What's on in Bristol
Festivals, gigs, exhibitions, markets and community happenings – pulled from local sources across the city.
Homeland actor to play on Bristol boat in intimate gig
"I'm coming back"
Review: The Bodyguard at The Bristol Hippodrome
The fabulous cast and production team of The Bodyguard opened with a bang at The Bristol Hippodrome, and this could quite honestly be one of the best shows I have seen here. An explosion of colour, lights and fire kicked off an impressive production
Teenage Fanclub live in Bristol on 4 November 2026
On October 9, Teenage Fanclub will be releasing their new album 'Do Not Dare To Dream' on Merge Records and have announced a tour which includes a date at Bristol's Trinity Centre on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Get tickets here.
Met Office cloud cover weather maps show where in South West eclipse will be most visible
The first solar eclipse of the century will take place on Wednesday, with another not due until 2081, but some parts of the UK will be covered by cloud during the phenomenon
From factory to field - how hot air balloons are put together here in Bristol
The Cameron Balloons factory in Bedminster has been busy
Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026: RAF military displays and flypast timings confirmed
A famed RAF parachute team will also be jumping into the main arena
Exact timings for solar eclipse as South West to have best view of phenomenon
Up to 95 per cent of the sun is expected to be covered by the moon
"Many won't be able to attend": Bristol Balloon Fiesta mobility scooter supplier pulls out days before event
There are calls for a new supplier to step in last minute
Bristol Balloon Fiesta weather breakdown: Will balloons take to the skies this weekend?
We've been looking at the forecast and placing our own bets on when the balloons look likeliest to fly this weekend
Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026: Travel advice, road closures and how to get there
Roads are set to be very busy during the Fiesta, and car parking tickets have almost sold out - here's more ways to get there
Brand new secret special shape unveiled for this year's Bristol Balloon Fiesta
And it's huge!
Clifton Suspension Bridge will be closed this weekend for Bristol Balloon Fiesta
The iconic landmark will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles during two specific times of the Fiesta this year
Review: Waitress at The Bristol Hippodrome
Vivienne Kennedy reviews Waitress, playing at The Bristol Hippodrome until Saturday 8 August 2026. Waitress is a musical featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bereilles and a book by Jessie Nelson, the all-female creative team completed by choreographe
South West to get UK's best view of solar eclipse with Cornwall set for 96% coverage
The eclipse will be the deepest visible from Britain since August 11, 1999, when a total eclipse crossed parts of Cornwall and Devon
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026: When the Night Glows will take place
It's one of the most loved Bristol spectacles of the year
Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026: All you need to know about tickets, travel, timings and weather advice
From traffic and travel to car parking tickets, the main balloon events, and what else you can see and do
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026: List of special shape balloons in full
From a giant scarecrow to firm favourites like Thomas the Tank Engine
Valley Fest fans say Groupon cheap ticket deal 'a kick in the teeth'
One customer said: "Are these tickets on Groupon legit? Bit annoying we've just paid full price through the proper website?"
Green Invasion: Bristol Balloon Fiesta fan-favorite 'Fly Alien' balloon team returns to Ashton Court
They're known and loved by fans of the otherworldly
Mull Historical Society at The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol
Mull Historical Society will be arriving at Bristol's Wardrobe Theatre on Tuesday 22 September 2026 celebrating the release of a new album and novel. Tickets are £19.80 including booking fees and are available to purchase here. The alias of the..
From heartbreak to hope: Sister of murdered 16-year-old organises memorial event to fight knife crime
An appeal has been launched for people to get involved
Neo-Nazi Ryan Ferguson fined for 'Heil Hitler' racial abuse during far-right march in Bristol
A judge described his actions as 'shameful'
All you need to know about Glastonbury-approved festival near Bristol
From tickets to the line-up, wellness areas and family fun - plus how to get there
Wolfmother at O2 Academy on 28 July 2026
Australian rock heavyweights Wolfmother will be back in Bristol on Tuesday 28 July bringing their explosive live show to the O2 Academy for what promises to be one of the city's loudest nights of the summer. Famed for their thunderous riffs, psychede