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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
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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

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

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

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

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

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

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

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

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