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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

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