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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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Review: Princess Sparkles at The Wardrobe Theatre

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Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

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

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 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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