From world-famous musicals to West End shows and cutting-edge plays, Bristol's theatre scene is…
Talks & Lectures in Bristol
Discover a selection of the most interesting talks, discussions and lectures in Bristol.
Find a talk in Bristol that piques your interest, whether it's the arts, culture, history, politics science, technology, sport, gardening, the environment, or anything in between.
We're spoilt for talks, discussions and lectures in Bristol, with our two highly respected universities, the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England regularly running open talks and lectures on a variety of fascinating topics.
Several of our attractions offer even more than a great day out, with many running regular discussion events, including Watershed, Brunel's SS Great Britain, M Shed and many more.
You’ll also find more thought-provoking talks from guest experts in specific fields (including some famous faces) at some of Bristol’s theatres, such as The Redgrave Theatre and Bristol Old Vic.
In the list below you'll find the most interesting talks and discussions in Bristol to satisfy curious minds, refine your cultural knowledge, and feed your intellect. But we don't want to lecture you - we'll leave that to the professionals...
Discover everything else that’s on in Bristol with our Events Calendar, where you can search by date, event type or location.
Stroll through streets covered in art, admire centuries old artefacts or explore Bristol's music scene with our guide to cultural attractions in Bristol.
Did you know that Thomas Chatterton was born in Bristol? Come and explore the many places that have inspired writers over the years, from Wordsworth, Jane Austen to JK Rowling.
The rich and eventful history of Bristol as a port stretches back over many centuries. It has a strong maritime past and many attractions to document its history.
From world-famous musicals to West End shows and cutting-edge plays, Bristol's theatre scene is exciting and buzzing. Be sure to book ahead and make a theatre show part of your break in Bristol.
Want to know what makes Bristol so special? It's more than just boats, bridges and balloons, you know (although they're great, too). Come and find out.
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