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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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The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

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

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Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

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Cat at the SS Great Britain

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Days of Significance BOVTS

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The Matthew of Bristol

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Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

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Cary Grant Bristol Statue

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Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

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Dracula at the Mount Without

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Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Circus City 2026

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

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Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

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Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

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Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

The Watershed

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Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

The Arnolfini

The Arnolfini

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

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The Elephant Pub Bristol

The Watershed

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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

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Ashton Court Miniature Railway

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Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute

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Eddie King Mural St Paul's

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

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Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Harbour Festival

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Bristol Harbourside Cranes

The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol

The Dominican Front Room Bristol

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

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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...

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