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13SEP

New casting details announced for Kinky Boots The Musical – hitting Bristol in 2025

Musical theatre favourite Courtney Bowman will star as Lauren in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award winning musical.   Kinky Boots The Musical will run at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 13 until Saturday...
13SEP

The Redgrave Theatre’s announce full cast for this year’s pantomime

It may feel too soon but venues all over Bristol are already making Christmas plans, and The Redgrave is no different with Jack and the Beanstalk running throughout the festive period.   Jack and the Beanstalk will run at The Redgrave Theatre...
12SEP

The Long Read: Beloved Bristol comedy club The Room Above announces closure

Located at The White Bear, The Room Above have been serving Bristol with laughs for eight years, but this week the team behind the venue have announced its imminent closure.   The Room Above’s final shows will take place on Friday 13...
12SEP

Cutting edge live performance festival En Masse announces 2024 programme

Returning for its fourth edition in November, the much-loved celebration of cutting-edge sonics, arts and collaboration is back.   En Masse returns across multiple Bristol venues from Wednesday 13 until Saturday 16 November 2024.   Expect...
12SEP

Not long until TikTok sensation Sam Tompkins’ UK tour hits Bristol

Finding viral fame in 2021, Sam Tompkins has risen to become one of the most vital and fastest-selling UK pop musicians in recent years.   Sam Tompkins will play Bristol’s SWX on Wednesday 6 November 2024.   Since he burst...
11SEP

Norman Gosney returns to Bristol with a fresh exhibition

The acclaimed artist and designer is returning to his hometown of Bristol to debut his latest art show, titled ‘Triggerines & Sentimentos’.   Norman Gosney’s ‘Triggerines & Sentimentos’ runs at THE PIT,...
11SEP

Tickets on sale now for Slapstick’s 20th birthday & Valentine’s Day gala!

Stars of the stage, screen and music charts will be on the bill when Bristol’s Slapstick Festival of silent and classic comedy celebrates its landmark annual gala in 2025.   Slapstick Festival’s Valentine’s Day Gala will...
11SEP

Forbidden Worlds announce film programme for this year’s Big Scream

Bristol’s biggest repertory genre film festival is putting out a ‘stranger danger’ warning on this one: don’t answer the phone! Don’t stop the car! Don’t open the door!   Forbidden World Film Festival’s...
10SEP

Celebrate Bristol’s rich maritime history with Docks Heritage Weekend

Bristolians will honour and learn about the history of the city’s famous docks with activities for all ages at M Shed, Underfall Yard, SS Great Britain and Brunel’s Other Bridge.   Docks Heritage Weekend will run across Bristol...
10SEP

Peter Hook & The Light to perform Joy Division and New Order live in Bristol

This show sees the co-founder of the two bands perform New Order’s Get Ready album in full for the first time, followed by a selection of hits from the two iconic groups.   Peter Hook & The Light will play Bristol’s Marble...
10SEP

Fairground Attraction return to the stage after 35 years – playing Bristol next month

With a new album just around the corner and a bumper UK tour planned, all four members of the Neo-Skiffle Legends are back after a lengthy absence.   Fairground Attraction play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Friday 11 October 2024.   The...
9SEP

Tickets are on sale now for Dara Ó Briain live in Bristol

Following massive acclaim for his previous tour which sold out 173 dates across 20 countries, the legendary comic is back with a new show named ‘Re: Creation’.   Dara Ó Briain will drop by The Bristol Hippodrome on Tuesday...
9SEP

Crack Magazine are hosting a FREE birthday party later this month!

The acclaimed music and culture magazine is returning to where it all started with a special 15th birthday party at Bristol’s The Christmas Steps.   Crack’s 15 Birthday Party will hit The Christmas Steps from 2 PM until late on...
9SEP

An all-new air festival is taking flight over Longleat this weekend

Dubbed ‘Icons of the Sky’, families from all over Bristol and beyond are invited for a spectacular air festival, nothing like anything Longleat has experienced before.   Icons of the Sky will take over Longleat from Friday 13 until...
6SEP

Josh Baker is bringing his house & minimal soundscape to DOCUMENT

The acclaimed DJ and music producer is gearing up to play 18 exclusive shows at some of the hottest dancefloors around the world – including a November date in Bristol!   Josh Baker will play Bristol’s DOCUMENT on Friday 8 November...
6SEP

Kitchen by KASK reopens just in time for cosy autumnal meals

The much-loved North Street bar and pop-up kitchen restaurant is back open this week with Bristol’s very own MasterChef Adam Ball and his ‘FRANKIES’ pop-up.   As well as a mouthwatering two-week pop-up serving up fried...
6SEP

Afrika Eye Festivals unveils a new look programme for 2024

The annual Bristol festival of cinema and culture rooted in Africa and its diaspora will re-appear in an all-new format this autumn.   Afrika Eye 2024 will take place at various venues throughout October 2024.   This new-style programme...
5SEP

Circomedia continues 30th birthday celebrations with bumper autumn & winter

With everything from family events and workshops to world-class shows, the home of contemporary circus in Bristol is back with a new vibrant programme.   Circomedia’s autumn/winter season runs from Friday 6 September to Tuesday 24 December...