Your guide to the arts in Bristol: exhibitions, plays and musicals, and concerts and gigs. Plus, discover what’s on at galleries, museums and cinemas across the city.
Bristol is undeniably one of the UK’s top musical cities—where else could produce Massive Attack, Roni Size and Idles? But it’s now time to encourage the next generation of young musicians in the city with an annual cel...
Luke Jerram has made a name for himself with his large-scale public art installations—from a water slide on Park Street to a scaled-down Planet Earth in Bristol Cathedral. Now he’s wrapped Bristol’s oldest art gal...
Entering its fourth year, FORWARDS Festival is quickly becoming an end-of-summer staple in Bristol. Well, it does help when you’ve got Team Love (Love Saves The Day, Love International, Silver Hayes) behind you. Taking...
It seems as though the calendar pages are turning in a blur. Luckily, the new Candlelight concerts in Bristol are lighting up our hearts with joy and more unforgettable melodies. From tributes to pop icons like…...
Bristol has carved out its niche in the UK as an ‘arty city’. Thanks to its thriving street art and amazing art galleries, there are always incredible art…...
“Hello, Patriots!” Elle and Bruiser are coming to a real-life stage in Bristol in 2026, bringing ‘Legally Blonde’ The Musical to life. The musical is produced by ROYO and Curve, under Made at Cur...
Leading urban-contemporary artists have responded to pivotal moments in Bristol’s music history to create works of art for a new exhibition. The likes of Inkie, Mr Jago, Matt Eko, Mudwig, Mini Hamada, Sickboy, Lucy McL...
An ever-present example of excessive glitz, grandeur and glory on the West End since 2022, one of London’s most glamorous theatre shows is ready to set the world on fire with its electrifying performances in 2025. The m...
After a triumphant return in 2024, Simple Things Festival will once again take over some of Bristol’s most iconic venues for a day and night of boundary-pushing live and electronic music. And, as one of the UK’s most fo...
Look, there are a lot of TV shows that were filmed in Bristol—everything from Casualty to Doctor Who to Only Fools and Horses. But how many can you name that are actually set in Bristol and, at the very least, embody th...