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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

Cat at the SS Great Britain
Cat at the SS Great Britain
Dracula at The Mount Without Review
Dracula at the Mount Without
Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol
Eddie King Mural St Paul's
Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026
Absolute Bowie Bristol
The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue
The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 8
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Show of Strength Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025
Bristol Tractor Run
The Arnolfini
The Arnolfini
Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band
Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol
Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol 2026
The Matthew of Bristol
The Matthew of Bristol
The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard
The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard
Circomedia Bristol
Circomedia Bristol
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience
Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025
Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025
Ashton Court Miniature Railway
Ashton Court Miniature Railway
Cary Grant Bristol Statue
Cary Grant Bristol Statue
Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls
Welcome to St Pauls
St Paul's Saint Bristol
St Paul's Saint
Days of Significance BOVTS
Days of Significance BOVTS
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea
Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol
Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol
Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March
Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March
Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre
Tobacco Factory Theatres
The Watershed
The Watershed
The Wardrobe Theatre
The Wardrobe Theatre
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Stéphane Del Castillo
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol
Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol
Bristol Old Vic Ceiling
Bristol Old Vic Ceiling
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain
Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale
Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT
Theatre Royal Bath
Theatre Royal Bath
Gromit on Bristol Ferry
Gromit on Bristol Ferry
Bristol Steam Train Harbourside
Bristol Steam Train Harbourside
The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol
The Elephant Pub Bristol
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery
Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery
Bristol Harbourside Cranes
Bristol Harbourside Cranes
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Brunel's SS Great Britain
The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol
The Dominican Front Room Bristol
Lollypop Be-bop
Lollypop Be-bop
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 3
Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest
Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest
The Étienne Sisters
The Étienne Sisters
Bristol Circus City 2026
Bristol Circus City 2026
Komedia Sign Bath
Komedia Sign Bath
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show
Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery
Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery
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 Christmas Events
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Bristol
Bristol Broadmead Balls
Bristol Broadmead Balls
Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic
Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025
Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls
Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26
The Watershed
The Watershed
The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
Cat at the SS Great Britain Dracula at The Mount Without Review Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 The Arnolfini Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band Bristol Harbour Festival Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol The Matthew of Bristol The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Circomedia Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 Ashton Court Miniature Railway Cary Grant Bristol Statue Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls St Paul's Saint Bristol Days of Significance BOVTS Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre The Watershed The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Harbour Festival Brunel's SS Great Britain Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol Bristol Old Vic Ceiling Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat Brunel's SS Great Britain Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Theatre Royal Bath Gromit on Bristol Ferry Bristol Steam Train Harbourside The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol Bristol Harbour Festival Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery Bristol Harbourside Cranes Brunel's SS Great Britain The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol Lollypop Be-bop Bristol Christmas Market Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest The Étienne Sisters Bristol Circus City 2026 Komedia Sign Bath Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026 The Rocky Horror Show Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Brunel's SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Broadmead Balls Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls The Watershed The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

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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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