Things To Do / Bristol
27 things to do in Bristol this week, July 21-27 2025
Monday: Des Demonas, Exchange
Washington DC’s Des Demonas have been hailed as a favourite of Henry Rollins, Marc Riley and Iggy Pop.
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Monday-Wednesday: Friendship, Watershed
Suburban dad Craig’s existence is jolted to life when he falls hard for his charismatic new neighbour. But as their easy rapport gradually buckles under Craig’s enthusiasm, his attempts to make a new adult companion threaten to ruin both of their lives.
Friendship – photo: Watershed
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Monday-July 31: Summer Lates at The Roman Baths
Experience the UK’s most iconic ancient site in a new light 21 July – 31 August. As the sun sets, explore The Roman Baths by torchlight, relax with a drink from the bar and create unforgettable memories.With NEW live music sessions Friday – Sunday, this promises to be an unforgettable Summer!
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Tuesday-Saturday: Kiss of the Spider Woman, Redgrave Theatre
The Worx Productions returns to Bristol and the Redgrave Theatre with this Tony Award winning musical, with a brilliant book by Terrence McNally and a dynamic score by Kander & Ebb. Compelling, beautiful, funny and moving, the show tells the story of cell mates in a Latin American prison.
Kiss of the Spiderwoman – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Tuesday: An evening with Lee and Andrew Child, Avonmouth Library
All proceeds from this event with the authors of the Jack Reacher books will go towards Avonmouth Library and Avonmouth Community Centre.
The Jack Reacher books have been turned into a popular Amazon Prime series – image: Avonmouth Community Centre Association
Tuesday-Thursday: Mario the Maker Magician, Bristol Old Vic
Described by David Blaine as “the best kids’ magician in the world”, Mario the Maker Magician promises a show full of original magic, handmade robots and modern slapstick.
Wednesday: Kevin Figes, Mount Without
Kevin Figes is joined by multiple other musicians to perform new Arts Council commissioned compositions based on the work of Ennio Morricone, Luigi Nono and Bruno Maderna.
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Wednesday: Pip Blom at Strange Brew (Presented by Bristol Beacon)
Presented by Bristol Beacon, Pip Blom return this summer with club grip, a bold, intimate show where indie collides with club energy. Celebrating their new EP Grip, it’s not just a gig, but a high-voltage experience of guitars, synths, and sweat. Built to move. Made to celebrate.
Pip Bloom – photo: Bristol Beacon
Wednesday: GreenStage, Seat Unique Stadium
The Bristol Pavilion at the Seat Unique Stadium hosts this full-day festival of live music, plants and lifestyle culture, promising to be “a celebration of creativity, community and all things green”.
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Wednesday: Magique: Fire & Water Magique and illusion show, Wookey Hole
Prepare to be mesmerised as Magique returns to Wookey Hole with its 2025 show, Fire & Water. Featuring jaw‑dropping illusions, spectacular pyrotechnics and aquatic effects, this family‑friendly spectacle will dazzle all ages. Doors & bar open 18:00, show at 18:30. Tickets from £9.99
Magique – photo: Wookey Hole
Wednesday: Chris Grace, Wardrobe Theatre
Sardines from actor and comedian “explores the tragic, hilarious, and important questions of our time: Can we enjoy life if we know how it ends? Does making art actually help? And if Rihanna’s song is called Don’t Stop the Music, why does the music stop?”
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Wednesday-Sunday: Cinema Rediscovered, Watershed
Cinema Rediscovered returns to venues in and around Bristol UNESCO City of Film with 80+ screenings and events combining screenings of newly restored films, rediscoveries and film-on-film rarities, cinema walks, a quiz and a multitude of starting points for lively conversation.
Cinema Rediscovered – photo: Watershed
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Wednesday: Made in Bristol Comedy Showcase, The Gaffe Comedy Club
A show that celebrates the city’s best and funniest working-class comedians – including Dani Johns and Jessie Nixon (As seen on the BCC, tour support for Fern Brady, Helen Bauer and Lou Sanders). Come along for a great homegrown night of comedy.
Jessie Nixton – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
Thursday-Sunday: Feast On, Downs
Showcasing some of the best restaurants, street food traders and drinks producers in Bristol and beyond, Feast On features live open-fire cooking demos, food sustainability talks and live music.
Tuck in at Feast On – photo: Feast On
Thursday-Sunday: Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet, St George’s
Watch Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cult classic among candlelit aisles as a live choir performs songs from the soundtrack as Backyard Cinema comes to Bristol for the first time.
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Friday: Bloc Party Bristol, Lloyds Amphitheatre
One of the UK’s most influential indie/rock bands of the last two decades, back in Bristol celebrating 20 years with a set packed with hits from Silent Alarm alongside their greatest. Tickets sold out but resales are available if you move quickly for a big Friday evening party.
Bloc Party – photo: Alastair Brookes
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Friday: Friday Comedy Club at The Gaffe ft. Finlay Christie, The Gaffe Comedy
Finlay Christie headlines a great Friday show here at The Gaffe this week, with support from Burt Williamson (The Scotsman ★★★★) and Johnny White Really Really (‘a singular mind and talent’ – Chortle). All hosted by Live At The Apollo star, Harriet Dyer!
