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

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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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