Things To Do / Bristol
28 things to do in Bristol this week, November 24-30 2025
Monday: Slum Village, The Fleece
Hailing from Detroit and known for their work with Kanye West and John Legend, hip-hop duo Slum Village are performing on Monday night.
The group is known for their classic albums like ‘Trinity’ and ‘Detroit Deli’ – photo: Slum Village
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Monday-Tuesday: Vote Watershed to win BIFA Cinema of the Year!
Watershed has been selected as one of five nominees for the British Independent Film Award’s (BIFA) very first Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia and voted for by cinemagoers. They now need your help to be in with a chance of winning. Vote on BIFA’s website before Tue 25 Nov 23:00
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Monday-Thursday: The Thing With Feathers, Watershed
Benedict Cumberbatch gives a magnificent performance in the highly anticipated screen adaptation of Max Porter’s award-winning Grief Is the Thing with Feathers. Until at least Thu 25 Nov. Tickets £6.00 – £11.50.
The Thing with Feathers – photo: Watershed
Monday-Saturday: A Christmas Carol, Redgrave Theatre
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is staging the much-loved play, this time adapted by Patrick Barlow.
Patrick Barlow’s high-spirited stage adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ breathes new life into the familiar tale – photo: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
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Monday-December 25: St.Nick’s Christmas Market
St Nick’s is proud to be part of the Christmas shopping experience in Bristol, offering something a little different and more personal than you might find on the high street. Whether you want to potter through their outdoor market offer, which now hosts wooden Christmas chalets, or dive through their maze-like warren of homeware, clothing, jewellery and food in the indoor markets – St Nick’s is the place to soak up the festive atmosphere while ticking off your Christmas list. This year the market also hosts a Santas Grotto!
Wednesday: Grayscale, The Fleece
Philadelphia’s pop-punk band, Grayscale, are performing fiery anthems to melodic pop with their latest album Live in Colour.
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Wednesday: Jim Blomfield’s Soaco Collective, The Bristol Music Club
Jazz group Saoco Collective will be playing their original compositions and classic jazz tunes for a soulful evening.
Jim Blomfield’s Soaco Collective – photo: The Bristol Music Club
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Wednesday: Joseph Parsons: Redesigned, The Gaffe Comedy Club
West Country comedian Joseph Parsons’ hit show! An operation transformed his life and he’s ready for a fresh start. Determined to live life to the fullest, Parsons sets out to change everything. But as a risk-averse, single gay man stuck in his ways (and home), can he really change for the better?
Joseph Parsons – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
Thursday: Christmas lights switch-on, Wapping Wharf
Music, Father Christmas and food and drink will accompany the Christmas lights switch-on at Wapping Wharf on Thursday night.
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Thursday: Horatio Gould: Return of the Space Cowboy, 1532 Performing Arts Centre
The ‘tribal elder’ of Gen Z, comedian Horatio Gould, is bringing his stand-up show to Bristol.
Horatio explores the crisis facing young people seeking purpose in life – photo: Chuckle Busters
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Thursday: Orchestral Queen At The Spiegeltent
Performed in the fabulous setting of the Spiegeltent, the 23-piece Bristol Ensemble will reimagine Queen’s greatest hits, highlighting the band’s dramatic flair, rich harmonies, and powerful melodies in a way only a live orchestral performance can. From the anthemic Bohemian Rhapsody to the driving rhythm of Don’t Stop Me Now, this concert celebrates one of the most iconic and influential bands in rock history.
Queen by orchestra – photo: Bristol Ensemble
Thursday: Father JC’s Holy Show, Lost Horizon
Written by multi-award-nominated artist Laura Wyatt O’Keeffe, expect a drag comedy of hymns, bops and divine chaos where the Irish drag priest attempts to perform a show he hasn’t written.
