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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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The Rocky Horror Show

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Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

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

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre

The Wardrobe Theatre

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band

Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

The Watershed

The Watershed

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Circus City 2026

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol

The Dominican Front Room Bristol

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

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The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

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Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

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St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Dracula at The Mount Without Review

Dracula at the Mount Without

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

The Watershed

The Watershed

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

The Arnolfini

The Arnolfini

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

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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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