Things To Do / Bristol
43 things to do in Bristol in June 2026
June 1: The Playboy of the Western World, Redgrave Theatre
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre in London, Nicola Coughlan joins Éanna Hardwicke and Siobhán McSweeney in John Millington Synge’s “riveting play of youth and self-discovery”.
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June 1: Kraftwerk, Bristol Beacon
Electronic pioneers Kraftwerk return with their groundbreaking Multimedia Tour 2026, their first UK tour in almost a decade. Expect iconic tracks including Autobahn, Trans-Europe Express and The Man-Machine, fused with immersive visuals, precision sound and futuristic spectacle in a live show unlike anything else.
Kraftwerk – photo: Bristol Beacon
June 2: Historical walk: Floating Harbour, start at M Shed
Join a knowledgeable guide for a tour of Bristol’s docks, exploring its industrial and maritime heritage and modern regeneration.
June 3: Whisky tasting with Brave New Spirits, Spirited
The team at Spirited say they are “particularly excited by the work of Brave New Spirits, who are bottling some great single cask whiskies”. Marcos McCurley will at the shop on North Street today for a tasting of their range.
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June 3: Eric Rushton: Innkeeper, The Gaffe Comedy Club
In 2004, Eric Rushton was cast in his primary school Nativity. Despite absolutely smashing it, he immediately retired from being a child actor. Now he’s found the correct antidepressants to give showbusiness another go. EDINBURGH FRINGE SELL-OUT 2025. WINNER Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award. WINNER Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year.
Eric Rushton – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
June 4-September 6: Tangerine Dreams, Martin Parr Foundation
British documentary photographer Sophie Green presents “a vivid exploration of the communities, subcultures and social gatherings that shape contemporary Britain”.
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June 5: Decks on the Deck, Grain Barge
Soak up the sun on Grain Barge’s top deck for a summer series gaining huge momentum: world-class DJs, drink deals, and unique panoramic harbour views. This Friday, DJ Dolfinboy brings the matching vibe. Free entry.
Decks on the decks – photo: Tobacco Factory
June 5: Gloucestershire vs Somerset, County Ground
It’s the Shire’s second home game of this season’s T20 Blast and it’s the big one against fierce local rivals Somerset; with this fixture being a double-header featuring both men’s and women’s matches.
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June 5: Food Truck Fridays, Tobacco Factory
Kick off your weekend with free DJ’s, a tap takeover by local legends Bristol Beer Factory, and a mouthwatering line-up of street food vendors. Find all of this in the sun-drenched Tobacco Factory Yard… see you there.
Food truck Fridays – photo: Alastair Brookes
June 5 & 6: North Street Sounds, various venues
A new music festival will feature live performances and DJ sets in venues spanning North Street.
June 6: Summer fair, St Werburgh’s City Farm
St Werburgh’s City Farm’s famous summer fair is returning with live music, food from local traders and plenty of family fun. Activities include storytelling, a craft market and a samba procession.
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June 6: Henleaze Concert Society: Summer Serenade, Trinity-Henleaze
Henleaze Concert Society closes its season with a vibrant summer evening programme featuring Vivaldi’s Summer from The Four Seasons, Pachelbel’s Canon, Mozart’s lyrical Flute Quartet in D, and Bach’s Air on the G String. The ticket price includes the pre concert talk, a programme and interval drink
Henleaze Summer Serenade – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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June 6 & 7 : Pride in Nature, Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Pride in Nature is a unique weekend of events championing diversity, nature and community. The programme includes Queer Ecology walks, Drag Queen Storytime, a silent disco and rainbow nature trail. Marking Pride month, the weekend will demonstrate the diversity of the natural world and invite everyone to connect with nature.
Pride in Nature – photo: WWT Slimbridge
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June 6-14: Festival of Nature
From the hidden life of trees to the wonders of nature at night, try out new ways to experience nature and learn new skills at this free festival. There are workshops, screenings, walks & talks for all, before a two day family fiesta in Millennium Square featuring CBeebies’ Andy Day.
June 6-September 20: Creative Conversations, Stradling Collection
The Stradling Collection’s largest ever display of its mid to late 20th century British Studio Ceramics collection promises to offer “an intimate portrait of how a collection, and the relationships at its core, takes shape over time”.
June 6-21: Bristol Refugee Festival, various venues
Bristol Refugee Festival’s programme encourages the public to “explore the theme of courage through acts big and small”.
