Things To Do / Bristol
22 things to do in Bristol this week, June 1-7 2026
Monday: Fantasy sip & draw, The Haunted Bookshop
Fantasy Sip & Draw is a relaxed creative session combining sketching, drinks and fantasy-inspired prompts. With materials provided and no drawing experience required, it’s an easygoing evening for anyone looking to get creative and try something different.
Fantasy sip & draw – photo: @lifedrawing_extraorinaire
Monday: Traditional Irish Music Residency, Small Bar
Every Monday at Small Bar, immerse yourself in the rich sounds of Irish traditional music with a residency hosted by local folk musicians. This intimate acoustic session creates a cozy, friendly vibe where passionate musicians gather to play their favourites from Ireland’s rich traditional musical heritage.
Traditional Irish Music Residency – photo: Small Bar
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Tuesday: Aldous Harding, Bristol Beacon
Aldous Harding brings her singular blend of folk and art-pop to Bristol in a live show shaped by both intimacy and intensity. With an arresting voice and magnetic stage presence, Harding moves between delicate, off-kilter songs and quietly theatrical themes. Captivating, mysterious, and completely unlike anyone else.
Aldous Harding – photo: Bristol Beacon
Tuesday: Rachel Musson Quartet, The Bristol Fringe
Saxophonist Rachel Musson brings her quartet to Bristol for an intimate night of adventurous contemporary jazz. Blending improvisation with rich, expressive compositions, this is a chance to catch one of the UK’s most distinctive jazz musicians in a close-up live setting.
Rachel Musson Quartet -photo: Rachel Musson
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Tuesday & Wednesday: The Cat In The Hat, Redgrave Theatre
From the producers of Spot’s Birthday Party. Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met.
Cat in the hat – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Wednesday: Art Cafe – Clay Creations, Peggy’s
Art Cafe: Clay Creations is a relaxed evening workshop centred around hands-on clay modelling and creative socialising. Open to all abilities, it’s a laid-back chance to make something unique, meet new people and spend an evening getting creative.
Art Cafe – photo: Peggy’s
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Wednesday: Eric Rushton: Innkeeper, The Gaffe Comedy Club
In 2004, Eric Rushton was cast in his primary school Nativity. Despite absolutely smashing it, he immediately retired from being a child actor. Now he’s found the correct antidepressants to give showbusiness another go. EDINBURGH FRINGE SELL-OUT 2025. WINNER Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award. WINNER Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year.
Eric Rushton – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
Thursday: Speed Mating, The Red Church
Speed Mating offers a relaxed alternative to dating apps, pairing quick-fire conversations with a sociable atmosphere and low-pressure format. Designed to help people meet naturally, it’s a fun evening for singles looking to make new connections in real life.
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Thursday: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Bristol Beacon
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns with Vasily Petrenko for a dazzling evening of orchestral colour and imagination. From Rachmaninov’s haunting Isle of the Dead to the UK premiere of Joe Hisaishi’s The Border and Scriabin’s epic The Divine Poem, expect drama, wonder and breathtaking scale.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – photo: Bristol Beacon
Thursday-June 10: UWE Bristol graduating students present Showcase 2026
A design for a community-led regeneration of Fishponds and a film about migration and motherhood are just some of the fascinating projects by UWE Bristol students featured in this Showcase – the university’s annual degree show.
UWE showcase – photo: Pinyada Milarat
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Friday: Decks on the Deck, Grain Barge
Soak up the sun on Grain Barge’s top deck for a summer series gaining huge momentum: world-class DJs, drink deals, and unique panoramic harbour views. This Friday, DJ Dolfinboy brings the matching vibe. Free entry.
Decks on the decks – photo: Tobacco Factory
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Friday: Köln 75, Watershed
In 1975 Cologne, an ambitious teenage concert promoter defies her conservative family and navigates impossible odds to book American jazz pianist Keith Jarrett for what becomes the legendary Köln Concert.
