42 things to do in Bristol in September 2022

September 1: Spin The Wheel, Cosies
The dance music collective, becoming fast known for promoting rising talent in the South West, continue their stellar residency at the underground wine bar/venue.

September 2: Bristol Film Festival: The Princess Bride, Redcliffe Caves
A rescheduled show after the unprecedented flooding in Redcliffe caves back in March.

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September 2-4: Cables & Cameras Present: Inspired 22, Watershed
Back for another takeover weekend, Cables & Cameras present a packed programme of VR workshops, keynote speakers and short film screenings and previews to celebrate home-grown filmmakers of colour from across the country.

September 3: The Gin to my Tonic Festival, St George’s
The Uk’s largest touring gin festival comes to Bristol, with over 120 independent artisan gins, vodkas and rums.

September 4: Bristol Rock & Roll Walking Tour, City Centre
A once a month tour around the many music venues of Bristol, both past and present, and an in depth look at some of the acts who’ve played in them over the years.

September 5: Make Your Own Silver Earrings, Old Market Manor C.I.C
An opportunity to make your own unique pair of silver earrings using all manner of silversmithing tools, guided by Charlotte, an experienced silversmith.

September 6: Glue Trip, Crofters Rights
Mixing heavily Brazilian influenced sounds with electronic elements to create a psychedelic pop sound, Glue Trip are a feast for the senses.

September 7: Volunteer With The People’s Archive of Stokes Croft, PRSC
Help out the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft as they digitise and archive their private collection of historical Stokes Croft related artefacts, with the goal of making the collection public and accessible.

September 8-11: Tim Key: Mulberry, Tobacco Factory Theatres
The decorated comedian is back with another stand up hour, featuring everything from poetry to velour tracksuits.

September 9: TwoProv: Triple Bill, Bristol Improv Theatre
A triple bill of some of the finest improv comedy duos the UK has to offer.

September 10: Shall Not Fade Festival, Propyard
The record label spearheading both the Bristol and UK dance scene hosts its first 3-stage day festival at Bristol’s newest warehouse venue.

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September 10: SWX Opening Saturday: Codec Launch Party, SWX
The re-opening weekend of SWX sees them return with their ever popular Codec nights, with music of all genres.

September 11: Bearpit Market, The Bearpit
The monthly Bearpit Market returns, with independent vendors of all varieties coming down to sell their wares.

September 12: Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Bristol, Ashton Court Estate
Experience the feeling of being part of the Bristol skyline, as you take a ride in a hot air balloon across the city – you can even choose between a sunrise or a sunset flight.

September 13: Bristol Rewilding Group – Fantastic Wild Boar and Returning Reptiles, Hen & Chicken
Their first evening of talks since the start of the pandemic, the Bristol Rewilding Group are hosting talks from experts in the field of returning both wild boar and reptiles to the English countryside.

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September 14: Henry Blofeld – My Dear Old Things, Redgrave Theatre
Being confined to the pavilion for the past couple of seasons has given Henry time to reconnect with his Norfolk roots and reflect on a truly extraordinary life.  This reflection inspired the online film, At Home With Henry, and this new theatre show.

September 14: Mark Rebillet, O2 Academy Bristol
Known for his off the cuff, often times powerfully insane improvised live musical performances, Mark Rebillet is definitely an act that needs to be witnessed in the flesh above all else.

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Discover Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Immerse yourself in the beauty of wetland wildlife and explore Slimbridge’s 8 NEW exhibits. Meet the world’s rarest goose and experience birds soaring overhead in the open-air Living Wetland Theatre.

September 15: WD140, Cosies
Having started off at the underground venue back in April, the WD140 collective returns to Bristol’s cosiest dancefloor, providing UKG and 140 rhythms from some of the city’s most exciting up and coming selectors.

September 16: Jack Dee – Off The Telly, Bristol Hippodrome
A king of the quintessentially British sarcastic, deadpan comedy style, Jack Dee brings his latest hour to the Bristol Hippodrome.

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September 17: Oktoberfest 2022, Lost and Grounded Taproom
A celebration of Bavarian culture, Lost & Grounded are hosting an Oktoberfest party at their Taproom on Whitby Road, during which they’ll unveil their limited edition Festbier, alongside delicious German food and great music to soundtrack the evening.

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September 17: Breathless! The Jerry Lee Lewis Songbook, Redgrave Theatre
Following his smash hit performances with his boogie woogie pumping piano style and his uncannily accurate portrayal as Jerry Lee Lewis in Sun Records The Concert, Cody Lee is continuing to wow audiences in the touring production of ‘Breathless!’–The Jerry Lee Lewis Songbook.

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September 17-18: Tokyo World, Eastville Park
September sees Bristol’s Eastville Park play host to the iconic UK Festival: Tokyo World. Cemented as the ultimate final send off to the festival season each year, 2022 sees the bar set at a new height for this powerhouse event with a bigger and better lineup than ever before. Fans of Hip Hop, House, Techno, Disco, Drum & Bass, Jungle & RnB will need to save the date – this year’s edition is not to be missed.

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September 17: Spiced Rum & Tequila Festival, The Full Moon
Celebrating Spiced Rum & Tequila through hand shaken cocktails, premium spirits & mixers, tempting shots accompanied by food & music.

