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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

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Bristol Old Vic’s Lanny Rehearsal Photographs

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The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol
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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
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Taunton Brewhouse Theatre To Close

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

The Wardrobe Theatre

The Wardrobe Theatre

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol

The Dominican Front Room Bristol

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

The Arnolfini

The Arnolfini

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

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

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

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

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 Christmas Events

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 3

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Circus City 2026

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Bristol Harbour Festival

Stéphane Del Castillo

The Watershed

The Watershed

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

The Watershed

The Watershed

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 8

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Show of Strength Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band

Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

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

Photographs: Backstage Bristol

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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