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1MAY

Look out for a special Upfest Bus driving around Bristol

UPFEST PRESENTS have partnered with First Bus to produce a custom design for one of their double decker buses, painted by legendary local street artist Cheo.   Inspired by the diversity of Bristol and the West of England (or at least, the...
1MAY

Bristol Film Festival announce this year’s Clifton Summer Screenings

After a successful launch in the summer of 2023, film buffs will once more be able to relax in the beautiful surroundings of Mall Gardens before taking a seat in a unique pop-up cinema.   Bristol Film Festival’s Clifton Summer Screenings...
1MAY

WOMAD Festival announce full lineup for 2024

Under an hour’s drive from Bristol, WOMAD is one of the UK’s most eclectic and international festivals and they have today announced their full roster of musicians for 2024.   WOMAD is located at Charlton Park, Malmesbury and the...
1MAY

Show of Strength resurrect old favourite theatre walks for summer

Show of Strength Theatre Company, who create theatrical history walking tours around Bristol, are ramping up their productions for the sunny months – with two old favourites returning.   Show of Strength are a local theatre company who...
1MAY

Get to Know on the Go: Stephen Hayles

This week, as we took the bus tour on the new bus decorated in collaboration between First Bus, Upfest and artist Cheo, we jumped in for a quick interview with Stephen Hayles - founder and director of the prestigious (and prodigious) street art...
1MAY

Tickets are running low for cult South London favourites live in Bristol

Recently back with their most sophisticated, vital and flamboyant release to date as well as yet another raft of line-up changes, Fat White Family are back.   Fat White Family will play Bristol’s SWX on Saturday 8 June 2024.   The...
30APR

Massive Attack announce big-name supports for upcoming show

  Massive Attack’s first show in five years, Act 1.5, is happening this August – and they’ve just announced four huge special guests.   Massive Attack, Bristol’s beloved trip-hop pioneers, recently announced...
30APR

An English rock supergroup will be at Bristol Beacon next year

Made up of British rock royalty, Mike and The Mechanics are reviving next year for the eagerly anticipated ‘Looking Back – Living The Years 2025 Tour’.   Mike and The Mechanics will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall...
30APR

Brand new Bedminster venue to launch this weekend

This weekend, Friday 3 May, will see the opening party for St Dunstan’s House – a brand new Bedminster venue based out of a 17th century church.   St Dunstan’s House is a brand new venue in Bedminster based out of a 17th...
30APR

Details announced for Euro 2024 Fan Park in Bristol!

Located on the former site of Propyard, 4TF’s Bristol Fan Park will feature special guest appearances from football legends, an epic atmosphere and the biggest screens.   The Bristol 4TheFans Fan Park will be located at 45 Feeder Road,...
30APR

Reminder: DIASPORA! Festival debuts this weekend

The brand-new DIASPORA! will take place this weekend for the Early May Bank Holiday with almost 40 venues and over 70 events planned with nearly 200 artists. DIASPORA! is an extensive celebration of cultural diversity through art in all its various...
30APR

Acclaimed Kurdish/Syrian musician Mohammad Syfkhan is coming to The Cube

Next month, The Cube will host a wonderfully international evening of traditional and original music from the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Africa.   Mohammad Syfkhan and support will play The Cube on Sunday 26 May 2024.   Joining...
29APR

Cutting-edge Bristol fringe comedy venue announces summer season

The Room Above, one of the strongest fringe comedy venues in Bristol, have announced their brand new summer season – as well as a venue change.   The Room Above is a comedy venue situated in the former site of the Wardrobe Theatre –...
29APR

Time is running out to catch one of rap’s most distinctive voices live in Bristol

Detroit-raised and often cited as one of the most influential voices of his generation, Danny Brown is touring the UK next month in support of his sixth studio album.   Danny Brown plays O2 Academy Bristol on Friday 24 May 2024.   His...
29APR

A prestigious orchestra are coming to Bristol to perform a Christmas classic

The Mozart Symphony Orchestra are making their annual visit to Bristol for a special one-day performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, at Bristol Beacon.   The Snowman is an animated christmas classic: the heartwarming story of a boy...
29APR

A star of TV and the West End is bringing his musical theatre show to The Redgrave

Award-winning musical theatre actor and star of Casualty Lee Mead is bringing his brand-new UK tour to Bristol in September.   Lee Mead: The Best of Me comes to Clifton’s The Redgrave Theatre on Saturday 14 September 2024.   Join...
29APR

Most recent edition of Bristol Light Festival massively improves tourism and spending

Bristol Light Festival illuminated the city's streets once again from February 2nd to 11th this year – treating visitors to ten enchanting evenings of stunning light installations. Drawing crowds of 275,000 people, the festival transformed...
29APR

Hags: A Magical Extravaganza hits Tobacco Factory next month

A fresh new musical is coming to South Bristol which will take the audience on a musical and magical journey to uncover the final witch trial in Britain.   Hags: A Musical Extravaganza hits Tobacco Factory Theatres on Friday 24 and Saturday...