Things To Do / Bristol
30 things to do in Bristol this week, July 7-13 2025
Monday: Traditional Irish music, Small Bar
Every other Monday at Small Bar, immerse yourself in the rich sounds of Irish traditional music with a residency hosted by local folk musicians.
Enjoy traditional Irish music at Small Bar – photo: Small Bar
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Monday-Thursday: Hot Milk, Watershed
Based on Deborah Levy’s acclaimed novel and set on the sun-soaked Spanish coast, tensions simmer as a mother and daughter’s bond is tested by the arrival of a mysterious stranger.
Hot Milk – photo: Watershed
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Monday-Thursday: Sudan, Remember Us, Watershed
They are the young Sudanese yearning for freedom. Their revolution is poetic, driven by the power of words. As the film intertwines their stories, Sudan, Remember Us reassembles fragments of a revolution, a battle pitting the voices of youth against the military’s might.
Sudan, Remember Us – photo: Watershed
Tuesday: Inspiring Women Talk – Trish Brown, Great George Street
Trish is a mother and rugby player for Bath while also working full time in the music industry. She is also the founder of ‘Mums Who Play Rugby’ where women share their experiences of juggling playing rugby with parenthood.
Trish Brown combines being a mum with playing rugby for Bath – photo: Bristol Women’s Voice
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Wednesday: Jayde Adams at The Gaffe Comedy Club
Bristolian comedy legend Jayde Adams will be back at The Gaffe Comedy Club in July – and she’s bringing friends! Jayde introduces some favourite acts from the UK scene along with upcoming stars from the region, followed by a preview of her new show.
Jayde Adams – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
Wednesday: TRANS/FORM, Strange Brew
This drag-theatre show exploring trans experiences is an exploration of our defiant, resilient, beautiful trans experiences.
Xanthe Trans:Form – photo: xanthequeen
Wednesday: Gloucestershire vs Surrey, Seat Unique Stadium
The Shire take on Surry in the T20 Blast having won four games on the bounce as they defend their trophy.
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Thursday: Take Me To The River: All-Stars Memphis Soul Revue, Bristol Beacon
An all-star lineup of Memphis music royalty brings a night filled with timeless grooves and pure Southern sould. Featuring the Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas, the iconic Hi Rhythm Section (the band behind Al Green’s biggest hits) powerhouse vocalist Jerome Chism and Grammy winners Boo Mitchell and Martin Shore.
Take Me To The River – photo: Bristol Beacon
Thursday: OUR SCENE – An Archive of Bristol’s Queer Nightlife book launch, Kit Form
Our Scene: An Archive of Bristol’s Queer Nightlife Rebirth is a collaborative project between Conqueer and Bristol Pride, with the book promising to be a feast for the eyes as it captures the visuals, photos and memorabilia that make up queer nightlife in Bristol.
Misscoteque -photo: Tia Payne
Friday: Raving 4 Ricky, Loco Klub
A night of breaks, bass, jungle, DnB and electro from the Leisure Centre crew and friends to help raise money for Ricky Retox who was involved in an accident in Thailand leading to spiralling medical bills.
The Raving 4 Ricky lineup features Anna Prank, Svengali, Millicent, Stax, Crappa T, Tumble and Haslem
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Friday: Dale Elliot Jr – Son of an Immigrant, Redgrave Theatre
Fresh from shows across Europe, Dale brings his hit Son of an Immigrant tour to the UK, including a stop in Bristol. With over 40+ show across the USA, UK and Canada, this epic return of this assured and confident comic is not one to be missed.
Son of an Immigrant – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Friday: Art & Music as Tools for Inclusion: Impact on Marginalised Communities, The Canteen
ALICE Project is coming together with Bristol Pride to create a night of art and music. A one-hour panel exploring how music and art can make a difference in marginalised communities will be followed by a workshop where you will learn to channel complex emotions into creative expression.
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Friday: Stars of the West End present: An Evening of ABBA
Feel the beat and sing along to ABBA’s greatest hits in an unforgettable night under the stars. With West End stars, a live band, and dazzling vocals, enjoy iconic songs from Dancing Queen to Waterloo in this high-energy tribute show. A must for any ABBA fan or disco lover!
