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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

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

Nell! The Musical – The Mission Theatre

editorial

A brand new hidden gem of a musical Reviewed by Jen Smith Nell! The Musical is probably the best new

The Dying Wish Kelvin Players 2026
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: The Dying Wish – Kelvin Players

editorial
Mary's Frankenstein WhimsiCo
Bristol Theatre News

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

editorial
Joanna Keiller Tobacco Factory Theatres Executive Director
Bristol Theatre News

New Executive Director For Tobacco Factory Theatres

editorial
Clarks Village Skating 2026
Bristol Theatre News

Clarks Village skating Is Back This Christmas

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

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

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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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