What's on in Bristol
Festivals, gigs, exhibitions, markets and community happenings – pulled from local sources across the city.
In pictures: Bristol's Christmas Market being built for 2026
It opens this week
Huge names among first acts revealed for Love Saves The Day 2027
The festival returns to Ashton Court next May
Everything you need to know about Bristol's Christmas Market in 2026
From the new rides and food offerings, to how to get there - and how to book a spot in a ski gondola or hot air balloon booth
The icons that Bristol O2 Academy has hosted as it prepares for historic milestone
Huge names have performed there in the last 25 years
Bonfire Night and firework displays in Bristol - with one sad cancellation
There are plenty of options in or near Bristol but one event has been called off
New adults-only nights with a twist at Bristol
The two-hour sessions will have no kids in sight
KREAM at Electric Bristol on Friday 4 December 2026
Electric Loves and Free From Sleep join forces to present KREAM at Electric Bristol on Friday 4th December 2026. Tickets are available from £26.08 to £33.06 and doors open from 11pm until 4am. This is an over 18s event and physical photo ID will be r
Incredible hologram show will light up famous Bristol church
It's the same technology used on tours for Lady Gaga and Beyonce
Half-term Halloween fun in Bristol for kids and grown-ups
From unusual creature spotting and dancing to scary movies, trails and award-winning scare mazes
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Christmas comes to Cabot Circus as Santa's Grotto decorations are up
But you may not have spotted them
High winds see popular pumpkin patch cancel picking event
'We’ve had to make the difficult decision to cancel'
Chameleons live at Prospect Bristol on 22 October 2026
English post-punk band Chameleons have been about for 45 years and have included Bristol's Prospect Building on their upcoming tour. They'll be live on Thursday 22 October 2026. In October and December 2026, Chameleons will be heading back out on the
Pumpkin patch near Bristol with pop-up funfair, shopping village and 'Witches Wood'
What more could you want?
Back to the Future The Musical at Bristol Hippodrome is true genius
It proves turning an 80s sci-fi film into a musical should always be done
Review: Back to The Future The Musical at The Bristol Hippodrome
Great Scott! It was an absolute delight to travel back in time (twice) on Thursday night, to see Back to the Future the Musical on the stage at The Bristol Hippodrome. The second the lights go down – the twinkling, immersive set transports you to ano
Review: Alison Moyet at Bristol Beacon
Some artists become part of the soundtrack to our lives, and Alison Moyet is undoubtedly one of them. Seeing her live is a reminder of just how special that voice remains – powerful, soulful and distinctive. The set mixed songs from her Yazoo days i
Growing up Black in Bristol in the 1970s and 80s - new film tells powerful stories
"These personal stories collectively reveal a much bigger picture of resilience, belonging and change"
The pumpkin patch near Keynsham open day and night
Plus a seasonal shop, food and drink, photo opps, games, spooky new attractions, live music and more
Far right 'were asked to move' protest for cancer charity fundraiser
Police say they asked far-right Bristol Rises protesters to change their plans but 'an agreement could not be reached' so now the big Cancer Research event has been postponed
Quiz teams invited to take on Bristol's brain surgeons in ultimate test
"The event is a fundraiser for The Grand Appeal and is being billed as ‘not your average pub quiz'"
Far-right protest postpones Bristol's annual Cancer Research charity walk
Those taking part have been left furious at being given a day's notice
Lil' Nashville opens in Bristol this weekend
Lil’ Nashville brings the spirit of Nashville to Bristol with its new country bar and kitchen opening on Friday 9 October 2026 on All Saints Street, BS1 2LZ. The live country music, Southern food, BBQ and line dancing craze arrives in the South West
Sleeper live in Bristol on 26 March 2027
Sleeper have announced their biggest UK tour since reforming including a date in Bristol's The Crane at The Prospect Building, Feeder Road, on Friday 26 March 2027. South London four-piece Turin Brakes will be joining them as special guests.