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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 30th October
Halloween Family Disco at On The Hill
— On The Hill

Halloween Family Disco Tickets

Thu 29th October
Lego On The Hill at On The Hill
— On The Hill

Lego On The Hill Tickets

Tue 27th October
K-Pop Dance Party at On The Hill
— On The Hill

K-Pop Dance Party 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.

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Sat 3rd October
Autumn Market at On The Hill
— On The Hill

Autumn Market Tickets

Thu 3rd September
Community Craft Evening at On The Hill
— On The Hill

Community Craft Evening Tickets

Fri 25th September
90's Revisited Bar Night at On The Hill
— On The Hill

90's Revisited Bar Night Tickets

Fri 4th September
End of Summer Party at On The Hill
— On The Hill

End of Summer Party Tickets

Fri 4th September
Magic Moments Princess Party at On The Hill
— On The Hill

Magic Moments Princess Party Tickets

The Wardrobe Theatre The Watershed The Tobacco Factory

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available

Thu 3rd September
Mat and Nia's Completely Normal Pub Quiz at BRICKS BRISTOL, St Anne's House, St Anne's Rd, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4AB
— BRICKS BRISTOL, St Anne's House, St Anne's Rd, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4AB

Mat and Nia's Completely Normal Pub Quiz Tickets

Wed 16th September
Art Cafe x Karma Cross Stitch at Peggy's Coffee and Cake - Gloucester Rd
— Peggy's Coffee and Cake - Gloucester Rd

Art Cafe x Karma Cross Stitch Tickets

Thu 24th September
Telling Stories Through Flash Fiction: A Creative Writing Workshop at Willway Yard
— Willway Yard

Telling Stories Through Flash Fiction: A Creative Writing Workshop Tickets

Fri 28th August
Nature Sings - An Afternoon of Nature Connection & Community Singing at The roundhouse leigh woods
— The roundhouse leigh woods

Nature Sings - An Afternoon of Nature Connection & Community Singing Tickets

Tue 22nd September
The Veg Patch - An Open Mic at Redcatch Community Gardens
— Redcatch Community Gardens

The Veg Patch - An Open Mic Tickets

Thu 3rd September
Something Borrowed, Something Blue — Session Five: Awe at Bristol Wood Recycling Project
— Bristol Wood Recycling Project

Something Borrowed, Something Blue — Session Five: Awe Tickets

Mon 24th August
Breathwork, Nervous System & Deep Ecology Session at Bridge Farm Community
— Bridge Farm Community

Breathwork, Nervous System & Deep Ecology Session Tickets