The arts
Bristol boasts some of the finest art spaces in Britain. And with its vibrant mix of theatres and contemporary arts venues where everything from major West End productions to stand-up comedy evenings are staged throughout the year, you'll find culture aplenty...
Theatre and performace
Watershed
Enjoy a lively programme of independent film, digital media and events at this fantastic media centre in the heart of the Harbourside
Colston Hall Bristol
Enjoy concerts and entertainment by major pop, rock, classical, leftfield and stand up comedy artists in this magnificent concert hall
The Tobacco Factory
A popular theatre and café bar in Bedminster, with a programme of touring and in-house productions, childrens' and music events
Bristol Old Vic Theatre
Britain's oldest working theatre, renowned for excellent repertory programme and host to some of the best local/national theatre companies
The Bristol Hippodrome
One of the country's top provincial theatres, which proudly continues to stage major West End and Broadway productions
Jongleurs Comedy Club
Comedy club in the centre of Bristol. providing food, drink, laughs and dance you can be sure to be entertained all night
Galleries
See No Evil
Before 20 August 2011, Nelson Street in Bristol city centre was a nondescript corridor of bleak, grey buildings. Now it hosts the most ambitious...
M Shed
M Shed is an exciting and innovative new flagship museum for Bristol with gallery space and a packed events schedule.
View Art Gallery
View is one of the largest independent gallery spaces in the South West, bringing a fresh and vibrant feel to showing contemporary art
The Architecture Centre
Independent organisation running a gallery, shop and design exhibitions showing off the best in the world of architecture
Lime Tree Gallery - Bristol
Gallery specialising in contemporary fine art and glassworks, with regular exhibitions being held throughout the year
Paintworks Event Space
Superb gallery space on Bath Road in the Brislington area of Bristol, which is ideal for presentations, conferences and workshops
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Museum and art gallery exhibiting some outstanding collections of art, archaeology, Egyptology and natural history in a magnificent building
Royal West of England Academy of Arts
Bristol's first art gallery, housing over 1200 works of art from 19th century to the present day, a coffee shop and a small gift shop
Spike Island
A unique centre devoted to the production and exhibition of the contemporary visual arts, as well as a great café space
Arnolfini
One of Europe's leading centres for the contemporary arts, with free entrance to the galleries and an exquisite arts bookstore on site
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