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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

Tomorrow
Andrew Doherty: Sad Gay AIDS Play at The Wardrobe Theatre
Fri 17th April
Lyra Festival Pass 2026 at All Festival Venues
— All Festival Venues

Lyra Festival Pass 2026 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.
Thu 2nd April
Above The Noise 2026 at Bristol Beacon
Sat 14th March
Normal Grief Festival at Cafe Kino
Sun 24th May
OURGASM FESTIVAL at Lakota
Tomorrow
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

Thu 26th March
Phylum Artist Talks Vol. I at The Trinity Centre
Fri 27th November
Cary Comes Home 2026 Festival at Bristol Megascreen
Sat 21st March
Bosh Bingo at Lakota
Sat 4th April
Bristol Transformed Festival 2026 at The Trinity Centre
Tomorrow
Andrew Doherty: Sad Gay AIDS Play at The Wardrobe Theatre
Sun 15th March
Story Slam: Mother at The Wardrobe Theatre
— The Wardrobe Theatre

Story Slam: Mother Tickets