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£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.  

Award-winning rainforest garden opens at Bristol Zoo Project, unveiled as a stunning showcase of one ofthe UK’s rarest habitats.

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

Lady Wray tops an eclectic bill featuring Submotion Orchestra, Romare, Jamz Supernova, Dele Sosimi and an exclusive, never-before-seen Jazz-meets-Jungle set from General Levy ft. TC & The Groove Family

A tiger rescued from illegal trafficking has found a forever home at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, near Bristol, marking a new chapter in the zoo’s ongoing commitment to animal welfare and conservation. 

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.

The Bath Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the successful outcome of its recent ballot, with a majority of local businesses voting in favour of continuing the BID’s work for another five-year term.

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