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Backstage Bristol is an independent theatre site for Bristol theatre, arts and culture. Featuring news and reviews from venues including Bristol Old Vic, Tobacco Factory Theatres, The Wardrobe Theatre and Alma Tavern Theatre.

We list all theatre, arts and culture events free of charge in our online calendar and also welcome press releases.

Our focus is on Bristol and the neighbouring region, including Weston Super Mare, Clevedon and Bath theatre.

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Welcome to St Pauls

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Bristol Harbour Festival

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Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

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Lollypop Be-bop

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Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Bristol Broadmead Balls

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Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

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Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

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Circomedia Bristol

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Gromit on Bristol Ferry

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Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

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The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

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Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

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Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

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Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

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Bristol Christmas Market

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St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

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Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

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The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

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The Elephant Pub Bristol

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

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Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

The Watershed

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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

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Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

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Bristol Circus City 2026

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Bristol Harbour Festival

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Bristol Harbour Festival

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Bristol Christmas theatre will all be listed in this special festive section here

Christmas Theatre in Bristol

At Backstage Bristol, we love Bristol theatre, music, cultural and arts events. Check out some of the ones we've loved the most so far this year...

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