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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

Thu 22nd May
The People's Comedy at The Tobacco Factory
— The Tobacco Factory

The People's Comedy Tickets

Sun 11th May
Wear It Again Market at Lost Horizon

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.

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Sat 31st May
Destination Old Market - A Medieval Fayre at The Trinity Centre
Tue 29th April
FRUITEA at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

FRUITEA Tickets

Sat 17th May
We Are Fugazi From Washington D.C at Bristol Mega Screen
Sun 20th April
Milk Poetry x Chuckle Busters ft John Hegley at The Wardrobe Theatre

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available

Sat 11th April
Outer Town Festival 2026 at Outer Town Festival
— Outer Town Festival

Outer Town Festival 2026 Tickets

Sat 19th April
Wonderful Water Festival - Denim Repair at Sparks Bristol
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