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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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Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

The Watershed

The Watershed

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

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Bristol Tractor Run

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

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The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

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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

The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol

The Dominican Front Room Bristol

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

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Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

The Arnolfini

The Arnolfini

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Circus City 2026

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

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

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

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

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Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Show of Strength Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Dracula at The Mount Without Review

Dracula at the Mount Without

The Wardrobe Theatre

The Wardrobe Theatre

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Bristol Harbour Festival

Stéphane Del Castillo

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

The Watershed

The Watershed

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

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Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

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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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