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Major new light and sound installation Beneath the Waves by acclaimed artists Squidsoup,will transform the ship’s historic dry dock into an immersive underwater world

As the festive season draws near, the National Trust is inviting visitors to experience the magic of Christmas at two of its most loved properties near Bristol - Tyntesfield and Dyrham Park.

£18 million investment programme begins tomorrow as businesses back new model of delivery

Bristol Bears Foundation has launched a bold new identity and three-year strategy that reaffirms its commitment to the city and surrounding areas by using rugby to tackle the impacts of inequality across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Visit West are running two Visitor Surveys and we are inviting our members and other stakeholders to help share the survey with your own audiences so we can gather richer insights which can help us all understand more about visitors to our region.  

An intimate evening celebrating the flavours of autumn at The Old Market Assembly

A magical Christmas Grotto experience arrives at Cabot Circus from Friday 28 November until Christmas Eve where every tick and tock brings Bristol closer to Christmas.

The iconic indie band will return to Bristol to celebrate 20 years of Inside In/Inside Out with a special anniversary show on Tuesday 23 June 2026

The Bristol Comedy Festival will return for its second edition from Thursday 15th – Saturday 31st January 2026, once again transforming the city into a hub of laughter, creativity and connection.

One of the original metropolitan festivals Dot To Dot is in the running to scoop a trio of major music industry awards. 

Mark your diaries as the Cards for Good Causes pop-up shop will be opening its doors at John Wesley’s New Room on 23rd October!

An independent panel has recognised continued organisational improvement at the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and, following a Local Government Association (LGA) review which praises recent progress, completed its work.