Things To Do / Bristol
34 things to do in Bristol this week, March 17-23 2025
Monday: Rebecca Black, SWX
Just announced as support for Katy Perry’s world tour, Rebecca Black has reinvented herself in recent years since she released the viral hit Friday when she was just 13.
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Monday-Thursday: Sister Midnight, Watershed
Unpredictable Uma does her best to cope in her newly arranged marriage until the nocturnal world of Mumbai and its inhabitants lead her to face her own strange behaviours.
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Monday-Thursday: Conclave, Watershed
Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci revel in the ritual and intrigue surrounding the process of choosing a new pontiff, in this tantalisingly tense Oscar®-winning drama.
Monday-Saturday: The Watsons, The Station
A Bristol Old Vic Theatre School production adapted from an unfinished novel promising “a Jane Austen story like never before”.
Jane Austen’s unfinished novel The Watsons is turned on its head by a dissatisfied playwright and characters longing to break free from tradition – photo: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Tuesday: Beyond Therapy Festival of Activism, Watershed
A festival set up “to challenge attitudes toward child sexual abuse and re-imagine our society’s existing response, by combining research, arts and activism”.
Tuesday-Thursday: Funeral Teeth, Wardrobe Theatre
A “queer, autobiographical, confessional piece of theatre about grief that’s gut-busting and gut-wrenching in equal measure, putting the ‘fun’ in funeral”.
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Tuesday-March 25: Big Give Fundraising Event, RWA
For one week only, every donation you make at the RWA will be matched in the hope of raising £10,000 to fund creative sessions for children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
Happy Families and Happy Mondays are specialist creative sessions designed specifically for children with SEND and their families – photo: RWA
Wednesday: Venetian-inspired dinner, Pazzo
Roberta from Italian winery Frassinelli will be hosted at Pazzo who will be organising a Venetian-inspired dinner, with five Frassinelli wines paired with the food.
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Thursday: Join lucy for a powerful healing practice of breathwork, Yogasara studio
Breath is a powerful tool we can harness to regulate the nervous system, release stress and tension in the body, and enter a deep state of calm and presence. These classes are music led and end with a crystal bowl sound bath to bring us into a deeper state of relaxation. Radically inclusive, open to all levels.
Thursday: Natasha Brown, Storysmith
Natasha Brown returns to the North Street store – recently named the best bookshop in the South West – to discuss her second novel Universality in conversation with author and screenwriter Nikesh Shukla.
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Thursday: Snapped Ankles, Bristol Beacon
Snapped Ankles’ outsider status has always allowed them to hold a mirror up to society. Now, the boundaries are not so clear. In the four years since Come Play The Trees was released, their cult has flourished. As those who have witnessed the shamanic ritual of their live shows will attest, they are a truly unique, communal experience.
Thursday: El01se, Fleece
Bristol-based multi-genre singer-songwriter El01se presents the Resilience album launch, using her music to help others.
Thursday-Sunday: Fishponds MuralFest, Fishponds Road
Taking place in the yard behind the Crafty Egg, this new event hopes to transform Fishponds “into a vibrant hub of creativity and colour”. Mural sites include a wall of a double-decker bus, the façade of a flat and a red brick wall at the entrance to the alley leading to the yard.
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Thursday-March 30: Jessie Woodward, 17 Midland Road
Jessie Woodward is a Bristol-based mixed media artist best known for her vibrant abstract paintings.
Abstract paintings by Jessie Woodward – photo: courtesy of the artist
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Friday: Friday Night Comedy Club at The Gaffe
Looking for something new to do on a Friday night? Bristol’s hottest new comedy club brings the best acts in the country right into the city centre. Grab a drink at the bar before the show starts and have a great night at The Gaffe.
Friday: SXSW London roadshow, BIMM Bristol
Aiming to provide “a platform to celebrate innovation and creativity that pushes boundaries in technology and the creative industries”, with a range of thought leadership sessions “designed to inspire the next generation of talent to pursue their passions and continue to make meaningful contributions in their communities and beyond”.
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Friday: An Audience with Sir Bradley Wiggins, Redgrave Theatre
Sir Bradley Marc Wiggins, is a British former professional road and track racing cyclist, who competed professionally between 2001 and 2016. 5 times Olympic gold medallist, 2010 stage winner Giro D’Italia & 2012 Tour De France Winner. Join Bradley as he discusses his fantastic career, what brought him to cycling, and everything in-between!
Saturday: The Absurdist A/V Jumble Sale, Cube
The Absurdist A/V Jumble Sail is back – this time with a theme of spring and springs.
Thursday to March 23: Bristol Gallery Weekend, multiple venues
Several art galleries, event spaces and art projects are bringing together some of Bristol’s best artists in a one-of-its-kind event.
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Saturday: Lambert, Bristol Beacon
Berlin’s enigmatic masked musician, Lambert, captivates audiences with his unique, genre-crossing compositions, spanning serene piano, jazz, and electronica. Part of our special Piano Day event, where Bristol Beacon will be alive with the sweet sound of the piano. From 2PM, we have an open piano, where we invite pianists to showcase their talents.
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Saturday: Saturday Night Headliners at The Gaffe
Laugh your socks off at The Gaffe this Saturday, with a stellar line up of comics brought to you by the team behind The Room Above (winner of the Chortle Award for Best Pro Comedy Night) and The Bristol Comedy Festival.
