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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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Eddie King Mural St Paul's
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Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat
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Cat at the SS Great Britain
Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre
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Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery
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Bristol Harbour Festival
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Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March
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Brunel's SS Great Britain
Bristol Steam Train Harbourside
Bristol Steam Train Harbourside
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Bristol Circus City 2026
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Bristol Harbour Festival
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Days of Significance BOVTS
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Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest
The Watershed
The Watershed
Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic
Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
Bristol Broadmead Balls
Bristol Broadmead Balls
Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale
Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
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Gromit on Bristol Ferry
Gromit on Bristol Ferry
The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol
The Dominican Front Room Bristol
Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026
Absolute Bowie Bristol
The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue
The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue
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The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
Lollypop Be-bop
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The Wardrobe Theatre
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The Matthew of Bristol
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Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol
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Bristol Old Vic Ceiling
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Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025
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Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea
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Circomedia Bristol
Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery
Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery
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Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol
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The Watershed
The Matthew of Bristol
The Matthew of Bristol
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol Christmas Market
St Paul's Saint Bristol
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The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard
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The Elephant Pub Bristol
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