Slice of the City
What's On
Bristol Shopping Quarter
From Cabot Circus to Broadmead’s boutiques Bristol's Shopping Quarter showcases a curated offering of premium brands, independent treasures, chic cafés and elegant dining. Explore over 110 stores and festive markets, perfect for an effortlessly luxurious Christmas shopping experience.
Upfest
Upfest returns from 15 to 31 May, turning Bedminster, Southville and beyond into a living gallery. Europe’s largest street art festival brings live painting, bold new murals and free workshops across 17 days. Walls shift daily, conversations follow, and Bristol’s creative spirit takes to the streets, open to all.
Good Times Live
Good Times Live brings music, comedy and family revelry to the fields of Chipping Sodbury from 20 to 25 May. Big names roll in nightly, kids rule Sunday daytime, and laughter closes the weekend. Easy to reach, easy to enjoy. Bristol does long weekends well, with friends, food and cheer.
Matilda The Musical
Matilda The Musical brings Roald Dahl’s sharp wit and mischief to the stage, courtesy of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Tim Minchin’s songs and Dennis Kelly’s book tell of a brilliant girl who finds her voice. Award laden, joyful and clever, it continues to delight audiences across the UK and Ireland.
Bristol Craft Beer Festival
Bristol Craft Beer Festival returns to the Harbourside Amphitheatre. Two easygoing days of proper brewing, from Bristol favourites to global names. Cold pints, local food, DJs on rotation and harbour views. Come thirsty, stay curious, linger with friends. Music drifts, conversations spark, city shows itself.
Bristol Comedy Garden
Bristol Comedy Garden returns to Queen Square, filling the Big Top with five nights of sharp stand up. Fifteen years in, it pairs headline comics with craft beer and street eats. Covered seating, outdoor bars, Bristol evenings. Shows are 16 plus, with under 18s accompanied.