‘Father JC’s Holy Show’ brings “divine drag chaos” to Lost Horizon – photo” Father JC’s Holy Show
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Friday: Ollie Horn: Comedy for Toxic People, The Gaffe Comedy Club
Ollie Horn’s critically-acclaimed stand-up comedy show! Ollie is 33 years old (or in “the business end of his late-20s” as he calls it) and he hasn’t got a wife, so he’s decided to become more toxic to find one. ★★★★ “Pure Comedy!” – The Times
Ollie Horn – photo: The Gaffe Comedy CLub
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Friday-December 24: Meet Santa at St. Nicholas Market, Corn Street
HO HO HOOOO – this year St Nick’s Market host their very own Christmas Grotto in the historic Exchange Building. St Nick has decided to return to the Market after a long winter making gifts with the elves… If you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids to visit Santa and receive their gift from the main man himself, where better than St Nick’s in the heart of the Old City. Visits are £7 per child including a gift – book now to avoid disappointment.
Santa at St Nick’s – photo: Bristol City Council
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Saturday: DAM Trilogy, Bristol Beacon
This Saturday, relive David Bowie’s legendary Berlin era with The D.A.M. Trilogy, as original collaborators Carlos Alomar and George Murray return to the music they helped create. Expect iconic tracks, masterful musicianship, and deep-cut stories brought to life in a rare, electrifying celebration of one of Bowie’s most groundbreaking periods.
The D.A.M Trilogy – photo: Bristol Beacon
Saturday: Penny Serenade, Bristol Megascreen, Bristol Aquarium
Featuring Bristol’s own Cary Grant, Penny Serenade, a film about a soon-to-be divorcee who traces the memories of her life, will be screened on Saturday evening and will be followed be an expert panel discussing music and melodrama.
The screening if part of Cary Comes Home Festival – image: Cary Comes Home Festival
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Saturday: Fleetwood Bac, O2 Academy
Fleetwood Bac recreate the sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere of Fleetwood Mac. The Fleetwood Bac show focuses on the Rumours era of the band, whilst also featuring several songs from the Peter Green days along with some of Stevie’s biggest solo hits.
Fleetwood Bac – photo: O2 Academy
Saturday & Sunday: North Bristol Arts Trail, various venues
The North Bristol Arts Trail brings together a community of artists in north, south and central Bishopston, Henleaze, Ashley and Redland – all of whom will be showing, and selling, their work across the last weekend of November.
Expanding for 2025, the event will throw open the doors to 54 venues, many of them artists’ homes – photo: Andrew Hood
Saturday-December 7: Bristol Palestine Film Festival, various venues
Bristol Palestine Film Festival will be returning to platform much-anticipated fiction, documentaries, and communal events at venues including Arnolfini, the Cube and Watershed.
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Saturday-December 14: Made in Bristol Gift Fair, Bristol Beacon
Discover a vibrant cornucopia of local talent at Bristol Beacon this winter. Meet 200+ artists and find unique, handmade gifts from jewellery to homeware. A perfect, joyful day out for thoughtful Christmas shopping.
Made in Bristol Gift Fair – photo: Jo Hounsome
Saturday-December 28: Luminate, Ashton Court
Luminate is a one-mile long immersive light trail which has already attracted more than one million visitors at locations including the Sandringham royal estate and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
A new immersive light trail is coming to Ashton Court – photo: Luminate
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Saturday-December 31: Christmas at The Roman Baths
Celebrate the holidays at one of the UK’s most atmospheric landmarks. From torchlit afternoons and festive drinks, to steaming waters and choir performances, The Roman Baths offers an unforgettable winter experience, just footsteps from Bath’s famous Christmas Market.
Christmas at The Roman Bath – photo: The Roman Baths
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Sunday: Sir Derek Jacobi in Conversation with Richard Clifford, Redgrave Theatre
Sir Derek Jacobi is an icon of stage and screen, known for his work at the Royal National Theatre and as a BAFTA, Olivier, Emmy, Screen Guild and Tony Award winner. With Richard Clifford, actor and producer, in the driving seat for the evening, there will be an incredible wealth of insight, joy of Shakespeare and so much more as he is also Derek’s partner since the 1970’s.
