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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

Once Upon A Time in Sokoto Bristol Old Vic
Bristol Theatre News

Inua Ellams’ Once Upon a Time in Sokoto Comes To Bristol

editorial

The show will be at Bristol Old Vic in February 2027 Epic and gripping new family drama Once Upon a

Million Dollar Quartet UK Tour Barn Theatre
Bristol Theatre News

Barn Theatre’s Million Dollar Quartet To Tour UK

editorial
The Highgate Vampire Tobacco Factory Theatres
Bristol Theatre News

Dark Comedy The Highgate Vampire Awakens In Bristol This October

editorial
Kiota presents: Blessed Han
Bristol Theatre News

Kiota Presents Blessed Hands at The Wardrobe Theatre

editorial
Daniel Foxx Bristol Old Vic How Lovely
Bristol Theatre News

Season of Comedy At Bristol Old Vic This September

editorial

Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

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

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Harbour Festival

Stéphane Del Castillo

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band

Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

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

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

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

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

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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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