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Bristol Old Vic’s Artistic Director Nancy Medina today unveiled a new scheme to meet the cultural needs of young people across Bristol through a new free programme of Theatre in Education to take place in state secondary schools across the city in 2026.

 

Aldwick Estate, a family-owned vineyard nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills, is preparing to pop the cork on its latest release of sparkling wine.

Plans to install a new lift at Lawrence Hill railway station have received planning permission from Bristol City Council.

British Art Show 10, the UK’s largest recurring exhibition of contemporary art, will visit Bristol in June 2027 as part of a national tour of five cities.  

‘The Big Iron’ strikes gold in the bar’s standout debut at the festival

Following a critically acclaimed UK tour and two Edinburgh Festival Fringe seasons,  Richard Marsh’s acclaimed rhyming retelling of classic (festive?) film Die Hard arrives at Bristol Old Vic from 22 - 25 Oct.

National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this including pumpkin trails, creative crafts, spooky stories, and apple days.  

Bristol hoteliers are hoping the Autumn budget won’t put a dampener on what is shaping up to be a promising end to 2025.

Whitehall’s Circumstance Distillery, Bristol’s trailblazing craft distillery, has been nominated for ‘Best World Whisky’ at the Online Scotch Whisky Awards (OSWA) 2025, one of the most respected and independent digital whisky awards in the world.

A new food pop-up at Bristol’s iconic St Nick’s Market is serving up more than authentic street food this autumn...

Meet 200+ local artists and makers at Bristol Beacon this winter. 

Artspace Lifespace’s October programme headlines with new solo show by artist Jennie Cave