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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.

A celebration of French flavour and festive ease, with delicious, easy-to-cook dishes crafted by Michelin-starred chef Steve Allen using the finest seasonal ingredients

The National Fish & Chip Awards has reached a fork in the road in the Restaurant of the Year category, saying goodbye to half the contenders and announcing the five fantastic fish and chip restaurants continuing on as 2026 competition finalists.

The new cookery school will offer classes taught by refugees and asylum seekers, bringing people together through the power of food. 

Bristol Old Vic has outlined a season of partnerships and visiting work for Spring 2026

BillyChip and Big Issue team up with local artists to unveil 19-metre public artwork - ahead of major Bristol fundraiser with global DJ James Hype

Bristol is the only UK city to be named by Lonely Planet as one of the top destinations in the world to visit in 2026, thanks to its incredible street art.