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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

Bath Dance School Takes Part in Special Gala Event
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Bath Dance School Takes Part in Special Gala Event

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Children from the Dorothy Coleborn School of Dance, will be taking part in the 20th anniversary gala performance of Ballet

Best Place To Sit In The Alma Tavern theatre
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The Best Place To Sit In The Alma Tavern Theatre

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Bristol Theatre Company Heads To Edinburgh Fringe
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Bristol Theatre Company Heads To Edinburgh Fringe

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Under The Hammer Bristol Improv Theatre
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Solve-Along A Mystery With The Company Of International Artists

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Windmill Hill City Farm vandalism
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Windmill Hill City Council Suffers Third Break-In

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the 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 Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

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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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