There’s a free community art festival coming to Broadmead this Easter

Woodland of Wonder, a new FREE community art festival themed around nature, is coming to Broadmead West. As a part of a continuing initiative of community events, the Broadmead BID have announced a brand new community arts festival – with sustainability...
19MAR

Interpol are bringing their Plot Antics 20th Anniversary celebration to Bristol

The legendary three-piece have announced a handful of UK dates to celebrate two decades of their seminal 2004 record, Plot Antics.   Interpol will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Thursday 7 November 2024.   Fans of the...
19MAR

A musical adaptation of Percy Jackson is coming to Bristol next weekend

A musical adaptation of The Lightning Thief, the first in the best-selling Percy Jackson & The Olympians series, is coming to Bristol next weekend.   It’s a great day for fans of Greek mythology, musicals, and young-adult novels...