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Things to do in Bristol today, Saturday, December 10, 2016

By Bristol24/7  Thursday Dec 8, 2016

MAGICAL WINTER FAIR: This free fair marks the end of a year of 40th birthday celebrations at Windmill Hill City Farm. 11am-4pm.

MADE IN BRISTOL GIFT FAIR: Over 200 stalls showcase print makers to ceramicists, carpenters to weavers. Colston Hall foyer, 10am-4pm. 

METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE: L’AMOUR DE LOIN: 12th century troubadour Jaufre Rudel gets the hots for the Countess of Tripoli. Various venues. 

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.

IN: MOTION/ CRACK MAGAZINE PRESENTS: Extremely tempting lineup of deep electronic sounds including Rodhad, Daniel Avery and more. Motion, 10pm. 

CHRISTMAS BREWERS MARKET: Cases of beers, gift packs and merchandise direct from the Bristol brewers who made them. Good Chemistry, 12-5pm.

CHRISTMAS COMEDY & DINING: DANNY WARD: Nicely manic but well-crafted observational comedy. Two-course Xmas dinner available. Comedy Box at the Hen and Chicken, 7.45pm.

THE ORB: A blend of dub, house, techno and surreal humour. Marble Factory. 

SHERWOOD AT THE CONTROLS WITH LAID BLAK: Adrian Sherwood is one of UK music’s true innovators, he’s joined by festival faves Laid Blak. Fiddlers, 8pm.

MISTLETOES & WHINEY COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: Fun new festive show for ages 3-8 years and their families. Wardrobe Theatre, 11am & 2pm. 

MONSTER BALL: A celebration of all things monstrously kooky with music from DJ Pete and more. Spiegeltent, 2pm-4pm.

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