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The Canteen has unveiled a powerful billboard campaign at the iconic Turbo Island roundabout in Stokes Croft.

Kids Go Free returns on the region’s buses over the Christmas holidays.

With toasts to celebrate the new year breaking around the world, the experience is not to be missed.

Taskmaster winner joins expanded citywide programme as more than 150 comedy shows take over Bristol in January.

Two beaver families have successfully bred kits at Longleat in Wiltshire, with the young captured on camera.

Born in a suburb of Bristol in 2015, the Window Wanderland inclusive walking festivals have sprung up in almost 300 locations across the world over the past decade. 

With washing up and cleaning (40%) being named the top thing UK adults don’t fancy doing between Christmas and New Year, The Ivy is the perfect choice for guests not ready get back to household chores this festive season.

Bristol’s festival season will start early in 2026 with the first ever Power Town Festival – an all-day event featuring headline music acts, grassroots local talent and a celebration of African and Caribbean cuisine and culture.

Bristol BID’s festive prize campaign wraps up with four exclusive, one-of-a-kind local experiences.

Two large-scale artworks will anchor an expanded city-wide programme, as acclaimed artist returns to Bristol with a bold reimagining of colour, light and public space.

Bristol takes centre stage in a major new exhibition celebrating Modernism
and the city’s surprising role in shaping the movement’s legacy.

RTYDS (Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme) has named the first three theatre-makers set to benefit from its trailblazing Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residency scheme. One of whom will be resident at Bristol Old Vic.