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Valley Fest has announced the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, taking place from Thursday 30 July - Sunday 2 August overlooking Chew Valley Lake. 

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation is joining Bristol Old Vic Theatre School's pledge to provide at least 50% of all students on the new 2-term and 3-term Acting Foundation courses a £5,000 bursary to support half of their training costs.

Just 10 months after opening at Wapping Wharf, contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been named by SquareMeal as one of the UK's Top 100 Restaurants for 2026, taking its place among the most hotly rated dining spots in the country.

New programme additions announced include a luminous underground artwork, a projection celebrating Bristol’s electric heritage, interactive swings, circus spectacle and a new partnership with St Peter’s Hospice

The first signs of spring are starting to emerge around Bath and Bristol and places are sparkling after their winter deep cleans.

Bristol Old Vic’s re-energised Literary Department has announced the second year of participants in the theatre's Early Career Writers initiative

A free to attend one-day celebration of live storytelling, creativity, workshops and family-friendly activities comes to Broadmead on Saturday 7 March 2026

The first artists have been announced for Bristol Pride’s Main Pride Day, taking place on Saturday 11 July. 

Bristol’s beloved grassroots venue The Canteen is marking Independent Venue Week 2026 with a full week of live music, celebrating the artists, audiences and communities that keep independent venues alive.

The award-winning free festival has announced more installations lighting up the city between Thursday 19 and Saturday 28 February 2026. 

Hoteliers in Bristol have high hopes that the long-awaited new arena will put the city right back on the map as a top destination and provide a big boost to their businesses.

Love Saves The Day returns to Ashton Court on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026, with the first major names confirmed for the May Bank Holiday weekend.