Things To Do / Bristol
22 things to do in Bristol this week, June 23-29 2025
Monday: John Wilson & Sinofia of London, Bristol Beacon
John Wilson and the Sinofia will be performing Rodgers & Hammerstein classics from popular musicals like Carousel, The King and I and Oklahoma!
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Monday-Thursday: Lollipop, Watershed
Informed by her own experiences, Daisy-May Hudson’s portrait of a woman trying to regain custody of her kids is a impassioned indictment of the current social-care system.
Lollipop – photo: Watershed
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Monday-Thursday: Protein, Watershed
A gym-obsessed serial killer murders and eats a local drug dealer for their protein, inadvertently sparking a brutal and bloodthirsty turf war between rival gangs.
Protein – photo: Watershed
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Monday-July 5: DELAY: A Queer Sci-fi Heartbreaker, Bristol Old Vic
Don’t miss queer sci-fi heartbreaker DELAY – A suspenseful, heart-wrenching yet hopeful drama about saying what you mean and saying goodbye. On now until 5th July.
DELAY – photo: Bristol Old Vic
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Tuesday: New Worlds, Bristol Beacon
That’s right. The Bill Murray is headed to Bristol Beacon! After meeting during their travels and becoming friends in New York, celebrated actor Bill Murray and world-class cellist Jan Vogler began working together, with ‘New Worlds’ being the outcome. An evocative exploration of American values in music and literature.
New Worlds – photo: Bristol Beacon
Tuesday-Wednesday: Forgotten Heroes, Trinity Centre
Across three weeks acta’s Malcom X Elders Theatre Group have been sharing stories of Black war heroes of WW2, with a focus on Caribbean pioneers. This week will mark the final sharing in this series.
Although acta’s performances will predominantly focus on Caribbean war heroes, this poster features Johnny Smythe, a Sierra Leonean pioneer who was a Royal Air Force officer during WWII – photo: acta
Tuesday-August 2: Henry V, Temple Church
Insane Root’s all-female/non-binary version of Shakespeare’s Henry V debuted at Temple Church last week, for previews, and will be running weekly, Tuesday-Saturday, until August 2.
Henry V – photo: Insane Root
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Wednesday: Ania Magliano and Marise Gaughan at The Gaffe
Ania Magliano (a ‘glittering new talent’ – the i Paper) and Marise Gaughan, a critically-acclaimed comedian and author from Dublin, will be at The Gaffe this week with back-to-back previews of their Edinburgh Fringe shows.
Ania Magliano – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
Wednesday: Free Radicals, Bookhaus
In 1799, Dr Thomas Beddoes founded the Pneumatic Institution in Hotwells. There, a host of medical professionals began ambitious research projects including Sir Humphry Davis who began experimenting with the possibilities of nitrous oxide – which he soon labelled “laughing gas”. British historian Mike Jay’s new book focuses on a revolutionary series of experiments at the institute in his new book, Free Radicals, which will be published on Tuesday. To celebrate, there will be a book launch at Bookhaus.
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Wednesday-Friday: Stand Up Paddleboarding Experience
New to stand up paddleboarding? This experience is perfect for beginners and anyone who’d like to get out on the water. Once on your board, your host, Tim, will show you the basic strokes you’ll need to get moving – and you’ll be standing up and paddling in no time.
Paddleboarding – photo: YUUP
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Wednesday-Sunday: Bristol Sounds, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Tickets are nearly sold out for this week’s Open Air Concert Series at the stunning Bristol Harbourside! Don’t miss your chance to see an incredible lineup featuring Supergrass, Kaiser Chiefs, Texas, The Fratellis, and Olly Murs. Grab yours now before they’re gone!
Bristol Sounds – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Thursday: Blow-up, Ill Repute
This 1966 Michelangelo film, which won the Palme d’Ore in 1967 and was nominated for two Oscars and three BAFTAs, is often included in critics lists of the best films of all time. With music from Herbie Hancock and The Yardbirds, the film follows a fashion photographer who unwittingly captures a dead body with his camera.
Thursday: EatDrink24/7 Guide Launch Celebration, Lakota Gardens
We’re throwing a party to celebrate the launch of the 2025 EatDrink24/7 Guide – and you’re invited! Expect the ultimate Bristol combo of food, music, and good vibes. We’ve teamed up with Left Handed Giant to create Hop Off the Press, a special collab brew made just for this event – and everyone gets one on us.