Koln75 – photo: Watershed
Friday: Madalitso Band, The Jam Jar
Madalitso Band bring their blend of Malawian folk and roots music to Bristol for a lively live performance. Known for rhythmic guitar and foot percussion, the duo have built a strong following through international touring and festival appearances.
Madalitso Band – photo: Madalitso Band | The Jam Jar
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Friday: Erupcja, Watershed
While holidaying in Poland, a volcano erupts just before Rob (Will Madden) proposes to Bethany (Charli XCX), which she takes as a sign to leave her fiancé for a passionate reunion with her old friend Nel (Lena Góra).
Erupcja – photo: Watershed
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Friday: Food Truck Fridays, Tobacco Factory
Kick off your weekend with free DJ’s, a tap takeover by local legends Bristol Beer Factory, and a mouthwatering line-up of street food vendors. Find all of this in the sun-drenched Tobacco Factory Yard… see you there.
Food truck Fridays – photo: Alastair Brookes
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Saturday: Henleaze Concert Society: Summer Serenade, Trinity-Henleaze
Henleaze Concert Society closes its season with a vibrant summer evening programme featuring Vivaldi’s Summer from The Four Seasons, Pachelbel’s Canon, Mozart’s lyrical Flute Quartet in D, and Bach’s Air on the G String. The ticket price includes the pre concert talk, a programme and interval drink
Henleaze Summer Serenade – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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Saturday-June 14: 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.
Saturday: Queerky 5 Year Anniversary, Loco Klub
Queerky marks its five-year anniversary with a daytime club event celebrating queer music and community. The lineup features DJ sets from residents and guests, bringing together regulars and newcomers for a special anniversary edition.
Queerky Sets – photo: Loco Klub
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Saturday & Sunday: Pride in Nature, Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Pride in Nature is a unique weekend of events championing diversity, nature and community. The programme includes Queer Ecology walks, Drag Queen Storytime, a silent disco and rainbow nature trail. Marking Pride month, the weekend will demonstrate the diversity of the natural world and invite everyone to connect with nature.
Pride in Nature – photo: WWT Slimbridge
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Sunday: Bristol Ensemble Nailsworth: Summer Serenade
Principal players from the Bristol Ensemble present an afternoon of elegant chamber music featuring Vivaldi’s Summerfrom The Four Seasons, Mozart’s charming Flute Quartet, and Bach’s lyrical Air on the G String. Tea and cakes will be served at 4pm.
Nailsworth Summer Serenade – photo: Bristol Ensemble
Sunday: Hamlet: The Musical, Kelvin Players
Hamlet: The Musical reworks Shakespeare’s classic tragedy into a fast-paced stage production packed with original songs, humour and drama. This playful adaptation brings a fresh spin to the familiar story while keeping the key characters and conflicts at its core.
Hamlet kareoke – photo: Bristol Shakespeare Festival
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Throughout June & July: Edinburgh Fringe Preview Season at The Gaffe
In June and July, enjoy brand new comedy shows from the likes of Milo Edwards, Amy Webber, Maia Tassalini, Rob Copland and Sharon Wanjohi at The Gaffe Comedy Club and its sister venue, The Robin Hood pub.
Edinburgh Fringe season- photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
And coming soon…
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June 12 – 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.
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June 13: 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
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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 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 25: Billy Fuller, Strange Brew
Billy Fuller (of Beak>) takes his debut solo tour to Bristol this June! Think krautrock-inspired sound with deep, driving grooves. Also known for work with Robert Plant, Fuller blends precision and improvisation, creating tense, atmospheric rhythms that pulse at the core of Beak>’s experimental, ever-evolving live performances. Tickets are on sale now!
Billy Fuller – photo: Billy Fuller
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September 2: White Denim, The Fleece
White Denim, the psychedelic rock, jazz, punk, and blues fuse band, are playing The Fleece this September. Tickets available now!
White Denim – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: Queerky Sets | Loco Klub
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