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

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Latest Bristol Theatre, Arts and Culture Stories

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Christmas theatre for families in Bristol this festive season If you’re looking for some Christmas theatre for young children, The

Running With Scissors Ronnie Conboy Alma Tavern Theatre
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Running with Scissors by Ronnie Conboy – Alma Tavern Theatre

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Nell! The Musical at The Mission Theatre Bath 2026
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Nell! The Musical – The Mission Theatre

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The Dying Wish Kelvin Players 2026
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: The Dying Wish – Kelvin Players

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Mary's Frankenstein WhimsiCo
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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Ashton Court Miniature Railway
Ashton Court Miniature Railway
Bristol Harbour Festival
Stéphane Del Castillo
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale
Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT
The Watershed
The Watershed
Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March
Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March
Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol
Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol
The Wardrobe Theatre
The Wardrobe Theatre
Bristol Steam Train Harbourside
Bristol Steam Train Harbourside
Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol
Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol 2026
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Bristol Broadmead Balls
Bristol Broadmead Balls
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 8
The Étienne Sisters
The Étienne Sisters
The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard
The Matthew of Bristol
The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue
The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol Christmas Market
Lollypop Be-bop
Lollypop Be-bop
St Paul's Saint Bristol
St Paul's Saint
Cary Grant Bristol Statue
Cary Grant Bristol Statue
The Watershed
The Watershed
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Theatre Royal Bath
Theatre Royal Bath
Bristol Circus City 2026
Bristol Circus City 2026
Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls
Welcome to St Pauls
Dracula at The Mount Without Review
Dracula at the Mount Without
Cat at the SS Great Britain
Cat at the SS Great Britain
The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard
The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain
Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025
Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025
Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest
Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience
Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery
Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery
The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol
The Dominican Front Room Bristol
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat
Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol
Eddie King Mural St Paul's
Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol
Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbourside Cranes
Bristol Harbourside Cranes
Gromit on Bristol Ferry
Gromit on Bristol Ferry
The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025
Bristol Tractor Run
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Bristol
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Christmas Events
Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band
Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute
Days of Significance BOVTS
Days of Significance BOVTS
Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre
Tobacco Factory Theatres
Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls
Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26
The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol
The Elephant Pub Bristol
Komedia Sign Bath
Komedia Sign Bath
The Arnolfini
The Arnolfini
Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery
Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Show of Strength Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend
Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic
Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea
Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026
Absolute Bowie Bristol
Bristol Old Vic Ceiling
Bristol Old Vic Ceiling
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 3
The Matthew of Bristol
The Matthew of Bristol
Circomedia Bristol
Circomedia Bristol
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025
Ashton Court Miniature Railway Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026 The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale The Watershed Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Steam Train Harbourside Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol Bristol Harbour Festival Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Broadmead Balls Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 The Étienne Sisters The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue Bristol Christmas Market Lollypop Be-bop St Paul's Saint Bristol Cary Grant Bristol Statue The Watershed Brunel's SS Great Britain Theatre Royal Bath Bristol Circus City 2026 Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls Dracula at The Mount Without Review Cat at the SS Great Britain The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Brunel's SS Great Britain Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest Brunel's SS Great Britain Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Harbourside Cranes Gromit on Bristol Ferry The Rocky Horror Show Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Brunel's SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band Days of Significance BOVTS Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol Komedia Sign Bath The Arnolfini Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 Bristol Old Vic Ceiling Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 The Matthew of Bristol Circomedia Bristol Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

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

Christmas Theatre in Bristol

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