TM Del & Rich March – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Sunday: Babatunde Aléshé: High Expectations, Beacon
Known for his appearances on Gogglebox and I’m a Celebrity…. Get Me Out of Here!, multi-award winning comedian Babatunde Aléshé will be performing his stand-up show on Sunday night.
Babatunde Aléshé is coming to Beacon – photo: Babatunde Aléshé
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Sunday: SOHN, Bristol Beacon
SOHN returns to Bristol Beacon with the new album, Albadas (Dawn Songs), his most intimate, improvisational record yet, created in the quiet early hours in Spain. Known for his emotionally striking electronic pop and production credits with BANKS, Rhye and Lana Del Rey, his live show promises thoughtful, atmospheric soundscapes.
SOHN – photo: Bristol Beacon
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Sunday: Trails in Motion Film Tour, Redgrave Theatre
Big screen, big community, big fun! The World’s Trail Running Film Tour is coming to Bristol, showcasing a collection of the finest trail and ultra running films from around the globe. Join like-minded running & adventure enthusiasts to be inspired. There’ll also be a charity draw with fantastic prizes to be won.
Trails in Motion – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Sunday: Bristol Youth Orchestra Winter Concert, Victoria Rooms
Bristol Youth Orchestra will be performing pieces by women conductors across the centuries, including Anna Clyne’s Restless Oceans and Liz Purnell’s Fanfare.
The event is billed as “a vibrant evening celebrating women’s creativity across the centuries” – photo: Giulia Spadafora
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December 4: The Wailers, O2 Academy
Embark on an extraordinary musical journey with The Wailers as they commemorate the 40th anniversary of their acclaimed compilation album, Legend. Legend remains the best-selling reggae album of all time, featuring timeless classics such as “One Love,” “No Woman, No Cry,” “Redemption Song,” and “Three Little Birds.”
The Wailers – photo: O2 Academy
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December 7: Nailsworth: Music for Piano Trio, Christ Church
Chamber music for piano trio, featuring Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor and Haydn Piano Trio in G, performed by principals from the Bristol Ensemble (Paul Israel – piano, Simon Kodurand – violin, Harriet Wiltshire – cello). Tea and cakes served at 4pm.
Music for Piano Trio – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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December 12: RUN presents Sub Focus, The Prospect Building
RUN presents Sub Focus, returning to Bristol after an unbelievable sell-out show. As one of Drum & Bass’s most iconic names, Sub Focus brings an explosive night of energy, supported by Culture Shock and elevated by a cutting-edge production spec inside the vibrant Prospect Building for an unforgettable experience.
Sub Focus – photo: The Prospect Building
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December 31: Love Saves NYE, The Prospect Building
Love Saves The Day take over The Prospect Building, Bristol, for the city’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration. The full Brouhaha Stage lands in our Main Room, joined by standout LSTD installations. Expect a spectacular festival lineup featuring Ewan McVicar, Katy B, Oppidan, Special Request, Dr Dubplate, Yung Singh, Y U QT and more.
Love Saves NYE – photo: The Prospect Building
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February 3: Imani Erriu, Watershed
Just Announced! Imani Erriu is touring the UK in the new year to celebrate the release of the second book in the Sunday Times bestselling celestial Heavenly Bodies series. From TikTok romantasy phenomenon Imani Erriu the new book ‘Fallen Stars’ is published on the 27th November. Sign up now for early access to the presale, which begins Monday 24th November at 10am.
Imani Erriu Author – photo: Alessia Erriu
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February 5: Ken Yates, Exchange Basement
Ken Yates is an award-winning singer-songwriter known for his introspective storytelling and his signature blend of folk, indie, and rock influences. Following the release of his new album ‘Total Cinema’ Ken comes to the UK for the first time. Touring next Feb coming to Bristol on the 5th. Tickets are on sale now.
Ken Yates – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: Luminate
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