Things To Do / Bristol
24 things to do in Bristol this week, June 2-8 2025
Monday: SEND Together parent group fundraiser, St Augustine’s Primary School
St Augustine’s Primary School will be welcoming autistic/ADHD bestselling author, trainer, and consultant, Pete Wharmby, for an inspiring talk followed by a Q&A session.
St Augustine’s Academy – photo: SEND
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Monday-Thursday: The Salt Path, Watershed
The Salt Path is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline.
The Salt Path – photo: Watershed
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Monday-Thursday: The Ballad of Wallis Island, Watershed
Eccentric lottery winner Charles (Tim Key) dreams of getting his favourite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan), back together.
The Ballad of Wallis Island – photo: Alistair Heap/Focus Features
Tuesday: Living Streets UK Walking Summit 2025, Bristol City Hall
The Summit will throw a spotlight on the work in Bristol and the wider region to make streets better for walking and wheeling. They will also bring in case studies and best practice from around the UK so delegates leave inspired and ready to support people-friendly streets in their neighbourhoods, towns and cities.
Living UK walking summit – photo: Bristol City Hall
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Tuesday: Cat Power Sings Dylan ’66, Bath Forum
Step back in time as Cat Power recreates Bob Dylan’s 1966 Royal Albert Hall concert. In the original performance, Dylan switched from acoustic to electric midway through, forever altering the course of rock and roll. Last November, at the Royal Albert Hall, Cat Power reimagined Dylan’s historic set and she’s heading to Bath for another unforgettable live performance.
Cat Power – photo: Bristol Beacon
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Tuesday: Mike Rice (work in progress show), The Gaffe Comedy Club
Comedy club veteran and Channel 4 Sean Lock Award nominee Mike Rice brings his new work-in-progress show to The Gaffe. Expect stories of psychedelics, a run-in with a Spanish sausage dog called Nino, and many other rotten adventures (‘dirty, hysterical club comedy’ – Chortle).
Mike Rice – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
Wednesday: BDAS ‘A Tale of Two Cities – Giving Youth a Fighting Chance’, Watershed
Two seemingly unrelated organisations are finding innovative ways to support youth in vulnerable situations, and promote community safety. Hear from a youth boxing therapy charity from Bristol and an office for violence prevention from Edmonton, Canada – both working to reduce violence an ocean away.
A Tale of Two Cities- photo: Empire Fighting Chance
Thursday: Lost Horizon presents Hejira play Joni Mitchell
Hejira, a top-tier band celebrating Joni Mitchell’s music—especially her 1980 live album Shadows and Light—will perform in the fantastic Lost Horizon. Featuring elite jazz musicians, Hejira delivers an authentic and heartfelt tribute to Joni Mitchell’s legacy.
Hejira Live – photo: Hejira
Thursday: Fundraising Charity Quiz Night in Support of Next Link, The Mount Without
Take part in this annual charity quiz in support of Next Link, the domestic abuse support service. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues to form a team of 4 to 6 people. Tickets include a hog roast (or a vegetarian alternative), access to a licensed bar, and entry into a raffle.
Quiz night – photo: Eventbrite
Thursday: Project Zulu Gala Concert, Bristol Beacon
The phenomenal talent and passion of this South African children’s choir together with their colourful traditional attire and boundless energy ensures that this is an evening you will never forget; filling your heads and hearts with their traditional Zulu song and dance.
Bristol Beacon Concert with Innocent Masuku – photo: Project Zulu
Thursday – Saturday: Macbeth The Musical, The Loco Klub
Fresh from glowing reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe, enjoy Shakespeare’s spooky tragedy like never before – as six actors deploy wittily rewritten pop classics, uproariously silly comedy and multiple highly questionable props to recount the saga of Scotland’s most ruthless king.
Friday: Mohamed Errebbaa & Tagna Groove, Strange Brew
Rooted in the sacred traditions of Moroccan Gnawa music and infused with a powerful modern energy. This full band show promises an unforgettable journey through trance, soul and unstoppable rhythm.
