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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

Running With Scissors Ronnie Conboy Alma Tavern Theatre
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Running with Scissors by Ronnie Conboy – Alma Tavern Theatre

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Captivating storytelling celebrating trailblazing women surgeons Robbie Conboy is a spellbinding storyteller. She has a wonderful stage presence causing a

Nell! The Musical at The Mission Theatre Bath 2026
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Nell! The Musical – The Mission Theatre

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The Dying Wish Kelvin Players 2026
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: The Dying Wish – Kelvin Players

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Mary's Frankenstein WhimsiCo
Bristol Theatre News

This Autumn Sees WhimsiCo’s New Take On Frankenstein Come To The Bath Stage

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Joanna Keiller Tobacco Factory Theatres Executive Director
Bristol Theatre News

New Executive Director For Tobacco Factory Theatres

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March
Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March
Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic
Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic
Bristol Circus City 2026
Bristol Circus City 2026
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
The Watershed
The Watershed
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol Christmas Market
Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025
Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025
The Matthew of Bristol
The Matthew of Bristol
Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol
Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol
St Paul's Saint Bristol
St Paul's Saint
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls
Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26
The Wardrobe Theatre
The Wardrobe Theatre
The Watershed
The Watershed
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 Christmas Events
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show
Dracula at The Mount Without Review
Dracula at the Mount Without
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 3
Bristol Old Vic Ceiling
Bristol Old Vic Ceiling
Cat at the SS Great Britain
Cat at the SS Great Britain
Bristol Broadmead Balls
Bristol Broadmead Balls
Bristol Steam Train Harbourside
Bristol Steam Train Harbourside
Circomedia Bristol
Circomedia Bristol
Cary Grant Bristol Statue
Cary Grant Bristol Statue
The Arnolfini
The Arnolfini
Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale
Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea
The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
Ashton Court Miniature Railway
Ashton Court Miniature Railway
Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol
Eddie King Mural St Paul's
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Bristol
Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre
Tobacco Factory Theatres
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat
Days of Significance BOVTS
Days of Significance BOVTS
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Brunel's SS Great Britain
The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol
The Dominican Front Room Bristol
Lollypop Be-bop
Lollypop Be-bop
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025
Bristol Tractor Run
Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band
Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute
Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026
Absolute Bowie Bristol
Bristol Harbour Festival
Stéphane Del Castillo
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 8
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain
Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol
Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol
Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery
Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery
Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls
Welcome to St Pauls
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Show of Strength Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend
The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol
The Elephant Pub Bristol
Komedia Sign Bath
Komedia Sign Bath
Gromit on Bristol Ferry
Gromit on Bristol Ferry
Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest
Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest
The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard
The Matthew of Bristol
Theatre Royal Bath
Theatre Royal Bath
Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery
Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery
Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol
Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol 2026
The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue
The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue
The Étienne Sisters
The Étienne Sisters
Bristol Harbourside Cranes
Bristol Harbourside Cranes
The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard
The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard
Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic Bristol Circus City 2026 Bristol Harbour Festival Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026 The Watershed Bristol Christmas Market Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 The Matthew of Bristol Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol St Paul's Saint Bristol Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls The Wardrobe Theatre The Watershed Brunel's SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Harbour Festival The Rocky Horror Show Dracula at The Mount Without Review Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol Old Vic Ceiling Cat at the SS Great Britain Bristol Broadmead Balls Bristol Steam Train Harbourside Circomedia Bristol Cary Grant Bristol Statue The Arnolfini Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Ashton Court Miniature Railway Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat Days of Significance BOVTS Brunel's SS Great Britain The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol Lollypop Be-bop Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Brunel's SS Great Britain Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol Komedia Sign Bath Gromit on Bristol Ferry Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Theatre Royal Bath Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue The Étienne Sisters Bristol Harbourside Cranes The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

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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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