Things To Do / Bristol
18 things to do in Bristol this week, February 2-8 2026
Monday: Strongroom, The Cube
The Cube is hosting a screening of 1960s thriller Strongroom, which delves into bank heists and criminal activity in a “portrait of the seedy underbelly of 60s London”.
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Monday: Yann Tiersen, Bristol Beacon
Experience the evocative world of Yann Tiersen, the iconic composer behind Amélie and Good Bye Lenin!, as he brings his rich, cinematic music to Bristol. Blending piano, violin and layered textures with emotional depth and poetic resonance, Tiersen’s live performance is an intimate, unforgettable musical journey.
Yann – photo: Aurélie Scouarnec
Monday: Suede, Bristol Beacon
Post-punk giants Suede are taking to the Beacon to celebrate their latest release, Antidepressants.
Suede – photo: Bristol Beacon
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Monday-Thursday: Nouvelle Vague, Watershed
A playful, poignant love letter to cinema, Richard Linklater reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless in an exuberant exploration of the youthful rebellion and creative chaos that shaped the French New Wave.
Nouvelle Vague – photo: Watershed
Monday-Friday: Build a paper model of Bristol, Watershed
Action Hero are constructing 2,000 paper Bristol buildings in Watershed’s bar ahead of a special event at M Shed on February 21 and 22.
Build a paper model – photo: Watershed
Tuesday: Naughty Nate’s presents Moonshine and Mischief, Jam Jar
Expect glamour, mischief and a roaring good time at this 1920s live jazz night featuring music from Trudgeon’s Trad Jazz Troubadours, themed cocktails and an immersive atmosphere.
Naughty Nate – photo: The Jam Jar
Tuesday: Alex Merritt Quartet, Bristol Fringe
Saxophonist and composer Alex Meritt brings together a group of improvisers and musicians, interpreting his original compositions that draw on classical music and modern jazz.
Alex Merritt – photo: The Bristol Fringe
Wednesday: Grove, The Croft
Trinity presents Bristol-based producer and vocalist Grove. “They make militant music for the sensually inclined, rooted in bass vibration and liberation.”
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Wednesday: Lucinda Williams, Bristol Beacon
Lucinda Williams brings her fierce, genre-defying roots to Bristol, blending blues, country, folk and rock with raw, poetic songwriting. The Grammy-winning trailblazer performs classics like Car Wheels on a Gravel Road and Crescent City alongside newer material, delivering an unforgettable evening of grit, emotion and unforgettable voice.
Lucinda Williams – photo: Danny Clinch | Bristol Beacon
Wednesday-Saturday: Mal de Puerco, The Scrandit
Mal de Puerco promise “down and dirty Mexican street food born out of Bristol”. They say they are inspired by skateboarding, and the street corners of Mexico City, Oaxaca and Puebla.
The Scrandit – photo: Martin Booth
Thursday: Paige Kennedy, The Louisiana
London-based Paige Kennedy is a singer, songwriter and producer who is making waves in the British alt-pop scene.
Paige Kennedy – photo: Headfirst
Thursday: Poppy Victoria May Art – The Bedminster Collection, KASK
Artist Poppy Victoria May is hosting a Bedminster edition of her popular exhibition series, spotlighting her sketches of BS3 buildings.
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Thursday-Saturday: A Fairy Story (Animal Farm), Tobacco Factory Theatres
A Fairy Story (Animal Farm) reimagines Orwell’s fable as a meta-surreal, visceral epic of revolution, memory and myth-making. Guided by a Pigeon’s fractured narration, the story unravels into a darkly comic collision of hope, brutality and political reinvention.
A Fairy Story (Animal Farm) – photo: Craig Fuller
Friday: Lucy Porter, Hen & Chicken
Lucy Porter returns with a new show about the power of letting yourself go. “It’s also about letting go of the person you’ve always thought you are, and using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself.”
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Friday-February 11: WTF? WHO’S THE FUTURE? Centrespace Gallery
The exhibition features interactive art that can respond to brainwaves and facial expressions, and ‘Gallery 2121’ where visitors are challenged to look at artworks about today through the lens of a future being. Visitors can participate and share their views on interactive environments. Free of charge.
WTF – photo: Centrespace Gallery | Rebel Rat Art
Saturday: A Life with PIP, Tobacco Factory
Poet, storyteller and wheelchair-user Stephen Lightbown performs his solo piece, A Life with PIP, discussing navigating the benefit system, living with a disability and his relationship with humanity.
A Life With PIP at Shop Front Theatre – photo: Stephen Lightbown
Saturday: Old Vic x Vierz Collective: Carnival Warm-Up; Bristol Old Vic
A rap and Caribbean inspired lineup of six acts by Vierz Collective, hosted by Tink Trim.
Old Vic x Vierz Collective: Carnival Warm-Up – photo: Bristol Old Vic
Sunday: TRANSANGER, Cafe Kino
Five acts are on the lineup tonight featuring emerging bands in grunge, hardcore and noise punk; raising money for the Bristol Transfemme Collective.
