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Igloo
Winter is on its way, and anticipation for that first smattering of snow is building.
Sometimes you don’t get what you want, even when you’re made to wait… Sometimes what you end up with is something even better…
Following the sell-out success of last year’s Ice Ice Baby, our Christmas show for ages 0–3,...
Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol
Today to Sun 6 Jan 2019
Steamed – A Dickensian Improvised Christmas Tale
The creators of Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera present something brand new and brandy buttered!
Hilarious comedy, astonishing drama, endearing orphans, steam ships, steam trains, figgy puddings and perhaps the odd catchy music hall number!
Brunel’s SS Great Britain
Great Western Dockyard
Gas Ferry Road
Bristol
England
United Kingdom
Today, Tue 11 Dec, Fri 21 Dec, Sat 22 Dec
Curious About Bristol
Have fun discovering Bristol with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format.
Are you curious about Bristol? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?
Bristol City Centre Starts: Bathurst Parade Bristol
Today to Wed 6 Feb 2019
Free Cinema Festival for Kids at the Royal Opera House this December
, based on Shakespeare’s play, on Sunday 23 December at 4pm. The Winter’s Tale (Saturday 22 December, 2pm), which is the perfect introduction to classical ballet.
R E Bucheli Fine Art Ground Floor, Albion House Bristol 12A Broad St Bristol
Today to Sun 6 Jan 2019
Chloe and the Colour Catcher
Chloe lives in a world with only one colour, a world that is completely grey. But at night, when she’s wrapped up tight, her dreams are colourful and bright.
Unable to contain her imaginative thoughts, Chloe tells of the vast blue seas, lush green jungly-trees and golden yellow sands she’s seen.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre Royal King Street Bristol
Today to Sun 6 Jan 2019
A Christmas Carol
"Bah humbug!"
In December 2018, Bristol Old Vic continues its festive tradition of imaginative new versions of classic stories with an enchanting new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, A Christmas Carol.
Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol
Today to Sun 13 Jan 2019
Santa’s Grotto at Bristol Zoo
Delve into a winter wonderland inspired by the enchanted world of Narnia from the 1st – 23rd of December with a visit to Santa’s Grotto at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
Arrive at Christmas Corner to meet a wonderful team of pixies and elves who will escort you throughout your journey.
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol
Today to Sun 23 Dec
Chloe And The Colour Catcher
Chloe lives in a world with only one colour, a world that is completely grey. But at night, when she’s wrapped up tight, her dreams are colourful and bright.
Unable to contain her imaginative thoughts, Chloe tells of the vast blue seas, lush green jungly-trees and golden yellow sands she’s seen.
Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol
Today to Sun 6 Jan 2019
SKENGDO X AM
SKENGDO X AM. Artists performing: SKENGDO X AM.: Tickets avaiable.
Thekla, Bristol
Tue 11 Dec
Bury Tomorrow
Bury Tomorrow Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Bury Tomorrow.: Tickets avaiable.
SWX, Bristol
Tue 11 Dec
Oedipuss In Boots
As lightning cracks at the summit of Mount Olympus, the royal kitten Oedipuss is cursed with the prophecy of killing his father and marrying his mother.
The Wardrobe Theatre
The Old Market Assembly
25 West Street
Old Market
Bristol
Tue 11 Dec to Sun 16 Dec, Tue 18 Dec to Sun 23 Dec, Thu 27 Dec to Sun 30 Dec, Wed 2 Jan 2019 to Sun 6 Jan 2019, Wed 9 Jan 2019 to Sun 13 Jan 2019, Wed 16 Jan 2019 to Sun 20 Jan 2019
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Totos Wine Bar
125 Redcliff Street
Wed 12 Dec
CKY
CKY + SUMO CYCO + BULLETS & OCTANE. Artists performing: CKY.: Tickets avaiable.
SWX, Bristol
Wed 12 Dec
Living Spit’s Nativity
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed…
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. A donkey, a camel and a new born lamb. A tiny baby, wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a makeshift bed in a dilapidated farmyard outbuilding. But enough about what Stu’s bought Howard for Christmas.
Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol
Fri 14 Dec to Sat 22 Dec
Keynsham Comedy Club Smiley Spaces
Smiley Spaces brings you three of the finest standup comedians on the UK and international circuit. Our Christmas show features Michael Fabbri “Intelligence in spades, consummate idiot savant.
"The Space", 5 Temple St, Keynsham.
Fri 14 Dec
Carols in the Barn - Sold Out
Community Carols in the Medieval Barn built in 1342.
The Barn makes a very atmospheric setting for this light-hearted dramatic presentation of the Christmas Story by members of neighbouring St Michael’s Church. Suitable for all ages, with lots of traditional carols for everyone to join in.
Gates open at 3.
Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne
Sat 15 Dec and Sun 16 Dec
Instant Wit
The best in improvised festive fun - welcome to an evening of songs, gags and general silliness – all of it based around audience suggestions. How about an opera set in Santa’s Grotto? Or watching a scene where a singing hairdresser sorts out your Christmas problems? Your wish is our command!
Alma Tavern Theatre, Alma Vale Road, Clifton
Sat 15 Dec
Peter Knight & John Spiers
Peter Knight & John Spiers. Artists performing: Peter Knight & John Spiers.: Tickets avaiable.
Folk House, Bristol
Sun 16 Dec
Sunday Christmas Cinema
All day zoo entry is included in your ticket price!
Enjoy a festive trip to Bristol Zoo Gardens with your friends and family this December.
Explore the grounds, visit your favourite animals and when you’re ready, head to our intimate indoor cinema to enjoy some of your favourite Christmas films.
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol
Sun 16 Dec, Sun 23 Dec
Clutch
Clutch. Artists performing: Clutch.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol
Tue 18 Dec
Bjorn Again
Bjorn Again. Artists performing: Björn Again.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol
Wed 19 Dec
Bristol Ensemble Children’s Christmas Carnival
Roger Huckle Director
John Telfer Narrator
Give the whole family a Christmas treat at this special concert which features Prokofiev’s well-loved musical tale, Peter and the Wolf.
St George’s Bristol St George’s Bristol Great George Street, off Park Street Bristol
Sun 23 Dec
Bullfish Craft & Therapy Fayre
A large selection of unique, quirky, beautiful handmade crafts of all descriptions plus quality branded goods. we ask stallholders to donate a a prize for the raffle which is in aid of the designated charity.
The Town Hall Chipping Sodbury
57-59 Broad Street
Chipping Sodbury
Mon 24 Dec
The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve at The Square Club
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are delighted to announce that our famous New Years Eve Party returns to The Square Club for 2018. This year’s theme is The Great Gatsby.
One all-inclusive ticket grants you access to a carefree evening of dining and dancing, music and revelry.
The Square Club, 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol
Mon 31 Dec
Racks New Years Eve Party
At Racks, New Year’s Eve is our favourite night of the year. How better to celebrate than with a proper party? To mark the end of 2018, our legendary Free Bar New Year’s Eve Party comes back to Racks Bar and Kitchen.
Racks Bar & Kitchen
St Pauls Road
Mon 31 Dec