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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

Sun 22nd June
Masterclass with Liane Carroll at The Tobacco Factory
Sat 31st May
Family Festival at The Prospect Building
— The Prospect Building

Family Festival Tickets

Sun 22nd June
Windrush Celebration Day at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

Windrush Celebration Day 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.
Sat 8th November
Simple Things Festival at Multiple Venues, Bristol
— Multiple Venues, Bristol

Simple Things Festival Tickets

Thu 5th June
Lil Wenker: BANGTAIL at The Wardrobe Theatre
— The Wardrobe Theatre

Lil Wenker: BANGTAIL Tickets

Thu 22nd May
The People's Comedy at The Tobacco Factory
— The Tobacco Factory

The People's Comedy Tickets

Sat 31st May
Destination Old Market - A Medieval Fayre at The Trinity Centre

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available

Tomorrow
We Are Fugazi From Washington D.C at Bristol Mega Screen
Sat 11th April
Outer Town Festival 2026 at Outer Town Festival
— Outer Town Festival

Outer Town Festival 2026 Tickets

Tue 22nd July
Men in Love launch with Irvine Welsh at The Trinity Centre
Sun 25th May
Translation Duel: Adriana Hunter & Frank Wynne at The Wardrobe Theatre
Tomorrow
Bristol Transformed Festival 2025 at The Trinity Centre
Sun 1st June
FORBIDDEN WORLDS 2025 - FESTIVAL PASSES at Bristol Megascreen, Bristol Aquarium
— Bristol Megascreen, Bristol Aquarium

FORBIDDEN WORLDS 2025 - FESTIVAL PASSES Tickets