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Step onto one of the world’s most historic stages, explore hidden stories, and join a citywide treasure hunt as Bristol Old Vic marks its 260th birthday.

Sparks Bristol marks three years of transforming Broadmead with a free city centre celebration of art, repair and sustainable living on Saturday 9 May, highlighting how a former department store has been reimagined as a leading community-led high street project. 

The National Trust will open a new exhibition at Lacock Abbey on 27 June 2026 presenting the last major commission created by the late British photographer Martin Parr (1952–2025).

Reclaiming Britishness, Going Beyond The Manosphere, Exploring The Currency of Privilege and Global Conflict have been revealed as central themes and discussions for FORWARDS Festival's 2026 talks stage, The Information.

Bristol Beacon hands over the stage to young people from across the city for a takeover festival featuring over 500 performers.


 

Tickets are on sale now for the festival's fourth edition, taking place from Thursday 24 - Sunday 27 September at venues across the city

Bristol-based independent French restaurant, Lapin has been named Best Newcomer at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026. 

Kicking off in May, Bristol BID launches the next chapter of its Love Bristol, Love Broadmead campaign.

With just 50 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, over 7,500* children from 44 schools across the region today picked up a bat and ball as part of Schools Cricket Day - the largest single-day cricket participation event in UK history.

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is now inviting schools across the region to apply to participate in the Schools Tether Roadshow as part of its 2026 community programme.

Next year marks the 80th anniversary of the twinning relationship between Bristol and Bordeaux, one of the earliest partnerships established in the aftermath of the Second World War to help rebuild and strengthen European ties.

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is turning its galleries into a dancefloor for a new exhibition this summer.