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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

On Your Bike Baffo Front Room Theatre Weston
Bristol Theatre News

On Your Bike Baffo Comes To Weston Super Mare

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If you missed it in Bristol, you can catch up with it in Weston Super Mare this October. It’s On

Soul Cake Theatre The Street Where You Live Alma Tavern Theatre
Bristol Theatre News

Soul Cake Theatre Is Back With New Twisted Tales

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Work While They Sleep Alma Tavern Theatre
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: Work While They Sleep – Alma Tavern Theatre

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BSA Bristol School of Acting Merrily We Roll Along Bristol Old Vic
Bristol Theatre News

Bristol School of Acting Stages Landmark Production of Merrily We Roll Along

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Rabbit & Rey and The Lost Things at The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
Bristol Theatre News

Children’s Theatre In Bristol: Rabbit & Rey and The Lost Things

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

The Watershed

The Watershed

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

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

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

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band

Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 3

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Show of Strength Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

The Arnolfini

The Arnolfini

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Bristol Harbour Festival

Stéphane Del Castillo

The Watershed

The Watershed

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre

The Wardrobe Theatre

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 8

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

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