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Bristol's Exhibitions Scene

New art exhibitions are opening all the time in Bristol. Use this guide to find private views and exhibition launches in Bristol.

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A fascinating half-day symposium exploring how experimental darkroom processes inform the photographic practices of contemporary women, non-binary and trans artists. Expect lively presentations and discussions on techniques from cyanotypes and photograms, to printing on leaves, fruit and fabrics. Art of Experimentation: Alternative Photography at Bristol Folk House.

Dubstep finally gets the glossy music tome treatment, courtesy of arch VICE / DJ Mag / Red Bull scribe Lauren Martin. She’ll be in the Brew launching this vital slice of subwise oral history into the world, with Kahn and Chris Farrell on the decks taking us back to the heady days of FWD>> and DMZ dread-topia. Serious ‘I was there m8’ nostalgia on offer for the local Skull Disco and Tectonic heads! AFTERSHOCK: The seismic impact of dubstep - Book launch party at Strange Brew.

It sure is! And this retelling rides in like the SparksNotes-in-shining-armour we’ve always dreamed of, transforming the 1000-page doorstopper into a hysterical one-man storytelling quest stuffed with elaborate handcrafted puppets and gleefully meta moments of existential crisis. Philosophical, poignant, wildly imaginative grassroots theatre at its very best! Don Quixote at Arnolfini.

Sell out warning! Co-signed by Corey Taylor himself, Slipknot’s nu-metal classics meet devilish burlesque seduction! Iconic genius in name and concept, Stripknot head up this absolute feast of alt cabaret delights alongside dazzling drag deviant Dis and smooth operator Unknown Amazon’s captivating one-king spectacle. STRIPKNOT - An Alternative Cabaret at Exchange.

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“JAMAICA STREET STUDIOS OPEN STUDIO 2026 Once a year Jamaica Street Studios throws open it's doors for you to come and explore our beautiful building! - 27 stunning artist's studios - 32 artists - A grade II listed building - The KIT FORM group show exhibition - Our brand new KIT FORM DARKROOM - Our famous fundraising auction - Beers, ciders, coffee, cake! - KIT FORM is on ground level with step free access Jamaica Street Studios is only accessible via stairs - Jamaica Street Studios & KIT FORM 37 - 39 Jamaica Street Bristol BS2 8JP”
From: Jamaica Street Studios - Open Studios 2026

“Ragged Edges A solo exhibition of British landscapes by printmaker Ruth Ander. With handprinting demonstrations throughout the weekend. "My inspiration is landscape, nature and light- often in North Somerset, the Severn Estuary, Dorset and Wiltshire- the places I know and love best, but also sometimes far away places I’ve travelled to. My motivation is to express the way I feel about these places- they move me and I want to move others." PREVIEW EVENING all welcome Thursday 10th September, 18:00 - 21:00 - Runs 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th September 12:00 - 18:00 & 12:00 - 16:00 Sunday KIT FORM has step-free access - 37 Jamaica Street, Stokes Croft, BS2 8JP”
From: Ragged Edges