40 things to do in Bristol this week, March 24-30 2025

Monday: Spring tastings, Carmen Street Wine
Passione Vino and Carte Blanche join forces to showcase new arrivals and new vintages from western Europe.

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Monday: Life Drawing and Social at Grain Barge
Get creative and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We will provide basic supplies – but bring more if you have other materials available!

Monday: Bleep Klub meets Escher Connection session 45, Strange Brew
Both Bleep Klub and Escher will operate as usual but under one roof for the first and not the last time. Escher Music Connection is a space where local producers can come and hear back their new/WIP tracks on a top notch club system.

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Monday-Thursday: Flow, Watershed
Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.

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Monday-Thursday: Santosh, Watershed
In taut, north India-set thriller Santosh, a housewife-turned-cop is sucked into a high-profile case that has polarised the local community.

Tuesday: Welcome Spring Chinese Calligraphy Workshop, Bedminster Community Hub
Celebrate the Year of the Snake by immersing yourself in the art of Chinese calligraphy. Make your own lettering as an artistic wall hanging. The workshop will begin with a 5-minute seated meditation, designed to help you achieve a sense of calm, clarity, and focus.

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Tuesday: 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.

Tuesday: The Lathums, SWX
With their two previous albums hitting number one in the charts, The Lathums release Matter Does Not Define on March 7.

Wednesday: Connected Futures Festival, We The Curious
Join the University of Bristol and its partners JOINER and REASON to learn, debate and discover what our future connected world can enable.

Wednesday: The Psychology of Autism and Relationships, Hen & Chicken
Discover the unique aspects of autistic communication and gain practical strategies for strengthening relationships. Followed by a Q&A.

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Thursday: 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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Thursday: Breath led with Lucy, Yogasara
Join Lucy for a powerful healing practice of breathwork, kundalini Global yoga and sound on Thursday mornings at 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.

Thursday: King Kurt + The Polecats, The Fleece
King Kurt are best remembered for ‘Destination Zululand,’ the rambunctious smash with which they stormed the U.K. chart in 1984, to recall them purely as one-hit wonders is to decry another four years of achievement.

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Thursday: The People’s Comedy at the Grain Barge
The award winning People’s Comedy returns to the Grain Barge. Paying and platforming comedians equally. We’ve sold-out every show so please book in advance.

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Thursday-Saturday: 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.

Thursday – Saturday : Cinderella, Bristol Hippodrome
Birmingham Royal Ballet perform a version of the classic fairytale by choreographer and their former company director, Sir David Bintley. Also for those who fancy a sneak peek or cannot access the event you can experience Cinderella in Augmented Reality on your phone, watch her dance on your sofa or on the street with OPUS AR: Apple HERE or Android HERE

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Friday: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with Kirill Karabits, Bristol Beacon
A charming programme based on a rich heritage of folklore is brought down to earth – and to Hell – as Tchaikovsky depicts the tale of a woman condemned to damnation in Francesca da Rimini. While more of a suite than a concerto, Václav Trojan’s Fairy Tales accordion concerto is full of appealing and catchy melodies.

Friday: Totems+Talismans, Centrespace Gallery
An exhibition exploring pain and destruction, and beauty and love, by Jonathon Campbell Mills and Suffia Khanan.

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Friday: Friday Night Comedy Club at The Gaffe
Kick off your weekend with some of the sharpest, funniest comedians on the circuit at The Gaffe, Bristol’s hot new comedy club. This Friday MC Burt Williamson is joined by a brilliant trio of stand-up comics — Amy Webber, Charlie Bowers and Lorna Rose Treen!

Friday: Balter x Dubtendo, Motion
Get on your Mario Brothers costume ready as Motion gears up to host for the first and last time the Balter Festival x Dubtendo. on.

Saturday: Battleship Potemkin / The Battle of Algiers, Bristol Megascreen
Watch one of the true masterpieces in the history of cinema at this latest South West Silents screening, with live musical accompaniment by John Sweeney.

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Saturday: 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

Saturday: Some Voices Bristol presents Duel of the Decades, Circomedia
Buckle up for a choral clash of the classics and a battle of the ballads with hits from Beyonce, Radiohead, Tina Turner, DJ Sammy, Chappel Roan and more.

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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.

Saturday: Comic Con and Gaming Festival, Document
Head to Document on Saturday for the Bristol Comic Con and Gaming Festival. The event is family friendly and will include props, cosplay, gaming and vendors.

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Saturday: Saturday night comedy at The Gaffe
Get tickets for Saturday Night Headliners at The Gaffe this Saturday at 7pm, and add on the late show for just £2! No two late night comedy shows at The Gaffe are the same, but expect big laughs, silly games, and a whole lot of nonsense.

Sunday: Wonderhaus, Wardrobe Theatre
Bringing you the brightest and bravest gems of live performance, comedy, clowning, circus, music and miscellany, freshly mined from the depths of the collective subconscious.

Sunday: Floral Earring Making Workshop, 58 West Street
You can make your very own laser-cut floral hoop earrings in this colourful and creative workshop with Bristol-based jewellery designer Rosa Pietsch.

Sunday: Paint Monet’s Water Lilies, Small Bar
This sip and paint event is inspired by Claude Monet’s iconic Water Lilies painting. Beautify your canvas with impressionistic brushstrokes, capturing movement, light and colour.

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Until April 27: Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Have you been yet? View 100 award-winning images at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 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 : William Fortescue,

And coming soon…

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April 1-5: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Redgrave Theatre
Experience mediaeval Paris in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” adapted by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. This classic tale of love and acceptance follows Quasimodo and Esmeralda amid beauty and brutality. Featuring beloved songs like “Out There” and “The Bells of Notre Dame,” this gothic masterpiece will be performed by BAOS.

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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 9: Hallan, The Louisiana
Hallan, the electrifying quartet hailing from Portsmouth, known for their sharp lyricism and electrifying energy, are coming to The Louisiana this April! There are only a handful of tickets remaining, book now while you still can!

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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: Balter x Dubtendo, Motion

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