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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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Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Bristol Harbourside Cranes

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Komedia Sign Bath

Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band

Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

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The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

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Days of Significance BOVTS

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Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

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The Matthew of Bristol

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

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Circomedia Bristol

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Ashton Court Miniature Railway

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The Étienne Sisters

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Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

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Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

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Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

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

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

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

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

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The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

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The Elephant Pub Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Bristol Harbour Festival

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Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

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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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