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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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Latest Bristol Theatre, Arts and Culture Stories

The Highgate Vampire Tobacco Factory Theatres
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: The Highgate Vampire – Tobacco Factory Theatres

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The farcical nature of this very funny show is closer to the truth than we might like The case of

Bristol Old Vic’s Lanny Rehearsal Photographs
Bristol Theatre News

Bristol Old Vic’s Lanny Rehearsal Photographs

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The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol
Bristol Theatre News

The Dominican Front Room at Watershed

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The Ocean Can Be A Bridge Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: The Ocean Can Be A Bridge – Alma Tavern Theatre

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Taunton Brewhouse Theatre Closes
Bristol Theatre News

Taunton Brewhouse Theatre To Close

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

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

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

The Watershed

The Watershed

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

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

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

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

The Watershed

The Watershed

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Circus City 2026

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

The Wardrobe Theatre

The Wardrobe Theatre

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Harbour Festival

Stéphane Del Castillo

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol

The Dominican Front Room Bristol

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 8

The Arnolfini

The Arnolfini

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 3

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Show of Strength Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band

Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol Days of Significance BOVTS Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 The Matthew of Bristol Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue Bristol Harbour Festival Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Harbourside Cranes The Watershed Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Old Vic Ceiling Brunel's SS Great Britain Cat at the SS Great Britain Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls The Watershed Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre Bristol Circus City 2026 Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026 Cary Grant Bristol Statue Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Christmas Market Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol The Étienne Sisters The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 The Arnolfini Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March Bristol Steam Train Harbourside Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic Brunel's SS Great Britain Circomedia Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain Gromit on Bristol Ferry The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Brunel's SS Great Britain Ashton Court Miniature Railway Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol Broadmead Balls Theatre Royal Bath The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard The Rocky Horror Show Lollypop Be-bop Komedia Sign Bath Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Bristol Harbour Festival St Paul's Saint Bristol

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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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