Planning a last-minute trip to Bristol, or simply looking for inspiration for what to do tonight, tomorrow or over the weekend?

Be spontaneous and bust your boredom by checking out the events coming up in Bristol this week and the next - the hard bit is deciding what to do! Whether you want to grab tickets to a play, lose yourself in one of the city’s fantastic exhibitions, or come along for one of our amazing festivals - this is your one-stop shop to find out what's on!

Just click on the days you’re planning to visit on the calendar for a quick overview and some selected highlights, or search for a specific date range to find events and festivals across the city and its surrounding areas. You can search by type of event or the area of Bristol that the event is taking place in.

If you’re looking for some more general ideas for what to do in Bristol, check out our Blog, where we often round up fun things to look forward to over the coming weeks and months.

Do I have to book in advance?

For many of the top festivals, converts and theatre shows in Bristol you will need to book in advance, however for many smaller gigs and exhibitions you can buy tickets on the day or on the door. Check with the venue to see if the event you want to attend is sold out, and if you can purchase a ticket when you arrive.

Where can I find free events?

If you're looking to make your money go further while you're here, we have a whole page dedicated to free events (or you can filter the events below by selecting 'free'). We also have a list of 60 Free things to do in Bristol, so that should keep you busy!

What's on in Bristol tonight?

As well as the list below, you can also find the latest information on what’s happening in Bristol, be sure to follow Visit Bristol on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.