Finlay Christie – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
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Friday-Sunday: Born Adventurers, Thoulstone Park
This brand new summer festival is big on adventure and easy for families. Music includes Cut Capers, Hippo Sound System, Amy May Ellis, The ASBO Disco and lots more. Activities like archery, axe throwing, kayaking and zip lining are perfect for kids and teens, while grownups can enjoy a cocktail workshop, sauna and guided meditation.
Friday-August 3: Bristol Cider Week, various venues
The organisers of this new event hope “to build the Oktoberfest of cider to firmly establish Bristol as the undisputed cider capital of the world”. The inaugural Bristol Cider Week features parties, tastings, dinners, talks and workshops alongside a citywide cider trail.
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Saturday: Build your own little glass jungle at Sparks
Get stuck into something green and creative at this hands-on terrarium workshop at Sparks Bristol. With expert guidance, you’ll each make your own tropical mini-world to take home. It’s fun, relaxed, and a little bit different—perfect for friends or a low-key date. Everything’s provided.
Mini Terrarium – photo: YUUP
Saturday: Animal Farm, St Werburgh’s City Farm
2025 is the 80th anniversary of George Orwell’s Animal Farm and to mark the occasion, composer Phil Dixon has written a musical version of the novel with a libretto by Elizabeth Major and featuring members of Gurt Lush Choir.
Animal Farm will be performed at St Werburgh’s City Farm’s Boiling Wells amphitheatre – photo: Jon Craig
Saturday: 80s Day Disco, Circuit
Taking place at CIRCUIT Bristol, this event promises an unforgettable afternoon of synth-pop, disco grooves, and timeless anthems — the perfect opportunity to gather your friends, dress up, and dance the day away.
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Saturday: RUN All Day, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Bristol’s biggest and most notorious drum & bass day party returns for 2025, featuring over 30 artists to soundtrack an unmissable day of raving. One for the history books as Bristol’s longest DNB night present their biggest ever event featuring V Recordings boss Bryan G, TC, Mozey and much more.
RUN All Day – photo: Alastair Brookes
Sunday: Reload Sounds, Bambalan
Reload Sounds presents Juls at Bambalan’s first Summer Sessions of the season.
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Sunday: An Audience with John Cleese, Redgrave Theatre
Weston-super-Mare-born John Cleese will be in conversation with Matt Stadlen in the year that Fawlty Towers marks its 50th anniversary.
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Sunday: Sasha & Digweed, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Signing out Siren’s huge weekend of summertime shows in the harbourside, two pioneers of Electronic Music – Sasha & John Digweed – take us on a journey through sound featuring classic cuts alongside new flavours for a sunset session of Progressive House & Dance Music on the Harbour!
S&JD – photo: Alastair Brookes
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July 30: National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire, Redgrave Theatre
Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece. From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.
A Streetcar Named Desire – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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August 14-17: We Out Here Festival
Over 100 artists, 10 stages, 4 days & nights…We Out Here 2025 is a love letter to music far and near, legendary and emerging, celebrating the scenes and communities that nurture it. Featuring the likes of Noname, Kokoroko, Jalen Ngonda, Nubiyan Twist, Bukky Leo and so many more…
We Out Here Festival – photo: Jake Davis, Khroma Collective
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August 15-17: Independent grassroots festival, Oxwick Farm
Inglefest is a grassroots, independent music festival just outside Bristol, with three clash-free stages, a friendly community spirit, and an all-local lineup celebrating the South West’s music scene. Expect folk to funk, a scenic countryside setting, and a proper party as the sun goes down. Intimate, affordable, and full of heart.
Grassroots music festival – photo: Inglefest
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August 22-24: BBC Proms 2025, Bristol Beacon
A genre-blurring Friday at the BBC Proms lands at Bristol Beacon. Paraorchestra & The Breath unite ambient folk with orchestral power, followed by a special Late Junction featuring Verity Sharp and newly announced avant-jazz visionary Angel Bat Dawid. Two bold, boundary-pushing shows. One unforgettable night. Tickets from £8 + booking fee.
BBC Proms – photo: Bristol Beacon
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October 12: Panic Shack, Electric Bristol
If there’s one thing Panic Shack know, it’s how to have a good time. With barely any music available online, they built a word-of-mouth following off the back of their live shows, which have been praised for fusing “thrashy early LA-style punk with choreography that owes something to the Go-Go’s and Iron Maiden all at once” (The Guardian). Catch them this Autumn at Electric Bristol, tickets are on sale now.
Panic Shack – photo: Megan Winstone
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October 19: Larkin Poe, Bristol Beacon
Larkin Poe are the GRAMMY® Award-winning duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell. Their new album “Bloom” sees the dynamic sister duo venturing further along on their evolving musical journey. The epic 2025 Bloom Tour travels across North America, Europe, and to the UK. Coming to the Bristol Beacon this October.
Larkin Poe – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: Big Nath at Feast On 2024 by Rob Browne
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