June 6 & 7: Clifton & Hotwells Open Gardens, various venues
Private communal gardens across Clifton and Hotwells will be open to the public for the weekend with refreshments, talks, live music and stalls.
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June 7: Bristol Ensemble Nailsworth: Summer Serenade
Principal players from the Bristol Ensemble present an afternoon of elegant chamber music featuring Vivaldi’s Summerfrom The Four Seasons, Mozart’s charming Flute Quartet, and Bach’s lyrical Air on the G String. Tea and cakes will be served at 4pm.
Nailsworth Summer Serenade – photo: Bristol Ensemble
June 8-14: Bedminster Festival of Gardening
The first ever Bedminster Festival of Gardening is a community led-festival comprising of gardening events, activities and talks, and concluding with Bedminster’s Secret Gardens open weekend on June 13 and 14.
June 9: Bic Runga, Louisiana
Bic Runga is one of New Zealand’s most treasured musicians. She is in the UK following the release of her new album, Red Sunset.
June 10-20: An Ideal Husband, Bristol Old Vic
A bold and critically acclaimed new adaptation directed by Nicholai La Barrie, associate director of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, will arrive in Bristol on June 10 for a day-day run.
June 11: Wonky Tonk Toytown, Loco Klub
Expect a doll decapitation derby, boys vs girls motor accident dodgems and a sex toy red light district at this night of immersive theatre, cabaret, fire shows, sideshows, live music from acts including Kid Carpet and DJs.
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June 11: Aardman in Concert, Bristol Beacon
Celebrate 50 years of Aardman in this hilarious, heartwarming concert experience for all ages. Featuring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph, Creature Comforts and more, beloved films are brought to life with a live orchestra, culminating in A Matter of Loaf and Death performed with full orchestral accompaniment.
Aardman – photo: Bristol Beacon
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June 11-28: Nowism, Watershed
Four artists from our incredible Pervasive Media Studio community share works in progress exploring the future of technologies in our lives in Undershed. Make faces with emotion-sensing software, build new worlds, meet future folk heroes – imagine what digital futures could look like.
Nowism – photo: Watershed
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June 12-13: Bristol Craft Beer Festival, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Bristol Craft Beer Festival returns on 12-13 June to Lloyds Ampitheatre, Habrouside for a weekend celebrating the culture, creativity and community behind great beer. Expect hundreds of beers from top breweries, Bristol’s best kitchen, DJs and festival-only pours — all included in your ticket.
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June 12 – 28: CARNATION, No Fit State Big Top Tent, St Paul’s
CARNATION, the brand-new NoFit State Circus production, premieres in St. Pauls, Bristol. Directed by award-winning Firenza Guidi, it combines world-class circus, live music, bold cinematic imagery, magic and mayhem in a powerful show about hope, rebellion and standing up to be heard.
June 13: AfroFest, Trinity
AfroFest returns with live music, DJs, food, stalls, an Afro cultural show, children’s entertainment, dance, performances and much more.
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June 13: Hawkwind, Bristol Beacon
Space rock pioneers Hawkwind are returning to Bristol Beacon on Saturday 13th June! Expect intensely cosmic psychedelic rock and immersive visuals, celebrating over 50 years of experimental sounds.
Hawkwind Alt – photo: Bristol Beacon
June 14: Bristol Birdman, Floating Harbour
Following the success of 2025’s inaugural event, Bristol Birdman is back with teams once again attempting to fly as far as possible. All proceeds go directly to support the work of Grassroot Communities, helping young people from underserved areas of Bristol.
June 16-19: Who Hurt You?, Mount Without
Watch the final performance of an aged musician, hosted by a drag icon, alongside her embittered ensemble, all figures in fading glory. This performance from Bullyache “explores queerness, class, exploitation, and community”.
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June 17: England v Croatia World Cup FanPark, The Prospect Building
England’s World Cup campaign kicks off vs Croatia & 4thefans has you sorted! Join thousands of fans at The Prospect Building on Wednesday 17 June for the ultimate FanPark experience. Think massive screens, DJs, football legends, world food and an atmosphere that’ll blow the roof off. Tickets from just £4.50. Get your tickets now at www.4thefans.tv – you don’t want to miss this.
