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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
Murmuration Choir Sound Bath Concert at The Trinity Centre
Tomorrow
Diomede's Big Brave Boy Drag Ball at Rough Trade Bristol
Sun 14th December
Dennis Rollins - Calypso Jazz Workshop at The Tobacco Factory

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 25th April
Tambor - Saturday and Sunday at The Trinity Centre
Thu 4th June
Dancing Body Festival 2026 at Three Pools Farm
Tomorrow
Passing Dreams at The Cube
Tomorrow
Palestine Comedy Club at The Cube

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available

Tomorrow
Short Film Premiere at Loco Klub
Mon 8th December
Zodiac Killer Project + Q&A  7.30pm at The Cube
Wed 10th December
Predators  8pm at The Cube
Thu 11th December
SEXQUISITE CHRISTMAS at Loco Klub
Sat 13th December
Three Wishes For Cinderella - 6pm at The Cube