Bristol
Where to find events in Bristol.
Bristol's scene runs on independent venues, and they publish independently too. Motion, Thekla, the Louisiana, Strange Brew and the Fleece cover between them most of what happens on a weekend.
Which Bristol listings are worth checking?
For electronic music and club nights, Motion and Lakota are the anchors and Resident Advisor is the most reliable listing. Thekla - a boat - and the Louisiana carry the smaller touring circuit. The Bristol Beacon reopened with a broad programme spanning classical to contemporary.
The Bristol Old Vic is the oldest continuously working theatre in the English-speaking world and programmes accordingly; the Tobacco Factory and the Wardrobe Theatre cover the more experimental end. Arnolfini and Spike Island handle contemporary art and both run talks alongside exhibitions.
Upfest, the Balloon Fiesta and the Harbour Festival each run their own site. Paste anything you find into CouldWe so it's still there when you get round to booking.