Saturday: Bristol Bears vs Exeter, Ashton Gate
Bristol’s domestic season recommences after the Six Nations break, with Pat Lam’s men currently sitting in second place in the Premiership.
Saturday-April 5: Hillfields Festival, various venues
There will be a fortnight of celebrations across Hillfields with a number of free events and workshops.
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Until April 27: Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
An unmissable exhibition at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery showcasing 100 images that capture fascinating animal behaviour. Running until 27 April with general tickets £6.60 Tues-Sun and £8 weekends. Under 16s go free.
Wildlife Photographer of the year – photo: Jason Gulley
Sunday: Busy Minds Hub Fundraising Feast, The Mazi Project
Charity Busy Minds runs arts and crafts workshops designed to stimulate the mind, encourage creativity, and build confidence. They will be hosting a three-course vegetarian dinner to raise money to help them run more creative sessions, provide resources, and reach more people in need.
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March 25: Breath Led Special: Breathwork, yoga, sound and journaling, The Mount Without
Join Lucy in the stunning, candlelit Mount Without for an evening of breathwork, yoga, journaling and sound bath. Take time to journal on where we are and what we want to welcome in for Spring Equinox. Rebalance and reset the nervous system to help us transition into the new season with clarity and calm
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March 27: BE Contemporary: Meredith & Messiaen, Bristol Ensemble
Bristol Ensemble performs an intriguing programme of contemporary works in the unique setting of Bristol 1904 Arts Club, including Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time and Anna Meredith’s Hex.
BE Contemporary – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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March 27-29: The Grand Duke, Redgrave Theatre
Step into a whirlwind of intrigue, romance, and comedic chaos with The Grand Duke, one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most rarely performed operettas! In the whimsical Grand Duchy of Pfennig-Halbpfennig, a spirited theatrical troupe hatches a daring plot to overthrow the miserly Grand Duke Rudolph.
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March 29: Ritual Union, SWX, Strange Brew, Rough Trade
Bristol’s cult-favorite music festival, Ritual Union, is back this month, taking over SWX, Rough Trade, and Strange Brew for an unforgettable all day experience. With a stacked lineup featuring Billy Nomates, CVC, Getdown Services, and Our Girl, this is one you don’t want to miss! Final release tickets are selling fast – grab yours now!
Ritual Union – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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April 3: Pale Blue Eyes, Thekla
Modernist pop band Pale Blue Eyes are celebrating the recent release of their brand new record ‘New Place’ by coming to Thekla, Bristol for one night only! Come along for an evening of intimate performance on April 3rd. Tickets going fast, don’t hang around!
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April 5 : Windmill Hill City Farm Market, Bedminster
This much-loved market returns for 2025. Browse over 40 stalls of handcrafted homeware, prints, jewellery, slow fashion, food producers, plus a street food court and Bruhaha pop-up taproom – and the April market coincides with BV Open Studios weekend, right opposite the farm. The market will go weekly from Saturday 7 June!
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April 5-21: Easter Adventures, Mendip Activity Centre
Hop into Easter adventures with thrilling outdoor activities! Win sweet treats when you try Archery, Axe Throwing and Air Rifle, search underground for glowing Dragon Eggs or take on our epic Easter Tobogganing Egg Hunt. From festive egg hunts to adrenaline-fuelled challenges, it’s time for adventure at Mendip Activity Centre.
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April 12: The Secret Life of Vivaldi, St George’s
Discover the extraordinary story of the remarkable rise of Antonio Vivaldi – from baker’s son to “Europe’s greatest composer” – in the world premiere of a unique event combining live orchestra, choir and acclaimed actor Miltos Yerolemou (Game of Thrones, Star Wars) as Vivaldi.
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May 3: Gardna presents Time To Move Summer Day Party
On Saturday 3rd May, local legend Gardna is curating a massive lineup for his Time To Move Summer Day Party, featuring an all-star bill including Gentlemans Dub Club, Eva Lazarus, Danny Byrd, Jeremiah Asiamah, and many more.
Gardna presents Time To Move – photo: The Prospect Building
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May 4: Love International 10 Year Club Tour, The Prospect Building
This May Bank Holiday, Love International takes over The Prospect Building Courtyard for an unmissable party. As part of their 10 Year Club Tour, they’re throwing an open-air event with a stellar lineup featuring Palms Trax, Shanti Celeste, Midland, Crazy P, and residents Dave Harvey, Ellie Stokes, and Chez De Milo. Get ready for high-energy vibes and top-tier tunes – it’s the ultimate way to kick off the summer! Tickets are on sale NOW!
© Photography by Khris Cowley
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May 30: Gloucestershire v Kent Spitfires (T20 Cricket)
The Vitality Blast returns to Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol as Gloucestershire defend their Vitality Blast T20 Champions title for the very first time. Secure your Early Bird tickets for the family and attend this Friday night fixture during the half-term holidays!
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June 13: Gloucestershire v Somerset (T20 Cricket)
A re-match of the 2024 Vitality Blast Final which saw Gloucestershire claim their first ever T20 title over their old adversaries. Gloucestershire won all three T20 matches against Somerset last term, can they continue the run in Bristol? Early Bird tickets are available now and selling fast!
Main photo: Natasha Brown by Alice Zoo
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