The Moroccan musician will be entertaining crowds at Strange Brew – photo: Mohamed Errebbaa
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Friday: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Bristol Beacon
Our Orchestra in Residence brings the season to a thrilling close with a programme of passion and drama. Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet brims with intensity and lyrical beauty, while Grieg’s ever-popular Piano Concerto dazzles with Nordic flair. Franck’s richly coloured Symphony rounds off the evening in sweeping, majestic style.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – photo: Bristol Beacon
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Friday: Murder: Staged, Redgrave Theatre
Following the success of Crime Viral’s sell out UK serial killer tour – research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time. Featuring forensics, reconstructed real-life crime scene walk-throughs and a deep dive into cases that have not been seen on stage live before.
Murder Staged – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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Friday: Stand up comedy at The Gaffe, The Gaffe Comedy Club
Don’t miss the ‘wickedly funny’ Garret Millerick (★★★★ – The Telegraph) as The Gaffe Comedy Club’s headliner this weekend. He’s joined by Hannah Platt (‘in the form of her life’ – Rolling Stone) for both nights and Frances Keyton (West End New Act of the Year finalist 2022) on the Friday.
Garrett Millerick – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
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Friday – June 14: Clifton International Festival of Music, various venues
Bristol’s classical music festival returns for 2025 with an unmissable lineup. From Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by candlelight in a stunning Clifton Cathedral, to Strauss’s radiant Four Last Songs with soprano sensation Rowan Pierce, and the spellbinding vocal group The Gesualdo Six— Clifton International Music Festival offers a week of remarkable live music this June.
Clifton Interantional Festival of Music – photo: Clifton internaional Festival
Saturday: London Concertante presents Bond by Candlelight, Bristol Cathedral
From the sumptuous strings of No Time to Die to the iconic themes of Goldeneye, Writing’s On the Wall, From Russia with Love, and many more. This evening promises excitement, escapism and grandeur.
Bond by candlelight – photo: Evenbrite
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Saturday – June 14: Festival of Nature, Millenium Square
Celebrate Bristol’s wonderful watery wildlife with the Festival of Nature – a long-running free festival for all ages. This year’s events include screenings, lunchtime art classes, a family-friendly rave, fishing taster sessions, dragonfly making workshops, a nature-themed club night, a pop-up wetland in Millennium Square, and much more.
Festival of Nature – photo: Giulia Spadafora
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Saturday: Solve-Along-A Murder She Wrote, Redgrave Theatre
Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Bristol with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Paint Me a Murder”. Jessica visits an artist’s island hideaway, but soon there’s a murder that only she (or you!) can solve! A unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television.
Paint me a murder – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Sunday: Bristol Reggae Orchestra – Ballots or Bullets, St George’s
2025 marks the centenary of Malcolm X. The words of this extraordinary figure can still make us gasp in shock and recognition today. The story of oppressed people gaining a voice and of those who still seek to oppress it, or simply refuse to listen, is told through the spoken text of Malcolm’s incendiary speeches, through reggae music and song.
Established in 2010, they are a group of amateur musicians under professional music direction who meet regularly to rehearse and perform music of Jamaican origin – photo: Bristol Reggae Orchestra
And coming soon…
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June 14-15: The BS4 Arts Trail is back for its 3rd year
Discover over 85 incredible artists and makers in 31 venues across BS4 on 14th & 15th June. Enjoy art & craft workshops for kids and adults, plus mural painting and street art.
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June 14-15: Father’s Day Weekend at Wookey Hole – Dads Go FREE!
Celebrate on 14th–15th June 2025 with free entry for dads when accompanied by a full-paying adult or child. From caves to dinosaurs, there’s something every dad will love. Book in advance online to make magical memories together this Father’s Day weekend!
Father’s day weekend – photo: Wookey Hole
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June 17: Bright Eyes O2 Academy
American indie-rock band Bright Eyes are coming to Bristol’s O2 Academy this June for one night only! Come along to hear their new album ‘Five Dice, All Threes’, as well as the classics. Don’t miss out, book today!
Bright Eyes – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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June 25-29: Bristol sounds, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Tickets for this year’s Bristol Sounds are selling fast! Don’t miss your chance to see incredible performances from Supergrass, Kaiser Chiefs, Texas, Olly Murs and The Fratellis alongside some very special guests. See you there!
Bristol Sounds – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: Bristol Reggae Orchestra
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