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Bristol’s thriving food and drink scene is set to get even more exciting and accessible, with the arrival of EatClub - the fast-growing dining app backed by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. The app gives users access to exclusive prices at some of the city’s favourite restaurants and bars. 

Masters of fire‑led fine dining, Pasture will once again run an on‑site restaurant from its enviable position on the edge of the balloon launch field at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. 

If you are looking for an incredible family fun day out this Easter, look no further than Bath Racecourse. On Easter Sunday 5th April the racecourse will see an incredible day of flat racing. It offers visitors an intense sporting spectacle whilst offering entertainment for the whole family too.

Love Saves the Day is building serious momentum ahead of its return to Bristol this May Bank Holiday weekend (Sat 23 – Sun 24 May 2026). Following a huge first release, the festival now unveils its second wave of artists - showcasing homegrown talent and underground energy that sits at the heart of LSTD. Tickets go back on sale this Friday at 10am.

The latest wave of names for Dot to Dot Festival 2026 has just been revealed – and sees an incredible array of local talent announced. Once again championing artists from in and around Bristol and Nottingham, more than 130* new names have been added to the festival.

The award-winning Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society (BODS) are set to stage one of the most enduring musicals of all time when they present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Theatre Royal Bath from Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 April. 

Bristol’s city centre venues are being invited to take part in the 2026 Bristol Harbour Festival Fringe, bringing the city’s biggest waterfront celebration into bars, galleries, cafes and creative spaces across Bristol.

Wookey Hole is lifting the curtain on centuries of hidden history with the launch of Wookey Uncovered, a new two-hour premium guided tour offering rare access, rich storytelling and an exclusive tasting experience inside one of Britain’s most iconic cave systems.

Families looking for a standout Easter in Bristol can hop into the extraordinary as Wake The Tiger launches a limited-time experience from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 19 April. 

The Bath Comedy Festival is now underway, with audiences turning out in force across the city, several shows in the opening days already selling out, and over 100 shows taking place across 12 venues.

The dedication shown by volunteers and community groups in Bath and North East Somerset to improving the lives of others has been recognised at this year’s Community Awards.

Bristol Airport is preparing for another busy Easter weekend with 150,000 customers passing through the terminal to meet family and friends or enjoy a spring break. The Airport will also see visitors coming into the country to explore the South West and South Wales as well as return from a break away, with the busiest flights arriving from Poland, Spain, Italy and Portugal.