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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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Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

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The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Welcome to St Pauls

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

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The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Eddie King Mural St Paul's

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Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

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The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

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Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

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Bristol Harbour Festival

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Christmas Theatre in Bristol

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