Things To Do / Bristol
22 things to do in Bristol this week, March 2-8 2026
Monday: Film Fest 4 Falastin – Art as Resistance, St Paul’s Learning Centre
The first of three screening days in the lead up to Palestine Land Day on March 30, Bristol Queers for Palestine are hosting a celebration of Palestinian culture and raising funds for affected families.
The screenings celebrate Palestinian filmmakers – photo: Bristol Queers for Palestine
Monday: Madison Cunningham, Trinity Centre
Billed as a “new spin on West Coast folk-rock”, singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham fuses alt rock, folk, classical influences and jazz instrumentation.
Madison Cunningham is an American singer-songwriter – photo: Madison Cunningham
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Tuesday: The Wave Pictures, Bristol Beacon
Beloved indie mainstays The Wave Pictures bring their smart songwriting and warm, melodic charm to Strange Brew. Blending tight musicianship with wry humour and heartfelt tales, their live show is intimate, joyful and full of character. Perfect for fans of thoughtful, timeless guitar-driven music.
The Wave Pictures – photo: Bristol Beacon
Tuesday: Craftivism, L’Étoile Studio
This session works to bridge creativity and activism, using art to express political and social ideals. This week’s session will celebrate International Women’s Day and the empowerment that comes alongside that.
The workshops aim to fuse creativity and activism – photo: L’Étoile Studio
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Tuesday: Classic Italian Masterclass, Cooking It!
This hands-on, 3 hour masterclass at Cooking It! in Bristol explores authentic Italian flavours beyond pasta and pizza. Participants learn essential techniques to create regional dishes like gnocchetti, risotto, or seasonal vegetable preparations. Perfect for adults of all levels, the session concludes with a social meal enjoyed in a communal setting.
Italian cooking class – photo: Cooking It
Tuesday: Riddim, The Canteen
The Canteen’s monthly reggae and dub night returns, hosted by Hotsteppas and Run Come Down drummer Alex Dawson. The night invites special guests to jam alongside the Riddim house band.
The jam night celebrates reggae and dub – photo: The Canteen
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Tuesday-Saturday: A Grain of Sand at Bristol Old Vic
A young Gazan girl embarks on a dangerous journey. Carrying only the echoes of her grandmother’s tales and her imagination, she searches for her family and the mythical Palestinian Phoenix, the ‘Anqaa’. Blending Palestinian folklore with real-life testimonies, this show takes an intimate look at war through the eyes of a child.
Grain of Sand – photo: Bristol Old Vic
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Wednesday: Sleaford Mods, Bristol Beacon
Pioneers of post-punk grit and acerbic wit, Sleaford Mods bring their uncompromising energy and razor-sharp social commentary to Bristol. With driving beats and relentless vocal delivery, the duo serve up raw, cathartic live performances that are as passionate as they are unfiltered. Expect an evening thats confronting and utterly thrilling.
Sleaford Mods – photo: Bristol Beacon
Wednesday: Pem, The Louisiana
Singer-songwriter Pem fuses organic, folky songs with experimental elements and fascinating arrangements.
Pem is an experimental singer-songwriter – photo: Pem
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Wednesday – March 21: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bristol Old Vic
A stolen child. A lover’s quarrel. A change of seasons. Unruly magic is afoot… Hot off its run at Shakespeare’s Globe, discover the magic of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as you’ve never seen it before in this critically-acclaimed, “urgent, fascinating” (★★★★ WhatsOnStage) production.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – photo: Bristol Old Vic
Thursday: Each Thread, Spirited
Enjoy art, music and cocktails throughout the day with both afternoon and evening sessions; raising money for the Bristol Minds charity.
The event at Spirited is raising money for Bristol Minds – photo: Spirited
Friday: Bristol Legends, Ashton Gate Stadium
A celebration and showcase of the incredible people, businesses and forward-thinkers that make our city great. The night consists of an awards event and dinner hosted by comedy great Jayde Adams, followed by a party featuring the likes of Laid Blak, Emily Breeze and Invisible Circus.
Join us for a show-stopping night – photo: AntiBanquet and Shotaway
Friday & Saturday: Immersed in Starlight, Bristol Museum
Experience the museum’s interior transformed into a grand canvas of projected nebulae, star clusters and galaxies.
The cosmic vistas on display are real images taken from Bristol by Lee Pullen – photo: Bristol City Council
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Friday-March 12: The Moment, Watershed
From the mind of Charli XCX comes this mockumentary about a rising pop star navigating the complexities of fame and industry pressure, while preparing for her arena tour debut. Tickets £5.00 – £15.00:
The Moment – photo: Watershed
Saturday: Festival of Stories, Sparks
The one-day celebration returns to showcases the power of storytelling in all its forms, with workshops, family friendly activities, performers, illustrators and more.
Sparks is hosting a day of workshops for the whole family – photo: Sinag Yuson
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Saturday: Baking class for children, Cooking It!
