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12 things to do in Bristol this weekend, July 21-23 2017

By Bristol24/7  Friday Jul 21, 2017

Friday – Sunday: Bristol Harbour Festival, citywide
This year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever, with live music, performances and food.
www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk

Friday: Saul Williams, The Fleece
The poet and performer comes to Bristol to promote his groundbreaking new LP.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/experimental/saul-williams/

Friday: The Outlook Orchestra + Roots Manuva, Bristol Harbourside
In celebration of Colston Hall’s 150th birthday, these legends touch down at the Harbourside.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/outlook-orchestra-roots-manuva

Friday: Level The Vibes, Cosies
The next installment of Cosies’ only revival reggae club-night
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/reggae/level-the-vibes/

Friday & Saturday: Andre Rieu’s 2017 Maastricht Concert, various cinemas
The self-styled ‘king of the waltz’ returns with for his live summer concert.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/event-cinema/andre-rieus-2017-maastricht-concert

EatDrink24/7 Launch Party is back on July 8 2026!
Exclusive collabs from Bristol’s favourite food vendors, available for one night only. Be first to grab your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 guide – plus every ticket comes with a free limited-edition beer can.

Saturday: Artefact / Breakfast Muff / Neurotic Fiction, Roll for the Soul
Yearning goths from Cardiff, chaotic post-punk from Glasgow, and South West power pop.
www.rollforthesoul.org

Saturday: Instant Wit, Alma Tavern & Theatre 
Bristol’s acclaimed comedy improvisation company returns to the Alma.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/improvised/instant-wit-bristol

Saturday: Angela Barnes & Lloyd Langford, Wardrobe Theatre
Fast-rising and hugely likeable Angela Barnes and engagingly laid-back Lloyd Langford.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

Saturday: Shall Not Fade day and night party, Motion
Aussie house ace Mall Grab heads a rammed lineup at Motion’s new Yard.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/dance/shall-not-fade-day-night-party/

Sunday: Bristol Shakespeare Festival: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Windmill Hill City Farm
Join the HandleBards’ all-male troupe for A Midsummer Night’s Dream as you’ve never seen it before.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/bristol-shakespeare-festival/bristol-shakespeare-festival-midsummer-nights-dream/

Sunday: Larkham and Hall, Alma Tavern & Theatre
This folk duo sure know how to engage an audience with storytelling and humour.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/folk/larkham-and-hall

Sunday: Flamenco Loco & Noemi Garcia, No. 1 Harbourside
Come to No.1 Harbourside for a taste of flamenco music and dance.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/latin/flamenco-loco-noemi-garcia/

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