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20 things to do in Bristol this week, March 30-April 5 2026
Monday: FILM FEST 4 FALASTIN, St Paul’s Learning Centre
This fundraiser features a guest speaker and a screening of Palestinian short films to commemorate Palestinian Land Day.
All proceeds will be donated directly to Palestinian families – image: Queers for Palestine
Monday: Sober Sapphic Pub Quiz, Cafe Kino
Tee-totallers, don’t miss this alcohol-free quiz hosted by Muddled Muse – put your knowledge of literature, history and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the test.
The quiz takes place at Cafe Kino – image: Cade Kino
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Monday & Tuesday: Thundercat, Bristol Beacon
Two-time Grammy winner Thundercat takes to the Beacon Hall stage with his first new music in two years. Widely hailed as one of the greatest bassists alive, his genre-bending sound fuses funk, jazz, soul and cosmic R&B with surreal humour and an unmistakable falsetto.
Thundercat – photo: Bristol Beacon
Monday-Sunday: Easter Bunny Trail, Clifton Village
Keep an eye out for hidden Easter bunnies in shop windows around Clifton Village this week.
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Tuesday: Angeline Morrison, The Wardrobe Theatre
Prepare for an evening of dark and melancholic folk music from Angeline Morrison.
Morrison’s most recent work retells the experiences of Black Britons through song – photo: Angeline Morrison
Tuesday: Bristol Youth Studios Spring Showcase, Lantern Hall
An evening celebrating Bristol’s next generation of music makers with live bands, DJs, rappers and electronic artists from Bristol Youth Studios.
The event features live bands, DJs, rappers and electronic artists from Bristol Youth Studios – photo: Beacon
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Wednesday: Mark Watson for Live Comedy Day, The Gaffe Comedy Club
The Gaffe celebrates Live Comedy Day with a homecoming for Mark Watson, star of Taskmaster, No More Jockeys, and Live At The Apollo. In “20 Years Of Doing My Absolute Bloody Best” Mark reassembles the best routines from his career so far – it’s the last chance to see most of this material!
Mark Watson – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
Wednesday: Flower, Nø Man, Wet Nurse, and Docile, The Croft
Punk and metal fans rejoice at this multi-artist gig at the Croft featuring a Trans-Atlantic collection of punk musicians from Bristol, London, NYC and Washington DC.
The Croft is a staple of Bristol’s music scene – image: the Croft
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Wednesday: Takuya Nakamura, Bristol Beacon
Takuya Nakamura brings Pleasure Seekers to the UK for the first time, transforming his album into a visceral live show with NYC electronic drummer Currency Audio. Blending trumpet, electronics and live drums, the performance draws on jungle, juke and footwork to create a propulsive, high-energy set built for movement and intensity.
Takuya Nakamura – photo: Bristol Beacon
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Wednesday-Sunday: The Liar King, The Wardrobe Theatre
Phenomenal storyteller and Blindboy Podcast guest Clare Murphy (The Spanking Goddess & Other Discarded Tales) weaves a witty satire on the nature of power and stupid kings. Clare blends contemporary reporting and folklore with her playful wit to unmask who has the real power in the world. Evening performances at 7.30pm with a matinee at 2pm on April 3. Age 12+.
The Liar King – photo: The Wardrobe Theatre
Thursday: Nye Banfield Quartet, Hen & Chicken
Birmingham-based saxophonist, composer and bandleader Nye Banfield and his quartet take over the Be-Bop Club, blending traditional jazz with hip-hop and classical music.
Thursday: Basic Pleasure Model and The 45s, The Croft
Two of Bristol’s biggest party bands are set to share the stage at the Croft for a one-off double bill built around a simple idea: decades of dancefloor music going head-to-head.
Thursday-Saturday: Twelfth Night, Tobacco Factory
This adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most intriguing plays is performed by graduating students of Bristol School of Acting, supported by Technical Theatre Arts students.
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Friday: The Drama, Watershed
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when a shocking revelation sends their wedding week off the rails. Tickets £5.00 – £11.50
The Drama – photo: Watershed
Friday: J.I.D, The Prospect Building
All the way from Atlanta, Georgia, this Grammy-nominated rapper is joined by Mick Jenkins as he combines lyricism with an explosive hip-hop sound.
The artist has gained critical acclaim for albums like The Never Story and DiCaprio 2 – photo: J.I.D
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Friday: Friday Comedy Club at The Gaffe Comedy Club
End your week with a laugh by seeing a phenomenal line-up of stand-up comedians at The Gaffe, featuring Dee Allum, Sam Coade, and ‘charming’ (Chortle) headliner Morgan Rees! ‘If we had to choose one place for comedy in Bristol, this would be it’ – Culture Calling.
Michael Shafar – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
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Saturday: PRO WRESTLING CEASEFIRE! Live in Bristol 2!, Sparks
Pro Wrestling Ceasefire returns to Sparks with another ALL ACTION family friendly show raising money for Unicef UK’s Gaza Appeal and the Lebanese Red Cross. Bring your pocket money as there’s a great raffle sponsored by local businesses as well as ethical soft drinks and a licenced bar!
Pro Wrestling CEASEFIRE: Live in BRISTOL 2! – photo: Pro Wrestling CEASEFIRE
Saturday & Sunday: Bristol Transformed, various venues
Bristol’s grassroots radical festival featuring workshops, panels and discussions on socialist politics.
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Sunday & April 6: The Three Little Pigs (The Musical) Redgrave Theatre
Get ready for a heart-warming adventure with THE THREE LITTLE PIGS in this fresh, lively, family-friendly musical that’ll have you laughing out loud from start to finish! From the award-winning writers of HONK! and MARY POPPINS (Broadway), THE THREE LITTLE PIGS is a charming musical with catchy songs, clever rhymes, and heaps of humour.
The Three Little Pigs – photo: Pamela Raith | Redgrave Theatre
Sunday: Historical Walk: 1831 Riots, starts at M Shed
Explore the sites and learn about the causes and consequences of the citywide riots of 1831, which were some of the most dramatic in British history and left much of the city in tatters.
The walk will explore some of the sites that played a prominent role in the unrest – photo: Bristol Museums
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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 9-12: 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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April 10: 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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April 11: 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
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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 12: thistle. Rough Trade
Thistle play Bristol with their understated blend of indie and contemporary folk. Minimal, melodic and quietly affecting, their live set leans into space and texture as much as hooks. One for fans of stripped-back songwriting and subtle builds. Tickets on sale now.
thistle. – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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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
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September 1: Brakes, Strange Brew
Catch Brakes in Bristol, delivering their signature mix of indie rock, art-punk and country-tinged oddball pop. Expect short, sharp bursts of wit, lo-fi charm and off-kilter hooks. A cult favourite live—fast, unpredictable, and genuinely fun. Tickets moving quickly.
Brakes – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: Bristol Old Vic
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