Things To Do / Bristol
16 things to do in Bristol this week, June 8-14 2026
Monday: Rainbow Milk X The Big Gay Poetry Night, The Wardrobe Theatre
Showcasing the very best, fresh and calcium-enriched poetry from around the UK and featuring a hand-picked selection of some of the most exciting and eclectic LGBTQ+ voices.
Big gay poetry night – photo: Milk Poetry
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Monday-Sunday: Festival of Nature
From the hidden life of trees to the wonders of nature at night, try out new ways to experience nature and learn new skills at this free festival. There are workshops, screenings, walks & talks for all, before a two day family fiesta in Millennium Square featuring CBeebies’ Andy Day.
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Tuesday-Sunday: Facing Nature: Exhibition by Angelica Pownall, Tobacco Factory
Facing Nature explores women’s connection to the natural world. Over the past summer, Pownall engaged with women living with chronic illness, seeking moments of refuge within the pace of everyday life. Ends 30th June.
Facing Nature exhibit – photo: Tobacco Factory
Tuesday: Akané, The Gallimaufry
Akané are a four piece live electronic band, creating dance music inspired by house, indie and funk. Mixing catchy guitars with wavy synths, all driven by the grooves of their solid and percussive rhythm section.
Akané – photo: Akané
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Tuesday: The Flamingo Club presents: Eddie Gripper, Grain Barge
Eddie Gripper performs his new album ‘Americana’ below deck at Grain Barge; a personal account of a six-week journey through Arctic Circle, city and desert landscapes.
Eddie Gripper – photo: Tobacco Factory
Wednesday: How to create a forest, Watershed
Trees are transformational, and our region has a bold mission ahead: to create one of England’s new national forests. Can it be done, and what will the benefits be for communities, wildlife, and businesses?
BDAS x Festival of nature – photo: UWE
Thursday: London Afrobeat Collective, Lost Horizon
London Afrobeat Collective deliver an electrifying blend of afrobeat, funk, jazz, Latin and dub influences. Inspired by the legacy of Fela Kuti, the acclaimed eight-piece are known for infectious rhythms.
London Afrobeat Collective – photo: London Afrobeat Collective
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Thursday: Aardman in Concert, Bristol Beacon
Celebrate 50 years of Bristol icon Aardman Animations with a spectacular family concert experience. Join Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time, Morph, Creature Comforts and more on the big screen, accompanied by a world-class live orchestra. Packed with laughter, nostalgia and unforgettable music, this joyful celebration of Bristol-born creativity culminates in the brilliant A Matter of Loaf and Death.
Aardman in concert – photo: Bristol Beacon
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Thursday-June 28: Nowism, Watershed
Four artists from our incredible Pervasive Media Studio community share works in progress exploring the future of technologies in our lives. Make faces with emotion-sensing software, build new worlds, meet future folk heroes – imagine what digital futures could look like.
Nowism – photo: Watershed
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Friday – June 28: CARNATION, No Fit State Big Top Tent, St Paul’s
CARNATION, the brand-new NoFit State Circus production, premieres in St. Pauls, Bristol. Directed by award-winning Firenza Guidi, it combines world-class circus, live music, bold cinematic imagery, magic and mayhem in a powerful show about hope, rebellion and standing up to be heard.
Friday: Harsh Noise at Shreddies, Shredenhams
A night dedicated to the extreme edges of experimental sound, Harsh Noise at Shreddies showcases abrasive textures, relentless sonic intensity and uncompromising DIY energy.
Shredenhams Opening Broadmead 2025 – photo: Rob Browne
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Friday & Saturday: Bristol Craft Beer Festival, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Bristol Craft Beer Festival returns on 12-13 June to Lloyds Ampitheatre, Habrouside for a weekend celebrating the culture, creativity and community behind great beer. Expect hundreds of beers from top breweries, Bristol’s best kitchen, DJs and festival-only pours — all included in your ticket.
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Friday-Sunday: Wong Kar Wai, Watershed
Weekender After our annual Chungking Express show sold out again on May 1st this year, we received a fair few requests for more Wong Kar Wai – so we’re dedicating a whole weekend to the much-loved Hong Kong auteur, playing a selection of hits.
Wong Kar Wai – photo: Watershed
Saturday: AfroFest, The Trinity Centre
AfroFest is a vibrant celebration of African and Afro-Caribbean culture, bringing together live music, DJs, dance, food, fashion, arts and community performances.
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Saturday: Hawkwind, Bristol Beacon
Space rock pioneers Hawkwind are returning to Bristol Beacon on Saturday 13th June! Expect intensely cosmic psychedelic rock and immersive visuals, celebrating over 50 years of experimental sounds.
Hawkwind Alt – photo: Bristol Beacon
Sunday: WE ARE HERE, Sparks
WE ARE HERE is a collaborative exhibition celebrating neuroqueer creativity, identity and belonging. Curated as part of an Anthropology Masters dissertation, the exhibition brings together work from neurodivergent and queer creatives exploring expression,
– photo: Sinag Yuson
And coming soon…
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June 17: England v Croatia World Cup FanPark, The Prospect Building
England’s World Cup campaign kicks off vs Croatia & 4thefans has you sorted! Join thousands of fans at The Prospect Building on Wednesday 17 June for the ultimate FanPark experience. Think massive screens, DJs, football legends, world food and an atmosphere that’ll blow the roof off. Tickets from just £4.50. Get your tickets now at www.4thefans.tv – you don’t want to miss this.
England Fanpark – photo: 4TheFans
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June 19: Spotlight Social, Redgrave Theatre
Join us from 10am and enjoy a complimentary hot drink and biscuits, early box office access, and the chance to meet others locally, before settling in for an exclusive captioned screening of The Playboy of the Western World from National Theatre Live.
Spotlight Social – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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June 21: The D-Day Darlings, Redgrave Theatre
Following the success of their VE Day 80 tour and triumphant performances at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Britain’s beloved songbirds, The D-Day Darlings, proudly present their brand-new stage spectacular, Victorious, fronted by founder and lead singer Katie Ashby.
D-Day Darlings – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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June 23: England’s World Cup campaign continues vs Ghana, The Prospect Building
We go again! Join thousands of fellow Three Lions fans at 4thefans’ ultimate FanPark at The Prospect Building on Tuesday 23 June. Massive screens, DJs, football legends, food & drink. Tickets from just £4.50. Get yours now at www.4thefans.tv!
England V Ghana – photo: 4thefans
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June 24: Super Furry Animals, Canons Marsh Amphitheatre
Super Furry Animals return to Bristol for the first time since playing the O2 Academy in December 2016. If you missed out on the sold-out Supacabra tour now’s your chance to catch them on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
Super Furry Animals – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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April 29: GOAT, The Prospect Building
Goat are back on tour, and heading to Bristol’s The Prospect Building in April 2027! This is a live show not to miss!
GOAT – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: Rob Browne
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