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Circus and Physical Theatre Events in Bristol

Name: Flockin' Idiots Presents: this is absolutely NOT a Christmas show
Start: 2026-11-27T19:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-27T21:00+00:00
Location: Sparks Bristol

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Bristol's Circus & Physical Theatre Scene

Unsurprisingly the best place to see live circus performances in Bristol as at the city’s own, physical theatre school - Circomedia. Fans of more experimental theatre performances should check out Ausform and Bristol’s May Fest theatre festival.

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Sell out warning! Free entry!? En Masse spoils ya with three brain-expanding sessions ft. a processed bamboo flute listening odyssey from Rai & Koshiro (of Goat infamy), sonic ritualist Nkisi presenting her research into uncanny aural phenomena + a multimedial seminar on global resistance music from arch-archivists Mississippi Recs. En Masse 2026: Rai Tateishi & Koshiro Hino, Nkisi, Mississippi Records at The Cube.

The master of suspense hits the Megascreen! Tip your blood-stained bowler to Hitchcock on the 100th anniversary of his shadowy silent thriller The Lodger, screened alongside a live score from composing sorcerer Neil Brand. Later, put your hair up for dizzyingly lavish blockbuster thriller Vertigo – unquestionably one of cinema’s all-time greatest. Alfred Hitchcock Double Bill at Bristol Megascreen.

Descend into St George's crypt to delve into the suppressed shadowy side of your psyche. Acting as a perfect introduction to Jung's ground-breaking theories of the unconscious, this welcoming workshop draws on meditation, journaling and creative prompts to help your curious self-awareness blossom into a transformative healing practice. Shadow Work: Exploring the Unconscious Through Creativity at St George's Bristol.

Tahmina Begum's debut book brings us the stories of three South Asian Muslim women navigating the complexities of choice, desire and expectation in lives shaped by history, faith, family and so much more. Begum will be in person at Bookhaus inviting us into their world, and reflecting on womanhood forged in the fires of a patriarchal, Islamaphobic world. Womanhood launch with Tahmina Begum at Bookhaus.

What our editors say

“This event has been created specifically for those who may struggle to access traditional circus - such as those with additional needs, or young children. But it is also perfect for anyone who prefers a more casual environment when watching shows.”
From: A Relaxed Circus Show

“Bring in the new year in the best way, Queer as F*ck is back at Trinity for another electric NYE party - ft. our signature mix of cabaret and club-night dripping from head to (high) heel in circus, drag, and debauchery.”
From: QUEER AS F*CK’s New Year’s Eve Party

“An evening of outrageous cabaret, ridiculous games, musical numbers, existential revelations and acts that melt into one another until nobody's entirely sure where the cabaret ends and reality begins.”
From: Lydia Daisy's Doomsday Christmas Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve

“This night will be fundraising for an NGO who travel around the world facilitating circus workshops and shows to displaced children. All profits made from this event will be donated to The Flying Seagulls, we will be running a raffle during the interval to help raise further funds. You'll have the chance to win an assortment prices, from a handstand class to a belly dancing class and more!”
From: The Absurd Circus Cabaret

“Our aim is to promote and cultivate Bristol's cabaret and performance art scene. It was born out of a need to address the lack of performance space available in Bristol for both complete beginners and more experienced performers that want to experiment with new material.”
From: SCRiTCH - Open Mic Cabaret