7MAY

Review: Hamilton at the Bristol Hippodrome

Hamilton: An American Musical follows the life and story of one of America’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, through a contemporary lens and innovative storytelling. Lin-Manual Miranda’s unique approach of using a contemporary twist...

7MAY

Hit-heavy support announced for Gregory Porter’s massive South-West show

Supporting the acclaimed American jazz, blues and soul singer as part of the summer concert series Forest Live, will be English singer-songwriter, JP Cooper. Gregory Porter and JP Cooper will play Westonbirt Arboretum on Thursday 4 July...

7MAY

5 of Bristol's best tapas restaurants

Tapas were originally small samples of an inn’s food menu served on a pot lid (aka a pot top, or ‘tapa’ in Spanish), so that illiterate patrons could browse the menu without having to read. These days, we’ve come far from those...

7MAY

One year until the return of Kinky Boots

West End & Broadway musical favourite Kinky Boots is returning to The Bristol Hippodrome in 2025 for a brand new production with a star-studded cast. Kinky Boots is back at the Hippodrome next week, from Tuesday 13 May 2025. Kinky...

6MAY

Don’t forget – Trinity’s massive, free Garden Party is on this weekend

The sun-drenched all-day mini-festival is back again and the team at Trinity can’t wait to welcome Bristolians through their famous gates once again. Trinity Garden Party will take over the Bristol venue’s grounds on Sunday 12...

6MAY

One of the National Gallery’s greatest paintings is coming to Bristol this week

John Constable’s masterpiece ‘The Hay Wain’ will be loaned to Bristol Museum & Art Gallery from The National Gallery and will be the centrepiece for a new exhibition. National Treasures: Constable in Bristol ‘Truth...

6MAY

5 landmarks we could start using instead of the Suspension Bridge

The Clifton Suspension Bridge is the most famous landmark in Bristol – but is it too famous? Atop the Avon Gorge sits one gorge-geous bridge – the masterpiece of Isembard Kingdom Brunel, one that Bristolian babies are born innately...

3MAY

Five things to do this bank holiday

The early May bank holiday is upon us, so here’s our guide to the best that you can get up to this long weekend. Like gazelles ambushed by a stalking lion, the early May bank holiday has come upon us suddenly – and you might...

3MAY

A legendary Irish folk band are coming to Bristol in 2025

Legendary Irish folk quintet The Fureys are coming to Bristol next year for what will no doubt be an electrifying gig. Hailing from Ireland, The Fureys have long been synonymous with the rich tapestry of Irish folk music. With their haunting...

3MAY

There’s a festival of socialist ideas and culture in just a few weeks

Bristol Transformed Festival 2024, a festival of ‘socialist ideas, culture and arts’ is set to take place on the weekend of May 18 at Trinity Centre. Returning for its fifth year, Bristol Transformed Festival describes itself...

2MAY

Don't forget to vote today - here's what you need to know

Today, Thursday 2 May, is local election day, where you have the opportunity to elect your local councillors and Police & Crime Commissioner. Here’s what you need to know. Voting! A powerful and fragile right that we often take...

2MAY

Hamilton is now open in Bristol – don’t throw away your shot!

Bristol musical fans, you don’t have to Wait For It no longer as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi-award winning sensation is now running at The Bristol Hippodrome! Hamilton is now showing at The Bristol Hippodrome and runs until Saturday...

2MAY

Jamaica St Studios needs your help to secure the future of Bristol

Jamaica St Studios, a long-standing artist space and gallery just off Stokes Croft, have received a one-off opportunity to purchase their building – and they need your help to to do so before it goes on the open market. Jamaica St...

2MAY

Oowee Saves The Day: a plant-powered partnership offering a golden ticket giveaway

Two Bristol institutions in Love Saves The Day and Oowee are joining forces to offer Bristolians the ultimate food and music competition. The city’s biggest music festival have teamed up with Oowee Vegan for a special summer giveaway....

2MAY

Boycott Eurovision in style with Queers against Eurovision

An all-star team of Bristolian queer performers have banded together to throw a special anti-Eurovision party to protest the inclusion of Israel in the competition. Eurovision 2024 is set to take place next week, on the 7th, 9th and 11th of May –...

2MAY

Friendly Records unveil doorway artwork of the late, great Mark Stewart

Described by many as ‘the godfather of Bristol music’, The Pop Group’s Mark Stewart is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and fascinating figures in the sonic history of the city. Posting on their Instagram earlier...

1MAY

Look out for a special Upfest Bus driving around Bristol

UPFEST PRESENTS have partnered with First Bus to produce a custom design for one of their double decker buses, painted by legendary local street artist Cheo. Inspired by the diversity of Bristol and the West of England (or at least, the...

1MAY

Bristol Film Festival announce this year’s Clifton Summer Screenings

After a successful launch in the summer of 2023, film buffs will once more be able to relax in the beautiful surroundings of Mall Gardens before taking a seat in a unique pop-up cinema. Bristol Film Festival’s Clifton Summer Screenings...