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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

Pup Play Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: Pup Play – Alma Tavern Theatre

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PUP PLAY: A Queer Pseudo-Lecture (of sorts) is one of the most important stories told on the Bristol stage this year

Christmas Theatre For Children Bristol
Bristol Theatre News

Festive Theatre For Families: Where Did The Snow Go?

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Running With Scissors Ronnie Conboy Alma Tavern Theatre
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Running with Scissors by Ronnie Conboy – Alma Tavern Theatre

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

Nell! The Musical – The Mission Theatre

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The Dying Wish Kelvin Players 2026
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: The Dying Wish – Kelvin Players

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

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