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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 28th January
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.
Fri 6th June
AnExperience Festival at grange farm (cambridge)
— grange farm (cambridge)

AnExperience Festival Tickets

Fri 23rd May
Coalesce Festival 2025 at Three Pools Farm
Sat 22nd March
The Bristol Commons - Spring Gathering at The Trinity Centre
Sat 12th April
Outer Town Festival 2025 at Various Venues

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available

Sat 28th December
A Les Blank Buffet - 4pm at The Cube
Sat 28th December
Flux Gourmet + Sonic Catering - 8pm at The Cube
Sun 29th December
Babette's Feast - 4.30pm at The Cube
Mon 30th December
Daisies - 6pm at The Cube