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Friday 7 February will mark 10 years of Loco Klub, unveiling a refurbishment of the iconic venue under the arches at Bristol Temple Meads.  

Paule Vezelay: Living Lines is curated by Simon Grant on behalf of the Royal West of England Academy, and will open on 25 January 2025.

Paule Vézelay, born Marjorie Watson-Williams in 1892, grew up in Clifton, Bristol. In a full-circle moment, its current owner is lending one of Vézelay’s works to the RWA’s landmark exhibition dedicated to this trailblazing artist.

We take a look at press and media coverage of Bristol, from December 2024.

Parallels and Tetra are the latest show stopping artworks to join the lineup for Bristol Light Festival’s fifth edition, running from Friday 31 January to Sunday 9 February 2025

The Good News… is Siren Bristol is back and Bloc Party is bringing the energy for the ultimate summer gig on the Harbourside on Friday 25 July 2025.

Bristol is taking another bold step to ensure nighttime safety as the City Centre BID partners with Avon & Somerset Police for a second Safe Space pilot. 

Award-winning comedian, actress, and proud Bristolian, Jayde Adams, is the latest act announced for the inaugural The Bristol Comedy Festival.

The renowned Spanish restaurant group behind Bar 44 will kick off the new year with an exciting and interactive offer to beat the January blues.

Ashton Court Mansion will kick off the New Year with an inspiring new event series curated by arts charity Artspace Lifespace and its artist-in-residence Dori Jo.

This Christmas, there are two new Bristol-made TV drama treats in store to suit viewers of all ages; The Famous Five: Mystery at The Prospect Hotel, and The Road Trip. 

The iconic noughties dance act Cascada will energise crowds on The Downs during Bristol Pride’s celebration day on Saturday 12 July 2025.