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25MAR

A viral sensation and acclaimed political satirist is coming to the Redgrave next month

Best known for her massively viral sketch depicting a clueless Tory MP, comedian & satirist Rosie Holt will be visiting The Redgrave next month with her new show.   Rosie Holt is an acclaimed comedian, actor and satirist, whose social...
25MAR

4 great local Easter eggs in Bristol for 2024

Spring has sprung, and Easter is on its way next weekend – which means that the eggs are coming out. Don’t settle for just a supermarket egg though – Easter (or Eostre, for a more pagan spin on the day) comes but once a year, so why...
25MAR

Plants are taking over Brunel’s SS Great Britain this Easter Holiday!

This Easter, families will be able to drop by Bristol’s most famous boat to experience its new living exhibits and unearth the surprising Australian roots of the English garden.   Easter Holidays at Brunel’s SS Great Britain runs...
22MAR

Lakota’s Rum Punch Brunch returns next weekend!

The days are heating up and that means that Lakota’s outdoor extravaganzas are back, so get ready for an ultimate Easter Saturday all-dayer!   Rum Punch Brunch will take place at Lakota between 1 PM and 9 PM on Easter Saturday 30 March...
22MAR

The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Vs The World Live Tour is coming to Bristol

Get ready to sashay and slay once again as the unstoppable RuPaul’s Drag Race returns to Bristol this spring with a brand-new show.   The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Vs The World Live Tour hits O2 Academy Bristol on Wednesday 1 May 2024.   Experience...
22MAR

Getting to Know Cloak with Sparky

This week, we spoke to Sparky - director of Cloak, a community venue and arts space formerly known as Cloak & Dagger - about sober events, late-night cafes and an exciting new rebrand with a whole new name!   Can you give us a short intro...
22MAR

There's a heartwarming kids Easter show happening next weekend

From the makers of Yuletide Tales, and Farmer Spudkin’s Stolen Pumpkin, comes another seasonal immersive adventure for all ages!   “Chicken and Rabbit are BEST friends. Such good friends, that rabbit is desperate to find chicken...
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...