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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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Inside The Cab Of A Steam Train

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Stephen Webb Rocky Horror Show Bristol
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Micro Review: The Rocky Horror Show Bristol 2026

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Bristol Theatre NewsCulture

Harbourside Views From M Shed Roof Terrace

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Lulu Bristol School of Acting
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Bristol School of Acting Graduates End Year With Lulu

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

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Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Komedia Sign Bath Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Brunel's SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea The Étienne Sisters Days of Significance BOVTS Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest Brunel's SS Great Britain Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 Circomedia Bristol Bristol Harbourside Cranes Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls Lollypop Be-bop St Paul's Saint Bristol Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic Bristol Steam Train Harbourside The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Theatre Royal Bath Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Christmas Market Brunel's SS Great Britain The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Brunel's SS Great Britain Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre Cat at the SS Great Britain Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

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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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