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16AUG

Stage times announced for Massive Attack’s massive ‘Act 1.5’ show

Next weekend, the trip-hop legends will take over The Downs for an extraordinary live event that will culminate 25 years of climate activism for the iconic band.   Massive Attack’s ‘Act 1.5 - Climate Action Accelerator’ show...
15AUG

Love Is The Thing: Bristol legends IDLES announce benefit concert for War Child

Next weekend, Crosstown Concerts and Friendly Records have teamed up to present a very special one-off evening with Bristol’s favourite post-punk revivalists.   IDLES and friends will play O2 Academy Bristol on Saturday 24 August 2024.   This...
15AUG

Full line-up unveiled for upcoming Bank Holiday extravaganza Old City Sounds

Bristolians can look forward to everything from jazz and blues to acoustic and funk taking over some of the city’s favourite venues next weekend.   Old City Sounds will take over Bristol’s historic Old City on Saturday 24 August...
15AUG

Eldon House’s Comedy Open Mic returns next week

Expect new blood and new material as hilarious host Ellis Howard leads a FREE night of side-splitting comedy at the Clifton venue’s monthly open mic night.   Eldon House’s August Comedy Open Mic will take place on Thursday 22 August...
14AUG

Celebrate our city’s incredible maritime culture at The Bristol Shanty Festival

Next month will see this rich history shown off across two nautical miles of harbourside, with a great atmosphere and so many places to visit, eat and drink along the way!   The Bristol Sea Shanty Festival takes over Bristol Harbourside on...
14AUG

Prepare for big screen screams with Forbidden Worlds Film Festival

Returning in October, The Big Scream will screen repertory fantasy, action science fiction and horror films from around the world and celebrate the people who made them.   Forbidden Worlds Film Festival will return to the former Bristol IMAX...
14AUG

Legendary singer Beth Hart announces limited tour – including Bristol show!

Boasting a career characterised by countless acclaim and awards, Beth Hart has solidified her place as one of the most influential and heartfelt voices around.   Beth Hart will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Tuesday 18 February...
13AUG

Tickets on final release for Massive Attack’s first of its kind Bristol show

Hitting The Downs next weekend, the trip-hop band are bringing together some very special guests for an event that will mark the culmination of 25 years of climate activism for the band.   Massive Attack’s ‘Act 1.5’ event...
13AUG

A show currently taking the Edinburgh Fringe by storm is coming to Bristol!

September will see Kelly Jones’ acclaimed play head to Bristol following rave reviews at The Fringe, with WhatsOnStage calling it “incredibly witty and punchily crafted”.   My Mother’s Funeral: The Show will run at...
13AUG

A host of exciting acts will perform at the new Small Town, Big Music Festival

Taking place in Almondsbury, to the north of Bristol next month, music fans will ‘Keep On Movin’’ throughout the weekend to such stars as Five, Doreen Doreen and more.   Small Town, Big Music Festival runs at Almondsbury...
12AUG

A swashbuckling tale of pirates and buried treasure is coming to The Redgrave

Synonymous with Bristol, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island will be brought to life in this reimagining of the classic tale – hitting the Clifton theatre this autumn.   Treasure Island will run at Clifton’s The Redgrave...
12AUG

Online comedy sensation Max Fosh is bringing his new show to Bristol

Next month, The Bristol Hippodrome will welcome the British comedian, presenter and internet sensation for his eagerly anticipated new show, ‘Loophole’.   Max Fosh will appear at The Bristol Hippodrome on Sunday 22 September 2024.   Following...
12AUG

Forwards Festival announce Thursday collaboration with Ravers 2 Runners

The cutting-edge Bristol music festival is collaborating with the ‘ravers that run’ to bring the first ever 5km fun run for Big Team CIC.   Ravers 2 Runners X Forwards’ Fundraising Festival Run will take place at The Downs...
9AUG

Friendly Records and Lost & Grounded are coming together for a special block party

Next month, everyone’s favourite record shop will be digging deep to bring the best tunes in their vast collection to the popular taproom for an all-vinyl session.   ‘Friendly Records Block Party’ will take over Lost and...
9AUG

Next month will see a new theatrical take on the Shelby family drop by Bristol

Rambert’s extraordinary stage adaptation of Peaky Blinders will run at Bristol Hippodrome in September, featuring breathtaking dance, live music and flat caps aplenty.   Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby runs at The Bristol...
9AUG

Tickets are running low for Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve live in Bristol

One of the world’s greatest songwriters, Costello boasts a 50-year-long back catalogue that amounts to an almost exhaustive collection of classics.   Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Tuesday...
8AUG

Bristol all set for a scorching end to the Balloon Fiesta weekend!

Kicking off tomorrow, the annual summer calendar highlight will once more see the skies above Bristol filled with a vibrant abundance of hot air balloons.   Bristol International Balloon Fiesta runs from Friday 9 until Sunday 11 August 2024.   With...
8AUG

Bristol based Indian eatery nominated for British Restaurant Award

Located in the heart of Bristol’s historic Old City, Dhamaka has been a firm favourite of Bristol foodies since it opened in 2018 – now it’s being recognised nationwide!   Dhamaka is already an award-winning restaurant having...