This 2.5-hour Saturday morning class in Bristol is perfect for young bakers aged 7–13. Guided by an experienced chef, children develop essential skills like measuring, mixing, and decorating. Using real ingredients, they create delicious treats to take home, building kitchen confidence and a lasting love for baking.
Baking Class for children – photo: Cooking It
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Saturday: Lance Corporal Richard Jones: The Sound of Magic, Redgrave Theatre
Richard Jones, The Military Illusionist, captivated the nations heart and mind, earning his spot as the first and only magician to conquer the stage of Britain’s Got Talent. Now, he’s ready to raise the bar even higher. With his unparalleled, talents and a bag of never before seen tricks up his sleeve, Richard will have you questioning the very fabric of reality!
Lance Corporal Richcard Jones – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Saturday: International Women’s Day celebration, City Hall
This year’s event from Bristol Women’s Voice explores what women can achieve together and their role in promoting peace, with workshops fostering community cohesion.
The annual event at City Hall marks International Women’ Day – photo: Bristol Women’s Voice
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Saturday: Mozart and Haydn, St George’s
Two of the Classical era’s most brilliant minds – Mozart and Haydn – come together in this elegant and spirited programme that blends charm, wit, and emotional depth. Mozart Serenade No. 6 in D major ‘Serenata notturna’, K. 239 Haydn Sinfonia Concertante in B flat major for violin, oboe, bassoon and cello Haydn Serenade Op.3/5
Mozart Symphony No.40 in G minor K.550
Mozart and Haydn – photo: Bristol Ensemble
Sunday: Seedling Sessions – celebrating women/NB in music, Trinity Centre
This event aims to spotlight the incredible women and non-binary artists that help shape Bristol’s music scene. Featuring hip hop artists, pop stars and punk groundbreakers, this promises to be “a tribute to the women redefining what music ca be”.
This Seedling Sessions celebrates women and non-binary musicians and performers – photo: Trinity Centre
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Sunday: International Women’s Day Comedy, The Gaffe Comedy Club
The funniest women in Bristol are inviting you to celebrate International Women’s Day with them at The Gaffe! Headlined by Amy Mason (The News Quiz, Hypothetical) and hosted by Dani Johns (“a brilliant comedian” – BBC Sounds), featuring local legends Julia Stenton, Emma Hughes, Jess Lo and June Tuesday.
International Women’s day comedy night – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
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Sunday: Buddy Holly & The Cricketers, Redgrave Theatre
The Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Rock ’n’ Roll Legends Show celebrates Buddy Holly’s hits and 60s icons like Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry. A thrilling night for all ages, it’s got fans worldwide saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”
Buddy Holly – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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Sunday: Comedy Workshop for Women, The Gaffe Comedy Club
A fun, low-pressure workshop for women interested in stand-up comedy or improving their confidence and public speaking skills, led by acclaimed stand-up comic Amy Mason. Covering stage presence and persona, writing exercises, and practice speaking in front of the group on a mic.
Amy Mason – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
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Until April 12; 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
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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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March 14: El Búho | Dengue Dengue Dengue | Coco María | Bushbby | AUKA, Sawmills
Downtempo folktronica legend El Búho heads up this feast of Latin American club sounds at Sawmills, Bristol’s sprawling new venue. Also performing are Peru’s cumbia-dub-techno duo Dengue Dengue Dengue, Mexican selector Coco María, UK-Colombian powerhouse Bushbby and interdisciplinary artist Auka. Grooves from South America to the Caribbean, all powered by the amazing Lambda Labs soundsystem.
DNGDNGDNG – photo: Alejandro Loayza Grisi _ Masks by Twee Muizen
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March 18: Beethoven, St George’s
The Bristol Ensemble performs Beethoven’s uplifting Symphony No.6 – the Pastoral, one of classical music’s most vivid celebrations of the natural world. The programme also features Vivaldi’s Springfrom The Four Seasons, Mendelssohn’s evocative Hebrides Overture, and Mozart’s radiant Exsultate Jubilate, brought to life by soprano Chiara Braggion.
Beethoven – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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May 12: thistle. Rough Trade
thistle are a Northampton, United Kingdom-based indie rock band that blends shoegaze with indie rock and hardcore punk. They play Rough Trade on Tuesday 12th May, tickets are on sale now!
thistle. – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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May 30: Space Cassette: 808 State + HENGE, Sawmills
People of Earth, you are summoned to Sawmills for Space Cassette — a sci-fi day rave deep in the woods. Acid house pioneers 808 State and cosmic voyagers HENGE headline, with more acts to be announced. Prizes await the best-dressed intergalactic beings.
Space Cassete – photo: Sawmills
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October 11: DeVotchKa, Bristol Beacon
DeVotchKa are coming to Bristol’s Lantern Hall on Sunday October 11th to celebrate the music from the classic 2006 movie ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ . The tour marks the 20th anniversary of the film’s release and will see the band performing music from the soundtrack and other favourites! Tickets are on sale now.
DeVotchKa – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: Andre Patterson
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