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Bristol Theatre, Comedy & Arts

— Unusual days out and things to do.

Our guide to comedy, pop-up theatre and performing arts in Bristol.

Independent theatre and performance in Bristol.

Theatre in Bristol

Aside from the annual spectacle of Mayfest, Bristol is always alive with inventive new theatre projects. From large touring productions to experimental local talent, it's always worth keeping your eyes on smaller venues like The Cube Cinema and The Wardrobe Theatre. It goes without saying that you should always check what's on at the The Old Vic Theatre.

Bristol Comedy Listings

Wed 14th October
Theatre of the Oppressed 10-Week Course at The Trinity Centre
Sun 19th July
Sapphic Sundays: Harbour Festival at Meet by the entrance to @Bristol on Milennium Square
— Meet by the entrance to @Bristol on Milennium Square

Sapphic Sundays: Harbour Festival Tickets

Comedy & Stand-Up Bristol

Those wanting to see the biggest names in stand-up comedy guide will be regularly buying tickets to shows at Bristol Beacon or The Hippdrome, where panel-show stars like Jimmy Carr and Russell Howard regularly tour. For scratch performaces and emerging talent we recommend looking at The Cube Cinema or the Hen & Chicken in Southville.

Full orchestra theatre score.
Sun 12th July
Evaldas Karosas: Edinburgh Fringe Festival Preview at The Gaffe Comedy Club
Wed 1st July
Access Creative: Futures Festival at Access Creative College Bristol, All Saints' St, Bristol BS1 2LZ
— Access Creative College Bristol, All Saints' St, Bristol BS1 2LZ

Access Creative: Futures Festival Tickets

Mon 1st February
Milk Poetry Presents: myndstate: deep breath at The Wardrobe Theatre
Fri 3rd July
FRUITEA at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

FRUITEA Tickets

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available

Sat 7th November
Simple Things Festival 2026 at Multiple Venues, Bristol
— Multiple Venues, Bristol

Simple Things Festival 2026 Tickets

Sat 11th July
QUEER AS F*CK: Pride Afterparty at The Trinity Centre
Thu 16th July
Icons of Pop at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

Icons of Pop Tickets

Fri 27th November
Cary Comes Home 2026 Festival at Bristol Megascreen