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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

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 3

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol

The Dominican Front Room Bristol

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

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

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

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

The Watershed

The Watershed

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Harbour Festival

Stéphane Del Castillo

The Watershed

The Watershed

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Wardrobe Theatre

The Wardrobe Theatre

Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band

Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Show of Strength Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

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

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

The Arnolfini

The Arnolfini

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 8

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

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