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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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Latest Bristol Theatre, Arts and Culture Stories

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Review: Queer Eyes on Queer Lives

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The gentle LGBTQ+ anthology is on at the Alma Tavern Theatre this week Queer Eyes on Queer Lives brings an

GCSE Texts On Stage 2026/2027
Bristol Theatre News

GCSE Plays Staged In Bristol, Weston and Bath Ahead of 2027 Exams

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Rick Wakeman & Griff Rhys Jones The Wizard & The Welshman St Georges Bristol
Bristol Theatre News

Slapstick Conversations Brings Stars To Stage

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Aardman Animation Characters Bristol
Bristol Theatre NewsCulture

Aardman Animation Characters Gas Ferry Road

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Pup Play Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
Bristol Theatre News

First Two Plays of New Trilogy Comes to the Alma Tavern Theatre This November

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Bristol Harbour Festival

Stéphane Del Castillo

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Bristol

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Christmas Events

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol

Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol 2026

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026 Bristol Harbour Festival Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol Bristol Harbour Festival The Étienne Sisters Days of Significance BOVTS Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 The Matthew of Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Bristol Harbour Festival Lollypop Be-bop Brunel's SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Christmas Market The Rocky Horror Show Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Steam Train Harbourside Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Broadmead Balls Circomedia Bristol Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest Ashton Court Miniature Railway Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea Theatre Royal Bath Brunel's SS Great Britain Komedia Sign Bath The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 Cat at the SS Great Britain Bristol Harbourside Cranes St Paul's Saint Bristol Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

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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...

Things We’ve Loved The Most in 2026

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