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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

Fri 3rd July
FRUITEA at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

FRUITEA Tickets

Sun 19th July
The Bristol Harbour Festival Comedy Show at The Gaffe Comedy Club
Wed 17th June
FORUM PLAY - Theatre of the Oppressed at The Trinity Centre

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.
Sat 20th June
Make Your Own Festival Epaulettes at Sparks Bristol
Mon 15th June
Aurora Orchestra: Mozart from Memory at The Prospect Building
Sat 7th November
Simple Things Festival 2026 at Multiple Venues, Bristol
— Multiple Venues, Bristol

Simple Things Festival 2026 Tickets

Thu 18th June
Yin Yoga at Almondsbury Old School Hall
— Almondsbury Old School Hall

Yin Yoga Tickets

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available

Sun 21st June
Yin Yoga for the Summer Solstice at The Chantry Community and Arts Centre
— The Chantry Community and Arts Centre

Yin Yoga for the Summer Solstice Tickets

Sat 22nd August
Beat The Makers: Open Styles at Watershed
Sat 13th June
Creative Code Jam #6 at Watershed
Sun 21st June
Iain Ballamy Masterclass at The Tobacco Factory
— The Tobacco Factory

Iain Ballamy Masterclass Tickets

Sun 14th June
Summer Sundays at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

Summer Sundays Tickets

Sun 28th June
Ecocivilisation, Jeremy Lent at Watershed