Things To Do / Bristol
14 things to do in Bristol this week, April 6-12 2026
Monday: Barejams. stripped back, Centrespace Gallery
A stripped-back session from genre-blending collective Bare Jams, reworking their feel-good mix of pop, soul, reggae and funk into a more intimate, acoustic setting, trading big festival energy for laid-back grooves, warm harmonies and close-up connection.
Barejams at Centrespace gallery – photo: Barejams
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Monday-Thursday: The Stranger, Watershed
Francois Ozon has adapted a monumental work of literature – The Stranger (also known as The Outsider) by Albert Camus. Tickets £5.00 – £11.50
The Stranger – photo: Watershed
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Monday-Sunday: The Everyworld, Watershed
In The Everyworld exhibition, artists Andrew and Eden Kötting invite you into an exuberant kaleidoscope of visions, snippets, memories, and collisions. Opens Fri 23 Jan. Tickets pay-what-you-can starting from £5.00.
The Everyworld – photo: Watershed
Tuesday: The Runway Project, The Mount Without
The Runway Project is a fashion show celebrating independent designers, emerging brands and the creative community.
The Runway Project – photo: Intrlude | Runway project
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Tuesday & Wednesday: Diversity – Soul 2026, Bristol Beacon
Diversity return with Soul, a brand-new show packed with jaw-dropping choreography, powerful storytelling and striking visuals. Exploring what makes us human in an AI-shaped world, the UK’s most successful dance troupe deliver high-energy routines, emotional moments and big-screen spectacle in an unforgettable, family-friendly live experience.
Diversity – Soul – photo: Bristol Beacon
Tuesday & Wednesday: Stampin’ In The Graveyard, Wardrobe Theatre
An immersive headphone experience fusing physical theatre and live music, which promises to draw audiences into an ephemeral and apocalyptic world.
Stampin’ In The Graveyard – photo: The Wardrobe Theatre
Thursday: Mambo Jambo, The Canteen
Catch Mambo Jambo at The Canteen, an exuberant acoustic duo blending jazz, world and folk into a joyful, genre-hopping set.
Mambo Jambo – photo: Kenny Clayton
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Thursday-Sunday: Jazz Stroud 2026, The Goods Shed
Join us 9-12 April 2026 for four days of boundary-pushing UK jazz, live music, and grassroots creativity in the heart of Stroud. From emerging local talent to headline acts, this is where the new wave of jazz comes alive.
Jazz Stroud Festival – photo: Jazz Stroud
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Friday: Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra, Bristol Beacon
It is many years since we’ve had a visit from a leading Spanish orchestra and we’re therefore delighted to present the Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia) conducted by one of Spain’s most exciting young musicians, Roberto González-Monjas.
Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra – photo: Bristol Beacon
Friday: Internet friends, Thekla
Step back into the golden age of clubbing with Internet Friends at Thekla, a high-energy night dedicated to 2010s anthems.
Emily & Becca at Thekla – photo: Thekla
Friday & Saturday: Invisible Circus 30th Year Anniversary, Ashton Court Mansion
Two consecutive nights of celebration with immersive performances, spearheaded by the Invisible Circus team. Prepare yourself for theatre, music, sideshow and cabaret at the historic mansion on Ashton Court.
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Saturday: Outer Town, various venues
It’s the fifth anniversary of this DIY multi-venue music festival with more than 60 acts playing on ten stages across Old Market.
Photo: @_ev_1997_
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Saturday: Dinosaur Adventure Live 3: Danger on T-Rex Mountain, Redgrave Theatre
Are you ready for a BRAND NEW ADVENTURE with Danger on T-Rex Mountain! The adventure of a lifetime awaits… bring the family on a T-REX-IFFIC journey with our BRAND NEW dinosaurs, meet their ROAR-SOME babies and help the rangers save the Island.
Dinosaur adventures – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Sunday: Wear It Again Market, Lost Horizon
Browse rails of vintage, Y2K and streetwear finds at this laid-back market inside Lost Horizon.
Photo: @wearitagainmarketuk
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Until May 10: Poster Power! at Victoria Art Gallery
Discover 200 years of British poster design at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath. Poster Power! showcases an exceptional range of British advertising posters from the 19th and 20th centuries, promoting everything from theatre shows, events and travel to political campaigns and World War One recruitment.
Bath official guide book – photo: Victoria Art Gallery
And coming soon..
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April 13: Michaela Strachan: Not Just a Wild Life, Redgrave Theatre
TV wildlife legend Michaela Strachan takes to the stage in a laugh-out-loud, high-energy celebration of 40 years on our screens. From The Really Wild Show to Springwatch, penguins to ice dancing, Michaela shares the behind-the- scenes chaos, unforgettable animal moments, and personal stories from a career that’s been anything but ordinary.
Michaela Strachan – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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April 20: Son Little, Strange Brew
Son Little, has sonically traveled practically everywhere that his songwriting and instrumentation have taken him, especially since the beginning of the 2020s. He’s toured with the likes of Black Pumas, Kelis and Mumford & Sons, and many more. He headlines Strange Brew this April 20th.
Son Little – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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April 22: Chalk, The Fleece
Noise rock/post-punk band Chalk are coming from Belfast to Bristol this April! Off the back of a sold out headline tour, Glastonbury, and Rolling Stone acclaim, the band are set to headline The Fleece in Bristol.
Chalk – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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May 1-3: Open Studios 2026, Spike Island
Spike Island is delighted to present Open Studios 2026 (1–3 May). You are invited to discover, celebrate and support Bristol’s internationally renowned art scene across a weekend of exhibitions, events, activities, food and drink. 2026 is especially significant as it celebrates 50 years since Spike Island was founded.
Open studios – photo: Lisa Whiting photography
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May 2: Jam on the Horizon, St Jude’s
5 venues, 8 stages, 15 hours of music from across the globe. Featuring Quantic, Zero 7, Kanda Bongo Man, Joe Armon Jones, Raz & Afla, Pahua and many more. Day, night and combo tickets available on Headfirst.
Jam On The Horizon – photo: Sawmills
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May 9: From Grace To Grandeur, Trinity Henleaze URC
Mozart Divertimento in D, Stamitz Concerto for Flute, Oboe and Strings in G major, Schubert Octet. This refined and radiant programme brings together three masters of the Classical and early Romantic eras, offering a journey from sparkling elegance to expansive lyricism. Pre-concert talk with Steve Clarke begins at 6.45pm. Ticket price includes the pre concert talk, a programme and interval drink.
From Grace to Grandeur – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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May 20: Red Ink: Bristol Ensemble Directed by Leon Bosch, St Georges Bristol
Leon Bosch is one of the few double bass players to conduct chamber and symphonic ensembles directly from the instrument. Red Ink serves as a musical memorial to the Soweto Uprising of 1976 in South Africa, an event that marked a turning point in the fight against apartheid but which came at a devastating human cost.
Leon Bosch – photo: Bristol Ensemble
Main photo: Outer town fest | Wil-Denneman
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