September 18: Bristol Craft & Flea, Paintworks Event Space
The South East Bristol event space hosts a well curated craft fair, showcasing work from some of Bristol’s best creatives. Expect a range of products, from illustrations to homemade candles.

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September 18: Garden Party II: Revolution Sounds, Trinity Centre
Celebrate the end of a summer of arts and music activities and head down to Trinity on 18 Sep for Garden Party II: Arts, Heritage, Activism; a free, community party that will bring together some of the best arts activists, covering music, sound, poetry, art and performance.

September 19: En Masse Festival Noods Takeover, Mickey Zoggs
Bristol celebrates its thriving underground dance scene with a festival curated by Timedance label head Batu. As it enters its second year, the festival takes place at multiple venues across the city, and hosts some of the UKs top DJs for intimate shows that are not to be missed.

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September 20: Armageddon Attenborough, The Wardrobe Theatre
A lo-fi comedy musical, making light of the apocalypse with song, dance, and the occasional David Attenborough joke.

September 21: The Sustainable Fashion Week Catwalk, The Mount Without
A collaboration between Lucy & Yak and Futureleap, the Sustainable Fashion Week catwalk aims to be a showcase of what the future of environmentally conscious clothing might look like.

September 22: Bingo and Games Night, The Greenbank Pub
A low stress Thursday evening bingo and games night in Easton, in partnership with Brislexic, an organisation that celebrates neurodiversity.

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Fancy a challenge this September? Let’s go 30ks Wilder! Avon Wildlife Trust
Take on 30 kilometres of any activity in nature within 30 days and raise £30 for Avon’s wildlife. Help us reach our goal of restoring 30% of nature by 2030.

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September 23: En Masse, Trinity Centre
Explore our city’s creative forces in a multi-venue festival. This year En Masse are bringing you a big ole banging club night from some of the most sought out DJ’s in the UK via the inimitable Sinai Sound. These artists are true masters of their craft and have time after time made their mark on UK club music. Featuring I-Sha, Batu and Josey Rebelle.

September 23-24: End of Summer Beer & Cider Festival, The Crafty Cow
After the success of their first iteration, The Crafty Cow at the top of Gloucester Road returns, rounding out the summer with a host of delicious local and further afield beers, and fantastic local music across the weekend.

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September 23: Bristol Beacon Presents: MOBO Unsung, Bristol Beacon Foyer
MOBO UnSung is one of the country’s strongest annual talent competitions for unsigned artists producing original work. This year MOBO is taking the UnSung Class of 2022 on tour across the UK ahead of a compilation album release, and Bristol will see performances from Genesis Elijah, Sarah Ikumu, Adreyn Cash and A30. The event will also feature a panel discussion from artists and industry heads which will be full of advice for emerging artists looking to break through in the music industry.

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Opens September 23: Moonage Daydream, Watershed
Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-seen-before footage, performances and music, this cinematic experience from Oscar®-nominated director Brett Morgen explores the creative, musical, and spiritual journey of one of the most iconic rock stars of all time: David Bowie.

September 24: Toilet Fest 3, The Cube
An all-dayer at Bristol’s microplex, featuring music from local bands, poetry, art, and all kinds of expressions airing on the experimental – all in aid of mental health charity Bristol Mind.

September 25: Bristol Film Festival: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Clifton Observatory
A screening of the 1969 buddy criminal classic at the picturesque Clifton Observatory, as part of this year’s Bristol Film Festival. The ticket price also includes a pairing of a fantastic artisan gin to enjoy with the flick.

September 26: Stone Lithography for Beginners, Stokes Croft
A long form, detailed workshop, learning the over 200 year old process of creating a copy of an image drawn onto a stone via chemical reaction.

September 27: Around the Table: Charlie Carroll, Coexist Community Kitchen
A new series from the Easton based community kitchen, where writers/thinkers are invited down to discuss their ideas and inspirations over good food.

September 27 – October 2: Encounters Film Festival
The UKs leading short film, animation and virtual reality festival, Encounters boasts a series of limited screenings, industry events and celebrations of film across the city over the course of the week.

September 28: Haunted & Hidden Bristol Tour, City Centre
A tour around Bristol City Centre and the Old City, exploring locations with a sordid past, and hearing stories from long ago about ghouls, poltergeists and curses.

September 29: Overmono, SWX
The duo who’ve single handedly defined the past few years of electronic music take to the newly reopened SWX, bringing their forward thinking, yet still super club ready sounds.

September 30: Clairo, O2 Academy
One of the originators of the bedroom pop wave, Clairo comes to Bristol as part of a run of shows across the UK, delivering her take on the shoegaze, dream-like sounds of the relatively new brand of pop music.

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September 30: Bristol Beacon Presents: Jay Electronica, Marble Factory
Jay Electronica is something of a rap myth and legend. Over the years he’s produced for Nas, signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation, and released a string of singles and a mixtape. His debut full-length record was released in 2020 to critical acclaim, with Pitchfork calling it “a mystical, distinctive work that nearly lives up to all the lore surrounding the rapper” and Clash describing it as “a biblical album for biblical times, with enough human flaws to make it imperfect”. This show is not one to be missed.

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