Friday: Red Kite, Bristol Beacon
Led by Danish pianist Esben Tjalve, Red Kite are back in Bristol performing tunes from their latest jazz-infused album, Theory of Colours.
Red Kite say ‘if you’re a fan of Miles Davis or Arve Henriksen’, their latest album is for you – photo: Red Kite
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Friday-Sunday: Dinosaur Valley, Wookey Hole
13 new giant residents have arrived into the beloved Dinosaur Valley at Wookey Hole, nestled between the legendary Caves and the historic Paper Mill. The new Dinosaurs bring a spectacular prehistoric twist to one of the region’s most loved family destinations and are sure to be a hit with Dino mad visitors young and old!
Dinosaur Valley – photo: Wookey Hole
Saturday: Bristol Whisky Festival, Bristol Beacon
The Whisky Lounge host a number of Whisky Festivals around the country each year and are coming back to Bristol to share home-grown whiskies from Scotland. All attendees will get free samples as well as the chance to learn from a professional whisky taster. Exhibitors include Evan Williams, Epic Drams and Cadenhead’s.
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EatDrink24/7 Launch Party is back on July 8 2026!Exclusive collabs from Bristol’s favourite food vendors, available for one night only. Be first to grab your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 guide – plus every ticket comes with a free limited-edition beer can.
Saturday: ActiFest, Arnolfini
The Windrush Caribbean Film Festival and Curiosity Unltd are coming together for an afternoon of inspiring film screenings and creative performances, a radical panel discussion and an impact pop-up art exhibition.
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Saturday – July 5: Mephisto, Loco Klub
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School presents an immersive promenade performance in Loco Klub’s underground tunnels. Based on the controversial novel, Mephisto follows a theatre troupe facing political shadows in 1930s Germany. This haunting production examines ambition, compromise and fame’s seductive power, questioning the resilience of artists against tyranny.
Sunday: Love is All We Need, All Saints Church
As we gear up for summer, City Voices Bristol community choir will sing a melody of love songs in support of Great Western Ambulance.
City Voices will sing a medley of love songs – photo: City Voices Bristol
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Sunday: Tom Glover – Did you watch that reel I sent you? The Gaffe Comedy Club
A live stand up show from the UK’s most unlikely TikTok sensation – Tom Glover! If you’re at an age where coming to this show is an admin nightmare of babysitters, bedtimes and designated drivers, this is probably the show for you.
Tom Glove – Photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
Sunday: Choir of Voice, St George’s
St George’s month-long Festival of Voice will come to an end with a joyful concert by Choir of the Earth, an international ensemble, alongside the Fitzhardinge Consort.
And coming soon…
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July 1: National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire, Redgrave Theatre
Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.
Streetcar named Desire – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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July 2: Matt Chorley: Making A Meal Of It, Redgrave Theatre
For two decades Matt Chorley has feasted on politics, stalking the corridors, pubs and restaurants of Westminster. Now the award-winning writer, podcaster, comedian and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter has all the ingredients to cook up an hilarious new show looking at parliament’s feuding food factions and how politicians really are what they eat.
Matt Chorley – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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July 10: Take Me To The River, Bristol Beacon
Take Me to the River All-Stars unites Memphis legends, including soul icon Carla Thomas, the Hi Rhythm Section, and vocalist Jerome Chism. With GRAMMY winners Boo Mitchell and Martin Shore, expect a powerful night of Southern soul classics from Stax hits to Hi Records gems, performed by the artists who made them.
Take Me To The River – photo: Bristol Beacon
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July 11: Raving4Ricky, Loco Klub
A night of breaks, bass, jungle, d’n’b and electro from Leisure Centre crew and friends. This is a fundraiser for Ricky Retox, who was involved in an accident in Thailand leading to spiralling medical bills. Expect bass heavy, banging tunes all night from Anna PRANK, Millicent b2b Stax, Haslem, Crappa T, Tumble and Svengali.
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August 14: Luke Haines & Peter Buck, Strange Brew
Luke Haines (of The Auteurs) and Peter Buck (of R.E.M) are coming to Strange Brew this August for the first night of their UK wide tour! ‘Going Down To The River…To Blow My Mind’, the third in their ‘psychiatric trilogy’ of albums, is set to drop on July 25th. Mark your calendars! Come along to hear it. Tickets are on sale now.
Luke Haines & Peter Buck – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: Irene Haro
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