Things To Do / Bristol
24 things to do in Bristol this week, June 16-22 2025
Monday: Whitechapel & Northlane, Electric Bristol
Fans can expect Whitechapel to deliver their signature intensity and brutal energy as they bring Hymns in Dissonance to life on stage. With their chart-topping new album and a string of powerhouse performances ahead, this summer promises to be one for the books.
Whitechapel & Northlane photo: 02 Academy
Monday: Deafheaven, Trinity
Deafheaven is an American black metal band formed in 2010. Originally based in San Francisco, the group began as a two-piece with singer George Clarke and guitarist Kerry McCoy, who recorded and self-released a demo album together. Following its release, Deafheaven recruited three new members and began to tour.
Deafheaven – photo: Shane Gardner
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Monday-Thursday: The Way We Talk, Watershed
The complex lives of young deaf people are explored in all their intricacies in this earnest, superbly performed drama, set in contemporary Hong Kong.
The Way We Talk – photo: Watershed
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Monday-Thursday: Tornado, Watershed
Set in the rugged landscape of 1790’s Britain, Tornado (played by model-songwriter Kōki) finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father’s travelling puppet show crosses paths with a ruthless criminal gang.
d Tornado – photo: Watershed
Tuesday: Shuffling & Cutting Shapes Dance Class, Unity Studios
Have you ever seen people shuffling at a festival or rave and wanted to join in, but unsure how to learn? Well now is your chance.
Shuffle/Shapes dance class – photo: The Mount Without
Tuesday-Thursday: Elefantin, The Mount Without
Taking inspiration from music videos, advertising and comedy sketch shows, ELEFANTIN looks at female image and expectation, heteronormative and male gaze, female empowerment and aggressive sexuality in pop culture and asks the iconic 1959 Barbie, now 66, how she is and what she really wants for herself.
Elefantin – photo: Elefantin
Wednesday-Saturday: 50 Ways to KIll a Slug, The Wardrobe theatre
50 Ways To Kill A Slug is a multi-sensory celebration of slugs as the anarchic icon we’ve been waiting for: soft, unruly and disgusting. As slugs, the artists explore the slowness, silliness and sensuality needed to sustain their resistance across generations.
Wild Thing – photo: The Wardrobe Theatre
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Wednsday: Comedians Huge Davies and Rob Auton at The Gaffe Comedy Club
It’s a comedy double bill! Rob Auton has written seven 5-star rated Edinburgh shows and Huge Davies has quickly risen to become one the most unique acts in the UK. Catch them both performing previews of their Edinburgh Fringe shows at The Gaffe this Wednesday.
Huge Davies – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
Thursday: Smart Works Bristol Fashion Sale, VWV
Shop for good with Smart Works, a charity that offers free interview-appropriate clothing and interview preparation support to all women who are unemployed or on a zero-hours contract. Shop new, and pre-love designer and high-street pieces for up to 75 per cent RRP.
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Thursday-July 5: A Queer Sci-fi Heartbreaker, Bristol Old Vic
Opening this week, the premiere of queer sci-fi heartbreaker DELAY. A suspenseful, heart-wrenching yet hopeful drama about saying what you mean and saying goodbye.
DELAY – photo: Bristol Old Vic
Friday: Candle making workshop, Library of Things, Bedminster
Grab your favorite jam jar and join the team at Library of Things, Bedminster, for a fun, hands-on candle-making session. You’ll learn two unique marbling techniques and create a custom scented candle that’s perfect for summer vibes.
The Library of Things has multiple different workshops a day – photo: Share Bristol
Friday: The Zipheads / Bottlekids live, The Louisiana
The Zipheads began as a punk band in 2005, several incarnations later and they are focussing on original material blending punk, rockabilly, ska, and more. With their latest album Rock’n’Roll Renaissance released on Friday.
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Friday & Saturday: Stand up comedy this weekend at The Gaffe
Andy Askins is The Gaffe’s headliner this weekend. Andy has built a reputation as a distinctive and original talent as a performer and joke writer, and has performed with the likes of Michael McIntyre, Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr, Harry Hill, Rhod Gilbert and Bill Bailey.
Andy Askins – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
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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: Self-guided walking tour, Glenside Museum
Explore the historic hospital grounds and museum highlights at your own pace, discovering stories of mental health care, unique architecture, and over 70 species of trees. For a quick visit, follow the points around the building to find the mental health hospital, the WWI Beaufort War Hospital, and Stoke Park, the learning difficulties hospital.
Saturday: Sculpt and Sip, The Christmas Steps
Have a more relaxed Saturday out in this sculpt and sip session. Over two hours you will guided through hand-building with clay and techniques to produce items like pinch pots. Go wild with your creativity as you decorate creations.
Take home one your creations – photo: Paint and Sip
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Saturday: A Grand Cider Tasting Feast, The Cider Box
Join The Cider Box at their tap room for a delectable cider feast, exploring the heritage, provenance, terroir and of course taste of the finest fermented juice on the planet. Sip on ancient honey wine, experience champagne-style cider at its finest, and dive into history with a taste of traditional farmhouse cider.
Cider Tasting Feast – photo: YUUP
Sunday: Sims Hill Shared Harvest Monthly Volunteer Sunday, Grow Wilder
Get your hands in the earth and your head into nature for this three hour volunteer session. You will be joinging other like minded people and the growing team at Sims Hill Shared Harvest for their monthly volunteer morning.
Its slowly coming up to harvesting season – photo: Sims Hill Growing
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June 24: 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
June 26: EatDrink24/7 Guide Launch Celebration, Left Handed Giant
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.
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June 28: The History of Rock, Redgrave Theatre
Celebrate a rock line-up like no other, headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time! As always, we’ll be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock – but this time, we’re turning the spotlight on Led Zeppelin. Experience this iconic music brought back to life by an exceptional band.
The History Of Rock – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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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 9: FitkinWall, Bristol Beacon
Join internationally acclaimed duo FitkinWall for their latest show, Harpland. A powerful blend of harp and electronica exploring migration, loss, and longing. Fusing ancient Gaelic traditions with modern sound and light, this immersive performance features music from their new album UIST, following global appearances from the BBC Proms to Tokyo’s Spiral Hall.
FitkinWall – photo: Bristol Beacon
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July 31: The Jungle Giants, The Fleece
Australian indie pop band The Jungle Giants come to The Fleece on July 31st! Tickets are on sale now. See you there!
The Jungle Giants – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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August 14: Fanny Lumsden, Exchange
Hailing from rural Australia, Fanny Lumsden is an ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter known for her sharp storytelling and fresh take on country and folk. With a sound that blends country roots with indie sensibilities, she’s carved out a distinctive voice that’s both grounded and adventurous. Fanny plays the Exchange, Bristol on August 14th, tickets are on sale now!
Fanny Lumsden – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: ELEFANTIN
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