TRANSANGER – photo: Cafe Kino
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Throughout February: £12 Yuzu Ramen: The Perfect February Pick-Me-Up, Ramen Monster
Cold hands, warm hearts. Treat your partner to comfort food. At Ramen Monster, their refreshing Yuzu Ramen brings the summer vibes you need right now. All for just £12 this February.
Yuzu Ramen – photo: Ramen Monster
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Until April 12: The Everyworld, Watershed
Filmmakers and artists Andrew and Eden Kötting invite you into an exuberant kaleidoscope of visions, snippets, memories, and collisions. A celebration of collaboration between a father, a daughter and an ever-expanding family of cooperation. Until Sun 12 April. Tickets pay-what-you-can from £5.00.
The Everyworld – photo: Andrew & Eden Kötting | Watershed
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February 13: Paris By Night By Candlelight, The Mission Theatre
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Paris by Night, a romantic candlelit evening of music that captures the soul of the City of Light. From the smoky cafés of Edith Piaf to the refined elegance of Poulenc and the dreamlike soundscapes of Debussy, the Bristol Ensemble celebrates the timeless beauty of French music under the stars – the perfect way to share this special night!
Paris By Night – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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February 14: Valve Sound System, The Prospect Building
The mighty Valve Sound System heads to The Prospect Building this February for its biggest show since returning. On February 14th, drum & bass royalty Dillinja unleashes the Valve rig for a full-scale takeover, with a two-area lineup: Simula, Kasra, SMG, DJ Hazard, Lemon D, A.M.C, Bryan Gee and more.
Valve – photo: The Prospect Building
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February 14: Queen’s Valentine’s Night Special, St George’s
This Valentine’s Day, take the pulse-racing power of Queen, fused with the thrill of live orchestra, inside the elegant intimacy of St George’s Bristol and…boom! It’s a Kind of Magic!
Join the Bristol Ensemble as they reimagine Queen’s greatest hits with lush harmonies and dramatic flair, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Don’t Stop Me Now.
Queen – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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February 15: Power Town Festival, Strange Brew
Power Town Festival on Sunday 15 February 2026 (1pm to 11 pm), at Strange Brew, Bristol is a celebration of the creativity, talent, and culture of Bristol’s vibrant community. Features: Donae’o; Kenny Allstar (Radio 1Xtra); Kwazi (Glastonbury Festival); Bristol home-grown artists; City DJ clash. £15 or £5 daytime only.
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February 16: Exciting Science, Redgrave Theatre
This Brand New, Exciting & Educational show will amaze and astound all ages from four years & upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into “Science” (see what we did there!). With fun and fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as we recreate a volcanic eruption; turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher or take aim at you with our smoke blaster!
Exciting Science – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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February 16 & 17: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Redgrave Theatre
This interactive, family fun show follows the three billy goats on their wild and wacky adventure, as they bravely cross the rickety bridge to greener pastures. But who will they meet along the way as they TRIP TRAP over the bridge? With lots of catch songs and funky songs to clap along to, it’s a great introduction to theatre for little ones!
The Three Billy Goats Gruff – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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February 19: Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana, O2 Academy
Elvana is the world’s finest Elvis tribute to Nirvana! From the bowels of Disgraceland, rock ‘n’ roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead. Rock ‘n’ roll meets grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it’s been missing since 94.
Elvana underwater – photo: O2 Academy
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February 20: Dimension, The Prospect Building
On February 20th, The Prospect Building welcomes one of drum & bass’s most forward-thinking artists. Dimension lands for a special late-night session, running deep into the early hours with a 2AM finish, delivering high-energy selections, immersive production, and an extended journey designed for true fans and late-night dancers.
Dimension – photo: The Prospect Building
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February 20: Smith/Kotzen: Black Light / White Noise Tour, O2 Academy
Smith/Kotzen, made up of Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, take their show on the road following the release of their No.1 album Black Light / White Noise.
Smith Kotzen – photo: O2 Academy
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February 21: Home Energy Fair, Tobacco Factory
Join Retrofit West at the Home Energy Fair, a one-day event connecting homeowners with the latest in energy-efficient home improvements. This FREE event is packed with expert advice on improvements from damp & draughts, to renewable technology, helping you get started on lowering your energy bills and finding a great local installer to complete your project! Plus there’s plenty to do in our kids’ corner – bring the whole family along for free cake, drinks and activities.
Widcombe Home Energy Fair – photo: Future Leap
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February 24: OCEAN in concert, Bristol Beacon
OCEAN in Concert is a breathtaking live experience that celebrates the wonders of our blue planet. A screening of the feature documentary, narrated on film by Sir David Attenborough, combines stunning cinematography with a moving score from Academy Award-winning composer Steven Price (Gravity) performed live by Welsh National Opera Orchestra, conducted by Robert Ziegler.
Ocean With David Attenborough – photo: Keith Scholey |©Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios
Main photo: Grove by Khali Ackford
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