ABBA – photo: YUUP
Friday: The Ogretones, The Fleece
Hailing from the swamps of Hampshire, The Ogretones claim to be the UK’s top musical tribute to the Shrek soundtracks; featuring multiple vocalists and a full brass section.
Saturday: Martha & Cheekface, Strange Brew
Queer-anarchist group Martha have developed a core following over the years and played two packed-out shows back in 2022 at the Exchange, and a sell-out at Strange Brew in 2024. American band Cheekface’s music – characterised by Katz’s talk-singing – tend to share a thematic interest in anxiety and socio-political unease.
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Saturday: James Morton Groove Den feat. Dennis Rollins, Bristol Beacon
Groove Den is the brainchild of saxophonist James Morton, a cornerstone of Bristol’s music scene. Blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, and rock, their sound is all about groove and feel. From New Orleans to Bristol, expect a high-energy, genre-hopping ride.
James Morton – photo: Bristol Beacon
Saturday: Pride Parade, city centre
Gather from 10am at the bandstand end of Castle Park and get ready to depart around 10.45am for the one-hour long parade that circles through the city centre and finishes at the Lloyds Amphitheatre.
The annual Pride parade is both demonstration and celebration – photo: Matt Whiteley
Saturday: Bristol Surf Cinema – Point of Change, Watershed
Point of Change is about an island community changed forever by the discovery of a ‘perfect wave’ in the 1970s, chronicling the first surfers to ‘discover’ this Point at Nias Island, Indonesia, and the unintended dramatic consequences that followed.
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Saturday & Sunday: Shirehampton Big Clean Weekend, 60 The Ridge
The aim is to litter pick, report fly tipping, weed and sweep in groups so that Shirehampton can be the tidiest it has ever been.
Shirehampton locals will be coming together to take of their area this weekend – photo: Shirehampton Community Action forum
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Saturday & Sunday: Michael Odewale Headlines at The Gaffe Comedy Club
Michael Odewale (Live at the Apollo, Live from The Moth Club) is The Gaffe Comedy Club’s headliner this week, along with Tal Davies (2023 Funny Women Stage Award finalist) and local legend Burt Williamson (★★★★ The Scotsman) MCing.
Michael Odewale – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
Sunday: Le Gateau Chocolat, Bristol Old Vic
Expect mountains of laughs, a stream of nostalgia, and a tug at the heartstring as Gateau crams every single musical you know and love into an hour of high kicks, high drag and high glamour.
Sunday: Sober Queer Pride Party, Loco Klub
Bristol Sober Spaces and Bristol Sober Queers are teaming up once again to bring you the Sober Queers Pride Party.
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July 15-19: The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return, Bristol Old Vic
Don’t miss Chalk Line Theatre’s “exhilarating” (⭐⭐⭐⭐ WhatsOnStage) Edinburgh Fringe sell-out. This award-winning “urban epic” (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fest Magazine) is a powerful, high-energy exploration of class and identity in noughties Luton.
Chaos – photo: Bristol Old Vic
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July 24-September 1: All New Dinosaur Experience, Wookey Hole
Stomp, roar, and explore Wookey Hole’s unforgettable all new Dinosaur Experience this summer! An epic prehistoric adventure the whole family will love plus all the magic of Wookey Hole. Save 15% when you book online.
Dinosaur Valley – photo: Wookey Hole
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July 25: 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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July 25-27: 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.
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July 22-26: 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
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July 26: 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
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July 27: 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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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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September 11: Mid Nite Life, The Louisiana
Mid Nite Life are hitting the road this September! While the duo are rooted in the indie scene, they retain core elements of bass & hip hop which deliver a unique, energetic sound, punctuated with powerful lyricism and social commentary. Their brand new single ‘Don’t You’, dropped a few weeks ago, go and listen! Tickets are on sale now!
Mid Nite Life – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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September 18: Girls Of The Internet, Strange Brew
The dynamic electronic/dance group Girls Of The Internet are heading to Strange Brew this September, joined by the incredible James Alexander Bright as a special guest. Tickets are going fast, grab yours now!
Girls of the internet – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: Matt Whitelay
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