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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

Tue 22nd July
Men in Love launch with Irvine Welsh at The Trinity Centre
Fri 25th April
CLUB LOVE SOCIAL at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

CLUB LOVE SOCIAL 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.
Sun 25th May
Translation Duel: Adriana Hunter & Frank Wynne at The Wardrobe Theatre
Sun 13th April
The Art of Quantum at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

The Art of Quantum Tickets

Sun 27th April
Bristol Fashion Show at The Prospect Building
— The Prospect Building

Bristol Fashion Show Tickets

Sat 17th May
Bristol Transformed Festival 2025 at The Trinity Centre
Wed 2nd April
Sub_Bar #1 at Lost Horizon
— Lost Horizon

Sub_Bar #1 Tickets

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available

Fri 6th June
AnExperience Festival at grange farm
Fri 25th April
Lyra Festival Pass at All Festival Venues
— All Festival Venues

Lyra Festival Pass Tickets

Fri 11th April
TASTE at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

TASTE Tickets

Sat 5th April
Masterclass with Joe Webb at The Tobacco Factory
— The Tobacco Factory

Masterclass with Joe Webb Tickets

Tue 1st April
Panel: How to buy a community building at The Trinity Centre
Tue 13th May
One Foot In The Dark at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

One Foot In The Dark Tickets