September 2020 in Bristol: 10 Things To Do

September 2020 in Bristol: 10 Things To Do

Posted on: 27 Aug 2020

Have socially distant fun in Bristol this September. 

 

It’s been an odd summer to say the least, but it’s not over yet.

 

In September, top Bristol museums will reopen, a citywide photographic exhibition will launch, and a drive-in cinema will visit Filton Airfield. 

 

And that's not all; a handful of local festivals will run (some virtually, others in person), while some venues will continue to discount food following August's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

 

Here's a rundown of ten things you can do during September 2020 in Bristol. 

 

View a citywide photographic exhibition

 

For the past year, children who play at local community hub St Pauls Adventure Playground have been taking pictures and creating artwork as part of a photo-club with Bristol based artist Esther May Campbell.

 

In September, the work produced by the club will be exhibited on poster boards across Bristol, as well at the Playground itself, in an 'enlightening and inspiring' immersive exhibition.

 

The exhibition, titled SCRAPBOOK, features large-scale black and white images and aims to bring scenes of play and joy back to Bristol's streets. Read more

SCRAPBOOK

Visit a Bristol museum 

 

More Bristol attractions reopen in September, including M Shed, the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and the George Müller Museum. 

 

While Bristol Archives and M Shed will reopen on Tuesday 8 September, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery will open a week later, on Tuesday 15 September. Read more

 

The George Müller Museum, which sets out the story of George Müller who cared for 10,000 orphans in C19th Bristol, is reopening on Wednesday 2 September.

 

Most museums now ask people to book a visit in advance and follow new social distancing guidelines.

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Watch a film at a Drive-In Cinema  

 

A drive-in cinema is coming to Bristol next month.

 

Adventure Drive-In is set to bring top flicks like Grease, Back to the Future and Joker to Filton Airfield.

 

The film series kicks off on Thursday 17 September, with flicks screening until Sunday 20 September.

Drive-in cinema

Delve into the city’s history with Bristol Open Doors

 

Ever wondered who brought street art to Bristol? Want to discover a ruin of a sacred Temple in the heart of the city? Now you can, thanks to Bristol Open Doors.

 

For its 2020 celebration, Bristol Open Doors has unveiled a programme of audio walking tours, running from Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September.

 

The tours will be guided by local legends, and will each tell a different story about Bristol’s past, and how it has shaped the city we know today. Find out more here.

Bristol Open Doors

Enjoy socially distant live performances 

 

Live performance, from theatre to music, is slowly returning to Bristol.

 

In September, get ready for outdoor performances, seated gigs and brand-new theatre taking place in venues across the city.

 

One of the first venues to welcome back live music is The Lanes. The Nelson Street bowling alley, bar, restaurant and music venue is hosting several gigs in September. 

 

Similarly, St George’s is to host more outdoor performances in its gardens.

 

At Bristol Old Vic, the theatre’s artist development programme, Ferment, will take over the building to share new works-in-progress, from 9 to 13 September.

 

In the market for some comedy? Boutique comedy and magic theatre Smoke and Mirrors is reopening on Thursday 3 September.

St George’s Bristol

Celebrate Bristol Pride 

 

Due to the impact of COVID-19, Bristol Pride is moving online for 2020.  

 

From Tuesday 1 September until Friday 11 September, a series of virtual fringe events will be streamed via Bristol Pride’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

 

Then, on Saturday 12 September, the celebration will culminate with a Virtual Pride Day and Parade, which will see more than 30 performances broadcast.

 

A comedy night will see performances from Jayde Adams, Tom Allen and Celya AB, and on Saturday 5 September, join Bristol Pride Online for a Family Day.

Bristol Pride

Indulge as some venues continue the Eat Out to Help Out discount 

 

The government Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which sees food and soft drinks discounted by 50% up to the value of £10 per person at participating venues, ends on Monday 31 August.

 

But due to the scheme’s popularity, some Bristol venues have decided to continue the offer throughout September at their own cost.

 

These include the Hyde and Co-owned venues Bambalan (pictured), Seven Lucky Gods and The Ox, and Thali in Easton. View the full list here

Bambalan

Watch a film at Watershed 

 

Arts venue, café bar and arthouse cinema Watershed reopens on Tuesday 1 September.

 

The venue is running a ‘Films That Love Cinema’ season from Thursday 3 to Sunday 13 September, with films that are “at their best seen in the unique shared experience of a darkened cinema.”

 

A range of people can get £5 cinema tickets at Watershed, so head over to the website to see if you’re eligible.

Watershed, Bristol

Have a cuppa with The Coffee House Project 

 

Online masterclasses, talks and yoga: get ready for the first-ever digital version of The Coffee House Project (CHP).

 

Usually, The Coffee House Project unites local coffee fans for a two-day, caffeine-fuelled festival at The Passenger Shed.

 

But due to COVID-19, this year’s (physical) celebration has been called off.

 

Instead, CHP will deliver a digital event on the same weekend, on Saturday 5 September and Sunday 6 September. Find out more.

The Coffee House Project

Head to the Bristol Craft Beer Festival

 

A festival that hasn’t been cancelled? Yes, Bristol: we’re in luck.

 

The Bristol Craft Beer Festival returns for its fifth year between Friday 11 September and Sunday 13 September at the Lloyds Amphitheatre, with the help of social distancing measures. 

 

Uniting top brewers and producers from Bristol and beyond, the festival boasts live music, DJs, street food and well, brilliant craft beer. Read more

Bristol Craft Beer Festival

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Article by:

Kate Hutchison

 


Kate Hutchison

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