England Fanpark – photo: 4TheFans
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June 17: Ted Milligan: United, The Gaffe Comedy Club
Crubchester United Football Club are at rock bottom: relegated to non-league. Now, purchased by a 6-year-old billionaire, can the club win promotion? Join award-winning character comedian Ted Milligan for this live mockumentary following Crubchester’s fervent fans, oligarch owners and pitiful players. Followed by England v Croatia World Cup 2026 screening.
Ted Milligan – photo: The Gaffe Comedy Club
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June 17: Wine & Cheese Pairing with The Cheese Connection, Carouse Wines
Expect tasty pours, wonderful cheese, and plenty of tips you can take home to recreate your own perfectly constructed cheese & wine nights. Pairings to make you think outside the box
Cheese & Wine – photo: Carouse Wines
June 17-21: Bristol Comedy Garden, Queen Square
The South West’s biggest comedy festival returns with five nights of stand-up in a big top. This year’s lineup includes Sara Pascoe, Nina Coni, Jack Dee, Josh Widdicombe and Michelle de Swarte.
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June 19: Spotlight Social, Redgrave Theatre
Join us from 10am and enjoy a complimentary hot drink and biscuits, early box office access, and the chance to meet others locally, before settling in for an exclusive captioned screening of The Playboy of the Western World from National Theatre Live.
Spotlight Social – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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June 19-25: Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair, Watershed
Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair showcases some of the greatest works that venture into the darkest sides of humanity.
Bleak Week – photo: Watershed
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June 21: The D-Day Darlings, Redgrave Theatre
Following the success of their VE Day 80 tour and triumphant performances at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Britain’s beloved songbirds, The D-Day Darlings, proudly present their brand-new stage spectacular, Victorious, fronted by founder and lead singer Katie Ashby.
D-Day Darlings – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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June 23: England’s World Cup campaign continues vs Ghana, The Prospect Building
We go again! Join thousands of fellow Three Lions fans at 4thefans’ ultimate FanPark at The Prospect Building on Tuesday 23 June. Massive screens, DJs, football legends, food & drink. Tickets from just £4.50. Get yours now at www.4thefans.tv!
England V Ghana – photo: 4thefans
June 23-28: Bristol Sounds, Lloyds Amphitheatre
The week-long series of concerts at Lloyds Amphitheatre is taking its regular slot at the end of June, with this edition avoiding its usual clash with Glastonbury Festival which takes a year off in 2026.
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June 24: Susy Atkins brings a New York masterclass, Carouse Wines
Susy Atkins, Telegraph wine columnist & broadcaster, will be guiding you through 8 wines from New York. Expect standout Rieslings, elegant Cabernet Francs, and some very special bottles not yet available on the UK market.
New York Tasting – photo: Carouse Wines
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June 25: Billy Fuller, Strange Brew
Billy Fuller (of Beak>) takes his debut solo tour to Bristol this June! Think krautrock-inspired sound with deep, driving grooves. Also known for work with Robert Plant, Fuller blends precision and improvisation, creating tense, atmospheric rhythms that pulse at the core of Beak>’s experimental, ever-evolving live performances. Tickets are on sale now!
Billy Fuller – photo: Billy Fuller
June 26-28: Everywhere At Once, various venues
A nationwide live music festival bringing together 1000+ gigs and 400+ venues in one weekend. Bristol is a core hub for the event which is described as “the UK’s biggest music festival on your doorstep”.
June 27: Jamaica Love, Bristol Beacon
This musical, which was nominated for ‘best musical production’ at the Black Theatre Awards, weaves together the British and Jamaican history and is coming to Bristol in time for Windrush Week.
June 27: Summer Spectacular, Circomedia
This feel-good evening of circus and performance will feature aerial artistry, astonishing acrobatics, awe-inspiring juggling and more, with all money raised to be invested in the training of new talent in contemporary circus and physical theatre.
June 26-July 10: Queer Vision Film Festival, various venues
Bristol Pride’s film festival presents a diverse programme of LGBTQ+ films from around the globe.
June 28: Bristol Gaming Market, Ashton Gate Stadium
This market brings together gaming traders, collectors and fans for a one-day event “packed with nostalgia, community and unique finds”.
And coming soon…
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September 2: White Denim, The Fleece
White Denim, the psychedelic rock, jazz, punk, and blues fuse band, are playing The Fleece this September. Tickets available now!
White Denim – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Main photo: Rob Browne
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