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12APR

An eclectic indie punk festival hits town tomorrow

Prepare yourself as the vibrant and authentic Outer Town, one of Bristol's most fiercely independent multi-venue festivals, hits the Old Market tomorrow – with a massive expansion!   Outer Town isn’t your average festival –...
12APR

Tickets are now on sale for St.Vincent’s visit to Bristol next month

Modern indie-rock guitar legend St Vincent is dropping into Bristol’s SWX next month, Friday 31 May, for a tour of her primal new album. Anne Erin Clark, better known as St. Vincent, is an indie rock musician from Tulsa, Oklahoma – known...
12APR

Be Kind Rewind to present new cheaply priced cult film festival on Old Market

Taking place at the cult film specialists’ regular home The Ill Repute, Cultura Film Festival will celebrate the unique and diverse world of cult film.   Be Kind Rewind’s Cultura Film Festival will take place at The Ill Repute,...
12APR

Bristol Beacon is hosting an event exploring the art of the newly transformed venue

On Monday, a roster of acclaimed artists whose work features at the heart of the Beacon transformation will join curator Theresa Bergne for a very special event.   ‘The Art of the Beacon’ will take place at Bristol Beacon’s...
12APR

Spike Island announce details of their 2024 Open Studios

Running across the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, this immensely popular annual event offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the 80,000-square-foot arts space.   Spike Island’s Open Studios 2024 run from Friday 3 until Sunday...
12APR

There's an Irish comic bringing a cleverly-titled show to Bristol this month

Tommy Tiernan, star of Derry Girls and Live at the Apollo, is coming to the Bristol Beacon this month – with a brand new show.   Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt with Tommy Tiernan's latest show, Tommedian! Join him on a...
11APR

Review: I Should Be So Lucky!

This light-hearted romantic comedy focuses on Ella and Nathan, a young couple in love, and about to be married. Nathan stands Ella up at the altar after a family secret is revealed, and confusion and misunderstanding ensues. Ella's family decides...
11APR

A world-renowned theatre production is making its grand return to Bristol in 2025

The National Theatre’s acclaimed global phenomenon play War Horse is returning next year for an all-new tour of the UK and Ireland.   War Horse will run at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 3 until Saturday 21 June 2025.   Based...
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...