11APR

A massive DJ is throwing a secret grassroots fundraiser rave

Next-gen Junglist Nia Archives is teaming up with viral culture campaigners Save Our Scene for a colossal grassroots fundraiser event. Nia Archives (Dehaney Nia Lishahn Hunt) is a bright-burning DJ & producer known for her cutting-edge...

11APR

Tickets go on sale for a Grammy-nominated jazz-funk band tomorrow

This October, Bristol Beacon are playing host to much-acclaimed Australian jazz-funk outfit Haitus Kaiyote, in celebration of their album, Love Heart Cheat Code. Haius Kaiyote are a Melbourne jazz-funk band founded in 2011, after a wild...

11APR

The Cube to host a meeting of contemporary troubadours & traditional music

‘The Song Has No Ending’ is a new occasion that will bring together songwriters, instrumentalists and traditional music in the warmth of The Cube’s wood-panelled, low-lit auditorium. Cube Folk present ‘The Song Has...

11APR

An exciting new show from Stan’s Café is soon to open at Tobacco Factory

From internationally acclaimed local company Stan’s Café, Community Service is set in the Midlands during the 1980s and draws on themes such as politics and racism. Community Service runs at Tobacco Factory Theatres from Tuesday...

10APR

For Real Life?! Bluey and Bingo are coming to Avon Valley Adventure Park

This May Bank Holiday, the Australian puppy children’s characters will be delighting visitors of all ages (including four legged ones) at the park. Bluey and Bingo will be appearing at Avon Valley Adventure Park from Saturday 4 until...

10APR

Bristol's best indie film screenings for April

Bristol is one of UNESCO’s Cities of Film – awarded the accolade for its unique film heritage, it points to the fact that Bristol is filled with great minds and inspiring innovators who led cinema and the moving image to what it is today. So,...

10APR

First wave of traders announced for debut Feast On food festival

Sure to prove a popular event with Bristol foodies, Feast On will take over The Downs in July – showcasing the very best of the city’s burgeoning food scene. Feast On Festival runs from Friday 26 until Sunday 28 July 2024. With...

10APR

Another multi-award-winning musical is coming to Bristol in 2025

The “sexiest musical ever” (Metro) is back as opulent smash hit musical Chicago heads out on a massive tour of the UK and Ireland across 2024 and 2025. Chicago runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Monday 19 until Saturday 24 May...

10APR

National treasure Carol Vorderman is bringing a new show to Bristol

The former Countdown star will tell the inspiring story of her journey from television’s mental arithmetic queen to political activist. Carol Vorderman’s ‘Out of Order’ will hit Bristol Old Vic on Sunday 15 September...

9APR

THIS WEEK: Bristol artists come together to support worldwide medical aid

This one-off night of music, sound healing, poetry and film will be hosted amongst the beautiful surroundings of The Mount Without. The Mount Without will host ‘Sacred Frequencies’ this Thursday 11 April 2024. ‘Sacred...

9APR

Musicians from both sides of the Atlantic to unite at Bristol Beacon this summer

More than 230 musicians from the Chorus of Westerly from Rhode Island, USA, City of Bristol Choir and Bath Philharmonia will perform together on the same stage in July. The Summer Choral Spectacular will take over Bristol Beacon’s...

9APR

Brunel's Birthday: six of his best local works

Happy birthday to Isambard Kingdom Brunel! In celebration of the extolled engineer, we’ve put together a list of some of his greatest local works in and around Bristol. Isambard Kingdom Brunel – he is a bard of engineering, a...

9APR

Celebrate Bristol’s revolutionary spirit and fight for your rights with Bristol Radical History Festival

The 6th annual Bristol Radical History Festival is set to return next weekend, April 20 – and it’s twice as big as before. “Any movement which is ignorant of its own history is a prisoner of other people’s history....

9APR

What’s on: May at O2 Academy

One of the prime destinations for some of the biggest acts from the UK and abroad, the O2 Academy Bristol is one of the city's most popular venues for students and native Bristolians alike. From drag extravaganzas to cover stars, an electronic...

9APR

Buy tickets to Bristol’s biggest Summer events!

Spring is well and truly upon us and attention is starting to turn towards sunnier days and Bristol’s wonderful summer festival programme! With tickets already flying out the door for some of the city’s biggest parties –...

8APR

Extra dates have been added for Rhod Gilbert’s visit to Bristol – and it’s selling quickly

Rhod Gilbert, the comedic colossus of Carmarthen, has announced a new tour date in response to the wild response to his visit to the Beacon this December. As previously announced, Rhod Gilbert will perform his new show ‘Rhod Gilbert...

8APR

Bristol Film Festival collaborate with TEDxBristol for an extra special screening

This Thursday, this ‘Future On Film’ event will see both a screening of the Oscar-winning sci-fi thriller Ex Machina and a fascinating introductory talk. TEDxBristol’s Future On Film: Ex Machina event will take place at...

8APR

Wells Stone Carving Festival returns this Early May Bank Holiday

Six years after it first launched in the UK’s smallest cathedral city, the Wells Stone Carving Festival is returning to The Bishop’s Barn. Wells Stone Carving Festival runs from Saturday 4 until Monday 6 May 2024. Stone...